Fire and Crime

Attempted Abduction at KMart Reported - Pennsylvania State Police are seeking additional information concerning an attempted abduction Sunday afternoon in Loyalsock Township. Trooper Angela Bieber said around 3 p.m. on Feb. 19, a while male, possibly in his '50s, attempted to abduct an 8-year-old female at K-Mart, 1915 E. Third St. more»

Vehicle Collides with Buggy in Clinton County – PSP Lamar say the operator of an Amish buggy and a driver of a vehicle were not injured following a collision last week on Route 477. Trooper Timothy Wright said the crash occurred as the buggy driver, Benjamin S. more»

South Williamsport Driver Sustains Major Injuries Following Crash on Route 15 – PSP Montoursville report 29-year-old Lonnie R. Gaines Jr. was injured, and his 1-year-old son sustained minor injuries on Wednesday following a three-vehicle crash in Armstrong Township. more»

Metal Stolen from Noyes Township Property – PSP Lamar continue to investigate a theft of metal which occurred between September 2011 and Feb. 3. Trooper David Kirkendall said during that time span, the property of Walter Jowett, 49, along Route 144 north, approximately .06 of a mile off of Route 120, was entered by unknown persons. more»

Williamsport Police Arrest Three Men in Armed Home Invasion Robbery – The Williamsport Bureau of Police arrested Darryl C. Worthy, Davon Grissom, and Stanley Morgan for a home invasion robbery which took place shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. more»

Muncy Teen Cited in Crash – PSP Montoursville cited a 19-year-old female for violating a traffic sign following a two-vehicle crash in Muncy Creek Township. Trooper Daniel Young said Jacquelin V. Neuhard was stopped at a stop sign on Friday, Jan. 27 on Fogelman Road facing north and failed to see another driver, Isaac P. Mailleue, approach from the westbound lane of Clarkstown Road. more»

Williamsport Driver and Passenger Sustain Injuries in Hit and Run Accident – PSP Montoursville said a driver sustained minor injuries while his passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment of moderate injuries following an accident in Loyalsock Township. Trooper Christine Fye said Barry L. Artis, 24, and Kendra A. more»

Train Fatality in Clinton County - PSP Lamar continue to investigate a death that occured yesterday in Wayne Township. Trooper J. M. Maggs said a black man, 43, from McElhattan, was struck by a train in the area of 1597 Youngdale Road shortly after 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26. Maggs said the incident is still under investigation.

Two Vehicle Crashes With Entrapment Reported in Lycoming County – Crews from local fire departments and emergency personnel responded to two separate vehicle accidents which occurred  yesterday in Lycoming County. Around 11:55 a.m., the Williamsport City Bureau of Fire and Susquehanna Health System EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Market St. more»

Investigation Continues into Attempted Burglary in Loyalsock Township – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate an attempted burglary which occurred earlier this month at a local business. Trooper Troy Hendershot said a white male attempted to force entry into the Faxon Mart, 1220 River Avenue on Jan. 10 between 5:10 a.m. and 5:40 a.m. more»

Williamsport Bureau of Police Patrol Log for Thursday, Jan. 19:
12:09 a.m., theft, 346 High St.
1:58 a.m., domestic, 1057 Calvert Ave.
2:34 a.m., burglary, 648 Campbell St.
4:46 a.m., domestic, 663 Campbell St.
8:30 a.m., fire, 788 Keyte Ave.
12:39 p.m., vehicle accident, 1200 block W. 4th St.
2:20 p.m., warrant service, 338 High St. more»

Hughesville Woman a Fatality in Three Vehicle Accident in Muncy Township - PSP Montoursville say a fatality occurred as a result of a three vehicle accident on Tuesday, January 17. Trooper Troy Hendershot said Brenda Fried, 47, of Hughesville was pronounced dead at the scene by Lycoming County Corner Charles Keissling. more»

Muncy Teen Sustains Moderate Injuries Following Crash – PSP Montoursville sustained moderate injuries following an accident last Friday in Muncy Creek Township. Trooper Michael G. Shipman II said a 17-year-old female was traveling east on Clarkstown Road, just east of Confer Lane when she failed to negotiate a left curve shortly before 3 p.m. more»

Crews from local fire companies and emergency personnel responded to the following incidents in Lycoming County on Wednesday, Jan. 11:
•    2:32 a.m., hay bale fire, 910 Trimble Rd., Gamble Twp.; Trout Run dispatched.
•    8:35 a.m., vehicle accident, Pine St. Little League Blvd., Williamsport; city Bureau of Fire responded. more»

Pedestrian Struck by Car in Wolf Township – PSP Montoursville say a pedestrian sustained unknown injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Hughesville last Friday. Rhonda Adams-Freezer, of Hughesville, was walking her dog in Penn Drive just west of Price Lane in Wolf Township when she was struck by Brian Temple, 21, of Muncy. more»

Montoursville State Police Release Lycoming County Response Stats – The Troop F Station of Pennsylvania State police based in Montoursville responded to 789 incidents during December 2011. Criminal offenses totaled 224, with 116 criminal arrests and 140 offenses cleared. more»

Icy Road Conditions Cause of Four-Vehicle Accident in Muncy Creek Township – A driver and its three passengers sustained injuries following a four-vehicle accident, in Muncy Creek Township earlier this week. more»

Attempted Kidnapping in Limestone Township – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate an attempted kidnapping which occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 8:30 a.m. Trooper Douglass Hoffman said a 10-year-old boy was walking northbound along Route 654 when an unknown white male approached in a black pick-up truck with a cap. more»

Burglary Investigation Continues in Clinton Township – PSP Montoursville continues to investigate a burglary which occurred last month on Route 15. Trooper Brandon Schrawder said during the overnight hours of Dec. 20, someone gained entry through an unlocked kitchen window of the Northwood Motel, 6801 Route Highway. more»

Burglary in Plunketts Creek Township – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate a burglary that occurred on Dec. 28 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Trooper Brandon L. Schrawder said a burglary took place at a residence on Hoppestown Road after an unknown person forced their way into the home belonging to Priscilla A. Lewis, 69, of Williamsport. more»

Injuries Reported in Route 287 Crash – PSP Montoursville say both drivers sustained injuries following a two-vehicle accident, in Mifflin Township today shortly after 1 p.m. Trooper Edward Dammer said Shawn P. Barnett, 36 struck a vehicle as it was slowing to stop at the intersection on Damm Run Road at its intersection with Route 287. Barnett was traveling behind Jason C. more»

Alleged Harassment Incidents in Lycoming County - PSP Montoursville have filed alleged harassmentcharges for the following individuals: more»

Schoolbus Accident in Bald Eagle Township - PSP Lamar report no injuries were sustained following a two-vehicle accident yesterday morning in Clinton County. Robert E. Bittner, 76, of Howard, was operating a school bus around 7:30 a.m. on Keystone Central Drive at its intersection with Lusk Run Road. more»

Pennsylvania State Police report the following drivers were arrested for suspected DUI:
•    On Sunday, Oct. 30, 2:25 a.m., Eric Michael Dempsey, 22, of McDonald, PA, crashed his vehicle in the area of Antler’s Lane Bridge, Route 220, Woodward Township. Charges were filed with District Judge Jerry Lepley, Jersey Shore. more»

Jersey Shore Man Faces Alleged DUI Charges – PSP Montoursville charged a 40-year-old motorist with DUI following blood alcohol content results. Trooper Brandon Schrawder said Robert A. Koch was operating a vehicle in the 6000 block of north Route 44 highway on July 22 when it crashed. Koch was life-flighted to Geisinger Medical Center with severe injuries. more»