Fire and Crime

Burglary in Loyalsock Township While Man Showers – PSP Montoursville responded to 1207 Wheatfield Drive, Loyalsock Township on Sunday, Jan. 8. Trooper Brandon Schrawder said Craig R. Fought, 20, had returned home to shower after dropping a friend off in Loyalsock Township around 10 p.m. After showering, Fought noticed his dog was standing at the top of the stairs, looking down and growling. more»

Juvenile Reports Attempted Abduction in Loyalsock Township – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate an attempted child abduction which occurred last evening, Jan. 5. Trooper Sean Cooney said as a juvenile was walking home from a school event, between 7 p.m. more»

Police Pursuit Leads to Alleged Drug Arrest – The Williamsport Bureau of Police made multiple arrests within the city of Williamsport on Wednesday, Jan. 4. These arrests were made pursuant to a controlled buy that was set up by members of the Williamsport Bureau of Police Vice/Narcotics unit and the BNI Task Force with the PA State Attorney General’s Office. more»

Williamsport Man Jailed Without Bail Following Alleged Axe Attacks – Williamsport Bureau of Police lodged a Memorial Avenue man in the Lycoming County prison without bail for allegedly attacking neighbors on New Year’s Eve. more»

Williamsport Motorist Sustains Moderate Injuries in Muncy Creek Township – A Williamsport woman was transported to the Williamsport Hospital for treatment of injuries she sustained following a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 29. Around 7:40 p.m. on East Water Street in Muncy Creek Township, Merle B. more»

Attempted Armed Robbery, Burglary in Loyalsock Township - PSP Montoursville continue to investigate an attempted burglary and armed robbery that occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 28. Trooper Joel Miles said around 3:30 a.m., an unknown white male, approximately 20 years of age, came to the door of Adolph Cillo, 1857 Log Run Road, in Loyalsock township. more»

Police Alert Public to Scam in Name of Sick Child - PSP Montoursville are investigating a scane in which two individuals were fraudulently soliciting funds for a child suffering a medical condition. Trooper Michael Knight said a concerned resident was contacted by the scammers to donate money on Dec. 22. 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»

Medication, Cash Stolen from Vehicles in Hughesville – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate at least two incidences of theft from a motor vehicle which occurred during the overnight hours of Dec. 10. Trooper Daniel Kozak said someone entered vehicles belonging to Penny Lynn Shoemaker, 32, and Brandy Mae Chestnut, 22, while their vehicle were parked at 152 Boak Avenue, Hughesville. more»

Union County State Police Attempting to Locate Robbery Suspects - Police in Union county are looking for three suspects in relation to a robbery which occurred in Lewisburg shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday evening. more»

PSP Report Identity Theft case in Loyalsock Township – Pennsylvania Station Police in Montoursville reported the following crimes in Lycoming County: more»

Shots Fired Overnight in Williamsport – Williamsport Bureau of police responded to the calls on Monday, Dec. 5:
•    1:49 a.m., theft, Grace St. / Walnut St.
•    1:59 a.m., shots fired, 2001 W. 4th St.
•    5:55 a.m., home invasion, 916 Memorial Ave.
•    7:26 a.m., theft, 673 Campbell St. more»

Moderate Injuries Following Muncy Creek Township Collision - PSP Montoursville said both drivers sustained injuries in a two-vehicle crash last week. Trooper Christine Fye said the crash occurred as Dianne M. Persing, 63, of Montgomery, was traveling south bound on Route 405 at the same time Nicolette A. Anderson, 22, of Muncy Valley,  was traveling north bound on the same road. more»

New York Teen Charged with False Statement – PSP Montoursville filed charges against a Corning, New York female after she provided false information during a police investigation. Trooper Buynak said Kayla Sawyer, 19, provided a false written statement in regards to the investigation which took place on Nov. 6, shortly before 5 p.m. at 1840 E. 3rd St., Loyalsock Township. more»

Hit and Run in Muncy Borough – PSP Montoursville report a hit and run collision which occurred on Sunday, Nov. 27, around 3:15 p.m. Trooper Christine Fye said a vehicle traveling westbound on North Market Street struck the left front quarter panel of another vehicle as it was legally parked on the right side of the street. more»

Bear Cause of Crash in Muncy Creek Township – PSP Montoursville say no injuries were sustained by the driver and his passenger after hitting a bear with his car. On Nov. 21, around 7:30 p.m., Woodrow Tompkins, 41, of Coopersburg, PA and passenger Francis Martilik, 41, of Moorpark, Calif., were traveling on Interstate 180, Trooper David Walker said. more»

Linden Driver Sustains Major Injuries Following Crash – PSP Montoursville cited a Linden man following a crash on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Woodward Township. Trooper Daniel Kozak said Danny R. Rockwell, 55, was traveling westbound on East New Road, negotiating a left curve when he lost control and traveled across the road, struck a school bus sign and an embankment. more»

PSP Montoursville Continue to Investigate Several Incidents of Criminal Mischief, Harassment and DUI in Lycoming County, including:
Fairfield Township - Trooper Gary Beadle said between Friday, Nov. 18 and Monday, Nov. 21, someone spray painted the building and multiple vehicles at Spitler’s Inc. Anyone with information should contact 570.368.5700. more»

Burglary Reported in Muncy Creek Township – PSP Montoursville reported a burglary which occurred in Park Place last week. Trooper Russell Ramin said someone entered the residence of Anne Baxter Schamell, 70, of 109 Park Place North on Saturday, Nov. 12. Ramin said Schamell’s door was unlocked at the time, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. more»

Williamsport Man Accused of Forgery, Jailed – PSP Montoursville charged a Williamsport man with forgery on Nov. 14 in Loyalsock Township. Trooper Brian Evarts said Anthony Manire, 20, went to the Community Check Cashing business located at 1758 E. Third St. around 4:40 p.m. to cash a check made out to Jeremy Kimble, 22, of Williamsport. more»

Attempted Robbery in Clinton County – PSP Lamar report an incident of attempted robbery which occurred in Castanea Township on Monday, Nov. 4. Trooper Kimberly Patterson said around 11:45 a.m., two unknown white males entered the Fuel-On store and tried to open the cash registered without success. more»

Loyalsock Township Businesses Report Thefts – PSP Montoursville report numerous thefts at the following businesses on Friday, Nov. 11, in Lycoming County: more»

PSP Charge Lycoming County Motorists With Suspected DUI – Montoursville police filed DUI charges on the following motorists: more»

New York Fugitive Seized in Williamsport - PSP Montoursville captured a Utica, New York man for absconding from parole and jailed him without incident on Monday, Nov. 7. Trooper Christine Fye said arond 5:45 p.m., State Police observed a black Toyota Solara sedan committing several minor moving traffic violations in the area of Market Street and Interstate 180. more»

Econo Lodge Room Burglary in Loyalsock Township - PSP Montoursville report a burglary which occurred Tuesday, Oct. 11 around 8 p.m. Trooper Travis Pena said an unknown black female arrived at the room where Jeffrey Olsen was staying at the Econo Lodge and stole Olsen's wallet from his room. more»