Burglary in Plunketts Creek Township

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. The culprit used an unknown object to break the glass on a door and gained entry by unlocking the door from the inside after the glass had been broken while Lewis was away shopping. While no items were stolen from the Lewis home, initial assumption is that Lewis might have returned home while the burglar was still inside the residence, Schrawder said.

Other incidents PSP Montoursville and PSP Lamar responded to include:
On Dec. 28, 11:10 p.m., Trooper Erik Barlett responded to 47 Walker Drive in Upper Fairfield Township for the report of two males in a vehicle damaging the mailbox belonging to Barbara Jean Baysore, 50, of Montoursville. The vehicle was owned by Frank Joseph Winter, 20, of 8784 Route 864, Muncy, Barlett said. While interviewing Winter about the criminal mischief, it was determined that Winter was allegedly DUI; charges are pending against Winter. A 17-year-old Pennsdale male was also charged for criminal mischief, and the purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages, Barlett said.

On Dec. 27 3 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on Narrows Road in Porter Township, Clinton County. For unknown reasons, the left rear wheel become detached from the vehicle, Trooper William Ritrosky said. The wheel crossed the opposing travel lane and exited the road where it struck a porch and fence at 90 Narrows Road. The vehicle continued to travel north after losing the wheel where it came to final rest off the west side of the road. The driver fled the scene, traveling north on Narrows Road without providing his information to the property owner. The property owner related that the driver was a white male, approximately 40-50 years old. The Silverado was red in color with a possible matching cap, Ritrosky said. Anyone with information is urged to call 570.726.6000.

On Dec. 26, 9:30 p.m., Jason Cortright is accused to endangering the welfare of children after he hit the arm of a 46-year-old female with a dog toy. Cortright, 42, of Trout Run, then threw a knife in the direction of a 12-year-old female, also of Trout Run, Trooper Joel Miles said. The knife stuck in the wall approximately four feet above the juvenile’s head; Cortright was charged with endangering the welfare of children, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and harassment.

On Dec. 23, 9:42 a.m., a 16-year-old Williamsport male went to 4804 Route 287 highway, Lot 4 in Mifflin Township, and threw rocks at the vehicle parked outside. The suspect then exposed himself to Duane Allen Solomon, 34, and Kirk Michael Altland-Trego, 22, who reside at Lot 4, Trooper Jared King said. In the course of the act, the teen also said vulgar language before fleeing the scene.