The department and Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) are offering tips to help consumers make sure their contributions are going to legitimate charitable organizations. Consumers can protect their contributions and prevent becoming a victim by learning how to identify a charity scam.
Bloomsburg, Pa. —When a man approached Bloomsburg University Police, officers said he gave a shocking statement: “I did it, I stabbed him.”
Sunbury, Pa. — When Sunbury Police arrived near the 20 block of Memorial Acres, they discovered a man lying in the street with a stab wound on his neck.
Jersey Shore, Pa. —A woman in Jersey Shore received a package in Aug. of 2020 prior to receiving text messages from an unknown number asking about it being delivered.
Bradford County, Pa. — A Troy woman who pled guilty to felony drugs charges in November of 2021 was sentenced to a minimum of 66 months and a maximum of 204 months in a state correction facility.
Unityville, Pa. – A female babysitter was charged for allegedly touching a child’s genitals several times while he was in her care, and then threatening to hit him with a crowbar if he told anyone.
Berwick, Pa. — Berwick Police said a months long investigation concluded when SWAT team members executed a search warrant and discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and various types of pills.
Loyalsock Twp., Pa. -- The cost of repair came in under $50, but charges of criminal mischief will stick for a 20-year-old Williamsport male who is accused of throwing raw chicken through his neighbor's window.
Spring Twp., Pa. -- State police in Selinsgrove are investigating a case of suspected burglary in Snyder County.
Limestone Twp., Pa. -- Driving carelessly and at a rate deemed "too fast," a driver crashed his vehicle into a piece of farm equipment and became airborne, finally coming to rest in a farmer's field.
Muncy Twp., Pa. -- A disturbance in the parking lot of Sam's Club around 10:17 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15 between two people was raucous enough to summon the police.
Scranton, Pa. - A Clarks Summit man was sentenced to prison after being found guilty of fraud, aggravated identity theft, and false statement offenses for a scheme that spanned three states.
Middleburg, Pa. – State police are looking for two men who stole $1,600 of merchandise earlier this week from Cole’s Hardware in Franklin Township, Snyder County.
Bath, N.Y. – Two individuals from Tioga County, Pennsylvania, were arrested Monday in New York state after officers found an illegal firearm and methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
Winfield, Pa. – A man accused of stealing a vehicle last week from a victim's driveway in Snyder County was caught and arrested for a string of vehicle thefts after he attempted to flee from police and hid in the woods.
Williamsport, Pa. – An inmate at Federal Correctional Institution at Allenwood pleaded guilty last week in federal court to possessing a cell phone while in prison.
The community of Lycoming County is no stranger to the impacts of drug addiction. As national data shows a record amount of Fentanyl ravaging neighborhoods and families across the country, it’s effects throughout NorthCentral, Pa., have been evident since 2019.
Watsontown, Pa. -- A felony warrant has been issued for 57 year old Bautista Beers aka Bautista Bonett with a last known address of 27 ½ Main St. in the Borough of Watsontown, according to police.
White Deer, Pa. – A man in Union County was charged for allegedly assaulting a woman in front of a 4-month-old child.
Harrisburg -- It can be very difficult to re-enter the workforce after time served, but a recent panel has offered some clarity on the complicated legal process that reentrants must face.
Sunbury, Pa. – An arrest was made this morning in Sunbury following a shooting Monday night on Packer Street which left two people in critical condition at Geisinger Medical Center.
