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PSP: Teen girl ID'd as pilot of small plane that crashed near Lock Haven
CLINTON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police are providing new details on Thursday morning's plane crash near Lock Haven, in Clinton County. Authorities say the pilot, a 17-year-old female, was pronounced dead at the scene after the single-engine Cessna 172 crashed into a wooded area along Allegheny Street in Woodward Township.
Man charged in high speed chase through Clinton, Union counties
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — A man from New York is awaiting a date with a Clinton County judge for allegedly leading state police on a high speed chase last week that seriously injured his passenger. Amaury Madera, 42, of the Bronx, wouldn't pull his car over June 26 on...
PA’s “10 Most Wanted” takes his own life in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A wanted fugitive from PA took his own life on Wednesday after officers tried to conduct an arrest warrant. On July 3, officers with the Parkersburg Police Department responded to a call about a subject with a warrant in the 1600 block of Dupont Rd. The Parkersburg Police Department had been contacted by a member of the Pennsylvania State Police requesting assistance.
Tatamy pizza shop owner is charged with inappropriately touching teenage employee
A Tatamy pizza shop owner is charged with making inappropriate contact with a then-16-year-old employee. The victim said 35-year-old Leonardo Martinez of Flemington “would constantly touch her inappropriately,” according to court records. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Pennsylvania ‘Proud Boy’ sentenced to prison: ‘Dont make us go against you’
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — More than three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement and courts are still dealing with the aftermath, and a Proud Boys member from Pennsylvania just felt the effects of his actions. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby, was sentenced to 100 days in prison with […]
Two women arrested after endangering 6-month-old baby in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Two women are behind bars in Lycoming County after an infant's welfare was endangered last week. A mother is facing aggravated assault and child endangerment charges after State police in Montoursville say 24-year-old Morgan Vanbuskirk brought her 6-month-old son to the Williamsport emergency room last Wednesday.
Williamsport man caught trading cocaine for guns with undercover detective
Williamsport, Pa. — A Lock Haven man was busted attempting to exchange three eight-balls of cocaine for a gun with an undercover detective. Stacy Fernelle Henry, 49, initially agreed to trade 25 grams of cocaine and 14 grams of methamphetamine for two guns on June 25, Lycoming County Detectives said. A confidential informant helped facilitate the deal between Henry and the detective, according to the complaint. They allegedly agreed to...
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
Pennsylvania Route 234 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234 Thursday. At about 11:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234. As of 2:42 p.m., the road has reopened in both directions, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT. No word yet on specific injuries, but there are several people involved, PennDOT said. Route 15 […]
AARP: 'Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated'
Harrisburg, Pa. — As temperatures rise and utility bills follow suit, AARP Pennsylvania has issued a warning to residents about a surge in utility scams targeting older adults. AARP warned that these scams often increase during the summer months when higher energy usage makes utility bills more significant, providing an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit. "Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often posing as utility company representatives to deceive individuals into...
Authorities urge people to follow Pa. firework laws ahead of July 4th
CAMP HILL, Pa. — While thousands of Pennsylvanians will watch fireworks shows across the region to celebrate Independence Day, others will be setting off their fireworks at home. As people prepare to light up their fireworks on Thursday, municipalities across the region are urging people to follow the state’s...
Recent election text scam prompts county warning to residents
Williamsport, Pa. — Don't be duped by false claims or scams, and don't be a victim to mis- or disinformation. This is the message from the Lycoming County Board of Elections on Tuesday. "Between now and the November election, Lycoming County residents should be extremely cautious of election-related phone calls, texts, and emails that may actually be fraud or phishing attempts," a news release warned. The warning should not be...
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
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