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CRIME & SAFETY
Man allegedly rapes, chokes sleeping woman
West Milton, Pa. — A Union County man is accused of raping a woman who fell asleep in a living room. Police arrested Daniel Edward Pendergrass, 30, of West Milton, after responding to the scene on July 14 at a home in Kelly Township. Trp. Brett Harvey of state police at Milton spoke with the female accuser. Harvey noted she had visible red, black, and blue bruises on her neck, face, back area of her neck, and arms, according to the affidavit. ...
Father charged after son allegedly smokes pot
Davidson Township, Pa. — A child confessed to smoking marijuana he found inside a tool box in the basement of his father’s home. Duane Lewis White, 42, of Williamsport blamed construction workers for leaving the substance at the home on Route 42 in Davidson Township, Trooper Ryan Joyce said. When told of charges being filed, White allegedly became irate and left the State Police Barracks in LaPorte. The minor was...
Pennsylvania State Police capture potentially rabid fox in Snyder County
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — A cornfield near Selinsgrove is where a woman says she was attacked by a potentially rabid fox. The woman, who did not want to appear on camera, told Newswatch 16 she was in her backyard with her dogs in Penn Township Wednesday night when she saw the animal.
Fox Killed After Biting Residents in Selinsgrove
SELINSGROVE – A fox, suspected to have rabies, was killed near Selinsgrove after it bit at least two people. State police say the incident they investigated happened Wednesday in Penn Township, Snyder County, on Pleasant Drive, not far from University Avenue and Route 522. Troopers say they were called...
Northumberland, Pa., Police App Sends Alerts, Takes Tips
(TNS) — The Northumberland Police Department on Monday rolled out a mobile app. Police Chief Butch Kriner called it "a cutting edge tool that fosters a safer community." "The Northumberland Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the safety and security of our community," he said. "Today, we reach out to you, our partners in safety, to help us in a crucial initiative."
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