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Coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
Upper Fairfield Township, Pa. — A 65-year-old Montoursville woman was killed after the vehicle she was riding in was hit by a passing driver, officials say. Kathleen McFadden was the front passenger in a vehicle being driven by her husband as the pair headed north in the 4800 block of Upper Fairfield Township just before 8 p.m. A Jeep driver coming in the opposite direction moved into the McFadden's lane to pass a vehicle, and struck the vehicle nearly head-on, said Lycoming County Coroner Charles...
One dead after crash in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — One person is dead, and another is in the hospital after a crash in Lycoming County Saturday night. According to the Lycoming County Coroner's Office, Kathleen McFadden, 65, was killed when a Jeep driving south on Route 87 in Upper Fairfield Township near Montoursville crossed into oncoming traffic and hit the car she was a passenger in just after 6 p.m.
Two killed in separate upstate accidents over the weekend
Two people were killed in separate upstate accidents over the weekend with the most recent one occurring just before 1 p.m. Sunday at the Route 54/642 intersection near Danville. State police said Richard Heath, 64, of Danville, was killed when he turned his northbound vehicle into the path of one...
Infant’s urine tests positive for methamphetamine, mother, roommate charged
Montgomery, Pa. — An infant was admitted to intensive care after doctors say the boy reportedly ingested methamphetamine while under the care of his mother and her roommate. Police say the infant was sweating excessively and had a rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure in late June when his mother came into the emergency room at UPMC Williamsport. The infant’s urine came back positive for methamphetamine after the boy was...
Police looking for man found guilty of drug offenses
Williamsport, Pa. — Despite skipping a June trial, 12 jurors found Dondre Terrell McMillen of South Williamsport guilty of five felonies and a misdemeanor. A warrant was issued for McMillan shortly after the verdict was returned on June 21 at the Lycoming County Courthouse in Williamsport. The 30-year-old McMillan cut an electronic monitor off his ankle the day of the trial, according to an affidavit. A day before the trial,...
Man charged after allegedly killing black bear
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — A Lycoming County man faces a slew of charges after he allegedly killed a black bear. According to police, Shawn Zimmerman shot the animal outside his home near Williamsport last week. Court paperwork says Zimmerman was uncooperative with police when they arrived at his home.
Butcher knife allegedly used in death threat toward woman
Williamsport, Pa. — A woman allegedly held a butcher knifer over her head while threatening her partner because of suspected infidelity. Sarah Michelle Smith of Williamsport said to the victim, “I’ll kill you,” while holding the weapon on June 25, according to the complaint. Officer Thaddeus Trafford spoke with Smith after the accuser ran from the home and called Williamsport Police. Smith allegedly admitting to having the knife and arguing over cheating with her partner, but claimed she never threatened them. Speaking with the victim, Trafford was told about the threat made during the argument, according to his report. Smith is being charged with terroristic threats and simple assault. Judge Christian Frey set bail at $10,000 monetary during an arraignment. Docket sheet
Stolen puppy reunited with owner
Lycoming Township, Pa. — A happy ending might seem rare these days, but one family is happily snuggling a puppy that was snatched from their yard on June 27. "The police received a tip this morning on where she was at," reported Carrie DeMarino, the puppy's owner. "They followed up on it," she added, and now Willow has been reunited with her owners. The investigation into the theft is continuing,...
One Dead After Danville Area Crash Sunday Afternoon
Danville – A Danville man was killed in a crash Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Route 54 and 642 in Montour County. Pennsylvania State Police at Milton report the crash happened just before 1 pm on Sunday. Richard Heath of Danville, a driver of one of the two...
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