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Police news – Jan. 30

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MH man charged with assault

WILLIAMSPORT -- William Shearer, 28, of 1825 Long Run Road, Mill Hall, allegedly struck his ex-girlfriend's "current acquaintance" in the face several times on Christmas Eve, according to state police at Montoursville.

Shearer did so when the alleged victim held his and his ex-girlfriend's daughter, according to Trooper Patrick Kineston. District Judge Jerry Lepley sent Shearer a summons for charges of simple assault and harassment.

Harassment

SNOW SHOE -- A 63-year-old Frenchville, Pa. man was charged with harassment after an incident that occurred on Jan. 28 along Thomas Street in Snow Shoe, Centre County, state police at Rockview said.

A man is accused of harassing a 53-year-old Bellefonte woman at about 9 a.m., police said.

Charges were filed through the office of district judge 49-3-03, police said.

Ice chipper stolen

LOCK HAVEN -- An all-metal ice chipper was stolen from a private residence along Woodland Drive in Woodland Heights recently.

The Woodward Township Police Department say the chipper was valued at $25. Police reported the theft on Jan. 29.

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