Drug possession in garage
JERSEY SHORE -- Travis Nichols, 36, of 314 Oak St., Jersey Shore allegedly had crystal meth and marijuana in the garage behind his home when Tiadaghton Valley Police searched it Jan. 19.
Justin Segura, a Tiadaghton Valley Police Officer, said police investigated the area after receiving calls about a woman allegedly banging on the garage doors and yelling about a man having meth and "doing stuff" in the garage.
The man, Nichols, allegedly denied having drugs in the garage, called the situation "bull (expletive) and crazy" and walked out of the garage.
"Based off my training and experience, I have learned that people tend to separate themselves from the narcotics, which I believe that this is what Travis was doing," Segura wrote.
Nichols then gave permission for police to search the garage, and allegedly admitted to having marijuana inside.
Segura allegedly found a gram of crystal methamphetamine, two grams of marijuana, a glass smoking device for methamphetamine and a working digital scale with meth residue.
District Judge Jerry Lepley sent Nichols a summons for charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use and possession of marijuana.
JS man beat girlfriend
over meth pipe
JERSEY SHORE -- Samuel Collins, 41, of 405 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, allegedly beat his girlfriend after she refused to allow him to smoke meth, according to Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police.
Collins allegedly threw ice at his girlfriend when she refused to give him his meth pipe, according to Cody Smith, a Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police officer.
"(The victim) explained that she would not allow Samuel Collins to smoke more methamphetamine and drive," Smith said.
Collins' girlfriend allegedly dropped the glass pipe when she was hit with ice, which smashed on the floor, according to Smith.
At that point, Collins allegedly began yelling and punched his girlfriend, which officers said allegedly caused her face to be red and swollen.
After the incident, Collins allegedly went to his mother's house.
"Collins was animated and appeared to be on a stimulant. He was taken into custody where he stated that he did smack [the victim]," Smith wrote.
District Judge Jerry Lepley arraigned Collins on charges of simple assault and harassment and set bail to $5,000. Unable to post, Collins will remain in the Lycoming County Prison until his preliminary hearing Feb. 10.
Collins is not to have any contact with the victim.
DUI alleged
JERSEY SHORE -- A 28-year-old Jersey Shore man was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop near 370 N. Main St., Porter Township on Dec. 4, 2020, state police at Montoursville said.
Charges were filed through district judge 29-03-01.
One-vehicle crash
LOCK HAVEN -- A one-vehicle accident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, the Woodward Township Police Department reports.
According to police, a 2018 Honda CR-V being driven by Mary Arnold was traveling North along the Coudersport Pike when she attempted to turn onto Oak Hollow Road and lost control of the CR-V. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a culvert.
Arnold sustained minor injuries in the crash, while a passenger was uninjured.
Police were assisted at the scene by the Dunnstown Fire Company, the Hand-in-Hand Hose Company, Lock Haven Ambulance and PennDOT maintenance.
DUI charge
WOODWARD TOWNSHIP -- A case of driving under the influence was investigated by state police at Montoursville on Dec. 17.
According to police, a 2003 Dodge Chrysler Caravan was stopped at the intersection of state Route 220 and Stewart Street in Woodward Township, Lycoming County around 3:01 a.m.
State police stopped to help a man with a disabled vehicle. Upon investigation, they realized the 59-year-old Jersey Shore man was displaying signs of impairment.
Charges were filed with magisterial district justice 29-3-01.
Theft of vehicle parts
WILLIAMSPORT -- A case of theft was investigated by state police at Montoursville on Jan. 28.
According to police, someone stole a catalytic converter off a 2012 Toyota Rav 4 owned by Vickie Warren, 60, of Jersey Shore. The theft too place along Warren Avenue in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County.
Police say the theft took place sometime between 8:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. It was taken off with a cutting instrument. The catalytic converter is valued at $300.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact state police at Montoursville at (570) 368-5700 and reference contact number PA2021-133777.