Police news – July 15
Two charged in harassment incident
MILLHEIM — On June 12 at 9:11 p.m., a 21-year-old woman from Coburn and a 47-year-old man from Woodward were both charged with harassment following an incident on North Street in Millheim Borough, according to state police at Rockview.
A 14-year-old girl from Woodward and the 21-year-old woman were listed as victims in the police report.
Motorcyclist airlifted
after crash
MILESBURG — On June 11 at 3:17 p.m., the driver of a 50cc motorcycle was injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Front Street in Milesburg, according to state police at Rockview.
The southbound vehicle T-boned the motorcycle, causing head and neck injuries to the rider, who was wearing a helmet and other safety gear, police said.
The motorcyclist was transported via Life Flight to Danville Hospital for treatment. The driver of the other vehicle was wearing a seat belt.
One vehicle crash
RENOVO — On June 30, at approximately 4:41 p.m., the Renovo Police Department investigated a one-vehicle crash on Renovo Road in the area of Lucas Lane in Chapman Township.
Police said 62-year old Betty Charcalla, of North Bend, was driving a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport eastbound on Renovo Road when a deer ran in front of her, causing a collision.
Police said a passenger in the vehicle, Darlene Henry, 61, of Renovo, was not injured; however, Charcalla sustained a minor injury as a result of the crash.
Police noted the airbags were deployed and both occupants were wearing seatbelts; the deer was declared deceased on scene.
Martin Motor Company assisted with towing the vehicle, police said.
Simple assault
RENOVO — On June 9, Renovo police charged three people who engaged in a fight in the area of 4th Street and Champlain Avenue in Renovo at approximately 5 p.m.
According to police, Jerrett Williams, 27, of Philadelphia, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. Marvis Robinson, 37, currently of Renovo, and previously of Philadelphia, and Sean Hainsworth, 25, of Philadelphia, were both charged with disorderly conduct.
Two vehicle crash
LAMAR — State police at Lamar responded to a two vehicle crash on May 13 at 7:59 a.m.
According to police, the accident happened on the Long Run Road near the intersection with US 220 S. Exit Ramp 107.
Police said Curtis Avery, 26, of Wellsboro, was driving a 2021 Mack and entered onto Long Run Road from the exit ramp and struck a 2012 Ford Focus being operated by Megan Merrill, 31, of Mill Hall, who was traveling north on Long Run Road.
Merrill sustained minor injuries from the crash. Avery was not injured.
Police were assisted at the scene by Goodwill Hose Company and Showcase Towing.
Chain saw theft
RENOVO — State police at Lamar are investigating the theft of a chain saw on May 6 in the area of Renovo Road and Kettle Creek Road, Noyes Township.
Police said that the Stihl 251, 18 inch, orange and white chainsaw was reported stolen by PennDot in Mill Hall, Pa. The chainsaw was left along the roadside by roadcrew workers and when they returned a short time later the saw was gone.
Police said that the chainsaw was valued at $400.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Lamar and reference incident # 2025-546464.
Assault with weapon
SNOW SHOE — Two men from Brooklyn, N.Y., were arrested around 8 p.m. on June 10 following an investigation into an aggravated assault involving a 2019 white Freightliner on East Sycamore Road in Snow Shoe Township, according to state police at Rockview.
The victim, a 65-year-old man from Johnstown, was assaulted by the two suspects, ages 34 and 36, police said.
Charges are pending court proceedings.
Domestic dispute
leads to charges
UNIONVILLE — State police at Rockview responded to a reported domestic dispute near Centre Street in Unionville Borough just before 10 p.m. on June 12.
Both individuals involved — a 42-year-old woman from Howard and a 41-year-old man from Fleming — were charged with harassment, police said.
Windshield wipers stolen
BLANCHARD — Between 5 p.m. on Friday, June 13, and 7 a.m. on Monday, June 16, the windshield wipers were broken off a PennDOT vehicle parked near Ridge Run and Monument Orviston Road, according to state police at Rockview.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Rockview and reference incident #2025-740812.
Man charged in attempted drugging
JULIAN — Nazir Babury, 32, of Moshannon, was taken into custody June 15 after an alleged incident at the Julian home of his ex-girlfriend, a 33-year-old Julian woman, according to state police at Rockview.
Police said Babury arrived at the residence around 6 p.m. on June 13. Two hours later, he allegedly began drinking and using narcotics before making an unwanted sexual advance, which the woman rejected.
At approximately 11:45 p.m., Babury allegedly retrieved three pink, cartoon pig-shaped pills from his vehicle and attempted to force one into the woman’s mouth. A brief struggle ensued before Police said that Babury fled the scene but was later arrested.


