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Police News – July 6

Theft by deception MILL HALL — On May 4 and 5, a 58-year-old Mill Hall woman was charged $1,320 for merchandise she never received, according to state police at Lamar. The investigation is ongoing. DUI hit and run MILL HALL — A crash occurred on May 16 at approximately 3 a.m. as a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by Evan R. Wells, 22, of Lock Haven, was traveling West on Plunket Run Road, Mill Hall, at a high rate speed while intoxicated, according to state police at Lamar. The vehicle exited the right side of the roadway, striking two utility poles before coming to a final ...

Sentencings from Clinton County

LOCK HAVEN — The information in sentencings is obtained from public record. It is the policy of The Express that this information will not be withheld from publication. — William Alfred Willits, III, charged with two counts of rape of a mentally disabled person, two counts of aggravated indecent assault and sexual assault, sentenced to 17 to 34 years in a State Correcitonal Insitution. — James Paul Winslow, charged with corruption of minors-criminal attempt and indecent exposure, sentenced to 11.5 to 23 months in the Clinton County Correctional Facility. — Ralph John ...

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Brett Higgins, of Flemington, charged with two counts of harassment-communicate repeatedly in another/anonymous manner, waived for court. — Jennifer A. Majetsky, of North Bend, charged with driving under the influence-first offense and careless driving, waived for court. — Jeremiah Sean Laubscher, of Lock Haven, charged with simple assault and harassment-subject other to physical contact, held for court. — John Edward Bardo, of Lock Haven, charged with theft by unlawful taking-movable ...

Clinton County Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Angela L. Adams to Brian W. Murphy, on June 30. — Tyla Marye Bower to Austin Nicholas Hulsizer, on June 26. — Emma E. Bressler to Parker R. Everett, on June 26. — Caitlyn D. Brush to Brandon S. Pedigree, on June 25. — Elizabeth Ann Fishel to Hunter Franklin Shuler, on June 29. — Katherine A. West to Bernard T. West, on June 30. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Samuel K., Sr. and Salinda Rose Lapp to Benuel S. and Sadie L. Fisher for $340,000, property in Bald Eagle Township. — P. Richard, Jr. and Shirley M. ...

Police News – July 3

Child seriously injured in four-vehicle crash BLANCHARD — A 3-year-old child suffered serious suspected injuries in a four-vehicle crash on N. Eagle Valley Road at the intersection of Liberty Street near Blanchard, Liberty Township, on June 3, according to state police at Rockview. Police said the child’s safety seat was being used improperly at the time of the crash. The child was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville for evaluation. The crash occurred just after 5 p.m. when Earl E. Dowlin, Jr., 77, of Lock Haven, operating a 2013 Nissan Frontier, struck the ...

Woodward PD investigating criminal mischief at Riverview Park, seeks help identifying suspects

DUNNSTOWN — The Woodward Township Police Department is seeking information about suspects believed to be involved in a criminal mischief incident that occurred between 1:30 and 2 a.m. on June 23 at Riverview Park. Police said security footage captured two vehicles — a gray sedan and a blue sedan — as well as a bearded man dressed in black near the scene of the alleged crime. Police said the man, whose photograph was released by the department, was present at the time of the incident. Authorities did not disclose the nature of the incident beyond saying it involved damage ...