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Howard man jailed for assault of minor

HOWARD — A Howard man was arrested after being accused of having sexual contact with a minor. According to reports from WTAJ, Joshua Scott McCloskey, 24, is facing multiple charges, including involuntary sexual intercourse with a person less than 16 years of age, statutory sexual assault and indecent assault for incidents that took place between September 2024 and November 2025. A criminal complaint filed by state police at Rockview stated troopers were called to a Howard Township home on Jan. 2, where the victim said there had been three incidents of various sexual contact by ...

Variety of charges heard by Jersey Shore District Judge

JERSEY SHORE — A number of charges involving Jersey Shore area residents were brought before Lycoming County District Judge Denise Dieter. They include the following: Jersey Shore man charged with child endangerment Lycoming Regional police have charged 36-year-old Rian Merrill, of 1434 Locust St., Jersey Shore, with simple assault, endangering the welfare of children and harassment after he allegedly smacked his 8-year-old son on April 13, 2026, according to court documents. The alleged victim stated that, following baseball practice, Merrill instructed him to complete some house ...

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. — Wesley Cleon Snyder, charged with possession of cocaine-second offense, fined $250, placed on probation for one year and house arrest. — John Maurice Weaver, charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass, sentenced to 34 days to six months in the Clinton County Correctional Facility. — Darryl Wayne McDermitt, Jr., charged with evading arrest/detention on foot, sentenced to 46 days to 23 months in ...

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Carol Anne Graham, of Howard, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, driving while license is suspended/revoked, causing accidental damage to unattended vehicle/property, disregard traffic lane-single and careless driving, waived for court. — Dakota Leone Cook, of Renovo, charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to manufacture/deliver, waived for court. — Mark A. Long, of Mill Hall, charged with driving under the influence-first offense and careless driving, ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Caitlin Rose Hennessy to Samuel David Trayes on April 29. — Aleigha R. Brenneman to Bryan R. Corral Lopez on April 30. — Matthew G. Croak to Ashley A. Nelson on April 30. — Joseph A. Confer to Makayla Lee Holdren on May 1. — Ryan M. Bossert to Cassidy M. Triponey on May 4. — Grace A. Schorschinskey to Izak Charles Jakob Turner on May 5. DIVORCES — Kacie and Lance Mantle on Jan. 9, 2026. — Alan and Nancy Lee Warren on Jan. 20, 2026. — Holly Jean Massey Nyman and Charles Fred Massey on Jan. 9, 2026. — Kayla and Jordon Baker on ...

Pa. Supreme Court warns residents of text message scam

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported text message scam involving the court. The scam involves text messages that “spoof” or mimic the Pennsylvania Supreme Court website, according to a release from the justice’s office. The spoof text alleges the Supreme Court has scheduled a “mandatory court appearance for traffic offenses,” lists court officials as contacts and advises the receiver of the text to appear in court on a specific date and time. The text goes on to outline ...