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Two fatal crashes reported in Centre County

STATE COLLEGE — Two fatal car crashes were reported in Centre County late last week, just days apart, according to local officials. The first crash took place on Wednesday, June 10 near the intersection of South Allen Street and Easterly Parkway in the area of Sunrise Terrace. According to a report from the Centre County Coroner’s office, Raina A. Kassoway, 48, of Boalsburg, died as a result of injuries sustained in the one-vehicle rollover crash. Kassoway was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center following the accident where she was pronounced dead despite extensive ...

Police news – June 16

Driver flees crash LOCK HAVEN — The driver of a 2015 Ford F-150XLT fled the scene following a crash along Island Road, Dunnstable Township, state police at Lamar said. On May 24, Erika B. Kennedy, 21, of Jersey Shore, was traveling near the intersection with Quiet Lane when she left the south side of the roadway, traveled down a small embankment and struck a tree, causing disabling damages, police said. Kennedy fled the scene but was later identified, police said. She faces charges related to driving on roadways laned for traffic, police said. Man charged with ...

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. — Alyiah Jae Torres-Gomez, charged with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of 26.7 grams of cocaine and possession of 28.28 grams of methamphetamine, placed on probation for two years. — Gary Alan Fausey II, charged with driving under suspension-eighth offense, possession with intent to deliver 3.44 grams of methamphetamine and driving under the influence-first offense, sentenced to 19 ...

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Sebastian Ich Xol, of Hyattsville, Md., charged with driving under the influence-first offense, careless driving and driving while privileges are suspended/revoked, waived for court. — Aaron Donald Keller, of Howard, charged with driving under the influence-first offense and speeding, waived for court. — Autumn Rosina Zirkle, of Akron, Ohio, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, careless driving, improper sunscreening, following too closely and failure to complete duty as ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Iman Abdulla Al-Baqsami to Nicholas R. Laylon on June 8. — Adam Allen Albright to Jacqueline Nicole Bilski on June 1. — Jordan R. Bacon to Thea M. Nichols on June 4. — Thomas G. Baney to Christina A. Reedy on June 1. — Zarek John Baney to Olivia Ann Fessler on June 1. — Bryce Miller Bason to Sharae Elaine Brooks on May 27. — Scott Bowmaster to Jessica M. Stroup on June 8. — Maci R. Brodzina to Dylan P. Way on June 8. — Laurie Amira Cole to Jacob Christopher Creek on May 29. — William Evan Cross to Bryley Graceanne Miller on June ...

Police news – June 11

Drug possession MILL HALL — On May 5, at approximately 5:45 p.m., state police at Lamar were dispatched to 288 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall, for a report of an intoxicated male on the premises. Through investigation, it was determined Steven Orbitz, 61, of Altoona, was in possession of a controlled substance, police said. Charges were filed through MDJ 25-3-02. DUI LAMAR — On April 9, state police at Lamar initiated a traffic stop on a 2004 Honda Accord, driven by a 44-year-old female, of Akron, Ohio, according to police. Upon further investigation, the driver of the vehicle was ...