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Police news – Dec. 17

Prohibited weapon seized HOWARD — State police at Rockview reported that a “prohibited weapon” and THC wax were seized from Joshua Rupert, 38, of Bellefonte, at a residence in the 300 block of Bomboy Road in Howard Township on Dec. 3 around 6 a.m. Rupert was arrested, police said. Tractor trailer jackknifed SNOW SHOE — While traveling north on I-80 in Snow Shoe Township on Dec. 2, just before 7 a.m., Hasan Cataloglu, 32, of Pelham, N.H., lost traction and slid from the right lane to the left, causing the 2020 Freightliner Cascadia he was operating to jackknife and strike ...

Seven locals arrested in drug trafficking bust, 22 pounds of meth seized

LOCK HAVEN — Seven area residents were arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking ring that moved narcotics between Philadelphia and Clinton and Centre counties, state police said. Search warrants executed during the investigation reportedly recovered more than 22 pounds ...

Police news – Dec. 16

Credit card fraud BELLEFONTE — On Oct. 20, a 48-year-old Bellefonte man in Benner Township reported to state police at Rockview that his credit card information had been stolen and used on Amazon, according to police. Police said the investigation is ongoing. Extortion JACKSONVILLE — State police at Rockview investigated a report of extortion in Marion Township involving an 18-year-old Bellefonte man who said $150 was stolen from him. The incident was reported to police around midnight on Nov. 23, police said. Domestic violence JULIAN — Tyler Hall, 25, of Julian, was arrested ...

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. — Krystle Lee Oliveira, charged with criminal trespass, placed on probation for three years, sentenced to 11 days at the Clinton County Correctional Facility and 19 days in the Clinton County Day Reporting Center Program. — Taylor James Godfrey, charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shall pay $2,432.65 in restitution, fined $600, placed on probation for three years and house arrest for four months.

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Mandy Jo Anderson, of Westport, charged with 16 counts of identity theft, 18 counts of using an access device issued to another who did not authorise use, 18 counts of receiving stolen property, 18 counts of theft by unlawful taking-movable property and burglary-overnight accommodation with no person present, waived for court. — Samuel Morgan Snyder, of Avis, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, careless driving, disregard for traffic lane-single and driving with an obstructed ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Madison Louise Bitner to Santos Ramon Luciano on Dec. 5. — Avery K. Kuntz to Cadan M. Smith on Dec. 5. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Alysia Larson and Bonnie E. Ehrahrt Estate to Shandell and Jerin Kennedy for $32,000, property in Chapman Township. — Spiko Inc. and Gary K. Wasson to Makeeli F. Redden and Keatin E. Holland for $165,000, property in Lock Haven. — Martha J. Barner to Stephen J. Allgyer for $56,000, property in Lock Haven. — Executrix Doris Cegelski Eugene Kist Estate to ML Shriver and Walking In Faith ...