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Police news – Jan. 15

Theft from vehicle LOCK HAVEN — A 72-year-old man reported a theft that occurred between Dec. 4 and 6 when his firearm, a Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc. CT 1911 stainless steel semi-automatic pistol with a wooden grip, was stolen from his 2010 blue Ford in Castanea Township, according to state police at Lamar. Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact PSP Lamar at 570-726-6000. Criminal trespassing MILL HALL — On Dec. 3 and 7, an individual allegedly trespassed onto a victim’s property near Munro Road in Bald Eagle Township, according to state police ...

Police news – January 12

Failure to yield LOCK HAVEN — State police at Lamar responded to a two vehicle crash on Dec. 16 around 7:44 a.m. along Cider Press Road and Julia Drive. A 2012 Ford Explorer, driven by Ronald Dorce, 36, of Lock Haven, failed to yield to oncoming traffic and pulled out in front of a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Chase D. Beard, 19, of Lock Haven, police said. Beard was unable to avoid hitting Dorce’s vehicle, causing minor damage to the Explorer, police said. No injuries were reported at the scene and Beard’s vehicle was towed by Jim Johnson Auto Repair, police ...

Fire engulfs garage near Monument

MONUMENT — Firefighters from across Clinton and Centre counties converged on Liberty Township Thursday evening after a garage caught fire along Monument Orviston Road. The fire was reported around 5:25 p.m. at 2024 Monument Orviston Road, roughly a mile and a half down the mountain from ...

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. — Ryan Clair Lamey, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, fined $1,000, placed on probation for six months, shall attend and complete the Alcohol Highway Safety School and serve three months in the Day Reporting Center program. — Zachariah James Baney, charged with causing an accident involving damage to attended vehicle/property, shall complete 75 hours of community service. — Zachariah ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Rebecca J. Dailey to Tyler J. Shimp on Jan. 5. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Roberta L. Shawley to Airstrip Property, LLC for $142,000, property in Dunnstable Township. — Brittany E. and Wyatt R. Hall to Kimberly S. Folds for $300,000, property in Lock Haven. — Shane R. and Lisa M. Vavrick to Rebecca S. Esh for $190,000, property in Greene Township. — Renovo Borough and Borough Council President Ann Tarantella to Curtis M. Winkelman for $1,599.99, property in Renovo. — Renovo Borough and Borough Council President Ann ...

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Donald Duane Dangle Jr., of Jersey Shore, charged with driving under the influence-third offense and careless driving, waived for court. — Andrew William Batschelet, of Lock Haven, charged with making terroristic threats and disorderly conduct-engage in fighting, waived for court. — River Adam Specht, of Beech Creek, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, disregard traffic lane-single, causing accidental damage to unattended vehicle/property, failure to report an accident to ...