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Bellefonte woman accused of $1M theft over multiple years

BELLEFONTE — Spring Township Police Department charged a Bellefonte woman with felony counts of theft, receiving stolen property, forgery and criminal use of a communication facility on Nov. 12 following an investigation into missing funds at a local business. According to a release from ...

Police investigating ‘sound of explosion’ at University Park building

STATE COLLEGE — Police, fire officials and engineers are investigating an incident reported around 1:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building on Penn State’s University Park campus, according to the university. No injuries were reported, and Penn State said there is no ongoing threat to campus. University officials advised people to avoid the area around the building, located at 137 Fischer Road near the intersection with Allen Road. Dispatch reports indicated witnesses heard a loud boom, and pictures circulating online showed a substantial crack in an ...

First snowfall of season creates treacherous conditions on some area roadways

AMBER MORRIS/FOR THE EXPRESS Treacherous conditions and untreated roads did not mix well for those traveling state routes in the Loganton area on Tuesday morning. In this photo vehicles can be seen in ditches and on the side of the road after attempting to maneuver the big hill near Logan ...

Police news – November 10

Retail theft MILL HALL — A 39-year-old woman was arrested after multiple thefts from Walmart between July 28 and Sept. 22, according to state police at Lamar. The arrestee allegedly modified the price tags on multiple items, totaling 13 thefts, police said. Burglary MILL HALL — Police responded to Steven K. Bierly Trucking at approximately 6:43 a.m., Sept. 23, following a report of a burglary, said state police at Lamar. At some point overnight, an unknown perpetrator allegedly forced their way through the door and stole $3,229.73, police said. The investigation is ...

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. — Michael Jonathan P. Holt, charged with possession of 15.21 grams of methamphetamine and possession of 36 Bromazolam tablets, placed on probation for two years and fined $100. — Tiffany Marie Rupert, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, fined $300, shall attend and successfully complete the Alcohol Highway Safety School and placed on probation for six months. — Devan Maris McGowan, ...

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Zachariah James Baney, of Lock Haven, charged with causing an accident involving damage to attended vehicle/property, driving the wrong way and careless driving, waived for court. — Cassandra Welshans, of Avis, charged with two counts of manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to manufacture/deliver, two counts of conspiracy to manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to manufacture/deliver and intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, waived for ...