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Police news – Sept. 5

Jersey Shore teen faces additional charges JERSEY SHORE — Already facing a slew of charges, a Jersey Shore teen has now been hit with additional counts of corruption of minors, furnishing alcohol to minors and possession of alcohol by a person under 21, according to a Lycoming Regional Police affidavit. Authorities charged Gage Michael Murray, 19, of 322 Thompson St., Jersey Shore, with the additional offenses after two juveniles reported that Murray allegedly provided them with alcohol at his residence on July 24. Murray allegedly also engaged in sexual activity with one of the ...

Fire in smoker out prior to emergency responders arrival in Renovo

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS Renovo area fire departments including Renovo Fire Department Station #29, pictured above, responded to a structure fire on 4th Street and Ontario Avenue Saturday morning. The resident had been using a smoker on the porch and the smoker caught fire. According to ...

Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses

PHOENIX (AP) — A social media influencer known for posting viral videos of pranks has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona for posing as an employee of businesses in a Phoenix suburb and orchestrating brief but chaotic takeover attempts. The outcome was welcomed by observers who said it could serve as a reminder to seekers of viral fame that stunts that cross the line legally can lead to serious ramifications. Heston James Cobb, who posts as “Heston James,” was arrested in July 2025 after police in Tempe say he and others went into businesses posing as workers, ...

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. — Jordan Taylor Bierly, charged with retail theft, fined $150 and placed on probation for one year. — Dakota Leone Cook, charged with delivery of a controlled substance, placed on probation for 5 years with 6 months of house arrest. — Blake Michael Dickey, charged with using methamphetamines not prescribed, placed on probation for 2 years with 6 months of house arrest. — Mubarik Abdul Muqtaidir Graves, ...

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Jason Wade Mikitko, of Lock Haven, charged with theft by deception-false impression and theft of services-acquisition of service, waived for court. — Joseph Ray Caldwell, of Loganton, charged with DUI: controlled substance-Schedule 2 or 3-1st offense, DUI: controlled substance-metabolite-1st offense, intentional possession of a controlled substance by person not registered and use/possession of drug paraphernalia, waived for court. — Jacob Gage Robinson, of Bidwell, Ohio, charged with DUI: ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Ryan Thomas Cohick, Jr. to Taylor Marie Fye on Aug. 20. — Anthony J. Cronmiller to Stephanie M. Houtz on Aug. 21. — Ashley M. Garbrick to Cameron Glen Ishler on Aug. 21. — Jared Andrew Shoemaker, Sr. to Laurie J. Richner on Aug. 21. — Jaron C. Schadt to Zoe Lucille Lohman on Aug. 24. — Asia L. Butler to Joshua D. Rickert on Aug. 24. — Porter Todd Kling to Lauren Nicole Stucke on Aug. 24. — Katie Lynn Engel and Joseph Allen Thomas on Aug. 25. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Robert L. Rinker to Vernon Willits ...