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Police news – October 15

Indecent exposure MILL HALL — Zachariah Baney, 33, of Farrandsville, was arrested on Aug. 21 after being observed walking along the roadway with his genitals exposed, according to state police at Lamar. Baney was transported to the Clinton County Correctional Facility, police said. Harassment MILL HALL — A 27-year-old female and 33-year-old male were cited on Aug. 22 for a domestic incident near Girard Street, Lock Haven, according to state police at Lamar police. PFA violation LOCK HAVEN — On Aug. 23, a PFA violation was reported near James Street and Herr Street in Lock ...

State police search for missing Madisonburg teen

MADISONBURG —A 16-year-old Madisonburg boy was reported missing Sunday morning after leaving his parents’ home following an argument the night prior, according to state police. PSP Rockview said Joey Anthony Torres left his house on the 4600 block of Brush Valley Road in Miles Township around 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. He was last seen near the Millheim Fire Department around 8 p.m. that evening. Torres is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 160 pounds, with dark brown hair and a tan complexion. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a gray Penns Valley ...

Police news – Oct. 14

DUI alleged MILL HALL — Charges are pending against a driver accused of driving under the influence following a traffic stop along Eagle Valley Road, Bald Eagle Township on Sept. 20, state police at Lamar said. At 12:38 a.m., troopers stopped a 2022 Chevrolet Trail Blazer for Title 75 violations. During the investigation, police said the driver, a 48-year-old Blanchard woman, was observed to be under the influence of alcohol, police said. Investigation remains open pending toxicology results, police said. Rape alleged LAMAR — State police at Lamar are investigating a ...

Milesburg motorcycle accident claims Snow Shoe man’s life

MILESBURG — Aiden Lee ChunJian Andrews, 21, of Snow Shoe, died Friday, Oct. 3, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash during the morning rush hour in Milesburg. According to state police at Rockview, the crash occurred at 7:15 a.m. on the 300 block of Turnpike Street when Andrews’ 2025 Suzuki GSXR struck the rear of a 2021 Ford Ecosport driven by a 51-year-old Bellefonte man. Police said Andrews had been traveling at a high rate of speed. According to the crash report, he was wearing a helmet but suffered suspected serious injuries to his torso. Bellefonte EMS ...

Police News – Oct. 10

DUI crash AVIS — Jeremy D. Miller, 46, of Blanchard, was arrested on foot after a DUI-related hit-and-run on Greico Drive in Pine Creek Township, at 4:04 p.m. Aug. 25, according to state police at Lamar. An 18-year-old driver in a 2017 Lincoln MKC, who police said was legally stopped in the eastbound lane of Woodward Avenue waiting for another driver to make a turn, was rear-ended by Miller, causing minor damage to both vehicles. The Lincoln’s operator pulled off to the side of the road to exchange information, but Miller allegedly drove away from the scene, parked the vehicle ...

Historic Woodward Inn destroyed by fire

WOODWARD — An early morning blaze on Oct. 5 has left the historic Woodward Inn in Haines Township in ruins. The Sunday morning blaze at 105 Mountain Ave. (Route 45) was first spotted around 2:30 a.m. by a neighboring resident who quickly made the 911 call to summon emergency help. The ...