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Police news – Sept. 26

Theft from car MILL HALL — State police at Lamar were called to the parking lot of Lowe’s in Mill Hall on Aug. 1 for the report of a theft. Police said a caller reported observing a theft take place in the parking lot in which a female appeared to approach a parked vehicle, reach in the window and take something from inside the front of the car. Police said the victim is a 23 year old man from Mill Hall. Police added that an Airsoft Gun (Colt 1911 replica) valued at $150 and a Vuse Vape pod pack, valued at $50, were stolen from the 1982 red Pontiac Firebird. Drug ...

State Police warn Pennsylvanians about phone scam impersonating PSP

BELLEFONTE — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have received reports of scam phone calls targeting members of the public. These calls appear to originate from official PSP station phone numbers and falsely claim to be a Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant. The callers attempt to intimidate recipients, insisting that they must pay fines immediately or face legal consequences. Be wary of unsolicited phone calls, especially those that claim to be from law enforcement or government agencies. The PSP is currently investigating these incidents. In the meantime, they encourage the ...

Police News – Sept. 24

Criminal trespass SNOW SHOE — An 82-year-old Snow Shoe woman reported to PSP an unknown male was inside her West Olive Street home on Sept. 11 at 7:42 p.m., according to state police at Rockview.’ A canvass of the area yielded negative results, police said. Vehicle crash while passing Amish buggy BLANCHARD — While traveling on North Eagle Valley Road south of Marsh Creek Road, Liberty Township, Shawn Boone, 47, of Bellefonte, slowed down in his lane of travel for an Amish buggy that was also traveling southbound, which he could not pass safely due to traffic, according to ...

Police news – Sept. 23

Credit card theft SPRING MILLS — A 69-year-old Spring Mills woman reported to state police on Aug. 24 that an unknown actor was able to obtain her credit card information, according to state police at Rockview. The investigation is ongoing. Firearm in creek BLANCHARD — On Aug 28 a Henry Repeating Arms Pump Action Octagon 22 Rifle was found in Bald Eagle Creek, Liberty Township, near 500 Railroad Street, according to state police at Rockview. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Rockview. PFA violation investigation MILESBURG — On Sept. 1 at 12:48 a.m., state ...

Police news – September 22

DUI alleged LOCK HAVEN — A 43-year-old Lock Haven man may face driving under the influence charges following a traffic stop along West Third Street, Lock Haven, state police at Lamar said. On Aug. 9 at about 8:16 p.m., troopers were called to the area of 710 W. Third St. for reports of an erratic driver, police said. After canvasing the area, troopers located a 2012 white Jeep Cherokee and, following an investigation, it was determined the driver was under the influence, police said. Charges are pending through District Judge Keith Kibler’s office. Car flips LAMAR — ...

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. — John David Ransdorf, charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, fined $100 and placed on probation for two years. — Jessica Nicole Els Lane, charged with disorderly conduct and harassment, shall complete 25 hours of community service and placed on probation for two years. — Casey Shay Woods, charged with driving under the influence-second offense, fined $1,500, placed on probation for five years ...