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‘Beech Creek Bandit’ apprehended after car break-ins

BEECH CREEK — A Clinton County woman nicknamed the “Beech Creek Bandit” was arrested again after allegedly stealing from several vehicles last week. Tasha S. Bryan, 53, of Mill Hall, was taken into custody after police say she was caught on surveillance footage rummaging through cars parked on the 500 block of Long Run Road in the early morning hours of Oct. 13. Bryan was dubbed the “Beech Creek Bandit” by members of the public and Clinton County District Attorney David A. Strouse following a string of similar thefts in 2020. Bryan is accused of stealing several ...

Police News – Oct. 23

Motorcycle crash MILL HALL — One injury was reported following a single motorcycle crash near Fishing Creek Road on Aug. 7, according to police. At 2:52 p.m., Christopher R. Guiser, 24, of Mackeyville, was heading east and lost control of his 2005 Kawasaki following a left curve. The cycle traveled off the south side of the roadway, police said. Guiser then struck a post with a wire fence affixed to it before coming to an uncontrolled stop 15 yards away, police said. Car rear ended MILL HALL — No injuries were reported following an accident that occurred on Aug. 23 on ...

Former LHU student’s sex assault conviction affirmed in Superior Court

LOCK HAVEN — The sexual assault conviction of a former Lock Haven University student will stand, but a state Superior Court judge believes he should receive a new hearing to determine whether he is a sexual violent predator. A three-judge panel Friday denied the appeal of Devon Jarrett Bushore, 25, of Hughesville, regarding sufficiency of the evidence, jury instructions and whether counts of sexual and indecent assault should have merged for sentencing. The issue that divided the panel was whether Clinton County Judge Michael F. Salisbury erred when he precluded Bushor from ...

Police News – Oct. 21

Motorcycle crash with bear LOCK HAVEN — Police reported a single motorcycle accident resulting in possible injury in the area of 912 Renovo Road, Allison Township, on Aug. 17, according to state police at Lamar. At 5:26 a.m., Stanley B. Duffield, 60, of North Bend, was traveling north along Renovo Road at 45 mph when a black bear entered the north travel lane, police said. Duffield engaged his brakes to stop but was unable to in time, colliding with the bear and sliding 30 yards before coming to a stop, police said. Lock Haven EMS transported Duffield to UPMC Williamsport for ...

Police news – Oct 20

Vehicle rear ended MILL HALL — Police were called to a rear end collision at the intersection of Hogan Boulevard and King Arthur Drive on Aug. 9, according to state police at Lamar. At 10:57 a.m., the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt failed to notice the red light and a 2017 Chevrolet Impala stopped in the southbound turning lane, resulting in the collision, police said. No injuries were reported and both cars were driven from the scene, police said. Single motorcycle accident ROTE — Suspected injuries were reported following a single motorcycle crash that occurred on SR ...

Nancy P. Poorman

Nancy P. Poorman, 83, of Bellefonte, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Services, Inc., Bellefonte, Pa.