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Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Christopher Jan Santiago, of Lock Haven, charged with flight to avoid apprehension/trial/punishment and evading arrest on detention on foot, waived for court. — Christopher J. Santiago, of Lock Haven, charged with two counts of conspiracy-manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to manufacture/deliver and criminal use of a communication facility, waived for court. — Christopher Jan Santiago, of Lock Haven, charged with theft by unlawful taking-movable property and receiving stolen property, ...

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. — Chad Stover, charged with disorderly conduct, placed on probation for six months. — Isaiah Manuel Gonzales, charged with disorderly conduct, fined $300. — Ryan Michael Harzinski, charged with illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock, fined $1,000.

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGES LICENSES — Brenda J. Conway and Michael T. Dick on July 17. — Jessica Marie Galbraith and Shannon Keith Prough on July 17. — Damian Christian Shoemaker and Faith L. Wertz on July 21. DIVORCES RECORDED No divorces recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Green Acres Sportsman's Club, Inc. and President Harold C. Yost to David L. Wonder for $200,000, property in Greene Township. — Co-guardians Lawrence A. Confer and Tyana Caris and the Ashton R. Confer Estate to Nathan Kristofits and Caitlin Styers for $110,000, property in Beech Creek Borough. — Janet Beth ...

Police news – July 25

Harassment NORTH BEND — On June 12, state police at Lamar were summoned to an address on N. Ransdorf Avenue in Chapman Township for the report of a domestic altercation. Upon investigation, police arrested a 16-year-old female from West Columbia, S.C., through MDJ Frank Mills’ office. Police said the victim in the altercation was a 31-year-old male from North Bend, Pa. Domestic dispute RENOVO — On June 9, around 3:09 a.m., state police at Lamar were dispatched to 12011 Ridge Road in Noyes Township for the report of a domestic dispute. Upon the arrival of Officer ...

Police news – June 24

Megan’s law violation BEECH CREEK — Joshua Bassett, 34, of Beech Creek, was charged with five counts of failing to update sexual offender registration information, state police at Lamar said. According to police, Bassett failed to comply with Megan’s Law Requirements between May 10 and July 21 along Stonehouse Lane, Beech Creek Township. Charges were filed through District Judge Heidi Wright’s office. Arson investigation BEECH CREEK — State police at Lamar are investigating a possible arson incident at a resident along Merryvale Lane in Beech Creek Borough on July ...

Immigrant living in Mill Hall indicted on illegal entry charges

MILL HALL — A 33-year-old citizen of Mexico living in Mill Hall was indicted by the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District. Edelicio Castillo-Ramos was indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry. According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that Castillo-Ramos was previously removed from the United States on July 12, 2012, through Calexico, Calif., and reentered without first obtaining legal permission to do so. The indictment also alleges that on June 20, Castillo-Ramos was encountered in Clinton County, without having first ...