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Feds seek forfeiture of $110K in reputed drug money without filing any charges

WILLIAMSPORT — The U.S. attorney’s office is seeking forfeiture of $110,000 discovered last November during a state police traffic stop on westbound Interstate 80 in eastern Clinton County. The basis for the forfeiture, according to a document filed Wednesday in U.S. Middle District Court, is the allegation that the currency was intended to be used to facilitate a violation of the Controlled Substances Act. The process is known as forfeiture in rem, in which property is subject to forfeiture due to alleged involvement in criminal activity rather than the owner being directly ...

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Shannia Dawn Cook, of Lock Haven, charged with simple assault and harassment-physical contact, waived for court. — Ryan Michael Harzinski, of Lock Haven, charged with illegally operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock and causing accidental damage to an unattended vehicle or property, waived for court. — William James Yost, of Mill Hall, charged with fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, habitual offender, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest/other law enforcement, driving with ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGES LICENSES — Pennie L. Bodley and Jeffrey A. Haas on June 11. — Kiendra Elizabeth Englert to Caleb Michee Macwhinnie on June 16. — Kyle Alan Hollobaugh to McKenzie Rose Ripka on June 16. — Kendra L. Stover and William C. Stover on June 16. DIVORCES RECORDED No divorces recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Trustee James S. Arnold and the Arnold Walnut Street Dynasty Income Only Protector Trust to ABC Jean Properties LLC for $190,000, property in Pine Creek Township. — Trustee James S. Arnold and the Arnold Walnut Street Dynasty Income Only Protector Trust ...

Emergency responders called to vehicle fire in Wayne Township

PHOTO PROVIDED At approximately 10:32 a.m., emergency units were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Restless Oaks Restaurant in Wayne Township. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was not obstructing other cars or nearby structures. Small popping sounds were observed as the fire intensified. For the safety of all on scene, the area was cleared as crews worked to contain the blaze. Responding agencies included: Station 10 (primary), Station 3, Station 5, and Station 8. All units were cleared from the scene by 11:15 a.m. No ...

Former KCSD employee sentenced to prison after sending explicit videos to a student

From Pennlive LOCK HAVEN — A former Keystone Central School District teacher’s aide who admitted sending sexually explicit videos and messages to a male middle school student has received a state prison term. Brittany Kay Koch, 30, of Beech Creek, was sentenced Tuesday by Clinton County Judge Craig Miller to 18 to 48 months followed by three years of probation. She also must register as a sex offender for 15 years. Co-defendant, Dana Ann Kitchen of Lock Haven was sentenced in February to 27 months to 6 years, followed by two years’ probation. She must register as a sex ...

Police News – June 18

Terroristic threats RENOVO — A 16-year-old Renovo boy has been charged with making terroristic threats, cyber harassment of a child and endangering a public safety official, according to the Renovo Police Department. The charges stem from incidents that allegedly occurred between May 26-28 at Bucktail Area High School and along Huron Avenue in Chapman Township, police said. Police said the juvenile created a custom song threatening and harassing another juvenile and posted it to social media. While under investigation, he allegedly made additional threats against a police ...