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Police News – May 10

Simple assault LOCK HAVEN — A 34-year-old man was arrested for simple assault following an incident on April 7 along North Grove Street, Lock Haven City Police said. At about 11:50 p.m., Zach Nagel, of Gallitzin, struck a victim in the head and body multiple times, causing them to fall to the ground while he continued to strike them, police said. The victim suffered a large laceration to their head which required stitches, police said. Hit and run LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven City Police received a report of a hit and run recently in the area of West Bald Eagle ...

Police: Wrong-way driver admits to drinking before fatal crash on 220

LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County motorist accused of killing a father and his unborn child in a wrong-way driving accident had a blood alcohol level more than two times the legal limit. That information and an admission by Dwight L. Meyer that he chose to drive the wrong way on Route 220 in the Lock Haven area instead of pulling onto the shoulder is contained in a state police affidavit made available Monday. Meyer was charged Friday with third-degree murder in the death of Evan Geisewite, 29, of Loganton, and his unborn child. His wife, Amanda Geiswite, 28, was 20 weeks pregnant ...

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Seth Michael Carson, of Jersey Shore, charged with burglary-overnight accommodations with person present, indecent assault-without consent of other and criminal mischief-damage property, waived for court. — Cody Robert Eggler, of Julian, charged with using an access device to obtain/attempt to obtain property/services, identity theft and receiving stolen property, waived for court. — Ann Marie McLaughlin, of Lock Haven, charged with retail theft-take merchandise, held for court. — Aimee ...

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. — Michael Daniel Peck, charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence-second offense and recklessly endangering another person, shall pay $500 in restitution, placed on probation for five years and fined $1,500. — Lily A. Dugan, charged with resisting arrest, placed on probation for two years and house arrest for 90 days. — ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Blaine W. Bender and Rachel V. Ward on April 29. — Marley Elise Lucas and Dawson Michael Marr on April 28. — Brandy Jean Workman and Zachary Eli Zuback on April 24. DIVORCES RECORDED No divorces recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Linda A. Ely to Michael S. Lefebvre, Jr. and Kristen R. Onder for $215,000, property in Porter Township. — Daniel H. Wolfe, Jr. Estate and Executrix Andrew J. Esposit for $125,000, property in Woodward Township. — Christ S., Annie Y., Levi P., Fannie K. and Sadie S. Kauffman to Samuel M. and Sylvia S. Fisher for $200,000, ...

Two juveniles face charges in connection with business break-in

JERSEY SHORE — Two Jersey Shore boys, ages 12 and 13, will be petitioned into juvenile court on criminal charges after breaking into the Nittany Minit Mart at 815 Allegheny St. in the borough overnight March 23, according to Lycoming Regional police. Using a brick to smash the glass to the front door, the boys entered the business and took off with a large vape display that contained close to $600 worth of merchandise, but much of it has since been recovered, police said. The boys will face charges of burglary, theft and related offenses, police added.