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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. — Clarence Phillips Huff, charged with making terroristic threats, fined $300 and placed on probation for three years. — Ashley Mae Ruggiers, charged with theft by unlawful taking and retail theft, shall complete 50 hours of community service, placed on house arrest for two months and probation for two years. — Tylar Mark Titus, charged with loitering and prowling at nighttime, harassment and criminal ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGES LICENSES — Bethany A. Klees and Bradley A. Peck on Jan. 28. DIVORCES RECORDED — Margaret A. and Reuben A. Wetzel on Jan. 23, 2025 — Theresa K. and Scott D. Wheeler on Jan. 24, 2025 — Tamra D. and Steven J. Beach on Jan. 24, 2025. DEEDS RECORDED — Keith R. and Louisa A. Duvall to Randall and Kelsey Q. Bartley for $225,000, property in Lamar Township. — Eastside Fire Rescue, Successor by Merger to Hand in Hand Hose Company of Lock Haven, Clinton County, and President Michael J. Rickard to Giosue Carducci Building Association for $200,000, property in ...

Police news – Feb. 1

Simple assault, others LOCK HAVEN — Lily Dugan, 27, was arrested by Woodward Township Police for assault causing injury and resisting arrest on Jan. 17, 2025. Police said Dugan was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Clinton County Correctional Facility, pending preliminary arraignment. Theft of $160,000 TUSSEYVILLE — A 67-year-old Centre Hall man had $160,000 taken from his Northwest Savings Bank account after his account information was accessed by an unknown party and funds were transferred out of his account, according to state police at ...

NYC man sentenced for $42K bank scam in Centre, Lyco, Tioga counties

WILLIAMSPORT — A New York City man has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $42,000 in restitution for scamming banks in three counties out of that amount. Jose A. Rodriguez, of the Bronx, was sentenced Wednesday on charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft to which he had pleaded guilty in August. On seven occasions in December 2023, Rodriguez appeared at branches of Woodlands, C&N and First National banks in Centre, Lycoming and Tioga counties. He used passports, driver’s licenses and debit cards in other people’s names to withdraw a ...

Marsh Creek home reduced to rubble after fire

MARSH CREEK — A Marsh Creek home was reduced to rubble after fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. The blaze, at 119 Short Lane, off Marsh Creek Road, in Liberty Township, began about 12:30 p.m., according to reports. The fire began when the occupants were attempting to thaw frozen ...

Fugitive apprehended by state police after chase in Centre

PLEASANT GAP — Miguel Uribe, 27, of Bellefonte, was taken into custody on a felony warrant on Jan. 16 in Logan Township, Blair County, after pursuits in both Logan and Benner townships, according to state police at Rockview. On Dec. 20, 2024, PSP Rockview conducted a traffic stop on Interstate-99 North in Benner Township, where the operator of the vehicle was identified as Miguel Uribe. During the stop, Uribe was asked to exit the vehicle for a suspended license at which point he allegedly fled the stop at a high rate of speed, police said. Due to the road conditions, the ...