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Police news – January 16

Theft SNOW SHOE — On Dec. 3, 2024, state police at Rockview responded to a call of an unauthorized withdrawal from a 73-year-old Snow Shoe man’s account. At this time, there are no leads in the case, police said. Anyone with information should call state police at 814-355-7545. Single vehicle accident JACKSONVILLE — On the afternoon of Dec. 19, 2024, Charles Cherico, 64, of Billercia, Mass., crashed a 2019 Freightliner while travelling westbound on Interstate-80 in Marion Township, according to state police at Rockview. For an unknown reason, Cherico traveled off the ...

Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to area residents of a scam taking place in and around Clinton County. Sheriff Kerry Stover shared in a statement on Facebook that a fraudster, claiming to be a “deputy” or “officer” with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, has been demanding money to remove victims from a “Jail Pick-Up List” for failure to attend jury selection. Several individuals have contacted the office to report the caller, who has, in at least one instance, identified himself as a “Deputy Mercer.” No Deputy Mercer ...

Police News – January 15

DUI crash LOGANTON — Neither driver was injured in a two vehicle crash along West Valley Road on Jan. 3, state police at Lamar said. At 7:49 p.m., Aaron D. Harbach, 26, of Loganton, was traveling north in the roadway when his 2012 Chevrolet Silverado was struck from behind by a 2021 Ford Ranger, driven by Larry E. McCloskey, 65, of Loganton, who was traveling behind him, police said. McCloskey’s vehicle proceeded around Harbach’s vehicle into the opposite lane and traveled along the roadway until exiting on its south side, striking a utility pole, police said. McCloskey ...

Injuries reported in Hogan Boulevard crash over weekend

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS On Sunday at 8:43 a.m., a motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Hogan Boulevard and County Club Lane, Bald Eagle Township. According to reports from the scene, the incident involved a two-vehicle collision, resulting in one individual being ...

Police news – January 14

Head on collision FLEMINGTON — No injuries were reported in a head-on collision along Woods Avenue, Flemington Borough, on Dec. 21, 2024, state police at Lamar said. At 11:59 a.m., Sandra J. Yost, 82, of Lock Haven, was traveling west on the roadway when her 2021 Subaru Outback drifted into the opposite lane of travel, where it struck a 2011 Chrysler 200, driven by David R. Garverick, 71, of Mill Hall, police said. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, which caused disabling damage to both vehicles, police said. Yost was cited in relation to ...