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PSP: Driver drunk in crash
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A driver who crashed along Route 339 in Mainville was drunk, police say. Troopers were called to Mountain Road in Main Township on April 29 for reports of a single-vehicle crash. After arriving on scene, Trp. Ryan Golla determined the driver, 54-year-old Tresa Andino of Bloomsburg, was under the influence of alcohol, reports say. Andino was taken to the Columbia County DUI Booking Center for a chemical test, Golla said.
Motorcyclist allegedly leads police on high-speed chase
Montoursville, Pa. — A 24-year-old man reportedly led police on a high-speed chase in excess of 110 mph on a motorcycle in Montoursville. Officer Chris Herb was on patrol May 12 around midnight when he spotted a motorcyclists traveling at a high rate of speed on Loyalsock Avenue, he said. Herb got behind the bike and turned on his lights and sirens, according to charges. The driver, later identified as...
One flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Columbia County
MIFFLINVILLE, Pa. — One man is in the hospital after a crash Sunday afternoon in Columbia County. According to police, a motorcyclist from Saugerties, New York, was traveling west on 3rd Street in Mifflinville just after 3 p.m. when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle.
Shooter found not guilty of murder and aggravated assault, guilty on other charges
Sunbury, Pa. — A Sunbury man was aquitted of murder charges last week following a two-day trial in Northumberland County Court. A jury found Ajani Munsh-Ousha Uhuru, 25, of Sunbury not guilty of a first degree murder charge and felony aggravated assault - attempt to cause serious bodily injury with extreme indifference. Those were two of seven charges he faced following a homicide at a Sunbury food mart in 2022. ...
One hospitalized after Mifflinville motorcycle crash
MIFFLINVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One was sent to a hospital after a Mifflinville motorcycle crash on Sunday, according to officials. Authorities told 28/22 News the South Centre Township Police Department was called to West 3rd Street in Mifflinville at about 3:10 p.m. Sunday afternoon for a reported crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. […]
Man arrested, allegedly kidnapped elderly Wellsboro woman
DELMAR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) — A Bloomsburg man was arrested after police say he forced his way into a 75-year-old Wellsboro woman’s home, kidnapped her, held her captive for hours, and released her. Charles D. Bower Jr., 56, is facing multiple charges related to the alleged kidnapping incident. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Bower […]
Television stolen from Northumberland County home
Herndon, Pa. — Police say someone stole a 55-inch Vizio television from a home in Herndon. The victim reported the theft occurred sometime between May 1 and May 10 from their home at the 200 block of North Main Street, according to state police at Stonington. Anyone with information may contact PSP Stonington at 570-286-5601.
Job corps student allegedly instigates attack
Benton, Pa. — A 20-year-old student at a job corps center attacked another with a piece of silverware, police say. Dakota Harrison of Prince George, Va. is now facing charges after police say he hurt two teenage boys at Red Rock Job Corps, 48 Mountain Springs Road, Benton, on May 15. According to Trp. Barrett of state police at Laporte: ...
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