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Crime, Fire and Accidents

Man arrested after attacking state trooper

HUGHESVILLE A 27-year-old man has been arrested on attempted murder and related offenses after he disarmed a state trooper of his Taser gun and allegedly shot him twice with the electroshock weapon outside McDonald's on Route 405 about 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, state police alleged in court ...

2 arraigned on drug charges

MONTGOMERY After running two stop signs and traveling at excessive speeds, Justin Kennedy lost control of his 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at Second and Broad streets, crashing into a curb and driving on the sidewalk and through a yard before he bailed out and fled on foot, borough police ...

Former treasurer accused of stealing from combat veterans organization

A Northumberland County man who served just over two years as treasurer for a local chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association has been arrested on felony charges for allegedly stealing nearly $18,000 from the organization, according to state policeSteven Haines, 54, of McEwensville, ...

Fire engulfs garage

A two car garage was engulfed in flames on Tuesday morning, January 15 at 16113 Route 44 in Washington Township by the time volunteer firefightrs from Clinton Township, Warrior Run Area and Montgomery responded on the scene about 4:30 a.m. according to township Fire Chief Brett Ulrich.Heat ...

Man ejected from crash on I-180

MONTGOMERY - Felony assault and endangering the welfare of children charges have been lodged against a 36-year-old Clinton Township mother accused of neglecting and abusing her three children, according to state police.Sheketh Dyer, of 210 W. Houston Ave., just outside the borough, neglected to ...

5-year old boy hit, killed near school bus stop

MILLVILLE (AP) - A 5 year old boy crossing the road in front of his home to reach his bus stop was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Wednesday morning, Dec. 19 near his school bus stop in Millville.The coroner ruled his death accidental.Grief counselors were brought to the boy's elementary ...

Bear still at large after attack on Muncy woman

Melinda Lebarron, of Muncy Creek Township, has been upgraded from critical to fair condition, according to a press release from Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.Melinda Lebarron has been at the center since surviving a bear attack behind her home on Dec 12 and sustaining injuries to her ...

Mother charged for neglect of 3 children

MONTGOMERY - Felony assault and endangering the welfare of children charges have been lodged against a 36-year-old Clinton Township mother accused of neglecting and abusing her three children, according to state police.Sheketh Dyer, of 210 W. Houston Ave., just outside the borough, neglected to ...

Woman attacked by bear behind home, bear still at large

MUNCY - A Muncy Creek Township woman is in stable condition after being attacked by a bear behind her home last Wednesday evening, December 12.Melinda Lebarron was home alone when she stepped out back to have a cigarette and let her dog out, according to Lucinda Yoder, Lebarron's sister-in-law. ...

Family of six left homeless after extensive fire

MUNCY - A family of six was left homeless after their home on Mechanic Street sustained extensive damage in a fire late Wednesday morning on November 14."Everything's ruined," Greg Foltz said as the 45-year-old former truck driver looked at the damage to his home at 116 E. Mechanic St. that he ...