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In 2009, Kathy Kolb founded NorthcentralPa.com with the goal of establishing a news platform for our community. We aim to continue her remarkable legacy. What started as a local website for the greater Williamsport area has expanded into a vital resource for the entire region, now serving nearly 700,000 residents across multiple counties. NorthcentralPa.com is committed to delivering trustworthy, relevant, and up-to-the-minute news. Our coverage includes weather updates, community events, crime reports, police activity, and alerts on local, regional, and national issues, as well as road conditions and construction updates from PennDOT. We also cover local and regional politics, provide a space for nonprofits to share their news and events, and publish obituaries. With our scanner reports, readers can stay informed about events happening in their neighborhoods as they unfold.

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Police: Man carrying meth turns himself in

1 day ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Wolf Township, Pa. — A man allegedly holding nearly two ounces of methamphetamine called state police to turn himself in. Lee Marvin Peterman, 47, of South Williamsport told police he intended to sell the substance for extra money when he spoke with them in October of 2023, according to a complaint filed this week. Peterman was charged with the intent to sell the product, Trooper Zachary Martin said. Peterman allegedly called police on Oct.
Warrant issued for disbarred attorney after second court no-show

1 day ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Williamsport, Pa. — Bail for Glenn Stephens was revoked and a warrant was issued for his arrest Wednesday at the Lycoming County Courthouse. Stephens bailed on the revocation hearing after telling Deputy Public Defender Matthew Welickovitch he had food poisoning Tuesday night. When asked if he would be in court for the hearing yesterday, Welickovitch never got a reply from Stephens, a former D.C. lawyer who was disbarred in 2021.
Hughesville man charged with sexual assault of child

2 days ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Wolf Township, Pa. — A 30-year-old man allegedly assaulted a child multiple times throughout the month of May. The victim claimed Alex Kenneth Horn of Hughesville performed sexual acts on the child five or six times when speaking with authorities at UPMC in Muncy on May 29. Horn assaulted the 7-year-old victim while watching them at his home, State Police Trooper Brian Moore said. Three witnesses were present during the victim’s interview with police, according to the complaint.
Informant helps bust alleged Williamsport cocaine dealer

2 days ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Williamsport, Pa. — A 40-year-old man sold crack cocaine to an informant in Williamsport, police say. Nathan Andrew Banks sold drugs to a confidential informant after arranging the deal through Facebook messenger, according to an affidavit filed in May. Banks sold less than two grams for $100, Detective Sarah Edkin said. After arranging the deal, Banks allegedly met the informant in the 400 block of Lycoming Street on April 11.
Deals with informant lead to Williamsport drug bust

3 days ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Williamsport, Pa. — A Williamsport man sold crack cocaine to an informant four times before authorities raided his home and discovered pills and packaging supplies, police say. Shyheem Davon Gadson sold drugs from his apartment in the 700 block of Grace Street throughout April and May, Lycoming County Narcotics Detectives said.
Woman choked, beaten by Montoursville man

5 days ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Montoursville, Pa. — A man is accused of slapping a woman in the face in an argument caught on camera. Police responded to a 911 call at a home in the 200 block of North Washington Street in Montoursville last week. Once there, they met a woman who said she wanted to press charges against Johnathon Richard Pedraza for assaulting her. The victim had red marks and swelling on her face along with a patch of dried blood on her cheek, police said.
64-year-old nabbed in cocaine sting

5 days ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Williamsport, Pa. — A middleman who allegedly sold cocaine to a confidential informant (CI) was arrested in March. Andrew William Collins, 64, of Williamsport delivered drugs to a CI once in December, twice in February, and once again in March, according to an affidavit filed by Lycoming County Drug Detectives. The total amount of cocaine sold over the four buys was a little more than 10 grams, Detective Jonathan Rachael said.
Another child identifies sex offender as stalker

1 week ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Williamsport, Pa. — When a child saw Shane William Kimball’s picture in a news article in April, they told their guardian they were a victim, too. According to an affidavit filed this month, Kimball followed and touched a 12-year-old inside Walmart in Montoursville. Video showed Kimball touch the child twice, once on the ribs and then on their buttocks, police said. Kimball allegedly stalked the victim through the store as they shopped for soccer equipment.
Police: Jersey Shore mom left cocaine out around kids

1 week ago | northcentralpa.com | Brett R. Crossley

Jersey Shore, Pa. — Police say they found a bong and crack cocaine in open view — and in arm's reach of five children — at a home in Jersey Shore. Eliza Paige Bletz, 26, of Jersey Shore let police officers into her home in the 200 block of North Broad Street on May 22 when they were performing a welfare check, Officer Joshua Klinger said. Officers initially did not get a response when they knocked on the front door of the home.
Pa. is the last state to elect poll workers. Local officials say they're short 1000s of candidates.

1 week ago | northcentralpa.com | Carter Walker

This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. Pennsylvania voters went to the polls last week to help carry on a centuries-old practice that no other state does: elections to choose their election workers.