WILLIAMSPORT DRUG DEALER FOUND GUILTY
A Williamsport woman who was arrested for selling crack cocaine to informants in March of 2024 was found guilty after a two-day trial this week in Lycoming County Court. According to North Central PA dot com, a jury found 50 year old Holly Jean Carey, who was known by “Bella”, guilty on five counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and four counts of criminal use of a communication facility. Carery’s bail was revoked and she was incarcerated at the Lycoming County Prison. Her sentencing is scheduled for June 4th.
MARYLAND MAN COULD GET PLEA DEAL IN PORNOGRAPHY CASE
A 23 year old man from Maryland facing child pornography charges in Union County pleaded guilty to a felony count of criminal use of a communication facility Wednesday. According to the Daily Item, Rai’Joan Carter of Baltimore, could be sentenced with seven years imprisonment and a $15,000 fine, but if his plea deal is accepted by the judge, he could receive a 24-month probationary sentence. Police say a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, gave six CyberTip Line reports in the fall of 2023, related to 22 flagged images from IP addresses used by Carter. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
UGI PUBLIC MEETING IN WILLIAMSPORT
There will be a public meeting in Williamsport next week for UGI customers facing potential rate increases. According to the Sun Gazette, the gas company will discuss the impact a proposed 10 % increase would bring during a Public Utility Commission hearing at the Holiday Inn Monday at 6pm. The PUC is hosting five public input hearings in communities served by the utility, including Williamsport. Natural gas rates were last raised in December of 2021
FISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST SATURDAY IN MILL HALL
Mill Hall Borough Fire Company is getting ready for the 60th annual Fisherman’s Breakfast this Saturday from 6am to 10am at the fire hall on E. Peale Avenue. According to the Lock Haven Express, the breakfast began 60 years ago as a fundraiser to repair a damaged fire truck, but they’ve continued it serving local fishermen through the years which also helps with operations in the fire company as and maintains the fire hall that provides space for community use, including for the Kiwanis and local sports teams . The breakfast Saturday morning features all you can eat pancakes, sausage and drinks for $5, with breakfast for children under 12 $3.
CAR ACCIDENT SEND ONE TO HOSPITAL
Three male teens from Williamsport were involved in a crash at Fox Hollow and Wagner roads in Old Lycoming Township Wednesday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, after the accident around 12:30 pm, a 16 year old passenger was transported by ambulance to UPMC Williamsport for treatment of head injuries. Police say an 18 year old and another teen declined treatment at the scene. The driver reported losing control of the Honda Civic along Wagner Road where it went into a culvert and small stream. No word if any charges will be filed.
DRIVER ARRESTED FOR SHARING CHILD PORN WITH COWORKERS
A 19 year old from Carrolltown was arrested for disseminating a child pornography video to a group chat for his work as a contractor truck driver on March 13. According to State police at Towanda, they received a report from a man who works with Carter E. Lamb who he said sent the video through the online work group. Police located and interviewed Lamb at the East Towanda Dandy Mini Mart who admitted to sending the pornography. He was charged with child pornography, disseminating child pornography, and criminal use of a communication facility and has a preliminary hearing April 8 and was jailed in lieu of $50,000 unsecured bail
ROAD WORK IN LYCOMING COUNTY NEXT WEEK
A two-year highway improvement project continues on I-180 in Williamsport, Loyalsock Township, Fairfield Township, and Montoursville Borough starting Monday next week. According to PennDOT, construction of the access road will continue at the Interstate 180 west’s Fairfield Road exit ramp, which includes clearing trees, plants, and shrubs in preparation to construct a drainage ditch. There will also be drainage work on I-180 east of the bridges spanning Brushy Ridge Road expect restrictions of the right lane shoulder between 7am and 5pm, weather permitting.
SCHOLARSHIPS CONTINUE FROM BREAST CANCER NON-PROFIT
Girlz in the Hoodie, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting women and families impacted by breast cancer, has announced the continuation and expansion of its scholarship program. According to the nonprofit, every April they award $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Lycoming County and beyond, helping to ease the financial toll medical expenses can take on families. Get information on eligibility, application deadlines, and ways to support the initiative, visit girlz (with a z) inthehoodie.com.
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