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Takedown of Drug Trafficking Organization in Eastern Pennsylvania

Local organization was fueled by suppliers in Mexico HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police departments, announced the takedown of a Lehigh County-based drug trafficking organization that utilized suppliers in Mexico to traffic fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in multiple Pennsylvania counties. This week, the […]

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Athens Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of Children

FNN Article © Monday, May 11, 2026. Article written with PSP-Towanda Release, Registry & Court Records. ATHENS TOWNSHIP, PA – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, an Athens, PA man was arrested after the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Computer Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence located in the 1200 block of Front

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Elkland Man Charged With Failure to Comply With Megans’ Law

An arrest warrant was issued for 56-year-old Jack Lee Smith formerly of Elkland, PA FNN Article © May 6, 2026. Article written with information from PSP-Mansfield release and court records. ELKLAND BOROUGH, PA – While Pennsylvania State Police were conducting address verification on sexual offenders within Tioga County, members of the Troop F – Mansfield

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2 Corrections Officers, Former Inmate Charged With Drug Trafficking

Release issued Monday, May 4, 2026. Published May 5, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, announced charges against three people — two corrections officers and a former inmate — regarding drug trafficking at SCI Fayette. The Office of Attorney General, following

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Swatting Incident In Williamsport

Williamsport Bureau of Police Release – May 2, 2026. WILLIAMSPORT, PA – On Saturday, May 2, 2026, around 2:54 PM, officers of the Williamsport Bureau of Police were dispatched to a residence in the 2600 block of W. 4th Street for a third party report of someone shot within and the gunman was reported to

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Towanda Man Admits to Canton Smoke Shop Robbery

FNN Article © Friday, May 1, 2026. Written with PSP Release & Court Records. (Click on image to enlarge). CANTON, PA — A Towanda man has been charged after he allegedly admitted to the robbery of the Canton Smoke Shop back on Friday, January 30, 2026. According to PA State Police, 24-year-old Joseph Ryan Williams

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Man Gets Life in Prison in Bradford County Murder

FNN Article written with court record, PSP information and release from D.A.’s Office BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – On Thursday, April 23, 2026, 48-year-old Terry Lynn Parker of Harrisburg, PA, was convicted of Murder in the First Degree by a Bradford County jury. The verdict was reached after less than 35 minutes of deliberations. Parker was

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3 Members Motorcycle Club Charged in Alleged Thefts of Motorcycles

FNN Article © Monday, April 20, 2026. Shown above are Jermaine Holland, Jennifer Heist and Craig Grinage. HARRISBURG, PA — Charges were filed against three members of a Maryland-based motorcycle club regarding five thefts of motorcycles from Harley Davidson dealerships in five eastern Pennsylvania counties. According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, Jermaine Holland, 53, Jennifer

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4 Wanted Subjects Located in 1 Day

Lycoming Regional Police Department Release – Thursday, April 16, 2026. LYCOMING COUNTY, PA – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Lycoming Regional Police Department once again demonstrated the impact of proactive policing and community-focused enforcement. Through diligent patrol efforts and a commitment to public safety, officers successfully encountered and dealt with four individuals with active

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Man Charged with Drug Possession After Traffic Stop

FNN Article written with use of PSP-Coudersport Release and Court Records – April 15, 2026. SWEDEN TOWNSHIP, PA – Back on Thursday, March 19, 2026, around 6:00 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport conducted a traffic stop at 3198 E. 2nd Street in Sweden Township. Police stopped a 2021 gray Mazda after seeing a

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Elmira Heights Man Arrested as a Fugitive from Justice

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Release – April 2026 CHEMUNG COUNTY, NY – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 37-year-old, Nicholas M. Marks, of Elmira Heights, NY, as a Fugitive from Justice out of Bradford County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being charged with Violation of Parole, with a lead offense of, Endangering Welfare of

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Elmira Man Arrested as Fugitive from Justice

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Release – April 13, 2026. CHEMUNG COUNTY, NY – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, April 13, 2026, the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua M. Chapman of Elmira, NY, as a Fugitive from Justice out of the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for the lead offense

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Man Sentenced in Murder For Hire Plot

BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Matthew Simon Bullock, 26, Meshoppen, PA, was sentenced in early April in a case involving a murder for hire plot. According to District Attorney Richard Wilson and court records, Bullock was sentenced to a minimum of 96 months, or 8 years, in state prison to a maximum of 20 years, together

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Man Sentenced For Megan’s Law Violation

DA Wilson Release & Court Records on Ricky G. LaFritz, formerly of Texas, used for this article update. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – 52-year-old Ricky G. LaFritz, formerly of Texas, and is presently residing in the Bradford County Correctional Facility, was sentenced in March to a minimum of seven months in state prison to a maximum

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