Stories about crime
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 […]
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
FNN Update – May 8, 2026. (4:15 PM) Notice issued by Superintendent Sam A. Rotella Jr. MANSFIELD, PA – On Friday, May 8, 2026, Superintendent Sam A. Rotella Jr., released the following information to the public at 3:00 PM. An update was provided later at 3:55 PM after our original article was posted. So this
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
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
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
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
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
Defendant, without qualifications, prescribed medications and pretended to provide care HARRISBURG, PA — A Lehigh County man with no medical training or licenses has been sentenced to state prison for posing as a medical professional in Carbon County to administer care to patients — for which Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies paid out claims.
ROULETTE, PA – On Monday evening, March 16, 2026, around 7:00 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport received a report of suspected (alleged) child abuse of a 1-year-old female of Roulette, PA. The incident was stated to have occurred at a location in the 30 block of River Street in Roulette Township. Through police
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
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
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
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
Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Release – April 2026. CHEMUNG COUNTY, NY – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 37-year-old Ryken G. Ruuspakka, of Horseheads, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree, a Class D Felony, Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Obstructing
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
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 2217 hours, the Williamsport Bureau of Police Patrol Division responded to a report of shots fired in the 700 block of 4th Avenue. Prior to arrival, it was reported that two individuals, believed to be juveniles, were seen fleeing the area, as well as a
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
D.A. Richard Wilson Release – April 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – 36-year-old Tara Renee Smith of Elmira, NY, was sentenced back in March to no less than 292 days to a maximum of 23 months and 29 days in the Bradford County Correctional Facility, along with seven years of concurrent probation, as well as a
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
