Crime and Courts
Published on December 7, 2023 - Page 5
BERWICK -- A Maryland man ran a stop sign in a vehicle containing more than 8 pounds of marijuana, while his New York passenger was found with $3,000...
Published on December 6, 2023 - Page 1
BERWICK -- A Berwick man allegedly kicked his girlfriend in the buttocks after she knocked down one of his fishing trophies, then his dog bit her on...
Published on December 5, 2023 - Page 1
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BRIAR CREEK TWP. -- A Berwick man broke into his grandfather's home here and ransacked it, stealing a minivan, safe and...
Published on December 5, 2023 - Page 3
DANVILLE -- A Berwick man pleaded guilty here Monday in three separate arrests for driving drunk, including one arrest last November when he was...
Published on December 5, 2023 - Page 3
DANVILLE --A Shamokin man pleaded guilty here Monday to charges arising out of a drug bust in Valley Township three years ago. James Lee Strickland...
Published on December 4, 2023 - Page 1
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BRIAR CREEK -- A man met a woman online, then invited her to his home, only to accuse her of stealing and refusing to allow...
Published on December 3, 2023 - Page 1
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following story has been edited to correct Katlynn Elizabeth Burger's alleged blood-alcohol level.)
BLOOMSBURG — Two women from...
Published on December 3, 2023 - Page 3
BLOOMSBURG -- The following divorces were granted during October in Columbia County:
* Amy Force, Unityville, from Christopher Force, Berwick;...
Published on December 2, 2023 - Page 1
BRIAR CREEK TWP. -- The morning Devin Hause killed himself with a single gunshot, his girlfriend was firing a different gun through the living room...
Published on December 2, 2023 - Page 3
Man accused of Walmart theft
BUCKHORN -- A man is accused of shoplifting 27 items from the Walmart here on Black Friday, arrest papers state. Jacob...
Published on December 2, 2023 - Page 9
DANVILLE -- Police say a Watsontown woman stole from Weis Markets here several times before being caught. Arrah L. Wessel, 56, is also suspected of...
Published on December 1, 2023 - Page 1
BLOOMSBURG -- A Kawneer employee is accused of threatening to get a gun and shoot another worker in the head during a recent workplace confrontation...
Published on December 1, 2023 - Page 1
WILKES-BARRE -- A Berwick man accused of letting his 5-year-old daughter wander away twice in one week pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor...
Published on December 1, 2023 - Page 4
WILKES-BARRE -- A Berwick 19-year-old accused of stabbing his mother's former boyfriend in the back and head is slated for trial. Judge Joseph F....
Published on November 30, 2023 - Page 1
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LIBERTY TWP. -- A Milton man hired through a phone app to be a handyman at a Liberty Township woman's home, instead,...
Published on November 29, 2023 - Page 1
JERSEYTOWN -- A tracking collar and a determined police officer helped a man find his lost dog at the home of an Amazon delivery driver who'd been in...
Published on November 29, 2023 - Page 1
BLOOMSBURG -- A Benton woman is charged with illegally receiving more than $2,000 in food stamps because she didn't disclose her husband was living...
Published on November 28, 2023 - Page 1
BLOOMSBURG -- Police are looking for a man they say robbed an East Main Street smoke shop at knife point in the overnight hours this weekend -- but...
Published on November 28, 2023 - Page 1
BERWICK -- Police say a Berwick man was found with suspected methamphetamine after stealing from the Dollar Tree last month.
Jeremiah W. Babb, of 215...
Published on November 27, 2023 - Page 1
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BERWICK -- A man was caught here with methamphetamine hidden in a pack of cigarettes, police report.
John Thomas...
Published on November 26, 2023 - Page 1
CATAWISSA - A man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove drunk with his 8-year-old son in the front seat.
Matthew Mills, 34, 119...
Published on November 26, 2023 - Page 1
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BLOOMSBURG -- A female inmate of Columbia County Prison is facing contraband charges, after police say baggies...
Published on November 26, 2023 - Page 3
BLOOMSBURG -- The following marriage licenses were issued during September in Columbia County:
* Joshua Daniel Hinkel, Catawissa, son of Mark and...
Published on November 26, 2023 - Page 4
BLOOMSBURG -- The following divorces were granted during September in Columbia County:
* Kristen Chapin, Nescopeck, from Dana Keck Jr., Berwick;...
Published on November 25, 2023 - Page 1
CATAWISSA -- A woman was charged with disorderly conduct after a fight in a church parking lot ended with her allegedly ripping out another woman's...
Published on November 25, 2023 - Page 1
BENTON -- A Stillwater man is charged with carrying items used to smoke methamphetamine in a backpack police found after it fell off a motorcycle...
Published on November 24, 2023 - Page 1
BUCKHORN -- A habitual shoplifter is facing felony charges after police say she took $68 worth of items from Walmart on Nov. 14.
Hemlock Township...
Published on November 24, 2023 - Page 1
NUMIDIA — A woman who admitted drinking a fifth of whiskey then driving to an amusement park faces charges for driving with a blood alcohol level...
Published on November 23, 2023 - Page 1
BERWICK -- Police say a woman set two fires five days apart inside the basement of her Berwick home.
Bridget Banik, 49, of 599 Freas Ave., is facing...
Published on November 23, 2023 - Page 1
BERWICK -- A Bloomsburg man was weaving and crossing lane designators between Orange and Mercer streets in the borough before finally stopping in a...