Lycoming County

MUNCY, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials report an inmate at SCI Muncy has died and now her death is under investigation.

Wendy Nicholas, superintendent of the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, reports that inmate Ashley Hernandez, 25, was found unresponsive in her cell on April 10.

Staff attempted to give life-saving measures until EMS arrived and took Hernandez to UPMC Williamsport. Hernandez later died on May 15 at 4:27 a.m.

Three charged with multiple retail thefts in Monroe County

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A shooting investigation is underway after police say shots were fired after a fight in Williamsport.

On May 11 around 3:00 a.m., Williamsport Police officers say they were called to Bridge and Center Streets for a shots fired report.

Once on the scene investigators said they found a gun, spent casings, and a home with bullet holes.

PD: Teen wanted for shooting that injured 15-year-old

BETHEL TOWNSHIP, BERKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Schuylkill County man died in the hospital after crashing in Berks County Tuesday afternoon.

Pennsylvania State Police say the crash happened in the area of State Route 183 and Appalachian National Scenic Trail Tuesday around 2:30 p.m.

Troopers say when they arrived on the scene they found the car had crashed into an embankment.

Woman dies after Lycoming County crash

GAMBLE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A woman from Trout Run died after a crash in Lycoming County Monday afternoon.

State police said they were called to Sugar Camp Road, Gamble Township, around 3:20 p.m. Monday for a one-car crash.

First responders said they arrived on the scene and found a car at the bottom of an embankment, about a half mile north of Mill Creek Road.

Police investigate deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre

PIATT TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police say they are investigating a break-in at a small business in Lycoming County.

The Lycoming Regional Police Department says someone broke into Mary's Market in the 9800 block of Route 220, Piatt Township, sometime between Sunday and Tuesday this past week.

Woman charged with cruelty, abandoning multiple cats

According to officers, the suspect(s) broke into the business and stole several items, including cash. 

MUNCY TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man is dead after crash on US 220 in Lycoming County.

Pennsylvania State Police in Montoursville say that 87-year-old William Messersmith of Montoursville was traveling alone along along the 2000 block of US 220 just after noon on Saturday when he lost control of his truck.

Interstate 84 held up due to tractor trailer crash

The truck then left the crossed over a driveway, went into a drainage ditch, and struck a tree., according to the report.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday evening a portion of Route 15 in Lycoming County reopened after a crash.

PennDOT advised drivers Route 15 Southbound at the Route 220 Southbound Exit in Williamsport was closed after a vehicle crash.

Driver who fled multi-vehicle crash on I-80 apprehended

Drivers can take a detour using Route 220 southbound, Reach Road, Route 220 northbound, and Interstate 180 for the time being, according to PennDOT.

JERSEY SHORE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is being charged after police say he refused to leave his mother's house and threatened to use a weapon leading to a stand-off.

On Wednesday around 11:45 a.m. offices were called to the 300 block Glover Street in Jersey Shore for a disturbance involving a mother and son, according to the Lycoming Regional Police.

Once on the scene officers said a woman claimed her front door was forced open by her son, Matthew Munro, 38, who was acting agitated.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force announced the arrest of a Philadelphia murder suspect in Williamsport.

The U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force stated on Wednesday in Williamsport, they located and arrested a man wanted for a June 2022 homicide in Philadelphia.

Teen charged with Edwardsville apartment shooting

Police say Calvin Solomon, 34, was wanted by the Philadelphia Police on homicide, abuse of a corpse, and firearms charges.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crosscutters announced their opening night and single-game ticket sale.

According to the press release, opening night and single game tickets will go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. June 4 the Crosscutters will open at home against Mahoning Valley Scrappers, continued in the release.

Officials say you can buy tickets at the Crosscutters box office at Journey Bank Ballpark during preseason Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. along with 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Saturdays in May.