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Man arrested for allegedly giving minors alcohol

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has been arrested after he sexually abused minors and provided them with alcohol.

Williamsport Police stated that in August 2024, Colin James Best provided a 17 and 16-year-old alcohol and marijuana.

Investigators reported after Best gave the victims alcohol and marijuana to minors, he then took inappropriate photos and videos of them.

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Police later found child sexual abuse material on Best's device.

Best has been charged with sexual abuse of children - child sexual abuse material, invasion of privacy, corruption of minors, flourishing alcohol to minors, and other related charges.