Lycoming County

CLINTON TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a driver has died after a two-vehicle crash involving a garbage truck happened on Route 15.

On Friday, November 29 around 5:00 a.m. troopers were called to a multiple-vehicle crash on Route 15 in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.

Police say a garbage truck was traveling on the highway when the driver made a U-turn near the driveway of a house on Route 15. While making the U-turn another vehicle came from the rear of the garbage truck and two vehicles collided, troopers reported.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced part of Route 15 in Lycoming and Union Counties is reopened after a multi-vehicle crash.

PennDOT said on Friday morning Route 15 was closed in both directions between Route 54 in Clinton Township, Lycoming County and Route 44 in White Deer Township, Union County due to a crash. The road is now reopened.

Temps to drop, roads likely to get icy Thanksgiving weekend

For updated road closures and updates visit 511PA.

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say three people were injured, and one person is in custody after a shooting in Lycoming County.

Police say around 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, they responded to Grampian Boulevard for a report of a shooting in Loyalsock Township.

The incident sent three people in the hospital. There is no word on their current conditions.

Man allegedly threatens to blow up Turkey Hill in Scranton

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man who they say started multiple fires throughout Williamsport while riding his bike.

On November 4 and 5, officers and firefighters were called to numerous intentionally set fires in the 1300 block of Park Avenue, the 1000 block of Vine Avenue, the 1300 block of Scott Street, and the 100 Block of Third Street.

Through further investigation, officers obtained surveillance video of the suspect riding his bike at several fire scenes.

Teen allegedly forced to use drugs leads to marijuana plants seized

WOODWARD TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an attempted homicide that occurred late Friday night that left one person injured and another in custody.

State police have arrested 28-year-old Tyler Whyte from Williamsport after he allegedly shot 33-year-old Shawn Shipton also from Williamsport.

According a PSP release, troopers were called to Wither Hollow Lane for an altercation.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Alert! Players check your tickets! A Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® ticket sold in Lycoming County will expire soon.

According to Pennsylvania Lottery, an unclaimmed Powerball® with Power Play® ticket worth $150,000 from a December 11 drwawiing will expire soon.

The unclaimed winning ticket was sold at Weis Markets in Montgomery. The ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn, 1-24-27-31-62, and the red Powerball® 20 to win $150,000.

Three wanted for alleged distraction theft at Walmart

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lycoming County officials today unveiled plans for a Juvenile Justice Center.

District Attorney Tom Marino is spearheading the project which he described as much needs and long overdue.

The proposed 124-bed residential placement facility will offer full rehab and secure treatment for boys and girls on a 67-acre wooded rural site.

It will include its own courtroom and law offices and complete counseling for juveniles who run in trouble with the law.

MUNCY TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are reporting a woman's death after an incident at a Target department store in Lycoming County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 2, around 12:30 a.m., troopers were called to assist EMS with an injured person at Target in Muncy Township.

Police say the victim, 26-year-old Brianna Burley-Inners of South Williamsport, was last seen around 11:30 p.m. by her co-workers.

Multiple vehicles struck during hit-and-run in Wyoming County

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say an investigation is underway after multiple fires broke out across Williamsport on Monday.

On Monday, the Williamsport Bureau of Police and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire announced they're working on a joint investigation into multiple suspected arson incidents that happened at multiple areas throughout Williamsport.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a death after a shot was reportedly fired at a Williamsport home.

According to police, on November 2 officers were called to a home on the 400 block of Grant Street for a reported shot fired. At the scene, officers say they found a deceased adult male with a gunshot wound.

Man allegedly forces car off road causing crash, serious injuries

Police found a firearm as well as other evidence on the scene.