Police

Current Chief Deputy Curtis T. Cooke said he will seek the now-open Northumberland County sheriff position during next year’s election.

MIDDLEBURG — A scheduled hearing for a California man accused of stalking and threatening two Geisinger employees, area police and others in hundreds of phone calls and emails has been canceled.

SUNBURY — Two out-of-state individuals accused of releasing 683 mink from a Northumberland County fur farm in 2024 were granted a trial continuation.

LEWISBURG — A Mifflinburg man accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old is seeking to unseal a separate case involving the alleged victim.On Monday, Timothy Alan Dowhower, 44, of Conley Road, Mifflinburg, and his defense attorney, Michael Rudinski, of Williamsport, appeared in front of Union County Judge Michael Piecuch to argue for access to the case.

MIFFLINBURG — Newly appointed Police Chief Tracy Fetterman takes inspiration from his grandfather and other law enforcement mentors as he takes over leadership of the Mifflinburg Borough Police Department.

Danville students reported a potential threat after school on Wednesday, leading to an increased police presence at Danville Middle School on Thursday.

SUNBURY — Attorneys for the two out-of-state individuals accused of releasing 683 mink from a Northumberland County fur farm in 2024 asked for a continuance because they have not received all discovery evidence.

SCOTT TOWNSHIP – An officer attempted to stop a Pontiac sedan shortly before 1 AM Friday in the area of Tenny St & Old Berwick Rd, but the driver fled at a high rate of speed on Riverview Ave.

One person fled on foot after the vehicle wrecked at the dead end of Worman St.

Bloomsburg Police attempted to stop a vehicle driving erratically around 2:00 AM Sunday, resulting in a high-speed pursuit with speeds reaching around 100 MPH.

The driver fled towards Catawissa on SR-487, eventually leaving the roadway at the top of Riverhill Dr to attempt losing officers in a field. Officers described the driver as being dangerous with the vehicle.

Officers from Bloomsburg University, Briar Creek Township, Catawissa Borough, Hemlock Township, Locust Township, Montour Township, Scott Township, South Centre Township, and State Police Bloomsburg assisted.