Bradford County, PA Archives - Page 126 of 137

PA Man Attempts to Illegally Purchase Firearm

Tuesday, May 27 by WEBO

State Police out of Towanda have arrested a man for a violation of sale or transfer of firearms. 43-year-old William Lafritz is also being charged with unsworn falsification to authorities. Lafritz is accused of attempting to purchase a firearm at a gun dealer in... Read More.

Motorist Drives into Susquehanna River in Wyalusing

Friday, May 23 by WEBO

For the second time this year, a driver in Wyalusing Township has driven into the Susquehanna River at the end of state route 2025. According to officials, the incidents have taken place after GPS units failed to tell the drivers that the road ended.... Read More.

Bradford County to Conduct Emergency Study

Thursday, May 22 by WEBO

Bradford County has been awarded over $9,000 by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to conduct a study to help the county prepare for spills of hazardous materials and other emergencies. The study will look at the transport of drilling rigs, hydraulic fracturing fluid, and... Read More.

Guns Reported Stolen in Bradford County

Wednesday, May 21 by WEBO

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a case of stolen guns from a residence in Bradford County. Two guns were reported stolen from a private residence in Windham Township. According to police, the theft took place sometime between early January and early May along Battlecreek... Read More.

Multiple Vehicle Robberies in Towanda

Tuesday, May 20 by WEBO

Towanda Police are working to find the culprit in a string of vehicle robberies recently. Friday night and early Saturday morning, multiple unlocked vehicles along William, North Main, Watts, and North Fourth streets in Towanda had various items stolen from them. Cash was stolen... Read More.

Elmira Woman Charged with Harassment

Monday, May 19 by WEBO

An Elmira woman is facing harassment charges after she is said to have made threatening phone calls to a Bradford County woman. 57-year-old Bonnie Silvernail of Elmira has a preliminary hearing next month after she was charged with harassment. The victim in the case... Read More.

Athens Police Partaking in Buckle Up PA

Monday, May 19 by WEBO

The Athens Township Police Department is teaming with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Administration to enforce a Border to Border seatbelt enforcement operation now through June 8th. 370 law enforcement agencies across the state of Pennsylvania will be stepping... Read More.

Bradford County Bank Robbed, Two Arrested

Friday, May 16 by WEBO

Two men have been charged in the armed robbery of the Citizens & Northern Bank in East Smithfield in Bradford County. 18-year-old Chaz Talada of Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania and 23-year-old Zachary Etka of Richmond, Virginia have both been sent to the Bradford County... Read More.

Wyalusing Contractor Arrested

Friday, May 16 by WEBO

A Wyalusing man has been charged by Athens Township Police for ten violations of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. 36-year-old Charles Sanders is being charged with four counts of criminal attempt to make a false statement to induce an agreement for home... Read More.

Sayre Historical Society Holds Inaugural Fundraiser

Thursday, May 15 by WEBO

The Sayre Historical Society experienced success with its first Celebration at the Station fundraiser on Wednesday. Local food vendors, wineries, and breweries gave samplings to Wednesday's attendees, which totaled well over 75 people between presale tickets and tickets sold at the door. Organizers say... Read More.

Five Canton Residents Charged in Burglary

Wednesday, May 14 by WEBO

Five Canton residents are facing charges related to a burglary that took place earlier in the month. 19-year-old Darren Killian is accused of kicking open the door of an apartment in Canton, getting on top of the resident of the apartment, and attacking him... Read More.

Wilkes-Barre Man Busted on Meth, Weapons Charges

Wednesday, May 14 by WEBO

Towanda Police have arrested a Wilkes-Barre man on a number of charges. 45-year-old William Wylie has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while under the influence, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, and possession of a... Read More.