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Hit-and-run reported in Walker Township

MIFFLINTOWN -- Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred at 2:22 p.m. Sept. 16 on Industrial Park Road near its intersection with River Road.

Police said an unidentified pickup truck towing a black gooseneck trailer entered the path of a motorhome traveling east on Industrial Park Road.

The trailer struck the motorhome’s driver’s side mirror, causing it to shatter and strike the driver’s side window.

The motorhome, a 2005 Ford Econoline E450 driven by Leah C. Bryner, 33, of Port Royal, came to a controlled stop. Passengers included Joan G. Bryner, 68, and a 4-year-old boy, both of Port Royal.

The pickup truck continued west without stopping.

No injuries were reported.

Vehicle strikes traffic cone in work zone

THOMPSONTOWN -- No injuries were reported in a crash involving a construction zone on U.S. Route 22 at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.

According to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown, a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling east near mile marker 194.5 when it struck a traffic cone in the left lane, causing the vehicle to enter the right lane.

The driver then attempted to avoid another traffic cone, striking a cone in the right lane before coming to a stop along the left shoulder.

Police said the vehicle sustained minor damage and was towed from the scene by Gray’s Towing.

The driver was wearing a seat belt.

Lewistown man arrested for DUI

LEWISTOWN -- A 56-year-old Lewistown man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a traffic stop Oct. 16.

Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown said Marlin Wilson Jr. was stopped for a traffic violation at approximately 5:49 p.m. near 127 Spring St. in Lewistown Borough.

Police said Wilson, who was driving a 2002 Ford Explorer, was found to be under the influence and subsequently arrested for DUI.

Three cited following domestic disturbance

LEWISTOWN -- Three people were cited for harassment following a domestic disturbance Oct. 8 in Decatur Township.

Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown responded to a residence on Ertley Road at approximately 5:10 p.m. for a reported domestic disturbance.

Police identified those involved as Douglas Bell, 51, of McClure; Addison Wray, 38, of Reedsville; and Sierra Blair, 32, of Reedsville.

According to police, three harassment citations were filed as a result of the incident.

The investigation remains open.

Two cited for harassment in Mifflintown

MIFFLINTOWN -- Two people were cited for harassment following a reported domestic disturbance Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Mifflintown Borough.

Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown responded to 4 S. Main St. at approximately 7:30 p.m. for a domestic incident in progress.

Police identified those involved as Christian Torres Santiago, 25, and Daneyris Martinez Santana, 26, both of Mifflintown.

Two harassment citations were filed as a result of the incident, police said.

The investigation remains open.

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