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Thompsontown man charged with DUI
MIFFLINTOWN -- A Thompsontown man faces charges after Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown said he was driving under the influence of alcohol Aug. 22.
Police said troopers stopped a 2004 Chevrolet S10 for a traffic violation at about 2:05 a.m. on Cedar Springs Road. Following an investigation, police determined the driver, Bryce Martin, 25, was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.
Charges were filed through Magisterial District Court.
Charges expected after Middleburg disturbance
MIDDLEBURG -- Multiple charges will be filed following a disturbance reported on Pine Street at 12:14 p.m. Sept. 19, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove.
Police identified a 14-year-old Middleburg male as the arrestee and listed a 56-year-old Middleburg woman and 13-year-old Middleburg male as victims. No additional details about the incident were released.
Juvenile faces drug possession allegation
MIDDLEBURG -- A 17-year-old Middleburg male faces a juvenile written allegation following a drug possession investigation Sept. 7, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove.
Police said troopers responded to a drug possession call and were told a juvenile's mother had found drugs and paraphernalia in her son's room. Police interviewed the juvenile and seized the contraband.
A juvenile written allegation was filed with the Snyder County District Attorney's Office.
Police investigate rental scam
MIDDLEBURG -- Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove investigated a reported rental scam involving a 46-year-old Middleburg man.
Police said the incident was reported Sept. 2 on Gavin Drive and involved an attempted fraudulent charge. The report lists Bower Rental LLC of McAlisterville as a business involved and indicates no monetary loss was reported.
Truck damaged by wire stretched over road
BEAVER SPRINGS -- A Richfield man escaped injury after a wire stretched across Ridge Road struck his vehicle at 3:30 a.m. Sept. 22, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove.
Police said two utility poles held a wire stretched over the roadway with heavy-duty rubber and metal tarp hanging from it. Steven Hoskie, 51, was driving a 2008 Volvo VNL when the truck struck the tarp, causing significant damage to the front of the vehicle and disabling it.
Police said the driver was wearing a seat belt.