Arrests

Image for Gardner, Dakota J  - 18 6318 A7 UNLAWFUL CONTACT WITH A MINOR and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Nov 10, 2026
The Lycoming Regional Police Department arrested Dakota Gardner, a janitorial employee assigned to Jersey Shore Elementary School, following an investigation into allegations of unlawful physical contact involving multiple elementary aged students. On October 16, 2026, the Lyc...
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Image for HOLLEY, GEORGE LEE  - (1) COUNT POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DELIVER and 3 additional charges
Arrest
Nov 10, 2026
On 11/9/2026, the NEU was conducting mobile surveillance of George HOLLEY who they had information on that he was selling Cocaine in and around the Williamsport Area.  HOLLEY was observed operating an electric driven dirt bike in the City of Williamsport where he was obse...
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Image for King, John Joseph Jr. - 18 2709.1(A)(2) STALKING and 5 additional charges
Arrest
Nov 9, 2026
The Lycoming County District Attorney's Office is bringing attention to a recent incident involving stalking, harassment, and identity theft. On November 2, 2026, charges were filed against a defendant for violating a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order and engaging in a pattern...
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Image for Mertz, Melissa M  - 18 2702 A2 AGG ASSAULT and 5 additional charges
Arrest
Nov 10, 2026
On November 9, 2026, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3100 block of Lycoming Creek Road after observing an equipment violation in Old Lycoming Twp. During the stop, the driver, identified as Melissa Marie Mertz , displayed signs of impairment and became in...
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Image for Baines, Khalil Mateen  - 2 COUNTS DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created Nov 3, 2026 / Updated Nov 5, 2026
On 11/2/2026 while sitting surveillance at the Family Dollar on Memorial Avenue, detectives observed a blue in color Lexus SUV registered to a Franklin PROBST from Mill Hall.   Detectives observed Khalil BAINES, who is a known Cocaine dealer in the Williamsport Area, get ...
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Image for LaVine, Eric Elwood Jr. - 18 2701 A1 SIMPLE ASSAULT and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Nov 2, 2026
Incident Summary On November 1, 2026, at approximately 19:27 hours, Lycoming Regional Police officers responded to a residence on Cottage Avenue in Old Lycoming Township for a report of a physical domestic incident. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim outside t...
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Image for Bennett, Nathan Alex II - 18 2701 A1 SIMPLE ASSAULT and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Nov 2, 2026
On November 1, 2026, at 12:39am, Lycoming Regional Police Department officers responded to a reported assault in the area of 1900 Green Avenue in Old Lycoming Township. The caller alleged that Nathan Bennett II physically attacked the victim, punching her in the face and dragg...
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Image for Sellinger, William Michael  - 75 3802 A1 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Oct 26, 2026
Incident Summary - DUI Arrest on Allegheny Street On October 26, 2026, at approximately 12:26 AM, a Lycoming Regional Police Department officer patrolling the 800 block of Allegheny Street observed a gray Toyota sedan traveling eastbound without headlights. The vehicle failed ...
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Image for GREEN, FREDDIE L  - DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Arrest
Oct 21, 2026
The Lycoming County District Attorney's Office is pleased to announce that following an outpouring of anonymous tips, detectives were able to locate and apprehend WILLIAM GONZALES and FREDDIE GREEN within a week of our "WANTED: Can you help?" post.  The District Attorney'...
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Image for Wampler , Dylan  James   - 18 2701 A1 SIMPLE ASSAULT and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Oct 19, 2026
On October 19, 2026, at 3:05 PM, Lycoming Regional Police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at 519 South Main in Jersey Shore Borough. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the involved parties and conducted an investigation. It was determined that a 26-year-old ...
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