Incident Summary

On June 11, 2026, Lycoming Regional Police Officers responded to a call near the intersection of State Route 973 West and Dauber Road in Lycoming Township. A passing motorist alerted officers to a female, later identified as Mary Rose Hunsinger, lying in the middle of the road. The motorist assisted in moving her to the side of the road, where she initially became unresponsive.

After regaining consciousness, Hunsinger reported to Officer Hughes that her boyfriend was involved in a four-wheeler accident on Bobst Mountain Road and was unresponsive, struggling to breathe, and located down an embankment. Hunsinger reported that she took the four-wheeler she was riding to her current location to call 911. This prompted a large-scale search and rescue effort involving over 30 first responders from multiple agencies.

During further conversation, Officer Hughes observed that Hunsinger's speech was erratic, rapid, and accompanied by the smell of alcohol on her breath. As medics attempted to load her into the ambulance, Hunsinger became aggressive, attempting to strike them multiple times. Medical intervention was necessary to avoid injuries to EMS.

During the investigation, it was determined that Hunsinger's boyfriend was not involved in a four-wheeler crash. He was located in his personal vehicle, searching for Hunsinger after she took his four-wheeler. The entire story was fabricated by Hunsinger.

A search warrant was executed for Hunsinger's blood, which later tested positive for alcohol and a controlled substance. Charges were filed against Hunsinger, who was taken into custody on July 23, 2026. She was processed and then arraigned. Hunsinger was released on $25,000 bail.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.