At approximately 4:28 p.m. on August 2, 2026, Lycoming Regional Police officers responded to a reported disturbance involving a knife in the parking lot of Buttorff’s Hardware, located at 111 Bridge Street in Jersey Shore Borough.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the two individuals involved. The investigation determined that an argument began inside their vehicle over a blanket. During the dispute, the male, 29 years old, identified as Colton L. Wagner, threatened the female victim with a knife, stating he would kill her. Wagner then exited the vehicle, took the victim’s phone, and threw it off the nearby bridge. The phone was later recovered and found damaged.

Further investigation revealed that Wagner is currently on adult probation supervision in Blair County, PA for a similar offense. Blair County Probation was notified and issued a detainer for the suspect.

The Lycoming Regional Police Department extends sincere appreciation to the witness who immediately called 911 (See Something, Say Something) and recorded the incident. Their quick action played a critical role in de-escalating a volatile situation in a busy public area and ensuring Wagner was taken into custody without further harm.

Wagner was transported to the on‑call Magisterial District Judge and subsequently committed to the Lycoming County Prison on $20,000 bail.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.