COUNTY OF LYCOMING
Mark Lusk, Sheriff
Lycoming County Courthouse
48 West Third Street
Williamsport, Pa 17701-6536
Phone: (570) 327-2280
Fax: (570) 327-2366
www.lyco.org
Community:
COUNTY OF LYCOMING
Mark Lusk, Sheriff
Lycoming County Courthouse
Michele M. McDermott Admin. Specialist mmcdermott@lyco.org
48 West Third Street
Williamsport, Pa 17701-6536
Phone: (570) 327-2280
Fax: (570) 327-2366
www.lyco.org
October 2024
Eric Spiegel Chief Deputy espiegel@lyco.org
Lycoming County Courthouse 48 West Third Street Williamsport, Pa 17701-6536
Phone: (570) 327-2280
Fax: (570) 327-2366
Michele M. McDermott Admin. Specialist mmcdermott@lyco.org
www.lyco.org
Fellow Citizens and Lycoming County Business Community:
October 2024
October 2024
Sheriff join forces with Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino Most Wanted
Fellow Citizens and Lycoming County Business Community:
Fellow Citizens and Lycoming County Business Community:
Most Wanted” was published. The goal of that publication was to extremely successful due to the efforts of you, the citizens of Lycoming Williamsport Sun Gazette. Leads and tips are worked aggressively, Fugitive Task Force members throughout our law enforcement community.
I am proud to have the Office of Lycoming County Sheriff join forces with Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino to bring to you 2024 edition of Lycoming County’s Most Wanted.
that our law enforcement agencies from across Lycoming County have no apprehending fugitives. We partner with local, state and federal law enforcement as their freedom at the very institution that represents law and order. The local, state and federal agency support from all Lycoming County Law County-wide cooperative effort.
and name. Discuss with your friends, family and co-workers any faces OFFICE FUGITIVE HOT LINE at 272.230.4227 24/7. In addition
In July 2010, the first edition of “Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” was published. The goal of that publication was to locate and apprehend Fugitives from Justice. It was extremely successful due to the efforts of you, the citizens of Lycoming County, businesses who advertised and the work of the Williamsport Sun Gazette. Leads and tips are worked aggressively, confidentially and with great determination by Fugitive Task Force members throughout our law enforcement community.
information, however insignificant it may seem because every tip is that is one fugitive too many in this County. The message has not manner, and become a fugitive, we will find you.
any faces or names that look familiar and dial our SHERIFF’S OFFICE FUGITIVE HOT LINE at 272.230.4227 24/7. In addition to the fugitive hotline, you may also contact us via the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office App. with any information, however insignificant it may seem because every tip is important. As long as we have 1 fugitive on the run, that is one fugitive too many in this County. The message has not changed: If you victimize our citizens, in any manner, and become a fugitive, we will find you.
I am proud to have the Office of Lycoming County Sheriff join forces with Lycoming to bring to you 2024 edition of Lycoming County’s Most Wanted
I am proud to have the Office of Lycoming County Sheriff join forces with Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino to bring to you 2024 edition of Lycoming County’s Most Wanted
In July 2010, the first edition of “Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” was published. locate and apprehend Fugitives from Justice. It was extremely successful due to the efforts County, businesses who advertised and the work of the Williamsport Sun Gazette. Leads confidentially and with great determination by Fugitive Task Force members throughout
In July 2010, the first edition of “Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” was published. The goal of that publication was to locate and apprehend Fugitives from Justice. It was extremely successful due to the efforts of you, the citizens of Lycoming County, businesses who advertised and the work of the Williamsport Sun Gazette. Leads and tips are worked aggressively, confidentially and with great determination by Fugitive Task Force members throughout our law enforcement community.
“Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” emphasizes that our law enforcement agencies from across Lycoming County have no boundaries when it involves locating and apprehending fugitives. We partner with local, state and federal law enforcement as we work tirelessly to bring justice to those who flaunt their freedom at the very institution that represents law and order. The “Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” represents local, state and federal agency support from all Lycoming County Law Enforcement Agencies. As you can see, this is truly a County-wide cooperative effort.
County as I personally extend our heartfelt thanks for each tip and Service Fugitive Task Force, the District Attorney’s Drug Task Force a difference and do our part to keep the criminals off of our streets as Safe”. On behalf of each and every victim, thank you for your support
“Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” emphasizes that our law enforcement agencies from across Lycoming County have no boundaries when it involves locating and apprehending fugitives. We partner with local, state and federal law enforcement as we work tirelessly to bring justice to those who flaunt their freedom at the very institution that represents law and order. The “Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” represents local, state and federal agency support from all Lycoming County Law Enforcement Agencies. As you can see, this is truly a County-wide cooperative effort.
“Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” emphasizes that our law enforcement agencies boundaries when it involves locating and apprehending fugitives. We partner with local, we work tirelessly to bring justice to those who flaunt their freedom at the very institution “Lycoming County’s Most Wanted” represents local, state and federal agency support Enforcement Agencies. As you can see, this is truly a County-wide cooperative effort.
Please take a moment to look at each and every photo and name. Discuss with your friends, or names that look familiar and dial our OFFICE FUGITIVE HOT LINE to the fugitive hotline, you may also contact us via the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office App. with any information, however insignificant important. As long as we have 1 fugitive on the run, that is one fugitive too many in this changed: If you victimize our citizens, in any manner, and become a fugitive, we
Please take a moment to look at each and every photo and name. Discuss with your friends, family and co-workers any faces or names that look familiar and dial our SHERIFF’S OFFICE FUGITIVE HOT LINE at 272.230.4227 24/7. In addition to the fugitive hotline, you may also contact us via the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office App. with any information, however insignificant it may seem because every tip is important. As long as we have 1 fugitive on the run, that is one fugitive too many in this County. The message has not changed: If you victimize our citizens, in any manner, and become a fugitive, we will find you.
I confidently speak for all law enforcement within our County as I personally extend our heartfelt thanks for each tip and every lead that will be received for the U.S. Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force, the District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and County-wide Law Enforcement. Let’s ALL make a difference and do our part to keep the criminals off of our streets as we continue to partner to keep “Lycoming County Safe”. On behalf of each and every victim, thank you for your support and any tips that you provide.
I confidently speak for all law enforcement within our County as I personally extend every lead that will be received for the U.S. Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force, the and County-wide Law Enforcement. Let’s ALL make a difference and do our part to we continue to partner to keep “Lycoming County Safe”. On behalf of each and every and any tips that you provide.
I confidently speak for all law enforcement within our County as I personally extend our heartfelt thanks for each tip and every lead that will be received for the U.S. Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force, the District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and County-wide Law Enforcement. Let’s ALL make a difference and do our part to keep the criminals off of our streets as we continue to partner to keep “Lycoming County Safe”. On behalf of each and every victim, thank you for your support and any tips that you provide.
Please take a moment to look at each and every photo and name. Discuss with your friends, family and co-workers
Yours in service,
Yours in service,
Eric Spiegel
Eric Spiegel
Eric Spiegel Chief Deputy Sheriff of Lycoming County
Chief Deputy Sheriff of Lycoming
County
Eric Spiegel
To the People of Lycoming County:
As your District Attorney, I have pledged to protect and defend all the citizens of Lycoming County, to protect our children, the elderly, those that need my help, and those that perhaps cannot defend themselves. I also promised to work to eradicate the drug dealers plaguing our towns and city, to prosecute aggressively those individuals who break our laws, and to improve the quality of our lives. I have been a prosecutor most of my adult life, putting the bad guys away and protecting the people of my various jurisdictions. In the past year I have worked diligently to fulfill those promises. However, neither I nor other members of law enforcement can accomplish these goals alone. Criminals do everything in their power to escape the consequences of their actions: they run; they hide; they lie; they take advantage of others. Thus, we in law enforcement need your assistance if we are to win this battle against crime.
These criminals think nothing of causing harm to law-abiding people in order to profit from their illegal activities. In order to make it easier and more efficient for you to assist us in apprehending these individuals, the District Attorney’s Office and Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office are
collaborating with all municipal police officers within Lycoming County as well as with the U.S. Marshalls Service to develop the third publication featuring Lycoming County’s “Most Wanted.” These individuals represent parole violators, child molesters, burglars, rapists, and murderers, among others.
The public’s response to previous publications of Lycoming County’s “Most Wanted” was tremendous. As a result of your efforts, over 100 fugitives were located, apprehended, and brought to justice. We are asking for your help again. Please review this fugitive listing and if you have tips or information about the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please contact the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office at 272-2304227 or you may also provide a tip by email using the Anonymous Tip Sheet found on the Sheriff’s webpage of Lyco.org. You may also contact your local police department with information.
Thank you again for joining in the fight against fugitives in Lycoming County. Working together we can maintain the safety and quality of life in Lycoming County we have come to expect and deserve.
Sincerely.
Thomas A. Marino District Attorney Lycoming County
LKA: 535 E. 3RD ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
445 WALLER RD, BENTON, PA
Wanted for: THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
LKA:990 FRENCH HILL RD, MIDDLEBURY CENTER, PA Wanted for: SALE/TRANSFER OF FIREARM
Montour. Police Warrants Wanted for Domestic Relations Violations
Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
MICHAEL HARRIS
LKA: 1199 FRANKLIN ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LKA: 900 W. 3RD ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
LKA: 2461 LYCOMING CREEK RD, LOT 14, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
LKA: 136 S. JONES ST, LOCK HAVEN, PA
Wanted for: ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD
PA Board of Probation and Parole
LKA: 112 W. 4TH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: CRIMINAL TRESPASS
LKA: 832 W. 3RD ST, APT 3, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: NARCOTICS
LKA: 67 OLD FORT RD, JERSEY SHORE, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
DANA PRYOR
LKA: 711 CAMPBELL ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
: WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
LKA: 814 HIGH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
ALYCCIA SELLECK
LKA: 336 ARCH ST, SUNBURY, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
JAMES WILLIAMS
LKA: 1833 LINCOLN DR, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LKA: 894 UPPER POWYS RD, COGAN STATION, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
KAYLA YOUNG
LKA: 911 CHIPPEWA RD, MUNCY, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LKA: 424 THOMSPON ST, SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
VALENTINE
LKA: 1934 BOULEVARD AVE, APT 1, SCRANTON, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
10am-5:30pm
IYANA DANZEY
AMANDA LONG
DANIEL MAURER
CHRISTINA MILLER
CLARA PRATT
AMBER REED
LKA:
JASON STEFANOWICZ
AMY WYBIERACKI
CHERITA BURLEY
BRADLEY CHRISTMAN
LKA
TIMOTHY REED
DANE MADRON
RAFEEK KELLAM
NICOLE MILLER
JOSHUA HARRINGTON
SHANK
LKA: 705 HEPBURN ST, APT 3, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LKA: 528 RUBEN KEHRER RD, LOT 69, MUNCY, PA Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LKA: 1149 E 3RD ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
EVRETTE GRAHAM
LKA: 879 PARK AVE, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
SEAN MOUNTS
LKA: 30 SOUTH MAIN ST, APT 4, WATSONTOWN, PA Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
TALEEA HILL
LKA: 142 ACKERMAN ST, ROCHESTER, NY
Wanted for: NARCOTICS
LKA: 130 MILL ST (UNIT A), TROUT RUN, PA Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
SMITH JR.
LKA: 7152 HIGH HOPES RD, YOUNGSTOWN, FL
Wanted for: FORGERY/THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
LKA: 623 ALLEGHENY ST, JERSEY SHORE, PA
Wanted for: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
LKA: 90 SLACKS RUN RD, TROUT RUN, PA Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
JEREMY ADAMS
LKA: 102 DOWLING ST, EASLEY, SC
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LEBEGERN
LKA:109 HARVEST MOON PARK, JERSEY SHORE, PA
Wanted for: NARCOTICS
MICHAEL TAYLOR
LKA: 2091 FIELD STATION RD, TROUT RUN, PA
Wanted for: HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD
LKA: 954 CEMETERY ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LKA: 99 LORSON RD, WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: FTA-DOMESTICS
LKA: 2216 ASHWOOD AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Wanted for: ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD
LKA: 2679 RIVERSIDE DR (APT #2), S. WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ALTERED/FORGED/ COUNTERFEIT DOCUMENTS
LKA: 513 PARK AVE, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD/RETAIL THEFT
Wanted for: SALE/TRANSFER OF FIREARM
LKA: 623 ALLEGHENY ST, JERSEY SHORE, PA Wanted for: THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
JEFFERY BROWN
LASHANDA BULLOCK
JOSEPH HOUSER
KATHY LENIG
NATHANIEL LORSON
WESLEY LEBEGERN
WESLEY
JEAN CARLOS FRANCO LINARES
VAZGEN AAHNAPETYAN
DWAYNE COLE
LKA: 354 W. FOWLER HOLLOW LN, PORT MATILDA, PA
ALEA NORFLEET
BOBBIE JO PROBST
LILLIAN ROBINSON
LYLE
BERGER
LKA: BATH, PA Wanted for: BAD CHECKS
LKA: 142 HARVEST MOON PARK, LINDEN, PA Wanted for: THEFT BY DECEPTION
DIGGS
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: THEFT BY DECEPTION
LKA: WEST MIFFLIN, PA Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
JEFFREY BARTHOLOMEW
LKA: 6101 MORRIS ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA Wanted for: CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
D. HOSFORD
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
MILLERTON, PA Wanted for: THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE JOSEPH BARTLES
LKA: GALETON, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS MARK BAUER
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS
GARRETT H. STANLEY
LKA:
KYLE BARNETT
LKA: WEST VIRGINIA RECEIVING STOLEN
PHILIP
YOLANDA
JOHN
DENNIS M. MALDONADO
LKA: PHILADELPHIA, PA
LKA: PHILADELPHIA, PA
LKA: LINDEN, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS/DUI
LKA: MONTGOMERY, PA Wanted for: HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS JULIE HANNER
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT,
FRAUNFELTER
LKA: JERSEY SHORE, PA Wanted for: THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
LKA: DREXEL HILL, PA Wanted for: TERRORISTIC THREATS
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD/ THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
ERNESTO GALLARDO
LKA: DOVER, PA Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS
LKA: LOCK HAVEN, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS
GOINS
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/ CORRUPTION OF MINORS
GREEN
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS
GROSS
LKA: SUNBURY, PA Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
BROWN
NICHOLAS CALHOUN
ZACHARY
JONATHAN
NAHZAY
DONOVAN
GERALD DESHAZOR
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for:
FRAUD OBTAINING FOODSTAMPS
CELLASTEAN MOORE
LKA: HARRISBURG, PA
Wanted for: INTIMIDATION OF PERSON
ANTHONY PRIEST
LKA: LANCASTER, PA
Wanted for: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
DWAYNE SCOTT
LKA: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Wanted for: CORRUPTION OF MINORS
LKA: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Wanted for: NARCOTICS
MICHELLE MORRIS
LKA: JERSEY SHORE, PA Wanted for: DUI/NARCOTICS
SARI RAJJOB
LKA: KINGSTON, PA Wanted for: TERRORISTIC THREATS
KENNETH LYLES
LKA: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Wanted for: ACCIDENT INVOLING DAMAGE/ STRANGULATION
JOSE NAVARRETTE
ANTOINETTE SLATER
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: DEFIANT TRESPASS
Available
LKA: NORTHUMBERLAND, PA
Wanted for: DUI
RAYMOND RILEY
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
RICHARD SMITH
LKA: JERSEY SHORE, PA
Wanted for: OPEN LEWDNESS
MANNING
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: SIMPLE ASSAULT
LKA: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
LKA: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Wanted for: NARCOTICS/DUI
PAUL PAGE
LKA: JERSEY SHORE, PA
Wanted for: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
NICOLE PASQUALONE
LKA: ALTOONA, PA
Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS
SPONSLER
LKA: MONTOURSVILLE, PA Wanted for: NARCOTICS
RUBEN RUIZ-AYALA
LKA: LOGANTON, PA Wanted for: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
TYLER TURNER
LKA: HUGHESVILLE, PA Wanted for: TERRORISTIC THREATS
STEPHEN POWELL
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
SAIERS
LKA: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT/ POSSESSION OF FIREARM/ SIMPLE ASSAULT
ROBERT WATKINS
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
NEIL
JOSHUA
JESSICA ROSARIO
STEVEN
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: NARCOTICS
AMANDA BIDETTI
LKA: ORLANDO, FL Wanted for: ABSCONDING: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
FRIERSON
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: RETAIL THEFT
NACEEM CAMPFIELD
LKA: BRISTOL, PA Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
SHAWDEA HALL
LKA: SUNBURY, PA Wanted for: ABSCONDING: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
LKA: HUGHESVILLE, PA
Wanted for:
ABSCONDING: RETAIL THEFT
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: DUI/DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED
ANTHONY CERULLO
LKA: COGAN STATION, PA Wanted for: ABSCONDING: MATERIAL FALSE WRITTEN STATEMENT
ROBERT HALLICK
LKA: SUNBURY, PA Wanted for: ABSCONDING: DUI/NARCOTICS
Adult Probation Violations
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for:
ABSCONDING: THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
JAMES CHOICE, III
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for:
ABSCONDING: POSSESSION OF FIREARM
ANDREW HALLIDAY
LKA: ALLENTOWN, PA Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
JAMIEE FEIGLES
LKA: SUNBURY, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
JOSHUA HARRINGTON
LKA: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: ABSCONDING: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for:
ABSCONDING: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
TAIJAE HILL
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA Wanted for: ABSCONDING: STALKING
LKA: LAIRDSVILLE, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
LKA: SHIPPENSBURG, PA
Wanted for:
ABSCONDING: RETAIL THEFT
KENNETH
MALIK FIELDS
BRYAN YAGGIE
ANGELA ADAMS
COLBY ALETTA
CARLTON HEASLEY
TIFFANY HUMMEL
SARAH JESPERSEN
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: CRIMINAL TRESPASS
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: MAKE/ REPAIR/SELL OFFENSIVE WEAPON
LKA: UNITYVILLE, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
LKA: SHAMOKIN, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: SIMPLE ASSAULT
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: BURGLARY
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
LKA: COGAN STATION, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: NARCOTICS
LKA: MORRISDALE, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: FALSE IDENTIFICATION
LKA: HARRISBURG, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: INTIMIDATION
LKA: LEWISBURG, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: SIMPLE ASSAULT
LKA : WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Wanted for: ABSCONDING: SIMPLE ASSAULT
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Sun-Gazette police reporter Philip A. Holmes, who never goes anywhere without his police scanner, was one of three recipients of the 2017 Pickelner Brotherhood Citation Award during the Lycoming county Brotherhood Alliance’ 60th Annual Brotherhood Banquet at the Genetti Hotel Wednesday in 2017.
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