ACCUSED ACCOMPLICE HAS HOMICIDE CHARGES DROPPED
A York County woman who was jailed for her accomplice-role in a fatal shooting in August at the Liberty interchange of Route 15, had charges of conspiracy to commit homicide dropped in district court this week. According to the Sun Gazette, 32 year old Denissa Alvarez-Matias still faces charges of endangering the welfare of children and hindering apprehension in county court, for which bail has been set at 150 thousand dollars. State police originally charged that Alvarez-Matias was an accomplice to 33 year old Leonardo Pagan-Acevedo when he allegedly fatally shot Jesus Alicia-Santiago during a child custody exchange August 26th. According to an autopsy Alicia-Santiago was struck by one bullet to his spleen. He was found deceased in a vehicle at a convenience store just off the interstate in Liberty.
JUDGE DECIDING ON CHARGES AGAINST SUNBURY MAN
A Northumberland County Judge has held off on a decision to determine whether to dismiss a defense Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in the case of 31 year old Benton Ross of Sunbury. According to North Central PA dot com, Ross is accused of shooting Brian Cunningham in august of 2020 at a Mile Post Road residence. He faces felony attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault and discharging a firearm inside a structure. Ross posted 100 thousand dollars cash bail in June of 2021. Northumberland County President Judge Charles Saylor says he will issue a decision at a later date.
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE IDENTITY THEFT IN MONTOUR COUNTY
An Anthony Township man says his identity was stolen so the suspect could use it to apply for unemployment. According to the Daily Item, an unidentified 33 year old male victim from Danville reported the problem to state police at Milton last Thursday morning. Police have now opened an investigation in Montour County.
CUTTER’S DIRECTOR OF SMILES TO BE HONORED AT BANQUET
Rashan West-Bey, the Williamsport Crosscutters Director of Smiles, will be honored by the West Branch Valley Sports Hall of Fame as the Volunteer of the Year during the annual Hall of Fame banquet at the Genetti Hotel & Suites in Williamsport, on Sunday, November 13. West-Bey joined the Cutters during the 2003 season and has been a fixture at Historic Bowman Field ever since. According to Gabe Sinacropi, VP of Marketing for the Williamsport Crosscutters, Rhashan is recognized everywhere he goes and is easily the most popular person in the ballpark. Cutters fans are invited to come to the induction banquet. $35 tickets are available e-mailing [email protected]
SOME CHARGES DISMISSED FOR FORMER WASD TEACHER
A former Williamsport Area teacher facing two cases of unlawful contact with a minor, has had all charges in one case dismissed. According to the Sun Gazette, a district judge determined there was insufficient evidence in the case of Christopher Yoder who a judge said was involved in an inappropriate conversation – but not to the level of criminality. Yoder does still face statutory sexual assault and other charges from his alleged relationship with a female student during the 2011-2012 school year.
SOLAR ARRAY TO BE DEDICATED THIS WEEK
Bucknell University has a 1.76-megawatt solar array and they will dedicate it later this week. According to a statement by the school, Encore Renewable Energy of Burlington Vermont will be at the event Thursday at 2pm to be held at the project site off Smoketown Road between the Bucknell Golf Club and the Art Barn Complex. The array will supply up to seven percent of the University’s electricity and is projected top allow the university to be carbon neutral by 2030. The school says they will pay the East Buffalo Township property taxes on the site.
CONSULTING FIRM TO SEEK FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
The same consulting firm seeking funding for the recently discussed levee project in Williamsport, is also seeking funding to assist in justice and law enforcement funding. According to the Sun Gazette, Keller Partners and Company of Washington DC, is working with the City to seek grant potential through the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program or Connect and Protect – also known as part of JMHCP. Overall the millions of dollars in potential funding sought, can be used by the bureau of police for staffing, infrastructure and covering the costs of programs that lower the amount of violent crime in our city.
MORE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
UPMC is going pink this month for Breast Cancer Awareness, by lighting the hospital buildings pink, asking staff to wear pink, offering educational programs as well as discounted mammograms in three locations around north central Pennsylvania; Williamsport, Muncy and Wellsboro. Around town, you will see UPMC sponsor local sporting teams’ Pink Out games, and there will be a Pretty in Pink event held by “Renew You” a UPMC women’s group, Thursday evening October 13th at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport, that will include health screenings, shopping, beauty experts and other women’s activities. Get details at UPMC.me/prettyinpink
SPORTS
PIAA District 4 – Girls Soccer
Muncy 18 CMVT 0
Wellsboro 1 Jersey Shore 1 (2OT)
Southern Columbia 9 Montgomery 1
Williamson 3 Sullivan County 1
Shikellamy 4 Danville 1
Boys Soccer
South Williamsport 2 North Penn-Liberty 1
East Juniata 3 St. Joseph’s Catholic 0
Danville 3 Central Columbia 1
Line Mountain 2 Shamokin 1
Selinsgrove 5 Midd-West 3
Southern Columbia 2 Hughesville 1
NFL Monday night football
49ers 24 Rams 9
Thursday night Football Colts and Broncos @ 815 on Prime Video
MLB
Royals 5 Guardians 2 /10
Pirates 3 Cardinals 2
Marlins 4 Braves 0
Reds 3 Cubs 1
Blue Jays 5 Orioles 1
Yankees 3 Rangers 1
Red Sox 4 Rays 3
Phillies 3 Astros 0
Nationals and Mets were postponed due to rain with a doubleheader today.
The Phillies have clinched their first postseason berth since 2011 with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros. Game 1 of the wild-card series will be Friday night.
NBA preseason
76ers 127 Nets 108
Grizzlies 109 Magic 97
Thunder 112 Nuggets 101
Kings 105 Lakers 75
Clippers 102 Trailblazers 97
