Category Archives: WBZD Local News

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 7, 2021

  EDGEWOOD BRIDGE  DuBoistown Borough Council discussed Edgewood Bridge. The Edgewood Bridge in the borough had ranked a five on the county’s scale for the bridge bundling project; meaning it was not eligible for repair or replacement. After speaking to county commissions and the county planning commission, Baker said there may be funding opportunities to…more »

PROWLING AT NIGHT CHARGES IN LEWISBURG A Milton man was charged for allegedly peeping into windows of female students at Bucknell University’s off campus housing on S. Seventh Street during the evening hours of May 16 and 17.  According to Buffalo Valley Regional Police, they found Brandon Miller, 35, lurking in the trees along the…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 3, 2021

TRAFFIC STOP DRIVER COMBATIVE  On May 18, a white Ford F250 was tailgating another vehicle in the 1700 block of West Fourth Street, when it was observed by Williamsport police, who stopped it in the 100 block of West Fourth Street. The driver, identified as Daniel Scott  Bozochovic, Williamsport, reportedly became combative, as he was…more »

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Jade Michael Brennan was charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault after he became involved in an argument wijth another person over a vehicle. During the argument Brennan pulled out a knife and threatened the individual before throwing at him. Brennan then threw a rock at the residence of the victim, damaging a…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 1, 2021

CHARGES FILED IN SHOTS FIRED INCIDENT Multiple rounds were fired into the side of a home with two people inside, according to  the Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement Unit . Police report,  Kiam L. Alford, had a firearm in his hand when he walked onto the front porch of a home in the 1100 block of Isabella St.…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 31, 2021

ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN A Williamsport woman recently was sentenced in Lycoming County Court for drug use near children. Williamsport Police accuse Cayleigh M. Jean of methamphetamines use with a three year old child present on Jan. 15. Jean was sentenced on May 27 by Lycoming County Common Pleas Judge  Marc Lovecchio and  after…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING MAY 27, 2021

SHOTS FIRED  A Williamsport man threatened another with a firearm, yesterday morning in the 2200 block of Lincoln Street in the Newberry section of Williamsport. According to Williamsport Police, Bryce Zimmerman, faces multiple felonies when he verbally threatened a male before leaving and returning with a shotgun. He proceeded to threaten the male with the…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 26, 2021

SATURDAY SHOOTING ON ISABELLA STREET A man, a woman and a baby were inside a home in the 1100 block of Isabella Street when unknown gunmen fired multiple shots into their house early Saturday morning, according to SUN Gazette. No one was injured in the shooting that was believed to have occurred between 1 am…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING MAY 25, 2021

CITY POLICE CHIEF RETIRES Williamsport Chief of Police Damon Hagan says he will be retiring from his position as head of the bureau and his last day is Friday.  In a press release from the Office of Mayor Derek Slaughter, Chief Hagan’s intentions were made public.  “Today, I am announcing my retirement from the Williamsport…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 24, 2021

SENTENCING FOR BATH SALTS POSSESSION A Jersey Shore man was sentenced for possessing bath salts with the intent to deliver them.  Alex Bower pleaded guilty  May 19 to one felony and two misdemeanors and  sentenced on May 19 by Lycoming County President Judge Nancy L. Butts for 20 to 49 days county jail with 49…more »

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