ARSON CHARGES FOR 22 YEAR-OLD A Williamsport man has been arrested after an investigation into several fires that were intentionally set in the city between November 4th and 5th. According to the Sun Gazette, in a joint effort between Williamsport Police, Fire and Pennsylvania College of Technology police, they have apprehended 22 year old Jacob…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 15, 2025
FORMER CITY OFFICER SENTENCED TO PROBATION It’s a 28 month probation sentence for former Williamsport Bureau of Police Cpl. Eric B. Derr. According to the Sun Gazette, after Derr’s 3-day trial in August, he was found not guilty of misdemeanor unsworn falsification to authorities, tampering with public records and obstruction of the administration of law,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 14, 2024
LINDEN MAN ARRESTED FOR TWO SEXUAL ASSAULTS A man from Linden is in custody after he was arrested for allegedly raping an unconscious woman September 26th in Williamsport, as well as having chares filed against him for having inappropriate contact with a woman with cognitive disabilities. According to Sun Gazette, 65 year old James Anthony…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 13, 2024
OLD LYCO SUPERVISOR STEPS DOWN Old Lycoming Township Supervisor David W. Shirn resigned as board Chairman as of Monday and a resignation letter was read by Supervisor Justin Kastner at Tuesday’s meeting. According to the Sun Gazette, Shirn’s letter thanked the taxpayers and noted that an environment of disrespect and threats from previous employees led…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 11, 2024
PICTURE ROCKS FIRE DISPLACES FAMILY A family from Picture Rocks escaped their Route 864 home without injury Saturday after a fire broke out in their chimney and spread to the walls. According to the Sun Gazette, volunteers from Picture Rocks along with firefighters from Hughesville, Muncy Area and Hillsgrove had the Wolf Township fire under…… more »