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Montgomery woman charged with assault

Jessica A. Cohick, 45, of 1230 Spring Creek Road, Montgomery, has been charged with simple assault after she allegedly assaulted an alleged victim with a “fire stick” on May 20, 2026, state police said in court filings. Cohick, who had the odor of alcohol on her breath, denied any ...

Jersey Shore 19-year-old charged with retail theft, corruption of minors

Gage Michael Murray, 19, of 322 Thompson St., Jersey Shore, faces several charges after he allegedly removed a margarita mix containing 13.9% alcohol, valued at $14.99 from the Jersey Shore Weis Markets, located at 1440 Allegheny St., without paying for it, Lycoming Regional Police said in ...

Williamsport man charged with strangulation

A Williamsport man faces several charges after he allegedly physically assaulted a female alleged victim at his residence on May 30, 2026. During a dispute with the alleged victim, Derrick R. Friday, 46, of 311 Center St., allegedly placed his hands around her neck, causing her to be unable ...

Williamsport woman charged with trespassing, other charges

City woman charged with attempted trespassing, other charges Emily Ann Fink, 37, of 1063 Hepburn St., has been charged with criminal attempted trespassing and other charges after she allegedly removed a surveillance camera from a residence in the 1100 block of Hepburn Street on May 27, 2026, ...

‘Nudification’ apps have states ‘scrambling’ to hold big tech accountable

(The Center Square) — In wake of the nation’s first ban of AI “nudification” apps passed in Minnesota, Pennsylvania legislators are working hard to keep up with their own bill that will address the harmful and rapidly developing deep fake technology. While the commonwealth has already seen several bills introduced to protect individuals from the harmful uses of AI, including misleading AI chat interactions, legislation concerning apps that can undress individuals from a single photo have yet to be made. Republican Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, R-Red Hill, is proposing a bill ...