Wellsboro woman charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest

When South Williamsport Borough police arrived at the Southern Grill, 1024 W. Southern Avenue, at 12:30 a.m. on June 23, 2026, for a report of an intoxicated female attempting leave the premises in her 2021 Kia Forte, they allegedly came upon Alexis Lynn Adams, 25, of Wellsboro, sitting her the ground, her slumped into her chest and an empty glass and cell phone by her side, borough police allege in an affidavit.

A bartender told police that Adams and a male had been drinking at the establishment and were acting disorderly and harassing patrons, and were asked to leave due to this behavior.

“Oh, expletive, you’re a cop,” Adams allegedly said when approached by police, allegedly admitting to having been drinking at the establishment and describing herself as being “super drunk.”

Adams was unsteady on her feet and appeared highly intoxicated, displaying slurred speech, glassy eyes and impaired motor skills, court documents said.

A bottle of Lorazepam prescribed to Adams was visible within her vehicle, and she allegedly related that she may have taken “several” tablets earlier in the evening.

She identified herself as a “drug and alcohol counselor,” a previous correctional officer with the Tioga County Prison and having worked with state police. A Tioga County Prison Corrections Officer ID card was found within Adams’ wallet, police said in court filings.

Though Adams was given the option of contacting a friend, relative or rideshare service for a ride home or staying in a local hotel, she allegedly refused these options, at one point allegedly telling police to “just take me to jail,” however, when officers attempted to take Adams into custody, she allegedly resisted, was restrained in handcuffs and escorted to a patrol car.

During transport to police headquarters officers allegedly observed Adams attempting to free herself from the restraints, and upon arrival, Adams attempted to flee, pushing one officer and striking him with the removed handcuff,” court documents said.

As police tried to re-secure Adams, she allegedly attempted to strike another officer in the groin with her right knee, striking him in the upper right thigh instead.

Adams was arraigned on charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, attempting to flee and public drunkenness by District Judge, and remanded to the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $15,000 bail.

City man accused of driving on a suspended license

Daniel Jacob Summers, 47, of 1219 Park Ave., has been charged with driving on a suspended license, following a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Lycoming Creek Road in Old Lycoming Township on May 29, 2026, a Lycoming Regional police affidavit said.

As Summers’ 2005 Toyota Corolla passed an officer, he ran a check the registration of the vehicle, which returned a DUI-related license suspension for the registered owner.

Summers allegedly related that he was supposed to be receiving his interlock limited license soon, but had not completed the required paperwork through PennDOT, and stated he had already had the system installed in his other vehicle, court documents said.

Summers has three previous convictions for DUI-related driving under suspension, police noted in the affidavit.

Summers was arraigned by District Judge William Solomon.

City woman charged again with retail theft

Already facing charges for allegedly stealing $41-worth of merchandise from the Goodwill Store at Park Avenue and Hepburn Street, Dawn Aurora Welch, 61, of 1440 W. Fourth St., has now been charged with felony retail theft and theft by unlawful taking for allegedly pilfering $150.23-worth of items including lunchmeat, fruits, chicken and various drinks from Weis Markets, located at 305 River Ave. in Loyalsock Township on four separate occasions between Jan. 23, 2026 and Jan. 27, 2026, state police said in an affidavit.

In addition to shoplifting, Welch allegedly utilized tag swapping and eating items throughout the store in depriving the store of the funds for the items, a store employee told police. Surveillance video observed by authorities corroborated the account, police said in court filings.

Welch previously pleaded guilty to retail theft in 2013 and 2014, and to felony retail theft in 2024, police noted in an affidavit.

District Judge Christian Frey arraigned Welch on the charges and she was released on $10,000 bail.

City woman accused of prostitution

Abby Marie Boss, 34, of 411 Hawthorne St., faces charges of prostitution after she allegedly posted to a known prostitution website, offering to meet with males, females and couples, according to a state police affidavit.

Police contacted Boss at the number she provided on the website, and she allegedly agreed to 30 minutes in exchange for $100 at a hotel along East Third Street in Loyalsock Township, also relating that she does not offer any services without the use of a condom.

Boss was arraigned on the charge by District Judge Gary Whiteman, and released on $5,000 bail.

Inmate allegedly flees pre-release center

Phyllis Marie Wettlaufer, 43, an inmate at the Lycoming County Prison, has been charged with escape after she allegedly fled from the county pre-release, 546 County Farm Road, Montoursville, center on June 5, 2026, the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office said in an affidavit.

Wettlaufer’s incarceration stemmed from a March 2, 2026 guilty plea for felony criminal trespass. Having completed her minimum sentence, she was initially released on parole, but was picked on a violation and taken to the Lycoming County Prison on May 26, 2026, and ultimately to the pre-release center on June 3, 2026.

Two days later, Wettlaufer allegedly entered the outdoor female pavilion, scaled a fence around the perimeter and fled on foot.

She was later taken into custody at the home of a relative in Loyalsock Township and returned to the county prison, court filings said.

Wettlaufer was arraigned on the charge by District Judge Gary Whiteman and jailed at the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail.

Inmate allegedly walks off work release site

An inmate at the Lycoming County Prison has been charged with escape after he allegedly walked away from his work release site on June 17, 2026, according to the Lycoming County District Attorney’s office.

Elijah Davis, 53, of Montoursville, was serving a sentence of 12 to 24 months after pleading guilty to charges of delivery of a controlled substance and sale of a non-controlled substance while representing it as a controlled substance on Dec. 9, 2025 at the time of the alleged escape.

Davis was apprehended by authorities with the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office roughly four hours later and returned to the county prison, court filings said.

He was arraigned by District Judge Gary Whiteman and jailed in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Montoursville man charged with assault

A Montoursville man faces charges of simple assault and harassment after he allegedly became physical during a verbal altercation with an alleged victim in the 1200 block of Butternut Grove Road in Gamble Township on June 20, 2026, state police said in court documents.

The alleged victim told police that she and Daniel Jacob Bonds, 28, of 1253 Butternut Grove Road, Montoursville, had been arguing throughout the day, and at one point, Bonds struck her in the back of the head multiple times, causing her to temporary blindness and dizziness.

Additionally, the alleged victim reported vomiting and feeling nauseous following the alleged attack, court filings said.

Bonds was arraigned on the charges by District Judge Denise Dieter, and remanded to the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $30,000.