Man Arrested for Pointing Rifle at PennDOT Workers

Robert Walker

OLD LYCOMING TWP, PA – Dwight Mosteller was arrested on Friday for brandishing a firearm at PennDOT workers on the 100 block of Sholder Rd.

Officers from the Lycoming Regional Police Department and South Williamsport Police Department responded to the scene. Mosteller is charged with Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, and Disorderly Conduct.

Mosteller allegedly became aggressive and raised his rifle to a shooting position during the incident. The PennDOT workers moved to a safer location upon seeing the firearm. During the investigation, Mosteller also exhibited aggressive behavior towards the officers.


Mosteller was arraigned and released on $50,000 unsecured bail. The charges include Terroristic Threats with intent to terrorize another, Simple Assault, and Disorderly Conduct involving hazardous physically offensive behavior.

The incident remains under investigation by the Lycoming Regional Police Department and South Williamsport Police Department.

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