LOCK HAVEN, PA – Clinton County District Attorney Dave Strouse reported that Britney Hostrander, a 28-year-old from Williamsport, was sentenced on Tuesday to an 84-month term of supervision. The sentencing included nine months in the Clinton County Correctional Facility and six months under house arrest. Clinton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael F. Salisbury sentenced Hostrander for one count of Access Device Fraud, two counts of Identity Theft , and two counts of Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult.
The charges were brought against Hostrander after a 76-year-old woman from McElhatten and her 80-year-old husband noticed unusual purchases on their credit cards. Pine Creek Sgt. Denny Gill traced the fraud back to Hostrander, who had used the couple’s credit cards for personal expenses, including vehicle costs and paying off fines in a separate Mifflin County criminal case.
Despite Hostrander’s apology and full restitution before sentencing, along with her request for probation, Judge Salisbury decided on a custodial sentence followed by an extensive supervisory period. Additionally, Hostrander is now barred from any employment involving services to older individuals. It was revealed during the pre-sentence investigation that Hostrander secured employment with another home care company amidst her pending criminal charges.
- Philadelphia Lottery player wins $798K
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — A Pennsylvania Lottery player won a $798,244 progressive top prize in the Fast Play Deep Pockets game with a ticket sold in Philadelphia, lottery officials announced Friday.
The winning ticket was sold on Thursday, May 1, at Mason Grocery, located at 353 Lyceum Avenue. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket that hit the growing top prize.
Deep Pockets is a $20 Fast Play game featuring a progressive jackpot that starts at $350,000 and increases with each ticket sold until the prize is claimed. Unlike traditional scratch-off tickets, Fast Play games print instantly and do not require scratching or waiting for a drawing.
The winner has not yet come forward. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds players that Fast Play prizes must be claimed within one year of the ticket’s purchase date. All prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding.
Players can confirm winnings by reviewing their ticket or using the Ticket Checker function available at lottery retailers and through the Pennsylvania Lottery’s official app.
Progressive prize resets after major win
Following the win, the progressive jackpot for Deep Pockets has reset to its base amount and will begin growing again with each new ticket sold. Fast Play tickets must be printed at the time of purchase and can be bought from self-service terminals or at counters across the state.
Winners of large prizes are urged to sign the back of their ticket and contact the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 for information on claiming procedures. Identity of the winner will be released only after the ticket is validated and the prize is claimed.
Details about game rules, odds, and additional Fast Play options are available on the official Pennsylvania Lottery website.
- $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket sold in Chester County
West Chester, Pennsylvania — A Pennsylvania Lottery player has won $1 million after purchasing a Jumbo Bucks Scratch-Off ticket in Chester County, the Lottery announced Monday.
The winning ticket was sold at Goshen Beverage Center, located at 102 Turner Lane in West Chester. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.
Jumbo Bucks is a $10 scratch-off game that offers multiple prize tiers, including several $1 million top prizes. The Pennsylvania Lottery does not know in advance where winning tickets will be sold, as scratch-offs are distributed randomly.
The identity of the winner has not yet been disclosed. Players who win prizes of more than $5,000 should be aware that winnings are subject to applicable tax withholdings.
Lottery officials urge winners to sign the back of their tickets and contact the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 for guidance on claiming their prize.
Scratch-off prizes must be claimed before expiration
Scratch-Off prizes must be claimed within one year of the game’s end-sale date, which is posted on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s official website.
Jumbo Bucks tickets and other scratch-off games are available at retailers statewide. Players can check game rules, odds, and claim procedures at palottery.com or through the official mobile app.
The Pennsylvania Lottery continues to remind the public that all games should be played responsibly, and help is available for individuals experiencing gambling-related issues.
- Delco woman facing charges for defecating on car during road rage
‘Delco Pooper’ arrested after viral road rage defecation incident in Prospect Park
A woman identified as Christina Marie Solometo, 44, of Ridley Park, has been arrested and charged in connection with a bizarre and widely circulated road rage incident in Delaware County that ended with her defecating on another driver’s car.
The incident took place on Tuesday, April 29, at the intersection of Fourth Street and Madison Avenue in Prospect Park. Police say the confrontation began when Solometo, driving a black Nissan, honked at a silver sedan that failed to turn on a green arrow. The encounter escalated when Solometo claimed the other driver mocked her and followed her vehicle.
After stopping, Solometo exited her vehicle and, instead of engaging physically, climbed onto the hood of the silver sedan and defecated. The act was recorded by a bystander and quickly spread online, earning her the nickname “Delco Pooper.” In the footage, the woman is seen smiling before driving away.
“I wanted to punch her in the face, but I pooped on her car instead and went home,” Solometo later admitted, according to Prospect Park Police. The department arrested her on Thursday, May 1.
Woman faces multiple charges, court date set
During her arrest, Solometo told police she believed the other driver was chasing her and that she feared being attacked. She also cited a personal “sickness” and added, “It was a clean poop. I didn’t even have to wipe.”
Solometo has been charged with indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, harassment, and depositing waste on a highway. She posted a $1,000 cash bail and is scheduled to appear in court on May 19 at 9 a.m.
Police emphasized the disruption caused by the incident, stating, “It can’t happen in this community. The recognition a town gets over this kind of thing is really unwelcome.”
The video has sparked a wave of social media reactions, memes, and national attention, though officials stressed the seriousness of the matter despite its viral nature.
