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.
- Pennsylvania Powerball winner finds out she struck it rich while doing dishes
Berks County woman wins $1 million Powerball prize while grocery shopping in Exeter Township
Exeter Township, PA – A Berks County woman who picked up a Powerball ticket while grocery shopping has claimed a $1 million prize after matching five white balls in the November 1 drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Wednesday during a celebratory check presentation.
Debbie Truckermiller, who bought the winning ticket at the GIANT supermarket located at 4655 Perkiomen Avenue, said she often plays when the jackpot gets high. At the time, the Powerball jackpot stood at $400 million. She didn’t realize she had won until two days later, on Monday, November 3.
Truckermiller recalled checking her ticket while washing dishes after seeing a social media post from a local news station. Once she confirmed the win, she shouted for her husband, who had to grab his glasses to verify it himself. After confirming the numbers — 2, 26, 43, 44, and 62 — the couple called their children to share the life-changing news.
Her ticket missed only the red Powerball, which was 22, preventing a full jackpot win but still securing a $1 million payout before taxes. GIANT received a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
The Pennsylvania Lottery hosted an official check presentation at the same store where the ticket was sold, honoring Truckermiller’s win. During the event, she mentioned plans to help her adult children with student loans, complete home renovations, take vacations, and make investments. A self-described football fan, she also noted the family’s support for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Truckermiller, who works in the finance industry, became one of more than 36,600 winners in Pennsylvania for that Powerball drawing, which also saw over 8,100 Power Play and 4,800 Double Play tickets win prizes.
The Powerball jackpot, which has continued to roll, now sits at an estimated $546 million for Saturday’s upcoming draw.
Key Points
- Berks County woman Debbie Truckermiller won $1 million in the November 1 Powerball drawing
- The winning ticket was sold at a GIANT supermarket in Exeter Township
- Her ticket matched five white balls but missed the Powerball number 22
- Delaware County store sells $100K Powerball winner
$100K Powerball ticket sold in Delaware County as jackpot climbs past $546 million
Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Delaware County is holding a Powerball ticket worth $100,000 after Wednesday’s drawing, just as the game’s jackpot continues to surge toward more than half a billion dollars ahead of Saturday night.
The ticket, sold at Domestic & Imported Beverages on 485 Baltimore Pike in Concord Township, matched four of the five white balls — 29, 39, 43, 51, and 65 — along with the red Powerball 23. Because the player added the $1 Power Play feature, their prize doubled from $50,000 to $100,000 thanks to the 2x multiplier drawn.
The retailer that sold the ticket will receive a $500 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
While the identity of the winner has not yet been revealed, they have one year from the drawing date to come forward and claim the prize. The Pennsylvania Lottery encourages all ticket holders to sign the back of their tickets and follow proper claim procedures. Online players will see winnings automatically applied to their accounts once verified.
The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $546 million annuity — or $225 million in a lump-sum cash option — for Saturday’s drawing. The prize has been climbing since the last jackpot hit in September.
More than 36,200 other Pennsylvania Lottery players also won prizes in the latest drawing, with over 8,000 of those tickets including the Power Play option and more than 4,800 players opting in for Double Play.
The growing jackpot has sparked renewed interest in the Powerball game, which has already awarded several multi-million-dollar prizes in Pennsylvania this year.
Key Points
- A $100,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Delaware County for Wednesday’s drawing
- The player matched four white balls and the Powerball, doubling the prize with Power Play
- Saturday’s Powerball jackpot now stands at $546 million with a $225 million cash value
- Arrest made in shooting death after new evidence surfaces
Allegheny County, PA – Detectives filed charges Wednesday in the shooting death of Brandon Dean after obtaining new evidence in the case.
Authorities identified an 18-year-old as the suspect following the recovery of DNA linking him to the homicide.
He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail after charges were approved.
Key Points
- Detectives charged an 18-year-old in the May 2024 shooting death of Brandon Dean
- DNA evidence recovered during the investigation connected the suspect to the case
- The suspect is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy and firearm possession by a minor
County Police said the arrest follows continued investigative work into the May 2 fatal shooting.
Detectives reported that the evidence recovered during the review included DNA tying Daemond Artemus to the incident.
Artemus is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy and possession of a firearm by a minor.
Investigators detail steps leading to arrest
Officials said the new evidence was developed as part of the ongoing examination of the case file.
Detectives conducted additional forensic analysis and reviewed material connected to the shooting scene.
The findings were presented for charging, leading to Wednesday’s action.
Suspect held pending proceedings
Artemus remains in the Allegheny County Jail following the filing of charges.
Authorities said the investigation continues as detectives evaluate remaining evidence and follow up on outstanding leads.
Police are asking anyone with information tied to the case to contact the Allegheny County Police Department.