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.
- Online Pennsylvania Lottery ticket turns into $1.63 million jackpot
One online ticket matched every number in the Match 6 drawing
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player scored a $1.63 million jackpot from home after an online Match 6 Lotto ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Thursday that the jackpot-winning ticket was purchased online for the Aug. 19 Match 6 Lotto drawing.
The ticket matched all six winning numbers — 1, 17, 22, 26, 31 and 41 — to capture the $1.63 million jackpot. The prize is subject to applicable withholding.
Unlike traditional winning tickets purchased at a convenience store, supermarket or other Pennsylvania Lottery retailer, this jackpot-winning ticket was purchased through the Lottery’s online platform.
Online winnings appear in a player’s account after the claim has been processed, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The jackpot was far from the only prize awarded in Wednesday’s drawing.
More than 54,600 other Match 6 Lotto tickets won prizes at various levels, according to the Lottery.
Match 6 Lotto winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
Players can purchase Match 6 Lotto tickets online or from participating Pennsylvania Lottery retailers.
Key Points
- An online Pennsylvania Lottery ticket won the $1.63 million Match 6 Lotto jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing.
- The winning ticket matched all six numbers — 1, 17, 22, 26, 31 and 41.
- More than 54,600 additional Match 6 Lotto tickets won prizes in the same drawing.
- Masked man accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia now wanted by police
Prosecutors say one encounter began with a chilling question
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man accused of roaming Center City in a Halloween-style mask and terrorizing people is now wanted on an arrest warrant after prosecutors say he chased a woman near Dilworth Park after approaching her with his arm hidden behind his back and asking if she was ready to die.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office identified the suspect as Zymire Hughes, 22, and announced Thursday that authorities were seeking the public’s help finding him.
Photo: in-home care worker sentenced for fraud against elderly couple Hughes is expected to face charges of aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, terroristic threats, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, along with related summary offenses, according to prosecutors.
The charges stem from an encounter during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 12, near Dilworth Park at JFK Boulevard and 15th Street.
Prosecutors allege Hughes approached a woman while wearing a Halloween-style mask and keeping one arm behind his back.
“Are you ready to die?” Hughes allegedly told the woman, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
The woman tried to run away, but Hughes allegedly chased her.
Prosecutors said the woman suffered injuries to her right hamstring and spine during the chase.
The District Attorney’s Office said the encounter was one of multiple similar incidents reported over the previous month. Officials did not provide details Thursday about the other reported encounters.
District Attorney Larry Krasner condemned the alleged conduct while announcing the developments in the case.
“We take it very seriously any time someone thinks it is funny or entertaining to terrorize and harass individuals in any neighborhood,” Krasner said.
“Regardless of his motive, his actions demonstrate that he is a punk and will not be tolerated. He will be caught and held accountable for his crimes.”
Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone who believes they were victimized by Hughes or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Central Detectives Division at 215-686-3093 or 215-686-3094.
Hughes is accused of the offenses and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Points
- Philadelphia authorities are searching for Zymire Hughes, 22, after an arrest warrant was issued.
- Prosecutors allege Hughes wore a Halloween-style mask, threatened a woman near Dilworth Park and chased her as she attempted to escape.
- Hughes is expected to face aggravated assault, terroristic threats and other charges.
- Police investigating alleged child abuse make alarming discovery inside Pennsylvania home
The discovery brought the bomb squad and federal agents to the scene
BRACKENRIDGE, PA — What began as an investigation into the alleged assault of a 9-year-old boy took another turn inside a Pennsylvania home when detectives serving warrants discovered items associated with 3D-printed firearm suppressors and grenades, prompting a response from the bomb squad and federal agents, police said.
Allegheny County Police said County 911 was notified at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday of the alleged physical abuse of a 9-year-old boy in Brackenridge.
Detectives with the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit were called to assist and opened an investigation.
Investigators determined that the child had been assaulted by Taylor Slivan, 28, and Tyler Slivan, 28, both of Brackenridge, according to police.
The two were arrested and charged with aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person.
Both were transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
The investigation expanded while detectives were serving arrest and search warrants at the scene.
Police said detectives discovered numerous items associated with 3D-printed firearm suppressors and grenades.
The discovery prompted authorities to call in the Allegheny County Police Bomb Squad, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Allegheny County Hazmat to assist.
County police said Friday that the investigation into the items remained ongoing. Police did not provide additional details about the objects or announce additional charges connected to their discovery.
Authorities asked anyone with information about the case to contact the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Police cautioned that the information released during the initial investigation could change as additional details become available.
The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- Allegheny County Police began investigating after County 911 received a report concerning the alleged physical abuse of a 9-year-old boy in Brackenridge.
- Taylor Slivan, 28, and Tyler Slivan, 28, were arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children.
- Police say detectives serving warrants discovered items associated with 3D-printed firearm suppressors and grenades, bringing the bomb squad, federal agents and Hazmat personnel to the scene.
