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Truck Driver Asleep at Wheel Causes Accident, Convicted of HomicidePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A tractor and trailer driver faces serious traffic offenses after falling asleep behind the wheel shortly before his truck struck a parked tractor and trailer and killed the driver of the parked truck. Sadly, this case shows how dangerous drowsy driving can be, and the truck driver now faces a… view more
Man Distracted by Skinny Dipper Has Home BurglarizedPosted in Burglary, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ The old adage “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” was proven correct again when a man allowed a unknown woman to swim naked in his pool, and while the man was preoccupied with watching his visitor, the woman’s male friend was burglarizing the house. Why… view more
State College Retail Theft Leads to Heroin Possession ChargePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A woman recently was stopped after she allegedly tried to exit from the Benner Pike Wal-Mart without paying for approximately $1,200.00 worth of merchandise. When the police officer arrested the woman for the State College retail theft incident, he conducted a warrantless search incident to arrest, and the search led… view more
State College Vandal Charged with Felony Criminal TrespassPosted in Criminal Mischief, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in a Centre County Court with Pennsylvania felony offenses of Criminal Trespass and Criminal Mischief after allegedly going into an unoccupied State College apartment and vandalizing the place to the extent of causing over $6,000.00 in damage. Both charges were graded as felonies… view more
Program Can Reduce Mandatory Sentences in Pennsylvania Drug CasesPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ Like many states, Pennsylvania faces prison overcrowding issues, and the problem is being dealt with in two ways: 1) the construction of additional prisons; and 2) the early release of some non-violent offenders. The Pennsylvania legislature passed the Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive Act, commonly referred to as RRRI, to allow… view more
Man Goes to Jail for Theft After Failing to Return Library BookPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ I am sure that many people have been late in returning a library book and incurred some minimal fines, but most of us do return the books at some point. I am certain that people that failed to return a book never thought that they could possibly go to jail…. view more
Underage Drinker Sent to Jail for Dropping Drawers in CourtPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A minor appeared in court for an Underage Drinking charge and had with his pants hanging a bit low, and the judge repeatedly told him to pull his pants up to his waist. The teenager didn’t dress appropriately for court in the first place as he showed up in sweatpants,… view more
Inmate on Road Work Crew Gets Marijuana DeliveryPosted in Drug Possession, General on January 12, 2015
I thought that I had heard of almost everything, but a state correctional inmate receiving a marijuana delivery while working on a road crew was a new one. A Florida inmate was working with other inmates when a black Dodge Charger drove by and something was tossed out the window. The inmate picked up the… view more
Marijuana Activist in Philly Gets Reminded that Marijuana Still Illegal Under Federal LawPosted in Drug Possession, General on January 12, 2015
While many states have de-criminalized or even legalized marijuana, it is still illegal in Pennsylvania and under federal law. Many people wonder why the federal government does not prosecute people in states like Colorado where marijuana is openly sold and used because of the state law legalizing pot. Years ago, the Department of Justice issued… view more
Pennsylvania May Expand Good Samaritan Law to Drug Overdose CasesPosted in Drug Possession, General on January 12, 2015
When someone references a “Good Samaritan” law, I am reminded of the Seinfeld episode that put the group behind bars because they failed to help a person that was in trouble. The law in the show required a person to render aid, and the failure to help was a crime. In reality, Good Samaritan laws… view more