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..Four North Bingham residents charged with possession an illegal gun, drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and related offenses…suspect arrested for installing camera in Hector Township bathroom…Thieves steal thousands of dollars worth of equipment from Tioga County business…PennDot conducting safety survey….

Potter County

Four North Bingham residents have been arrested in connection to a burglary investigation by state police at Coudersport. Troopers say when they conducted a search at a home on the Bingham Center Road January 31,  they recovered  various stolen items including an illegally possessed firearm, a set of brass knuckles, illegal drugs and various types of drug paraphernalia. Adam Johnson, 40, has been charged with prohibited possession of a fire arm, receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia; 38 year old Raymond Tomb  was charged with receiving stolen property, possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia; 31 year old Amber Cornell was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and 52 year old Joanne Cowburn was charged possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

State police have arrested 26 year Dylan Abbey, no address provided, with sexual abuse of children on Carr Hill Road Hector Township between 5:48 am and 7:00 am January 3. Troopers listed the victims as a 45 year old woman and a 16 year old girl and allege Abbey recorded a video in a residential bathroom without the occupant’s knowledge or consent. Charges of sexual abuse of children, criminal attempt of sexual abuse and invasion of privacy have been filed in district court.

A Ulysses driver escaped injury in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday night in Ulysses Township. According to Coudersport state police, Jonathan Petsch lost control of his Dodge Ram  when he encountered ice after cresting a hill on Route 49. Petsch tried to correct the direction but the truck slid off the road and struck an embankment and utility  pole before stopping.

Underage drinking charges are pending against a 17 year old Galeton girl. Troopers claim when they investigated a report of someone furnishing alcohol to minors, they interviewed the teen and the investigation is continuing.

Tioga County

A burglary at Costy’s Energy Services in Mansfield January 9 or 10 remains under investigation by state police at Mansfield. Power tools and other miscellaneous equipment were stolen including two automotive hydraulic jacks, and earthquake impact drill, tire bars, 10 gallon air tank, Kobalt drill and bag, Dewalt impact drills, saws, batteries, chargers. Grinder and drill bit set.

Troopers at Mansfield investigated a “non-reportable” accident Thursday morning in Lawrence Township. A 2013 Dodge Ram slid off of  slush covered Route 49 and struck a rock. There were no injuries and the truck could be driven from the scene.

State police at Mansfield arrested two suspects for drug possession after discovering the suspects to be in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Brandon Putman, 25,  of Williamsport and Jamie Fox, 32 of Mansfield were allegedly found in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia when troopers were conducting an investigation into an unrelated incident last October.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking public input on traffic safety and driving behaviors through its online survey found at www.PennDOT.pa.gov/Safety. In 2021, 1,230 people died on Pennsylvania roadways. Many of these deaths could have been prevented simply by buckling up, slowing down, paying attention, and driving sober according to the department. The survey is available on PennDOT’s website through February 28 and should take about five minutes to complete. All responses are completely anonymous. PennDOT partners with educational and enforcement grantees to deliver programming each year to help prevent crashes, fatalities, and injuries on our roadways. This survey seeks information on motorists’ behavior behind the wheel to help inform program planning. This voluntary survey covers several topics including seat belt use, impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, as well as bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle safety. For more information on PennDOT’s highway safety efforts visit, www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.For more information on traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries, visit the Pennsylvania Crash Information Tool. For more information on PennDOT’s plan to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways, read the Pennsylvania Strategic Highway Safety Plan.