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.
- Woman hits car in Bensalem lot, looks at damage, and drives off, police say
BENSALEM, PA — Police in Bensalem Township are searching for a woman accused of fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident after striking another vehicle in a parking lot over the weekend.
The incident occurred on Saturday, April 19, at approximately 4:00 p.m. at 2721 Street Road in Bensalem. Investigators said the driver, described as an unknown female operating a gray van, struck another car while attempting to park in a stall.
After the initial collision, the woman reportedly moved her van, exited the vehicle, walked up to the damaged car to inspect it, and then left the scene without contacting the other vehicle’s owner or reporting the incident.
Police have released a photo of the suspect and the vehicle involved, asking the public to review the image carefully for identification purposes.
Police request tips as investigation continues
The Bensalem Township Police Department is asking anyone with information about the suspect’s identity to contact the department directly at 215-633-3719. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department’s Crimewatch website.
No injuries were reported in connection with the collision, and the extent of the vehicle damage has not been disclosed.
As of Monday, the suspect remains unidentified, and the investigation is ongoing.
Key Points
- Bensalem police are investigating a hit-and-run crash on April 19 at 2721 Street Road
- Female suspect operating a gray van struck a vehicle and fled after inspecting the damage
- Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect and encourage anonymous tips
- Two players score huge lottery jackpots in Pennsylvania
MIDDLETOWN, PA — Two jackpot-winning Match 6 Lotto tickets sold in Butler and Allegheny counties delivered a combined $2.86 million payday over the weekend, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday.
The larger of the two prizes, worth $2,360,000, was won in the Friday, April 18 drawing by a ticket sold at Freedom Market located at 1071 Freedom Road in Cranberry Township, Butler County. That retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The following day, Saturday, April 19, a separate winning ticket worth $500,000 was sold at the Giant Eagle supermarket at 5055 Library Road in Bethel Park, Allegheny County. That store will receive a $500 bonus.
The Friday winning numbers were 10, 14, 25, 26, 31, and 41. Saturday’s winning numbers were 1, 4, 16, 23, 24, and 31. Both tickets matched all six numbers drawn to hit the jackpot in their respective games.
Each drawing also produced more than 87,200 additional winning tickets across various prize tiers, according to the Lottery.
Retailers selling the winning tickets are recognized with bonuses, though the prizes themselves are subject to applicable withholding.
Key Points
- Two Match 6 Lotto jackpot tickets worth a combined $2.86 million were sold in Pennsylvania
- Winning tickets were sold in Cranberry Township (Butler County) and Bethel Park (Allegheny County)
- More than 87,200 additional tickets won lower-tier prizes over the weekend
- Bensalem police searching for hit and run driver
BENSALEM, PA — Police are searching for a woman involved in a hit-and-run incident that took place Saturday afternoon in a parking lot in Bensalem.
According to the Bensalem Township Police Department, the crash occurred around 4:00 p.m. on April 21, when an unknown woman driving a gray van struck another vehicle while attempting to park. The suspect allegedly exited her vehicle, inspected the damage, and then fled the scene without providing any information.
Authorities released a surveillance photo from the scene and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the woman. “If you have any information regarding the identity of this female, please submit an anonymous tip,” police said in a statement.
