Man charged with
animal cruelty
MILLERSBURG - A 19-year-old Tower City man charged with killing a dog with a frying pan between 11 p.m. Feb. 26 and 1 a.m. Feb. 27 was arrested by state police at Lykens.
Police said Jason Brown was charged with cruelty to animals and other offenses in connection with the incident that began at 1046 Route 209 in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County.
Police said Matthew Wrobbel, 28, of Millersburg, was at work while his daughter was in their home with the family dog.
The animal nipped at a 2-year-old girl and then at Wrobbel's daughter, who contacted Brown and told him about the incident.
Brown proceeded to give the dog nicotine and then beat the animal with a frying pan until it stopped breathing.
After dispatching the animal, police said Brown took its remains to a remote section in Porter Township to dispose of it.
3 businesses cited
by liquor board
Three area businesses were cited by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for various infractions of the state liquor laws.
- The Brown Jug, 1416 E. Grand Ave., Reinerton, Porter Township, was cited for selling or furnishing alcohol to an 18-year-old minor on Dec. 4.
- McHugh's Brews Inc., 2067 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, was also cited for selling alcohol to minors on Dec. 27.
- The Main Street Bar and Grill Inc., 316-318 S. Main St., Shenandoah, was cited on four separate occasions. From Aug. 19 to Nov. 23, 2013, the business was cited for failing to comply with an administrative law judge mandating responsible alcohol management; on Sept. 30, the business was cited for failing to post signage as required by the Clean Air Act; on Sept. 30, it was cited for failing to maintain complete and truthful records covering the operation of the business for two years; and on Oct. 23, a citation was issued because the licensed corporation was not the only one interested in the operation of the business.
The charges are now brought before an administrative law judge who can impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious charges. The judge can also suspend or revoke a liquor license and mandate training for the licensee to educate them on the requirements of holding a Pennsylvania Liquor License.