Joseth Carlyn Shafer, 19, of Westfield, was charged by Pennsylvania State Police with possession of a firearm with the manufacturer name altered and making repairs/selling/etc. of an offensive weapon. On June 1, Shafer reportedly admitted to being in possession of a sawed-off shotgun after someone else surrendered it to police. The serial number was tampered with and was unable to be restored by a state police laboratory. A preliminary hearing and bail hearing were held Dec. 14.
Michael F. Slikfo, 65, of Galeton, was charged by Pennsylvania State Police in two cases. In the first case, Slifko was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI of a controlled substance, careless driving, no rear lights and operating a vehicle without a valid inspection. On Oct. 25, police observed Slifko driving on Route 6, Galeton, with a non-functional tail light. He was reportedly found to be under the influence of marijuana and a pipe with mariju