Williamsport

Quick Verdict: Williamsport Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Sales in Swift 15-Minute Jury Decision

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Williamsport, Pa. — A jury swiftly convicted Sean Patrick Ford of selling fentanyl to undercover informants during a trial that lasted just five hours. The jury, comprising five women and 11 men, delivered the unanimous verdict after a brief 15-minute deliberation. Ford, 56, was found guilty of multiple drug-related charges, including two counts of selling fentanyl and illegal use of a cellphone. Following the ruling, his bail was revoked, and he was taken into custody. The case centered around controlled buys of fentanyl from Ford in January 2022, facilitated by a confidential informant who tragically … Read more

Former High School Principal Acquitted on All Counts in Williamsport Student Sex Assault Case

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Williamsport, Pa. – A courtroom filled with tension fell silent as the foreman announced a total of 26 not guilty verdicts in the case of Roger Weaver Freed, the ex-principal of Williamsport Area High School, clearing him of charges that he sexually assaulted a student. This verdict comes after a thorough evening deliberation by the jury on Thursday, highlighting yet another Williamsport Area School District employee acquitted in similar circumstances. Previously, Chris Yoder was also found not guilty, while Michelle Pulizzi received probation for her involvement with a student. As the not guilty verdicts were … Read more

Williamsport Law Firm Leaders Honored in Prestigious Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Two principals at Marshall, Parker & Weber, LLC, a law firm specializing in elder law and estate planning, have recently earned illustrious recognition in the legal field. Managing Principal Tammy A. Weber and Principal Matthew J. Parker have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition, highlighting their expertise in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. This esteemed recognition, which has been published since 1983, places both Weber and Parker among an exclusive list of professionals. Best Lawyers is widely respected for its rigorous peer-review process, through which … Read more