Lock Haven City Police
News Release
December 23, 2022

Incidents:

1.  N/A

Offenses Charged:

Kristie Hamilton, 43, Lock Haven, has been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, False Alarms to Agencies or Public Safety, and False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities.  On 11-17-22, Hamilton’s son was reported missing which caused a large emergency response for a search and great concern within the community.  Within a few hours of her son being reported missing, Hamilton found her son then transported him to a family member’s home in Lycoming County.  Hamilton continued to tell police that her son was missing and even stated that she feared he had drowned in the river.  The following evening, Hamilton reported that she found her son in Bald Eagle Township, which wasn’t true.  By continuing to lie to the emergency responders, Hamilton cost first responder agencies over $6,000 in services and caused interference in responses to other emergencies.  12-22-22, an arrest warrant was served on Hamilton and she was arraigned in front of MDJ Kibler.  Hamilton was given $15,000 unsecured bail.