Shamokin man charged with rape
SHAMOKIN — A Shamokin man is behind bars, charged with raping someone he knew. State police have filed charges against 47-year-old Kenneth Wertz after a woman reported the rape on Sunday. Wertz was arrested and arraigned before District Judge Ben Apfelbaum and sent to NorthumberlandCountyPrison on $100,000. State police say the rape took place at a residence in EastCameronTownship. The investigation continues. (Ali Stevens)



