David Helminiak, 69, charged with retail theft; cited for suspended motorcycle license

On July 19, 2026, at 12:41 p.m., Lycoming Regional Police responded to a reported retail theft at the Nittany Minit Mart in Jersey Shore. Video footage identified 69-year-old David M. Helminiak taking a Roughneck tool valued at $17.99 and leaving on his motorcycle; officers say he confessed and was cited for retail theft, operating with a suspended license, and lacking a proper Class M license. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.