David M. Helminiak, 69, charged with retail theft; cited for suspended and improper motorcycle license

On July 19, 2026, Lycoming Regional Police responded to a reported retail theft at Nittany Minit Mart in Jersey Shore. Officers identified 69-year-old David M. Helminiak from video as the man who left on his motorcycle with a Roughneck tool worth $17.99; Helminiak confessed and was cited for retail theft, operating with a suspended privilege, and failing to possess a proper Class M license. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.