Winston-Salem Man Sought in Union County After Bucknell Truck Theft

Authorities in Union County and Pennsylvania are searching for 26-year-old Josiah Woodberry of Winston-Salem after an employee’s Ford F‑150 work truck was allegedly taken from a Bucknell University campus parking lot and later recovered damaged in the Shamokin Dam area.

According to law enforcement reports, Woodberry was visiting the region to ride all-terrain vehicles when he allegedly removed the truck from the Lewisburg campus lot, drove it across the Susquehanna corridor to a nearby motel in the Shamokin Dam area, and caused more than $1,800 in damage to the vehicle. The truck was recovered and processed with assistance from Pennsylvania State Police, and felony theft charges were reported to be filed.

The incident, which occurred on January 20, 2026, underscores the practical and economic disruption that property crimes can cause for local employers and residents. A work truck taken out of service can delay maintenance, groundskeeping, and logistics tasks on campus, producing ripple effects that are not always captured in headline repair costs. Beyond the $1,800 in reported damage, Bucknell and individual employees can face lost hours, rental or replacement costs, and administrative burdens while police process evidence and pursue charges.

Cross-county travel in this case highlights the coordination costs borne by regional law enforcement. Processing the recovered vehicle with Pennsylvania State Police required resources and time from multiple agencies, illustrating how a single vehicle theft can draw on investigative capacity across jurisdictions. For a county with seasonal visitors who come for outdoor recreation, incidents tied to ATV outings signal a tension between the economic benefits of tourism and the increased demand on public safety services.

Local residents and campus stakeholders will watch for developments as prosecutors review the felony theft report and as authorities attempt to locate Woodberry. The case also serves as a reminder for individuals to safeguard keys and secure work vehicles, especially on campus lots and at motels that serve transient visitors. For faculty and staff who rely on university equipment to perform daily duties, even a stolen vehicle that is later recovered can translate into lost productivity and unexpected costs.

What comes next is routine criminal processing and community follow-up: investigators will continue seeking Woodberry, prosecutors will determine formal charges, and Bucknell will assess repairs and any operational impacts. Union County residents should expect updates from local law enforcement and are encouraged to report any information that could aid the investigation.