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Jefferson County man facing additional charges

Saturday, December 30 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE — Additional charges have been filed against a 48-year-old Jefferson County man who allegedly attempted to lure a teenage girl to have sex. According to court records and the Reynoldsville Borough Police, Norman Thomas allegedly sent sexually explicit messages and pictures, and tried... Read More.

Three Clearfield County residents to be charged with animal cruelty and neglect

Saturday, December 30 by wcednews

MAHAFFEY – Animal cruelty and neglect charges are pending against three Clearfield County residents. State Police say a 60-year-old man, 31-year-old woman, and 16-year-old boy are suspected of shooting and mistreating a dog near Mahaffey. According to the police report, an English Mastiff dog... Read More.

DuBois man accused of sending sexually explicit photos and video to an Elk County teen

Saturday, December 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS — A DuBois man is facing solicitation, sexual assault, and corruption of minors charges for allegedly sending explicit images of himself to a teen girl in Elk County. According to DuBois Police, 25-year-old Dalton Doverspike sent inappropriate photos and a video to a... Read More.

Brookville man faces child rape and assault charges

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE — A Jefferson County man is in jail, and he has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl several times. According to the State Police, 33-year-old Damon Hamman of Brookville faces more than a dozen felony charges of child rape and aggravated indecent... Read More.

Jefferson County woman sentenced to federal prison time

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH — A Jefferson County woman has been sentenced to more than five years in prison following her conviction of drug and firearms crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Kristy Lepionka of Reynoldsville was found guilty of receiving large methamphetamine shipments from California... Read More.

Clearfield County man faces charges of assault and child endangerment

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Charges of assault and child endangerment against a Woodland man are moving forward in Clearfield County Court. State Police say 43-year-old Anthony Zuccolotto allegedly assaulted a young girl and broke her arm three years ago. According to court documents, an investigation began a... Read More.

Clearfield County Judge Paul Cherry sworn in for another term

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Judge Paul Cherry was sworn in this week for a third,10-year term at the Clearfield County Courthouse. The oath of office was administered by Cherry's brother, Dauphin County President Judge John Cherry. Clearfield County President Judge Fredric Ammerman, and Jefferson County President... Read More.

Driver license and photo centers closing for New Year’s weekend

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – As we approach New Year's weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday. While the state centers will be closed those three days in observance of the New Year... Read More.

Tri-County area gas prices continue to drop

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

UNDATED – The trend of lower gasoline prices is continuing in the Tri-County area as the new year approaches. This week's GasBuddy survey and price report from Triple-A East Central shows that the average per gallon price in Pennsylvania is down one penny, and... Read More.

Jefferson County teen hurt in crash with deer

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

PERRY TWP. – A Jefferson County teenager was injured when a car he was riding in hit a deer just before Christmas. According to State Police, Daniel Patterson of Punxsutawney was driving west on Route 536 in Perry Township when a deer ran onto... Read More.