Clearfield Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Student Relationship

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield teacher is facing several charges after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a high school student. On June 4th police received a tip that 37 year-old John Chelednik of DuBois had allegedly kissed a student on the last day... Read More.

Luthersburg Man Charged Following 2025 Drug Bust

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

LUTHERSBURG - A Luthersburg man is now facing charges after an undercover drug bust in October. On October 21st 2025, police say that 64 year-old David Edwards was allegedly caught dealing drugs in Brockway. An undercover officer and confidential informant then allegedly bought Suboxone Strips and... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Assault

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man has been jailed after allegedly breaking a woman’s nose and choking her. On July 12th police responded to a West Mahoning Street home for reports of an active domestic dispute. Once on scene the victim told police that 40 year-old Bryan... Read More.

Man Accused of Child Pornography

Thursday, July 16 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man is facing hundreds of child pornography charges after a nearly three year long investigation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation began looking into 27 year-old Austin Dubois after receiving reports from a printing center in Maryland that Dubois allegedly attempted a... Read More.

Police Searching for Escaped Inmate

Thursday, July 16 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE - Police are asking for your help in finding a Jefferson County Jail Inmate who allegedly walked away from his work release program in Reynoldsville. On July 14th police say that 34 year-old Robert Weaver was employed at Utilities and Industries for a work... Read More.

Police Investigating Stolen Benefit Funds

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

JAY TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for your help in finding those responsible for stealing $1,500 dollars from the Jay Township Volunteer Fire Company. According to police, on July 12th the fire company was hosting a benefit dinner at the firehouse when an unknown number... Read More.

Kane Woman Sentenced for Sleeping with Inmates

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

KANE - A former Corrections Officer will spend up to 44 months in state prison after pleading guilty to sleeping with inmates at SCI Forest. We previously reported that 35 year-old Kristina Miller of Kane was working as a corrections officer when she conspired to... Read More.

Hyde Man Sentenced for Motorcycle Theft

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

HYDE - A Hyde man will spend up to six years in State Prison for his part in the theft of a motorcycle. On July 25th 2025 police responded to reports of a stolen motorcycle. After receiving footage of an individual exiting a white sedan... Read More.

Police Searching for Motorcycle that Fled from Officers

Monday, July 13 by wcednews

BELL TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for your help in locating the driver of a motorcycle that allegedly fled from police during a traffic stop. On Saturday police say they attempted to pull over a red motorcycle on Route 119 and Airport Road in Bell... Read More.

Two Hospitalized Following Home Explosion

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP - Two people were hospitalized following a house explosion in Ferguson Township early Thursday morning. At around 7:30am first responders say they received a call that a home in the 300 block of Pentz Lane blew up with people trapped inside. Once crews arrived... Read More.

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