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Punxsutawney man faces assault and rape charges

Tuesday, March 19

Punxsutawney, PA – A Jefferson County man was arrested for allegedly assaulting and raping a woman.A 36-year-old Punxsutawney woman says that, around 5 p.m. Friday afternoon, she was in a car with 33-year-old Shawn... Read More.

Woman found with heroin during Brookville traffic stop

Tuesday, March 19

Brookville, PA – A woman was found with heroin in Brookville during a traffic stop.Police stopped a car along Main Street in Brookville just before midnight on March 1.Among other things, they found that... Read More.

Munson men accused of animal sex plan to plead guilty

Friday, March 15

Munson, PA – The three Clearfield County men accused of having sex with farm animals, as well as endangering and corrupting a teen boy, have agreed to plead guilty.33-year-old Matthew Brubaker, 35-year-old Marc Measnikoff,... Read More.

Lawnmower and more stolen from Jefferson County camp

Friday, March 15

Washington Township, PA – Owners of a camp in Jefferson County say they returned recently to find that nearly $2,000 worth of items had been stolen.Police say the still unknown suspect broke in through... Read More.

Police investigating Brookville Chevrolet burglary

Thursday, March 14

Brookville, PA – Police are still investigating a burglary in Brookville last weekend.Someone broke into Brookville Chevrolet sometime between 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9:45 a.m. on Sunday. Police don’t say how much money... Read More.

Summerville man charged with DUI near a school bus

Tuesday, March 12

Clover Township, PA – A Summerville man is facing DUI charges after failing to stop for a school bus.Police had been setting up a traffic checkpoint along Route 28 and Mount Pleasant Road near... Read More.

Tax tip: IRS impersonators and scam calls

Tuesday, March 12

Pennsylvania – Tax season means scam season for IRS impersonators.It could be an email. It could be a phone call.Tax accountant Janice Hayman says, "It's really scary. You have those who are pretending to... Read More.

Oklahoma-Salem reopened after mental health crisis

Friday, March 8

UPDATE: Oklahoma-Salem Road in Sandy Township, near DuBois, is reopened.A man had been threatening to shoot himself with a gun. Police were able to talk him out of it and take him for a... Read More.

Clarion man arrested for meth during traffic stop

Thursday, March 7

Brookville, PA – A Clarion man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Brookville over the weekend.Just after 1 a.m. Sunday, the still unnamed 39-year-old man was pulled over for several... Read More.