Crime

Two Jefferson County Jail inmates charged with fighting

Monday, November 14 by wcednews

PINE CREEK TWP. – Two Jefferson County jail inmates may have to serve additional time after being charged last week for fighting. State Police say 38-year-old Byron Kifer and 26-year-old Ryan Lucas have a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 3rd. Both Kifer and Lucas face... Read More.

Brookville man jailed on stalking and sexual assault charges

Monday, October 24 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – A Brookville man has been jailed on several charges including stalking and sexual assault. Brookville Borough Police say 41-year-old Steven Thomas repeatedly harassed a woman through calls and text messages in violation of a no-contact order bail agreement. In the early morning hours of... Read More.

Oregon woman arrested and charged in Jefferson County

Monday, October 17 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - A 25-year old woman from Oregon has been charged with burglary, criminal trespass, and false identification after allegedly stealing a Jefferson County man's vehicle. Police have identified Kelsey Gaffney as the woman charged in the case dating back to September 25th... Read More.

“Experienced thieves” stealing catalytic converters in Tri-County area

Monday, October 17 by wcednews

Indiana County, PA - State Police are warning local vehicle owners of "experienced thieves" who continue to steal catalytic converters in the tri-county area. Police are warning residents who own larger vehicles that these specific thieves are "experienced" as they have seen multiple thefts showcasing... Read More.

Homeless man found guilty of attempted homicide

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 49-year-old homeless man could serve 20 to 40 years in state prison after being found guilty of attempted homicide, but mentally ill, by a Clearfield County jury. The jury needed only about 20 minutes on Friday following two days of testimony to... Read More.

PA State Police seize more than $13 million worth of drugs in three months

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Illegal drugs valued at more than $13 million were taken off the streets by Pennsylvania State Police during the months of July, August, and September. The third quarter haul for state troopers included more than 108 pounds of cocaine valued at more than $2.3... Read More.

Two DuBois men jailed on robbery and assault charges

Monday, October 3 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A pair of DuBois men are in the Clearfield County Jail and face robbery and assault charges for allegedly stealing over $4,700 from another DuBois man last week. DuBois City Police say 25-year-old Alexander Bohensky and 27-year-old Matthew Pearson II are accused of... Read More.

Judge Cherry denies bail for two men, still deciding on bail for a third, charged with various sex offenses

Saturday, October 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Two men who face charges for various sex offenses were denied bail reductions this week in Clearfield County Court, and a third man is waiting on a decision regarding his request. Judge Paul Cherry denied bail reduction requests for 27-year-old Brandon Spencer... Read More.

McDonald’s employee arrested after allegedly stealing over $6,700

Saturday, October 1 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A Kylertown resident is facing felony charges after she was accused of stealing from the Clearfield Mcdonald's. Tara Patel, age 30, an employee of the McDonald's is believed to have stolen approximately $6,709.61 from her employer between August 27th and September 18th... Read More.

Two-vehicle crash leaves one person injured

Saturday, September 24 by wcednews

SPRING CREEK TOWNSHIP - A two-vehicle accident involving a GM Sierra and a Toyota RAV4 was reported in Spring Creek Township on Thursday night, September 22nd. The incident occurred on Spring Creek Road when one vehicle was backing into a driveway and was struck by... Read More.