Crime

Lawn mowers, chainsaw stolen from Clarion County camp

Friday, July 30 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – Multiple lawn mowers, a chainsaw, and other items were taken from a camp in Clarion County.The 76-year-old Kersey man says multiple items were stolen from his camp along McCleary Road and Cove Lane in Highland Township sometime between June 1... Read More.

DuBois man sentenced to 18 months in fed prison for false tax return

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A DuBois man has been sentenced to federal prison after filing false tax returns.61-year-old Gary Mills from DuBois was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release.Mills was convicted with what the federal judge called... Read More.

Two Houtzdale women found trespassing, sleeping in apartment

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

Woodward Township, PA - Two Houtzdale women were found trespassing and sleeping in an apartment in Clearfield County.29-year-old Brittany Billett and 33-year-old Joanna Shylock, both from Houtzdale, were found on July 13 sleeping in an apartment on West Hannah Street in Woodward Township, Clearfield... Read More.

Missing 5-year-old Indiana County boy found dead in pool

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

White Township, PA - A sad ending in the search for a missing non-verbal 5-year-old boy in nearby Indiana County.Lenny Hatinda was found dead in a pool nearby his home.The young boy had wandered away from his home in White Township near Indiana, PA,... Read More.

Clearfield Borough Police help 8-year-old choking on quarter

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police helped a young boy who was choking on a quarter. They found the 8-year-old could partially breathe, and EMS transported the child to the hospital where the quarter was dislodged.Police also responded to reports of someone knocking on... Read More.

Punxsy man faces charges for neglecting dog, tethering outside in storm

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – A Punxsutawney man is being charged after his dog was found tied outside during a severe thunderstorm, with injuries and unable to reach food, water, or shelter.25-year-old Seth Yezierski is facing misdemeanor charges for neglect of animals, plus summary charges for... Read More.

Suspected drug dealer caught in Clearfield motel

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - A man suspected of dealing heroin and methamphetamine out of a Clearfield area motel room has been jailed.Lawrence Township Police received reports that 50-year-old Thomas Derydt from Ridgway was selling drugs from his room at the Red Roof Inn near... Read More.

Woman found passed out in hot car with small child

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - A woman was found passed out inside a vehicle with her small child with her near Clearfield, and now she faces child endangerment charges.Lawrence Township Police say 33-year-old Julie Peters from Woodland had passed out in her vehicle in the... Read More.

Rose Twp home shot, no one injured

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Rose Township, PA – A Brookville woman's home was shot late at night, though thankfully there were no injuries.The 62-year-old woman says she believes it happen either just before midnight Saturday or early Sunday morning at her home on Route 36 in Rose Township.State... Read More.

Camp broken into in Clearfield County

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Decatur Township, PA – Someone broke into a camp in Clearfield County.State Police in Clearfield say a camp on Ashland Road in Decatur Township was broken into sometime between May 20 and July 21.The unknown suspect entered through a camp window and also pried... Read More.