Crime

6-year-old girl wandered from home in Brookville

Friday, July 9 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A 6-year-old girl was found wandering alone in Brookville, and now a man is being charged.The unnamed 32-year-old Brookville man will face charges of endangering the welfare of a child after his 6-year-old girl was found on July 7.She had apparently... Read More.

Dog rescued from hot SUV at Brookville truck stop

Friday, July 9 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A dog was safely rescued from a hot car at a truck stop in Brookville.Concerned citizens reported to Brookville Police on July 7 that there was a dog locked inside an SUV at the Flying J Truck Stop.Officers removed the dog... Read More.

Sivak sentenced 15-30 in prison for shooting roommate

Thursday, July 8 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – A Jefferson County man has been sentenced for shooting and killing his roommate in May 2020.65-year-old William Sivak Jr. pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and was sentenced Wednesday morning to 15 to 30 years in state prison.Sivak shot and killed... Read More.

Several long guns found in Allegheny National Forest

Thursday, July 8 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – Guns were found abandoned or lost in a state forest.Though troopers don't give many details on what exactly was found, State Police in Ridgway report that several long guns were found along a forest road in the Allegheny National Forest... Read More.

Two men caught on camera before burglary in Clearfield County

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - Two men in Clearfield County were caught on camera before allegedly trying to break into a home.Lawrence Township Police were called to a home on Weaver Street Extension near Clearfield around 5:30 a.m. on July 3 for suspicious people.The caller... Read More.

Clearfield County man charged in NC fatal shooting

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

North Carolina - A Clearfield County man has been charged in a fatal shooting in North Carolina.Authorities from the Elizabeth City Police Department report that 52-year-old John Landry has been charged with murder for the death of 54-year-old Jacqueline Castel from Flinton, PA.Officers were... Read More.

Clearfield Police: fireworks complaints, self harm, stolen mower

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Unsurprisingly over the past few days, police throughout the area responded to complaints about fireworks being set off.That includes in Clearfield Borough, where officers received multiple calls about fireworks being set off within the borough limits.Clearfield Borough Police also received a... Read More.

Police warn of two scams, both claiming you won money

Friday, July 2 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – Two big scams are hitting the Clearfield County area, and police want you to be on the lookout so you're not the next victim.Lawrence Township Police Department gave an update on two scams, one involving someone claiming to be from... Read More.

Walter Dick Park in Brookville damaged, limits public use

Friday, July 2 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - The Walter Dick Park in Brookville has been severely damaged, which means officials are limited the public's use of the park.The Brookville Police Department is investigating the theft of security lights and related damage to buildings in the Walter Dick Park... Read More.

$8,000 stolen off Reynoldsville woman’s unemployment card

Thursday, July 1 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA - $8,000 was stolen from a woman's unemployment card in Jefferson County.State Police in DuBois report that a 45-year-old Reynoldsville woman's PA unemployment ReliaCard was used to make numerous transactions totaling $8,000.It happened between Feb. 10, 2021 and June 2, 2021.The... Read More.