Crime

Curwensville Man Facing Additional Bomb Charges

Wednesday, September 3 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man accused of making homemade explosives is now facing additional charges after police allegedly discovered an additional explosive.We previously reported that police discovered 33 year-old Clinton Park had allegedly made multiple homemade explosive devices. Now, Park is facing additional charges... Read More.

DuBois Woman Sentenced for Drug Charges

Tuesday, September 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois woman is going to spend up to four years in State Prison after pleading guilty to delivering fentanyl.35 year-old Lachelle Bearer was accused of delivering fentanyl after a September of 2024 incident where police discovered 48 stamp bags on her... Read More.

Knox Man Facing Charges After High-Speed Chase

Tuesday, September 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Knox man is now facing charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in June.According to Police, on June 5th a black motorcycle was allegedly fleeing from authorities at high speeds after police attempted a traffic stop in Brookville. With... Read More.

St Marys Man Arrested After Alleged Break-In/Assault

Tuesday, September 2 by wcednews

ST MARYS - A St. Marys man is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a woman.On August 22nd police responded to a Chestnut Street home after receiving calls about a woman screaming. After investigating, police learned that 31 year-old John... Read More.

Brockway Man Charged with Attempted Homicide

Wednesday, August 27 by wcednews

PHILIPSBURG – A Jefferson County man is facing charges of attempted homicide after police say he stabbed another man in the neck during a fight.According to court documents, 21-year old Noah Fremer of Brockway is accused of arguing and fighting with the victim... Read More.

Elk County Man Charged with Arson

Wednesday, August 27 by wcednews

RIDGWAY -- A 30-year old Elk County man has been charged with aggravated arson and reckless endangerment for allegedly starting an apartment building fire in Ridgway last week.Ridgway Police report that Seth Rung had locked himself in his Main Street apartment and was... Read More.

Clearfield County Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $300,000 from Relative

Tuesday, August 26 by wcednews

HOUTZDALE – Multiple felony charges have been filed against a Clearfield County man for allegedly stealing nearly $300,000 from a relative while he had power of attorney over her finances.According to court documents, State Police have charged 61-year old Steven Flango of Ramey... Read More.

Elk County Store Owner Accused of Selling Illegal Products

Tuesday, August 26 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – An Elk County business owner is facing criminal charges for selling various products from his Jay Township store which tested positive for THC.According to State Police, 50-year old Dimitri Fiodorov of Weedville owns the Camp Sweetleaf store. Troopers have investigated the... Read More.

Brockway Man Charged with Theft

Tuesday, August 26 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 22-year old Brockway man is facing theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $2,000 from a man who drove him to job sites.State Police in Jefferson County say Jeremiah Blackburn admitted to them, and to the victim, that he stole... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of Stealing Money from Motorcycle Dealership

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - A DuBois man is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $9,000 dollars from a motorcycle dealership in Jefferson County.In June, the Washington Township dealership contacted authorities claiming that 39-year old Orin Taylor, who was sales manager at the business,... Read More.