Crime

Clearfield Police: domestic fight, property dispute, family altercations

Tuesday, May 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The majority of the police reports coming from the Clearfield Borough Police Department recently were domestic disputes and family-related incidents.For example, there was a report of a juvenile who had failed to come home but had returned a short time later.... Read More.

Leeper woman using drugs while three children living with her

Monday, May 10 by wcednews

Farmington Township, PA - A Clarion County woman is being charged with endangering the welfare of children after she allegedly used drugs while living with three children.Although State Police in Clarion do not identify the woman, they say she had been living at a... Read More.

Beaver Drive sign in Ridgway damaged

Monday, May 10 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A road sign was damaged in Elk County.A 69-year-old Ridgway man says the sign for a private drive, Beaver Drive, had been knocked over and bent on May 6.It happened along Ridgway Johnsonburg Road at Beaver Drive.The sign is worth $115.The... Read More.

Man reportedly starts fire at Clearfield hotel, flooded room

Friday, May 7 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield man reportedly started a fire at a hotel recently, setting off the sprinklers and causing a flood.32-year-old Aaron Schmitt had been staying at the Super 8 Hotel in Clearfield.Early Thursday morning, just before 3 a.m., Lawrence Township Police... Read More.

Benezette woman loses $8,300 to “son in accident” scam

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Benezette Township, PA – An Elk County woman was scammed out of more than $8,000 when someone lied and said her son had been in an accident.The 78-year-old woman from Benezette told police that someone told her on May 3 that her son had... Read More.

Two toddlers found crying for mother outside Brookville apartment

Tuesday, May 4 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Two toddlers were found crying for their mother outside of an apartment in Brookville recently.Brookville Borough Police say around 8:30 p.m. on April 24, two toddler children crossed Jenks Street to an apartment and began knocking and crying for their mother.Bystanders... Read More.

Clearfield Police: bullet hole in parking meter, overnight vehicle break-in

Tuesday, May 4 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield Borough Police say they received reports of a parking meter with a bullet hole in it, a suspicious person who was trying to get a ride back home, kids who were being too loud, an overnight vehicle break-in, and a... Read More.

20-year-old Dayton man missing, abandoned car on bridge in Clarion County

Monday, May 3 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA – Police need your help locating a missing 20-year-old Dayton man who abandoned his car on a bridge and hasn't been seen since April 30.20-year-old Colt Evan Snyder from Dayton is a white man, about 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing... Read More.

Orange 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup truck stolen in Clearfield County

Monday, May 3 by wcednews

Chest Township, PA – A pickup truck was stolen in Chest Township, Clearfield County.A relative was checking on a property along Punkin Ridge Road on April 25 and noticed that one of the vehicles that was supposed to be there was missing.The missing vehicle... Read More.

Man threatens firefighter for blocking road near traffic accident in Summerville

Monday, May 3 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – A Summerville man allegedly threatened a firefighter who was blocking the road for a serious traffic accident recently.46-year-old Kenneth Peace had reportedly been stopped around 6:20 p.m. on Friday on Route 28 as emergency crews had closed down the road to... Read More.