Crime

Sandy Twp: child smashing apartment, suspicious vehicles, argument at car dealership

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police investigated several suspicious vehicles over the past few days, including someone who have pulled into the wrong driveway, another three vehicles that were doing donuts in a field behind a house, and a suspiciously parked vehicle in... Read More.

Man accused of touching himself while as children walked by

Tuesday, April 13 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A man in Jefferson County is accused of touching himself in public as children walked by.Although police have not released his identity, State Police in Punxsutawney say a known man was observed touching himself around 10 a.m. on April... Read More.

30-year-old Ridgway man accused of shooting gun at people, stealing vehicle

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A Ridgway man is accused of stealing a vehicle then using a gun during a domestic dispute.State Police in Ridgway were called out to a home on Montmorenci Road in Ridgway early Saturday morning, just before 1 a.m.Prior to the troopers'... Read More.

Brookville man arrested for forging, attempting to cash check

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A Brookville man was arrested for forging a stolen check and attempting to cash it.Brookville Borough Police say the suspect allegedly took a personal check from someone in DuBois, signed it, and attempted to cash the check on Jan. 1 at... Read More.

Check worth $1,375 stolen from Brookville business then cashed

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A check for more than a thousand dollars was stolen from a company in Brookville and later cashed.The check for $1,375.92 was taken from Elite Technologies and Communication in Brookville and cashed back in November 2020.State Police in Punxsutawney... Read More.

Woman on drugs arrested after carrying crock pot lid as shield, claiming being chased

Wednesday, April 7 by wcednews

Chester Hill Borough, PA – A Clearfield County woman was arrested after causing a scene while carrying a crock pot lid as a shield, holding a bathroom scale, wearing a hard hat, and complaining that people were chasing her.State Police were called to the... Read More.

Mental health crisis peacefully resolved in Ridgway

Wednesday, April 7 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - The state police incident on SR948 (Montmorenci Road), Ridgway Township, Elk County involved an individual experiencing a mental health crisis.The matter was peacefully resolved and the relevant subject was uninjured. This individual is currently receiving treatment by mental health specialists.The roadway... Read More.

Radiator stolen from pickup truck in Morrisdale

Wednesday, April 7 by wcednews

Morris Township, PA – A radiator was stolen from a pickup truck in Clearfield County.An 86-year-old Morrisdale man told State Police that, sometime between March 24 and 29, someone removed the radiator from his 1977 Ford Ranger on Myers Road.It was worth about $200.If... Read More.

Update: Montmorenci Rd reopened after mental health crisis resolved

Tuesday, April 6 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - The police incident relating to a mental health crisis at a private residence on SR948 (Montmorenci Road) has been peacefully resolved. The roadway is now open for travel between the Borough of Ridgway and SR4003 (Long Level Road) in Ridgway Township,... Read More.

Dead dog with gunshot wound found in ditch near Ridgway

Monday, April 5 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - An animal cruelty investigation is underway after a dead dog was found with a gunshot wound in a ditch near Ridgway.Police say the animal was found, already deceased, in a ditch along 7 Mile Road near its intersection with T458 in... Read More.