Crime

Clearfield Police: burglary through broken window, two men fighting, welfare check

Tuesday, January 5 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police had a few minor incidents recently, including a burglary with a broken window at an unoccupied resident on West 1st Avenue, a fight between two men, and a welfare check on a woman who was just having issues... Read More.

Suspicious person claiming to inspect fuel pumps at Curwensville gas station

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Curwensville, PA – A suspicious person claiming that he was supposed to inspect the fuel pumps was reported at a gas station in Clearfield County, but it's still unclear what he was trying to accomplish.Around 5 p.m. on Dec. 23, a man in a... Read More.

Yard equipment stolen from locked shed in Sykesville

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA – Someone broke into a shed in Sykesville, stealing several pieces of yard equipment.The unknown thief entered a locked shed at Sugar Camp Alley and Coolspring Avenue in Sykesville around 2:40 a.m. Dec. 31.The person stole two Stihl-brand backpack leaf blowers, two... Read More.

Stray bullet hits home in Clarion County, causing $500 in damage

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A stray bullet hit a home in Clarion County, causing $500 worth of damage to the vinyl siding and drywall.It happened at a home along Miola Road in Highland Township, between Clarion and Cooksburg, on Dec. 12.The home belongs to... Read More.

Previously abandoned building in Johnsonburg destroyed in arson

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA - A previously abandoned building that had just been purchased was destroyed in an arson in Johnsonburg.State Police in Ridgway say the building in the 600 block of East Center Street in Johnsonburg had been abandoned for a number of years, but... Read More.

19-year-old DuBois man jailed after hitting his father, causing head injuries

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A 19-year-old DuBois man was arrested and jailed after allegedly hitting his father, sending him to the hospital.On Dec. 30, State Police from Punxsutawney were sent to arrest Hickok in Bell Township, Clearfield County.Hickok has reportedly struck his father in the... Read More.

$15,000 of items, including gun and model train, stolen from Elk County home

Tuesday, December 29 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – Someone stole about $15,000 worth of items from a home near Weedville.The thief or thieves forced their way into a home along Gardner Hill Road in Jay Township, Elk County.It was reported on Dec. 12.Among the $15,000 worth of stolen... Read More.

Scam alert: 71-year-old and 34-year-old both lose money to gift card scams

Tuesday, December 29 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – A few scams and vehicle break-ins reported throughout the area recently.Early in the month, on Dec. 8, a 71-year-old Brockway woman told police that she had been convinced to buy gift cards and give up the gift card codes to... Read More.

Gate damaged at Redbank Valley Trail in Clarion County

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Toby Township, PA - A walking / bike trail in Clarion County had one of its gates damaged by a vandal.State Police in Clarion say a gate and its post were found damaged on Nov. 30 at the trail maintained by the Redbank Valley... Read More.

Wood stove and homemade trailer stolen from woods in Clearfield County

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Woodward Township, PA - After sitting in the woods for about five years, a wood stove and a homemade trailer were stolen from where they had been in Clearfield County.The victim, a 71-year-old Irvona man, noticed the stove and trailer were missing from the... Read More.