Crime

Stealing or damaging political signs is a crime

Tuesday, October 6 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Tempers are running hot as we get closer to the election, and political signs are getting stolen or damaged more frequently.State Police have issued reminders before that stealing a political campaign sign is theft and is a crime.This goes for all political... Read More.

Bomb threat made at Clarion Psychiatric Center

Monday, October 5 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – There was a bomb scare at the Clarion Psychiatric Center, but ultimately no bombs were found.Around 6:30 Friday evening, State Police in Clarion received a phone call from an unknown person, potentially in a mental health facility, who said that they... Read More.

Clearfield Police: truck gets stuck under River Road bridge, leaves scene

Saturday, October 3 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police dealt with some minor crashes, including two in which the drivers left the scene before police could arrive. In one of those cases, police heard that a semi-truck was stuck underneath a train bridge on River Road in... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man swerves for deer and drove into pond, Bath and Body Works harassment

Saturday, October 3 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - A man in Sandy Township swerved to miss a deer and drove into a pond. Sandy Township Police say the 21-year-old driver wasn't injured and was pulled from the pond by another private vehicle.Sandy Township Police also handled a few... Read More.

Felony charges for two people who damaged Calvary Cemetery in Punxsutawney

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Two people face felony charges for vandalizing a cemetery and mausoleum in Punxsutawney.Charges have been filed with the Punxsutawney Borough Police against 28-year-old Joshua Lockwood from DuBois and 22-year-old Taylor Buterbaugh from Punxsutawney.Police had been called out to the Calvary Cemetery... Read More.

Missing Sandy Township man found safe

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Another missing man was found safe, this time in Sandy Township.Sandy Township Police asked for the public's help finding a 50-year-old township man who had spoken to his family members late the night before, saying that he was lost and... Read More.

Grampian couple faces charges in death of infant, ruled accidental

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – A Grampian couple faces charges in the death of a baby girl in early July, though the death has been ruled as accidental.22-year-old Alexa Kephart is charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of children, and recklessly endangering another person.23-year-old Dakota... Read More.

Missing New Jersey man last seen on I-80 near Clarion

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Clarion Township, PA – A missing man from New Jersey was last seen on Interstate 80 in Clarion County, and police want your help locating him.30-year-old Joseph Bach from Parsippany, NJ, was last seen on Monday just after noon when his vehicle became disabled... Read More.

Two deaths in Sandy Township, neither are a danger to the public

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – The Sandy Township Police Department is conducting two separate death investigations, both incidents occurring on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Sandy Township.At approximately 12:19 p.m., police were dispatched to a Cayman Landing residence for a deceased 43-year-old female. The police are... Read More.

Online dog sale scam reported in Elk County

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

Fox Township, PA – A dog-related scam is making the rounds in our area, so be careful of any puppies you see for sale online.A 39-year-old Kersey woman responded for a dog for sale ad, originally posted in Florida, on Sept. 18.She sent money... Read More.