Crime

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.

Animal cruelty charges after 34 cats rescued from abandoned home

Monday, September 28 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - Thanks to help from a local animal association, 34 cats have been rescued from an abandoned home in Brookville.Brookville Borough Police say they have been working alongside Cat Central Rescue to save the cats. A total of 34 cats where rescued... Read More.

Phone scam: Fake utility company workers call, demanding money

Saturday, September 26 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – If you get a call from someone claiming to be from your utility company and demanding money, it's likely a scam.According to State Police in Punxsutawney, people who are claiming to be representatives from electric companies or other utility providers have... Read More.

DuBois City Police: please lock car doors, some minor crash reports

Saturday, September 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois City Police want to remind you to be vigilant and lock your car doors. The warning comes after police received several reports of vehicles that had been rummaged through.Police also give some details on minor car crashes that happened within... Read More.

Man allegedly held two people at gunpoint in Troutville

Friday, September 25 by wcednews

Troutville, PA - A man is being held in Clearfield County Jail after allegedly holding two people at gunpoint in Troutville.49-year-old William Shugarts reportedly went to a home in Troutville on Wednesday, threatened to shoot himself, and threatened two other people.No one was seriously... Read More.

Lawn mowers and other yard equipment stolen from garage

Wednesday, September 23 by wcednews

Woodward Township, PA – A riding lawn mower worth more than $5,000 along with mowers and yard equipment were stolen from a garage in Clearfield County recently.Someone entered a garage owned by a 39-year-old Smithmill man along 4th Avenue in Woodward Township, sometime either... Read More.

Tires, wheels, tool box stolen near Ringgold

Wednesday, September 23 by wcednews

Ringgold Township, PA – Tires, wheels, and a truck tool box were stolen in Jefferson County.A 36-year-old Punxsutawney man says it happened sometime either Sept. 20 or 21 on Dora Timblin Road in Ringgold Township.Someone stole a black plastic truck bed toolbox, four Pro... Read More.

DuBois man faces arson charges for July garage fire in Decatur

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Decatur Township, PA – A DuBois man will face charges for arson after police found he caused a garage fire in July.The fire happened in Decatur Township on July 28 at a garage. The fire marshal said that although the fire started inside the... Read More.

Man holding hammer and machete looking through windows in Clarion County

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA – An Armstrong County man was arrested after sneaking around homes in Clarion County, looking into the windows while holding a hammer and machete.34-year-old Butch Wiencek from Parker, PA, had allegedly been prowling around houses in the 200 block of Bela... Read More.