Crime

Jefferson County inmate, registered on Megan’s Law, escapes during work-release

Monday, September 14 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - Pennsylvania State Police are currently searching for an escapee from the Jefferson County Jail, 35-year-old Michael Alan Brewer. Brewer is believed to have escaped during his work-release program at Humphrey Charcoal in Brookville at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. He was... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: shooting into ground, welfare check, noise complaints

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – The long Labor Day weekend proved to be fairly uneventful in Sandy Township, with a couple of small complaints that were mostly handled without incident. Sandy Township officers say they handled a welfare check of an elderly man in Treasure Lake... Read More.

No charges after Falls Creek boy steals, then returns neighbor’s bow and arrows

Wednesday, September 9 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA – After a juvenile stole a bow and arrow set from a neighbor's backyard, the victim of the theft says he's just happy that the young boy eventually returned the items and learned his lesson. It happened in June at the home... Read More.

Former DuBois mayor, Schmidt, charged with retail theft

Tuesday, September 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Randy Schmidt, the former mayor of the City of DuBois, was charged with receiving stolen property and retail theft by taking merchandise. He was charged on March 2 for the theft. The crime reportedly happened at the Brady Street Sheetz store in DuBois on... Read More.

Thousands in fuel and oil stolen from mining site near Luthersburg

Tuesday, September 8 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – Someone stole off-road fuel and oil, plus batteries and other parts of construction equipment, from a mining site in Clearfield County. The unknown thief went to the Black Cat Coal mining site along Evergeen Road and Golden Yoke Road in Brady... Read More.

Stolen vehicle likely used in police chase was found in Reynoldsville

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A vehicle that was stolen from DuBois and likely used in a police chase in Jefferson County was found in Reynoldsville. Click Here to read the online police report. The red 2017 Hyundai Sonata was taken from outside a home in the... Read More.

Ridgway man accused of stealing gift cards from church

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A Ridgway man is accused of theft by deception for taking gift cards and meals from a church. The 60-year-old man allegedly stole the items from the St. Leo Magnus Church in Ridgway on July 1. Charges are pending further investigation. Click Here... Read More.

.22 revolver found in Ridgway in late August

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – A firearm was found along a road in Elk County late last month. The black .22 revolver was found on Aug. 31 near the intersection of Toby Road and Coal Hollow Road in Ridgway. Police do not give details about the make or... Read More.

DuBois Police: woman unhappy with drug deal, parked car hits house

Tuesday, September 1 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Police have kept busy with a wide variety of incidents recently. The reports contain things like the following: a trespassing incident that turned out to be a man trying to take photos of what he said were poor living conditions ... Read More.

Door forcefully opened at Punxsy CMA Church

Tuesday, September 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Punxsutawney tells police that their door was forcefully opened last week, but the police report doesn't say that anything was actually taken. It happened sometime between 3:30 and 6:30 last Thursday afternoon at the church... Read More.

Jefferson County inmate, registered on Megan’s Law, escapes during work-release

Sandy Twp Police: shooting into ground, welfare check, noise complaints

No charges after Falls Creek boy steals, then returns neighbor’s bow and arrows

Former DuBois mayor, Schmidt, charged with retail theft

Thousands in fuel and oil stolen from mining site near Luthersburg

Stolen vehicle likely used in police chase was found in Reynoldsville

Ridgway man accused of stealing gift cards from church

.22 revolver found in Ridgway in late August

DuBois Police: woman unhappy with drug deal, parked car hits house

Door forcefully opened at Punxsy CMA Church

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