Crime

Man hired as Clearfield County official had been convicted of fraud

Thursday, August 13 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A man who was hired as a Clearfield County government official was previously convicted of fraud, and now the Clearfield County Commissioners are saying that this man should have never been hired into a position that could possibly deal with money. Mark... Read More.

13-year-old boy accused of stealing money from vehicles at Brookville High School

Thursday, August 13 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A Brookville teen is accused of stealing money from multiple vehicles parked at the Brookville High School athletic building. The unnamed 13-year-old boy was charged with five counts of theft after police say he was caught stealing money from one vehicle and... Read More.

Treasure Lake man arrested for Snappy’s robbery in Sandy Township

Wednesday, August 12 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – The man who reportedly robbed the Snappy's convenience store in Sandy Township last month has been identified and arrested. The Sandy Township Police Department says Jimmy Lee Gibbs from Treasure Lake was taken into custody without incident for the July 29th... Read More.

18-year-old Brockport man shot twice with pellet gun

Wednesday, August 12 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – A young man came to the hospital with two gunshot wounds from a pellet gun last month, and police are investigating what happened. State Troopers from the DuBois Barracks were called out to Penn Highlands DuBois around 3:30 a.m. On July 14... Read More.

Historical sign stolen from Route 322, near Rockton

Tuesday, August 11 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A historical sign was stolen from the intersection of Route 322 (Rockton Mountain Highway) and Spruce Hill Road in Union Township, near Rockton. It happened sometime between last Wednesday afternoon and last Thursday morning. The historical sign is blue and yellow, like... Read More.

Woman believes stray bullet hit vehicle while driving through Rockton

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A woman believes that a stray bullet struck her vehicle as she was driving through Rockton. The 55-year-old Clearfield woman told State Police in DuBois that she had been driving along Route 322 in Union Township, near the Rockton Community Park,... Read More.

Sign for Cook Forest Scenic Trail Rides stolen in Clarion County

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A sign for a horse riding business was stolen in Clarion County. Cook Forest Scenic Trail Rides reported to police that their sign in Highland Township was taken either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. It's a large 8 foot by... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing 60-year-old Ridgway man located safely

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

UPDATE: State Police in Ridgway say that Blaine Trumbull was located unharmed on Friday, Aug. 7 in the Borough of Ridgway, Elk County. *** Previously reported: Ridgway, PA – Troopers are looking for a man who has been missing for three weeks in Elk County, and they... Read More.

AR-15 gun stolen from home in Morrisdale, Clearfield County

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

Morrisdale, PA – An AR-15 gun was stolen from a Clearfield County home, and police want your help finding it. The owner of the gun, a 32-year-old Morrisdale man, came to the police station to report that the firearm had gone missing sometime between July... Read More.

DuBois man who struck motorcycle, killing woman, found to be on drugs

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Pine Township, PA – The driver who struck a motorcycle near Penfield in July, killing the passenger and severely injuring the operator, was found to be under the influence of drugs when it happened. 21-year-old Paul Lenze from DuBois was charged with felony homicide by... Read More.