Crime

Police calm down man during mental health crisis near Reynoldsville

Monday, February 17 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – Troopers were able to calm a man down after he took medication and had mental health issues in Jefferson County over the weekend. State Police in DuBois were called out for a welfare check at a home along Burning Gas Well... Read More.

Police still looking for suspects in Indiana County shooting

Monday, February 17 by wcednews

Indiana, PA – In neighboring Indiana County, police are still looking for the three suspects involved in a shooting incident that left two people injured near the IUP campus. It happened around 8 p.m. Friday at an off-campus apartment on Wayne Avenye. Three men wearing ski... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: nude man on Oklahoma Salem Rd, Petco employee theft

Saturday, February 15 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police responded to calls about a nude man walking down Oklahoma Salem Road. They were unable to find him. They dealt with a family that had called police because their 16-year-old daughter was being disrespectful. Some of the other... Read More.

Fugitive of the Week: 25-year-old Sara Summers, controlled substance and theft

Saturday, February 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Have you seen Sara Summers from Clearfield. Police say she's the Clearfield County Fugitive of the Week, wanted for failure to appear in court on charges of retail theft and possession of a controlled substance. Clearfield County Sheriff Michael Churner announced Clearfield... Read More.

Man sentenced to death for 2017 shooting of New Kesington police officer

Friday, February 14 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — A man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Pennsylvania police officer has been sentenced to death. A judge formally imposed the sentence on Rahmael Sal Holt during a hearing Wednesday. The 31-year-old Harrison man also was given two... Read More.

Man falls asleep holding gun, accidentally shoots himself in arm

Thursday, February 13 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A Clearfield County man accidentally shot himself in the arm when he fell asleep holding a gun. It happened around 5 a.m. Tuesday when the unnamed man dozed off while holding his handgun at a home on Egypt Road in Bradford... Read More.

Smith and Wesson .38 special revolver lost near Bilger’s Rocks

Thursday, February 13 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A man lost a gun near Bilger's Rocks in Chester Hill Borough, Clearfield County, and you're urged to tell police if you find it. The unnamed man lost his Smith and Wesson 637 Airweight .38 Special, a stainless steel revolver with... Read More.

Curwensville pastor accused of sexual assault in Minnesota in 1980s

Wednesday, February 12 by wcednews

Minnesota – A pastor in Curwensville is facing charges for the alleged assault of two teen girls from when he had been a pastor in Minnesota in the 1980s. 59-year-old Todd Hogue has been a pastor of the Community Baptist Church in Curwensville since 2003,... Read More.

Man identified, new details in abuse of 13-month-old Brookville boy

Wednesday, February 12 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – More details are emerging about the abuse of a 13-month-old boy in Brookville, including the identity of the man who is accused. 26-year-old Brandon Corey Motter from Brookville is facing felony charges for aggravated assault of a child, plus misdemenaors for endangering... Read More.

Brookville man allegedly abused 13-month-old boy while frustrated

Tuesday, February 11 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A Brookville man has been arrested for allegedly abusing a child because he was frustrated. The name of the suspect has not been released yet, but Brookville Borough Police say they arrested a 26-year-old man. Last Thursday, Feb. 6, a 13-month-old boy was... Read More.