Crime

Sandy Twp Police: online scam, noise complaints for parties

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Sandy Township Police say they've had to deal with a couple of minor fender benders over the past few days, especially in the Walmart parking lot. They also had a report of a 19-year-old man who reached out about a scam... Read More.

Clearfield Police: lost child, kids throwing rocks, man damages vehicle

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Police in Clearfield Borough handled a couple of cases involving children, one in which a child was found wandering around outside. A good Samaritan and police officers were able to quickly find that child's mother. In another case, there were reports... Read More.

Ceramic deer yard statue stolen from Juneau/Rossiter area

Tuesday, May 19 by wcednews

Canoe Township, PA – A large ceramic deer statue was stolen from a yard near the Punxsutawney area. It was around 2 a.m. last Thursday when State Police got the call from a 78-year-old Punxsy man who said his large ceramic deer yard decoration was... Read More.

Clearfield County man charged with fleeing police in Morris Township

Monday, May 18 by wcednews

Morris Township, PA – A Clearfield County man is facing charges after fleeing from police. 30-year-old Matthew Mills from Hawk Run had been driving his Mazda Tribute around 7:19 Friday evening whenever State Police from Clearfield attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation. Mills... Read More.

26-year-old man shot at cookout in Johnstown

Monday, May 18 by wcednews

Johnstown, PA – Making state news, a man was shot to death at a late-night cookout in Johnstown over the weekend. It happened early Sunday morning, around 1 a.m., outside of Coopersdale Homes in Johnstown where about 75 people had gathered for a cookout. 26-year-old Armel... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: bear on Firetower Rd, teen uses mom’s card to buy games

Saturday, May 16 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police were busy responding to a number of incidents recently, including reports of a bear on Firetower Road, a teenager who used his mother's bank account to buy video games, and a physical fight between a couple. The full... Read More.

Clearfield Police: physical fights, traffic violations, complaint about fireworks

Saturday, May 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police responded to a few physical fights, plus multiple traffic violations and a noise complaint about fireworks. Clearfield Borough Police Department reports, released May 14: Police were dispatched to the area of Turnpike Ave in reference to a report of a... Read More.

Man arrested for stealing fishing licence, then again for breaking door

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Cooper Township, PA – A man was arrested for attempting to steal a fishing license from H&B Hardware in Cooper Township on Tuesday. 20-year-old Charles Burnett from Morrisdale was stopped before trying to leave by store employees, but claimed he was going to his car... Read More.

Smart car vandalized and Indiana license plate stolen in Jefferson County

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA - A vehicle in Jefferson County was vandalized and its license plate was stolen recently. State Police in DuBois say the 2013 Smart Car Fortwo was parked along Westville Road in Washington Township, Jefferson County, between Brockway and Falls Creek. Troopers were called... Read More.

Abandoned farm house in Knox destroyed in arson

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Knox Township, PA – A suspected arson destroyed an abandoned farm house in Knox Township, Jefferson County, earlier this week. The abandoned farm house caught fire late Monday night, just before midnight, at a remote location near O'Donnell Road. There were no injuries. After an investigation by... Read More.