Crime

Appliances, lawnmower stolen from home in Falls Creek

Tuesday, May 5 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA – A thief made off with $3,000 worth of appliances and a lawnmower in Falls Creek. State Police in DuBois the thief is believed to have broken into a home on Copenhaver Road in Falls Creek, owned by 51-year-old Christina Ross, through... Read More.

Scam alert: Collecting money for Sandy Township Fire Department

Friday, May 1 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – If you're contacted by anyone saying that they are collecting money for the Sandy Township Fire Department, it's a scam. The fire companies in Sandy Township are not soliciting donations at this time. If you are contacted by anyone representing the Sandy... Read More.

Murder-suicide in Clarion County takes lives of young couple

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

St. Petersburg, PA — Details are still limited, but two people were found dead in Clarion County in an apparent murder-suicide. State Police in Clarion announced yesterday that they have been investigating since Sunday and believe that 22-year-old Jeremiah Heller shot and killed his girlfriend,... Read More.

Handgun fired into Ridgway building, causing $2,000 in damage

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA – Someone fired a handgun into a building in Elk County, causing more than $2,000 worth of damage. The building at 399 Silver Creek Road in Ridgway had six rounds shot into it sometime between April 13 and 18 by an unknown person. Bullets... Read More.

Clearfield Police Reports: fake urine samples, man angry about mask

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police handled two separate calls about women who were providing fake urine samples for mandatory drug tests. They also were called to a business on River Road for reports of a man who was refusing to wear a mask... Read More.

Clearfield Police: Girl on bike struck by car, sustains moderate injuries

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A girl riding a bike in Clearfield was struck by a vehicle recently, and she was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Although Clearfield Borough Police do not name anyone involved or give the age of the girl, they say... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man loses $8,5000 in scam involving online girlfriend and gift cards

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police are still hard at work, responding to calls and investigating crimes, despite the pandemic. One of the most recent investigations involves a 55-year-old man who was sent fake checks by an online girlfriend, who then requested that... Read More.

$3,000 worth of jewelry stolen from home in Shawville

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Shawville, PA – Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was reportedly taken from a home in Clearfield County sometime within the last few months. The 53-year-old Shawville woman says that someone broke into her home on Shawville Croft Highway in Goshen Township, outside of Clearfield. She... Read More.

Possible abuse of 8-year-old boy in Anita

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – Police are investigating a possible child abuse incident in Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney were called out to a home on Main Street in Anita last Wednesday, April 8, around noon to investigate possible abuse involving an 8-year-old boy. The investigation... Read More.

St. Marys Police warn of Mystery Shopper scam

Monday, April 13 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – Police in Saint Marys are warning of a Mystery Shopper scam that you might see in your mailbox. This specific report was from Friday, sent to a resident on Margaret Street in Saint Marys, but it's a common nationwide scam that... Read More.