Crime

DuBois Duo Accused of Stealing From Walmart

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A DuBois duo is facing several theft charges after allegedly stealing a laptop from the Punxsutawney Walmart. On May 6th police responded to the Punxsutawney Walmart for a reported theft two days prior. Surveillance footage allegedly showed 27 year-old Caleb Doksa and 31... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle while on drugs. On May 11th, police responded to Cole Church Road in Bell Township for a report of a stolen vehicle. As police were responding, they were notified the vehicle... Read More.

Grampian Man Accused of Grooming Multiple Teens

Thursday, May 21 by wcednews

GRAMPIAN - A Grampian man has been jailed for allegedly having a sexual relationship with at least two teenagers. According to police, they received several tips about 19 year-old Robert Hooven allegedly grooming teens on Snapchat. He was also accused of having a sexual relationship... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of DUI

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man has been charged after police say he was driving while under the influence leading to a car crash. On May 14th police responded to Route 219 near Brubaker Road in Washington Township for a crash with entrapment. First responders were able... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Selling Drugs

Monday, May 18 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after allegedly selling drugs during a controlled buy in 2025. In September of 2025 police were contacted by a confidential informant who claimed they could get drugs from 29 year-old Storm Armagost. Officers set up a controlled... Read More.

Brockway Man Accused of Stealing Car in DuBois

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A Brockway man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in DuBois this week. On Monday police were informed that a blue 2019 Chevy Silverado was allegedly stolen from a West DuBois Avenue address. Police were then able to locate the truck... Read More.

Police Searching for Wanted Man

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - A man wanted on multiple warrants is still on the run after allegedly leading police on a multi hour long search in Warsaw Township Tuesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that 36 year-old Timothy Irvine fled into a wooded area after... Read More.

Ridgway Man Accused of Assaulting Woman

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man has been jailed after allegedly pushing a woman down a flight of stairs. On May 9th police responded to Penn Highlands Elk after a woman claimed she was thrown down a stairwell causing a broken arm by 25 year-old Daniel... Read More.

Man Sentenced for Providing False Information in Background Check

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

JOHNSONBURG - A Johnsonburg man has been sentenced after providing false information on a background check. According to court documents, on July 24th 2025, 62 year-old Donald Davison falsely filled out paperwork on a background check for a rifle he won in a raffle. An investigation... Read More.

Vermont Man Jailed After Allegedly Causing a Dispute While on Drugs

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP - A Vermont man has been jailed after he allegedly refused to leave a store while under the influence of drugs in Pine Creek Township. On May 1st police responded to the Love’s Travel Shop for reports of a suspicious person. Once on... Read More.