Crime

DuBois Man Sentenced for Drugs

Thursday, October 9 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A DuBois man will spend up to 10 years in State Prison after pleading guilty to selling drugs. We previously reported that 42 year-old Patrick O’Brien was arrested after an anonymous tip led to the seizure of over 300 stamp bags of... Read More.

Philipsburg Man Sentenced for Touching a Minor

Wednesday, October 8 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Philipsburg man is going to spend up to a year behind bars for inappropriately touching a 13 year-old girl. 37 year-old Justin Harzinski was accused of putting his hand down her pants, and placing her hand on his privates in a separate... Read More.

Penfield Man Sentenced for Role in Burger King Robbery

Tuesday, October 7 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Penfield man will be spending up to five years in State Prison for his role in robbing a DuBois Burger King employee. We previously reported that 54 year-old John Lentz Jr. was arrested in June of 2024 after being accused of... Read More.

Scam Steals $35,000 from Elder

Tuesday, October 7 by wcednews

YOUNG TOWNSHIP - Almost $35,000 dollars was stolen from an elderly Young Township man through a wire fraud scam. According to police the 81 year-old victim had multiple transactions made from their bank account between September 3rd and 22nd totaling $34,769.89 dollars. Police are still investigating.

Police Investigating Stolen Motorcycle

Monday, October 6 by wcednews

BECCARIA TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for your help in finding a stolen motorcycle in Clearfield County. According to police, on September 24th, 55 year-old Robert Verrelli allegedly stole a 1973 blue Triumph Motor Co Motorcycle. Police say they have an active warrant for Verrelli, and... Read More.

Altoona Man Accused of Showing Minors Sexual Content in Jefferson County

Monday, October 6 by wcednews

PERRY TOWNSHIP- An Altoona man is facing charges after allegedly showing three children a sexually explicit horror movie. According to police, 41 year-old Justin Ohler was with three children while allegedly watching an R rated movie with nudity, violence, drug use, strong language, with a... Read More.

Ridgway Man Accused of Damaging Property/Stalking

Friday, October 3 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man is behind bars after allegedly damaging properties in Ridgway while intoxicated. On September 28th police received reports of a man throwing a brick at a 231 West Main Street residence. Once on scene police learned that 41 year-old Steven Anders... Read More.

“Imposter” Scam Warnings

Friday, October 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - A recent wave of scams has been plaguing Pennsylvania threatening police action. According to the Pa Attorney General the scammer will call you with a spoofed phone number, making it look like an official government agency, demanding money or legal consequences. Authorities want to... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Break-In

Thursday, October 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - One man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a Henderson Township home and holding a woman at gunpoint. On Tuesday at around 4am, police were dispatched to a Route 119 residence for a reported break-in. Once on scene police learned that 36... Read More.

Police Investigating Statue Theft