Clearfield Man Receives State Prison Sentence

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man who told police about a potential drug dealer’s home, causing a multiple-hour standoff in September, has pleaded guilty to several criminal charges. According to court documents, 53-year old Chad Schwartz entered a guilty plea to felony criminal trespass, as... Read More.

Big Run Woman Accused of Animal Neglect

BIG RUN - A Big Run woman is facing animal neglect charges after a dog was left outside in the cold. According to police on December 15th they responded to a West Main Street residence for reports of animal neglect. Once on scene police learned that... Read More.

Former Big Run Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse

BROOKVILLE - A former Big Run man will spend up to 15 years in prison after pleading "no contest" for the sexual abuse of a young girl. According to court documents, an investigation was launched in March of 2023 after a teenage victim reported being... Read More.

West Decatur Man Sentenced for Burglary 

WEST DECATUR - A West Decatur man is going to spend up to six years in State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple burglary charges. According to court documents, in late August 28 year-old Jacob Fyock had broken into a locked shed and taken a... Read More.

Penfield Man Denied Bail for Alleged Drug Use

PENFIELD - A Penfield man was denied bail after allegedly admitting to taking drugs. According to court documents, 39 year-old Bryan Pyne had pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamines in October of 2023 and was facing a minimum of... Read More.

Rockton Man Accused of Having Explosives During Drug Bust

DUBOIS - A Rockton man has been jailed after police allegedly discovered a homemade explosive during a drug bust in a DuBois apartment. On Wednesday morning, police were performing a narcotics search at a South Highland Street address, during which police discovered a black CO2... Read More.

Rockton Man Accused of Rape

ROCKTON - A Rockton man is facing multiple charges after being accused of rape in late May. According to police on June 7th the 21 year-old victim reported to police that 66 year-old Brian Shaffer sexually assaulted her during a Memorial Day picnic at his... Read More.

Curwensville Man Found Guilty of Elder Assault

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man was found guilty of assaulting an elderly woman. According to court documents, 55 year-old Robert Cowder was accused of hitting and kicking the 90 year-old victim in late June. Further investigation revealed that Cowder had coerced the victim to lie to... Read More.