Reynoldsville Man Accused of Child Abuse

REYNOLDSVILLE - A Reynoldsville man is facing child abuse charges after he allegedly assaulted a child in his care. All of this stems from a March investigation after school staff reported signs of physical abuse. During the investigation, police learned that 53 year-old Walter Foster Jr.... Read More.

State Prison Employee Accused of Smuggling

HOUTZDALE - An employee of a State Prison in Houtzdale is being accused of smuggling opioids into the facility. According to police, between February and June 27 year-old Jared Bakaysa was allegedly caught smuggling Suboxone strips into the prison by K9 units. When confronted, he allegedly... Read More.

DuBois Woman Sentenced for Drug Charges

DUBOIS - A DuBois woman is going to spend up to four years in State Prison after pleading guilty to delivering fentanyl. 35 year-old Lachelle Bearer was accused of delivering fentanyl after a September of 2024 incident where police discovered 48 stamp bags on her... Read More.

Knox Man Facing Charges After High-Speed Chase

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Knox man is now facing charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in June. According to Police, on June 5th a black motorcycle was allegedly fleeing from authorities at high speeds after police attempted a traffic stop in Brookville. With... Read More.

St Marys Man Arrested After Alleged Break-In/Assault

ST MARYS - A St. Marys man is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a woman. On August 22nd police responded to a Chestnut Street home after receiving calls about a woman screaming.  After investigating, police learned that 31 year-old John... Read More.

Brockway Man Charged with Attempted Homicide

PHILIPSBURG – A Jefferson County man is facing charges of attempted homicide after police say he stabbed another man in the neck during a fight. According to court documents, 21-year old Noah Fremer of Brockway is accused of arguing and fighting with the victim... Read More.

Elk County Man Charged with Arson

RIDGWAY -- A 30-year old Elk County man has been charged with aggravated arson and reckless endangerment for allegedly starting an apartment building fire in Ridgway last week. Ridgway Police report that Seth Rung had locked himself in his Main Street apartment and was... Read More.