Crime

Elk County Trailer Theft

Tuesday, May 27 by wcednews

HORTON TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for your help in their investigation into a trailer theft.According to State Police, in the early morning of May 21st an unknown number of individuals stole a 28-foot enclosed trailer from an 8234 Route 153 business.If you have... Read More.

Suspect Wanted in Clearfield Theft

Friday, May 23 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - Police are asking for your help in finding the prime suspect in a theft.According to Clearfield Regional Police, on Friday the 16th at around 2pm officers were called to a Spruce Street residence for reports of a strange man inside the victim’s... Read More.

Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Troopers

Thursday, May 22 by wcednews

MORRISDALE - A Morrisdale man is behind bars after troopers say he pointed a gun at them while responding to reports of a fight.According to State Police at around 9:12pm on May 18th they responded to a Ireland Drive home after receiving a call... Read More.

Elk County Telephone Scam Reported

Thursday, May 22 by wcednews

ELK COUNTY - The Elk County District Attorney is warning you about a telephone scam in the county.According to the DA, the scam will have an individual calling you claiming to be Sergeant Gregg McManus, Sheriff Todd Caltagarone, or a detective. The individual will... Read More.

Mental Health Crisis Averted in Brookville.

Wednesday, May 21 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Brookville Police are thanking the community for their actions to help soothe and prevent a mental health crisis.According to police, they received a call on May 13th about an individual suffering a mental health crisis near SR0322. Once on scene, police alongside... Read More.

Clearfield County Camp Break-In

Tuesday, May 20 by wcednews

UNION TOWNSHIP - State Police are investigating a camp break-in in Union Township.According to police, between April 20th and May 16th an unknown number of individuals entered into a Christian Ridge Road camp through a locked front window.Police say they then ransacked the inside... Read More.

NY Man Allegedly Caught with Drugs in Sandy Township

Monday, May 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A New York man is behind bars after a routine traffic stop allegedly revealed multiple drugs last week.On Monday May 12th police pulled over 56 year-old Gerald Smyczek of Bemus Point, New York on Route 210 for allegedly driving erratically.When police pulled... Read More.

PFA Arrest Turns Violent

Saturday, May 17 by wcednews

WORTHVILLE - A Worthville woman is behind bars after allegedly turning violent during a protection order violation.On April 7th, police were called to a River Road residence in Oliver Township for reports of a PFA violation.Once on scene, police learned that 34 year-old Natasha... Read More.

Pittsburgh Defense Attorney Sentenced for Area Sexual Assault

Friday, May 16 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A criminal defense attorney will spend up to seven years behind bars for trying to have sexual relations with a minor in Jefferson County.We previously reported in December of 2023 that 34 year-old Paul Luvara was arrested for trying to have... Read More.

Marienville Man Accused of Stealing Generator

Thursday, May 15 by wcednews

MARIENVILLE - One man is behind bars after police say he allegedly stole multiple items from an Eldred Township storage shed.On May 4th, police were dispatched to Roseville Sigel Road for reports of a theft. Once on scene police learned that two individuals allegedly... Read More.