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DuBois Man Charged for Child Porn

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DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing almost 300 charges after police allegedly found over 250 files of child pornography. In May of 2025 police were alerted that 36 year-old Nicholas Johnston, who was previously convicted of similar charges in 2015, had over 250 files... Read More.

Lawrence Township Man Accused of Physically Assaulting Mother

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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - One man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting his mother and restraining her. On March 9th, police responded to an Ester Lane residence in Lawrence Township for a reported domestic dispute between a mother and son. After investigation, police learned that 35... Read More.

Punxsutawney Woman Accused of Stealing EBT Card

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PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney woman is facing several charges after allegedly stealing and using an EBT card that belonged to a man in hospice care. Police began an investigation into 61 year-old Karen Farcus after they received reports that a victim noticed her father’s EBT... Read More.

Former Community County Services Employee Accused of Stealing $82,000

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SUMMERVILLE - A former employee at Community County Services is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing around $82,000 dollars. This follows an investigation into 38 year-old Samantha Browne of Summerville, after police received reports of the alleged  embezzlement. Browne was employed between March of 2023 and... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Charged with Arson

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PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing arson charges after a barn fire last week. Early Friday morning a barn fire broke out on South Main Street with heavy flames and smoke.  Police learned from a witness that 51 year-old Scott Wundrack allegedly started the blaze... Read More.

DuBois Man Charged for Allegedly Sexual Assaulting Minors

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DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing almost 150 charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two minors. On December 28th 2025 police began an investigation into 21 year-old Tanner Quackenbush after a young girl claimed he sexually assaulted her over a two year period. She claimed that... Read More.

Two Charged in Henderson Township Brawl

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HENDERSON TOWNSHIP - Two men are facing several charges after allegedly starting a fight involving a baseball bat. This stems from a February incident at a Henderson Township home. Police were notified of an active fight and a baseball bat being used to hit people. Once... Read More.

Osceola Mills Man Charged for Alleged Strangulation

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OSCEOLA MILLS - An Osceola Mills man is facing multiple charges after allegedly strangling a woman. On February 21st, police responded to reports of a domestic dispute at an Osceola Mills home. Once on scene police spoke to 24 year-old Cody Baranchak who claimed that... Read More.

Email Scam Discovered

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PUNXSUTAWNEY - Police are warning you about a false email scam. Police say that a Punxsutawney victim had opened an unknown email that would not start up properly showing a message to call Microsoft at (804)214-6870. A search of the number revealed this number was associated... Read More.

DuBois Woman Accused of Fleeing from Police

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DUBOIS - A DuBois woman is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop. On February 28th, police pulled over 36 year-old Melinda Burnside for active warrants along West Long Avenue in DuBois. During the traffic stop, Burnside allegedly had expired insurance,... Read More.