Crime

Clearfield Man Pleads Guilty to Child Assault

Saturday, September 21 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield man accused of assaulting a one year-old child last summer will face up to three years behind bars.On August 30th 2023, then 30 year-old Franklin Minicucci and 27 year-old Abigail Bumbarger brought a small child to the hospital for an... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Facing Charges after Allegedly Threatening Group with Firearm

Friday, September 20 by wcednews

BIG RUN - A Big Run man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening a group of people with a rifle Saturday.Police were called to a residence on East Main Street in Big Run for reports of a dispute.Once on scene police learned that... Read More.

Two Teens Facing Charges for School Threats

Thursday, September 19 by wcednews

ELK COUNTY - Two Elk County teens are facing criminal charges after a string of threats against area schools last week surfaced.A 14 year-old Ridgway girl is facing Terroristic Threat and Disorderly Conduct charges after she allegedly made threats to the middle/high school last... Read More.

Man Accused of Threatening Former DuBois City Manager in Court Friday.

Thursday, September 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing harassment charges after allegedly making various threatening comments against the city’s former City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio.According to police, in early August 40 year-old Justin Heffner made several social media comments and posts about the federal level... Read More.

DuBois Man Allegedly Caught Selling Drugs

Wednesday, September 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing multiple drug related charges after allegedly selling drugs to undercover police earlier in the month.According to police, they orchestrated a controlled buy of drugs including fentanyl. At which point they were able to contact 32 year-old Roderick... Read More.

Punxy Woman Walmart Trespass

Wednesday, September 18 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney woman is facing trespass charges after allegedly going to a Walmart that she was banned from.According to State Police, they received a call on August 5th stating that 35-year-old Amanda Edwards, who is banned from Walmart, was seen on video... Read More.

Clearfield County Fatal Accident Case Moves Forward

Saturday, September 14 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - The case against a Clearfield County man who allegedly killed a man during an ATV crash in early September is moving forward.On Sunday September 1st State Police say that 22 year-old Nathaniel Beers was allegedly driving a side-by-side while under the... Read More.

Canadian Man Scam Arrest

Saturday, September 14 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Canadian man is behind bars after allegedly being caught in a scam attempt.According to State Police, on September 4th a Ridgway resident was told that their personal information, including social security number, was leaked. They were then instructed to give $20,000 dollars... Read More.

Reynoldsville Woman Facing Harassment Charges

Thursday, September 12 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE - A Reynoldsville woman is facing criminal charges after police say she constantly berated her Husband’s ex-wife.Brookville Police received a phone call on July 29th about a harassment incident. The victim told police that 45 year-old Vanessa Pierce went into the victim’s place... Read More.

Baby Goat Stolen

Wednesday, September 11 by wcednews

SIGEL - Police are looking for an individual who allegedly stole a baby goat out of a petting zoo Sunday afternoon.According to police, a black Chevrolet Tahoe towing two ATVs pulled up to the Farmers Inn petting zoo, grabbed a baby goat, and drove... Read More.