Crime

Counterfeit Money Found in Clearfield County

BRADFORD TWP - A counterfeit one hundred dollar bill was used in a transaction in Bradford Township earlier in the month.According to police on August 13th an unknown person used the fake money at the Bigler Mini Mart just past 9pm.Police are asking if... Read More.

DuBois Man Sentenced up to 3 Years in State Prison

Thursday, August 22 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing up to three years in state prison for a firearms burglary in late February. 32-year-old DuBois resident, Rhett Donavan Eisman, pleaded guilty to burglary and theft by unlawful taking in connection to a February 21st incident.In late February... Read More.

Brookville Juvenile Sexual Assault

Thursday, August 22 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - A juvenile is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a younger child.According to Brookville police, between November and December of 2022 a seven year-old was sexually assaulted on two separate occasions by a 13 year-old. The now 15 year-old is facing charges... Read More.

Two Clearfield Men Indicted on Fatal 2019 Bombing

Thursday, August 22 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - Two Clearfield men are facing charges for a fatal bombing in 2019 related to drug debt. On Tuesday a federal grand jury indicted 47 year-old Clint Addleman and 47 year-old Kris Nevling for charges related to conspiracy to maliciously destroy property by explosive... Read More.

Brockway Man Pleads Guilty for Endangering His Children

Wednesday, August 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A Brockway man is going to spend up to a year and a half behind bars after police say his small children walked to Sheetz unsupervised looking for food.DuBois City Police were called to a Sheetz on North Brady Street to check... Read More.

DuBois Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges

Monday, August 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is being accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage boy multiple times.On August 10th Sandy Township police were asked to make contact with a DuBois man, later identified as 68 year-old Eugene Rugh Jr., regarding an alleged sexual assault.Police... Read More.

Man Behind Bars After Allegedly Attacking Hospital Staff and Breaking Equipment

Monday, August 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A Northern Cambria man is behind bars after allegedly breaking medical equipment and assaulting staff at Penn Highlands DuBois last week.Police were contacted by hospital staff, saying that a patient, later identified as 30 year-old John Walters Williams, was allegedly getting out... Read More.

Gold Bar Scam Foiled

Saturday, August 17 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – Jefferson County authorities have apprehended a suspect accused of allegedly running a gold bar scam.Brookville police say they were contacted by S&T Bank on August 7th after a local elderly victim tried to withdraw half a million dollars to purchase gold bars.Police... Read More.

Clearfield County Gift Card Scam

Thursday, August 15 by wcednews

PIKE TWP. – A Clearfield County woman was reportedly scammed out of $6,000 through a texting app.According to State Police, a 74-year-old Curwensville woman told them she sent four gift cards, valued at 15-hundred dollars each, to an unknown suspect posing as a... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Stealing $1,000

Thursday, August 15 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Multiple burglary, theft, and criminal trespass charges have been filed against a 22-year-old Jefferson County man.According to court documents, Adison Neal of Punxsutawney allegedly confessed to police that he stole around $1,000 in cash from his former employer, but claims that... Read More.