Crime

Clearfield County Man Sentenced for Child Endangerment

Wednesday, May 15 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man was sentenced Monday up to four years in state prison on charges connected with the near-fatal fentanyl overdose of his 11-month-old child. According to court documents, Raymond Nestlerode of Curwensville pleaded guilty to felony counts of child endangerment.... Read More.

Elk County Woman Jailed, Facing Theft Charges

Wednesday, May 15 by wcednews

ST. MARYS – Theft charges have been filed against an Elk County woman for stealing more than $4,000 from her former employer.According to the City of St. Marys Police, 34-year-old Abigail Pfingstler of Johnsonburg was arrested this week, accused of taking a total... Read More.

Reynoldsville Woman Jailed, Facing Various Drug Charges

Monday, May 13 by wcednews

FALLS CREEK -- A Reynoldsville woman is behind bars for allegedly selling fentanyl to a Jefferson County Drug Task Force officer.According to court documents, 48-year-old Linda Miller is accused of selling two bundles of the narcotic to the undercover agent along Main Street... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Charged with Assault, Child Endangerment

Monday, May 13 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Assault and child endangerment charges have been filed against a Jefferson County man.According to a State Police report, Christopher Uplinger of Punxsutawney is accused of hitting a woman in the head and her side while she was holding their young... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Jailed, Charged with Aggravated Assault

Saturday, May 11 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 34-year-old Jefferson County man is behind bars and charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed another man with a screwdriver.According to court documents, Bradley Heitzenrater of Punxsutawney faces a pair of felony charges and four misdemeanors following the... Read More.

DuBois Man Faces Drug Charges

Friday, May 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS — A DuBois man recently sent to jail because of three outstanding arrest warrants is also going to face various drug charges.City of DuBois Police report that when they took 48-year-old Jamian Fleming into custody because of the warrants, a bag of... Read More.

Clearfield County Man Accused of Rape

Thursday, May 9 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man is accused of sexually abusing a mentally disabled teenager for months.According to court documents, 55-year-old Cory Kubiak of Irvona is facing charges of rape and aggravated indecent assault.The victim reported to State Police that she was... Read More.

Brockway Man Freed from Jail, Later Charged with Theft

Thursday, May 9 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – Theft and disorderly conduct charges have been filed against a Brockway man for allegedly stealing items from a truck stop the same day he was set free from jail.State Police report that 34-year-old Jesse Park had just been released from the... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Facing Threat Charges

Thursday, May 9 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE — The Jefferson County man who was recently accused of threatening a couple with an axe is due for a court appearance today.According to court documents, 40-year-old Jesse McNutt of Brookville is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on multiple charges of terroristic... Read More.

Clearfield County Man Sentenced

Wednesday, May 8 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man has been sentenced to four years of probation for his role in the theft of more than $17,000 from an ATM.According to court documents, 30-year-old Damion McGary of Curwensville pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy, criminal trespass, and... Read More.