Brookville Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault

Monday, June 1 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - A Brookville man will spend up to 18 years in State Prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor. We previously reported that on August 27th, 2025 police began an investigation into 43 year-old Dennis Dinger when a female minor victim... Read More.

Sigel Man Accused of Assaulting Woman

Friday, May 29 by wcednews

BRADY TOWNSHIP - A physical altercation has led to one man jailed and a woman facing charges in Brady Township. On May 23rd, state police responded to Penn Highlands DuBois for reports of an assault. The female victim allegedly told police that she got into... Read More.

Inmate Accused of Choking Man

Friday, May 29 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail has been charged after allegedly choking a man. On May 11th State Police received a call from the Jefferson County Jail claiming that two inmates got into a fight with one being transported to the... Read More.

Shaffer Pleads Guilty in DuBois Theft Case

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN - Former City of DuBois Employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer, who was accused of stealing around $1.5 million dollars from the municipality, has pleaded guilty. During a change of plea hearing Wednesday morning, Shaffer accepted a plea agreement and pleaded guilty to counts 5 and... Read More.

Curwensville Man Accused of Burglary

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man is facing trespass charges after allegedly damaging a vehicle and breaking into a Penn Township home. On May 10th police received a call from a woman who claimed 26 year-old Anthony Winebold was damaging her vehicle, she then told police... Read More.

DuBois Duo Accused of Stealing From Walmart

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A DuBois duo is facing several theft charges after allegedly stealing a laptop from the Punxsutawney Walmart. On May 6th police responded to the Punxsutawney Walmart for a reported theft two days prior. Surveillance footage allegedly showed 27 year-old Caleb Doksa and 31... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle while on drugs. On May 11th, police responded to Cole Church Road in Bell Township for a report of a stolen vehicle. As police were responding, they were notified the vehicle... Read More.

Grampian Man Accused of Grooming Multiple Teens

Thursday, May 21 by wcednews

GRAMPIAN - A Grampian man has been jailed for allegedly having a sexual relationship with at least two teenagers. According to police, they received several tips about 19 year-old Robert Hooven allegedly grooming teens on Snapchat. He was also accused of having a sexual relationship... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of DUI

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man has been charged after police say he was driving while under the influence leading to a car crash. On May 14th police responded to Route 219 near Brubaker Road in Washington Township for a crash with entrapment. First responders were able... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Selling Drugs

Monday, May 18 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after allegedly selling drugs during a controlled buy in 2025. In September of 2025 police were contacted by a confidential informant who claimed they could get drugs from 29 year-old Storm Armagost. Officers set up a controlled... Read More.