Crime

Woman jailed for allegedly spitting at a DuBois Police officer

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A Clarion woman is jailed in Clearfield County for allegedly spitting at a police officer at Penn Highlands DuBois. According to court documents, 32-year-old Samantha Yager is facing charges of assault of a police officer and disorderly conduct. State Police say they... Read More.

Clearfield County man charged with indecent assault

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Indecent assault and corruption of minors charges have been filed against a Clearfield County man who is accused of inappropriately touching a teenager. According to court documents, 55-year-old Dennis Weld of Philipsburg allegedly assaulted the 17-year-old girl at his West Decatur Township... Read More.

Man charged in Jefferson County for alleged history of abuse

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 42-year-old man is facing criminal charges for the alleged abuse of his ex-girlfriend in Jefferson County since 2022.Punxsutawney Borough Police have filed strangulation, simple assault, and harassment charges against Eric Gilbert of Glen Campbell.The victim is accusing Gilbert of... Read More.

Dodson pleads guilty in DuBois shooting case

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former police officer and sheriff's deputy accused of shooting a man at Invictus in DuBois nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies. According to the Clearfield County District Attorney's Office, 28-year-old Zachery Dodson admitted guilt to... Read More.

Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office trying to locate Bratton

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a woman wanted on two active arrest warrants.County deputies say 46-year-old Stacey Bratton has twice failed to appear in court on charges of criminal trespass and flight to avoid... Read More.

DuBois man sentenced to state prison time for burglary and theft

Wednesday, January 31 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — A 45-year-old DuBois man who pleaded guilty to burglary and theft charges has been sentenced to a maximum of three years in state prison.According to court documents, Chester Shugerts received a sentence of six months to three years, and an order... Read More.

Clearfield County couple charged with assault and child endangerment

Wednesday, January 31 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Felony assault and child endangerment charges have been filed against a Clearfield County couple after a one-year-old boy suffered skull fractures and multiple bruises.According to court documents, 27-year-old Abigail Bumbarger and 31-year-old Franklin Minicucci, both of Clearfield, brought the child to... Read More.

DuBois man charged with possession of child pornography

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS — A DuBois man is facing felony child pornography charges after more than 20 videos and images were found on his cell phones.Police say they began an investigation into 50-year-old Scott Kriner after they were alerted that his online photo and social... Read More.

More than $1,800 worth of items stolen from Clearfield County house

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

LANSE – A Clearfield County man is reported to be the victim of a recent burglary and theft of more than $1,800 worth of items from a Cooper Township house.According to State Police, two televisions, bay windows, a guitar, and an electric mitre... Read More.

Elk County man among ten “most wanted”

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — An Elk County man is among the top ten suspects considered “most wanted” by Pennsylvania State Police.The newest ten most wanted list by the State Police includes Russell Mason. Mason is wanted in Elk County for failing to properly register as... Read More.