Crime

Elk County pair facing drug and conspiracy charges

Friday, January 5 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – Felony drug and conspiracy charges have been filed against an Elk County man and woman.State Police allege that 33-year-old Matthew Dunshie of Force, and 28-year-old Erin Pruett of Kane, had 20 grams of methamphetamine and marijuana in their vehicle. Various drug... Read More.

Jefferson County woman accused of stealing money, gift cards, and food

Friday, January 5 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County woman is facing theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $300 in cash, gift cards, and food from a Punxsutawney restaurant.According to Punxsy Police, 23-year-old Kirah Lewter was employed by the business she stole from in December. Video... Read More.

PA State Police issue New Year holiday crash and enforcement report

Friday, January 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The New Year holiday crash and enforcement report has been compiled by the Pennsylvania State Police.The number of crashes from December 30th through January 1st was 336. Five people were killed in those crashes, and 68 people were injured. State Police... Read More.

Work of 814 Pred Hunters leads to arrest of Jefferson County man

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A 25-year-old Punxsutawney man is facing corruption of minors and attempted sexual assault charges for allegedly sending explicit messages to an underage girl.According to police, David Huey sent sexual pictures and a video of himself to a decoy working with the... Read More.

More than $11,000 worth of tools reportedly stolen from Jefferson County business

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY — More than $11,000 worth of tools have been reported stolen from a Jefferson County business.State Police say the theft occurred over Christmas at a property along Bowers Road in Gaskill Township.A total of 46 different tools are missing.If you... Read More.

Drug charges pending against Jefferson County man

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE – Drug possession charges are pending against a Jefferson County man following a traffic stop. State Police report that a 25-year-old unnamed Sykesville resident was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence on Route 119. Police allegedly found drugs and paraphernalia... Read More.

Wanted Clearfield County man tries to swim away from police

Wednesday, January 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man wanted on state parole warrants is back in prison, but not until after he took a cold plunge into the Susquehanna River while trying to avoid arrest.According to the Clearfield Regional Police, 33-year-old Ernest Ricketts Jr. was seen... Read More.

Drug charges are pending against a 26-year-old woman in Clearfield County

Wednesday, January 3 by wcednews

PHILIPSBURG – Drug possession charges are expected to be filed against a 26-year-old woman in Clearfield County.State Police say that fentanyl and methamphetamine were allegedly found in the possession of Briana McClellan of Tyrone. McClellan was wanted on an active arrest warrant when... Read More.

Suplizio’s attorneys given more time to prepare defense

Tuesday, January 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS — Attorneys representing suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio have been given another two months to file pretrial motions in the federal case against him. A federal judge extended the filing deadline from today, January 2nd, to March 4th , and noted in... Read More.

Wanted man found in Jefferson County residence

Tuesday, January 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 28-year-old man wanted on an active arrest warrant was found hiding in a Punxsutawney residence last week. According to court documents, Punxsutawney Borough Police arrested Steven Miller at a Sutton Street home. Miller allegedly told police that he was on the... Read More.