Jefferson County Man, Inmate Facing New Charges

HOUTZDALE – A state prison inmate from Jefferson County is facing new sexual assault charges. According to State Police, 39-year-old Joseph Schaffer, currently serving time in Clearfield County's SCI-Houtzdale, allegedly touched a nine-year-old girl inappropriately a number of times. Schaffer was reportedly living with... Read More.

Jefferson County Woman Throws Coffee Table at Boyfriend

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County woman is facing criminal charges for throwing a coffee table at her boyfriend during an argument. According to Punxsutawney Borough Police, 30-year-old Amy Long has been charged with assault and harassment. Both Long and her boyfriend confirmed to... Read More.

Elk County Man Faces 100 Sexual Assault Charges

WILCOX – A total of 100 criminal charges have been filed against an Elk County man for the alleged sexual assault of a teenager. According to court documents, 52-year-old John Hodgdon of Wilcox is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl last October, and... Read More.

Missouri Man Arrested in Jefferson County

PUNXSUTAWNEY – An out-of-state man has been arrested after he was caught driving to Jefferson County with intentions of meeting a teen girl for sex. According to court documents, 56-year-old David Patterson of Carterville, Missouri, thought he would be meeting a 15-year-old girl when... Read More.

Penfield Man Sentenced for Child Porn

CLEARFIELD – A 67-year-old Clearfield County man could be spending the rest of his life behind bars. On Wednesday, Raymond Mikelonis Sr. of Penfield was sentenced to 15 to 40 years in state prison after he plead guilty to five felony child pornography charges.... Read More.

DuBois Man Receives State Prison Sentence

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man has been sentenced to a three-to-six year state prison term for a DUI crash that injured his daughter. According to court documents, 48-year-old Barry Altemus pleaded guilty this week to aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Accused of Threatening Couple with Axe

BROOKVILLE – Police have filed charges of terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and harassment against a 40-year-old Jefferson County man. According to court documents, Jesse McNutt is accused of threatening a couple with an axe on Sunday evening. Brookville Borough Police say McNutt admitted to... Read More.

DuBois City Council Fires Suplizio and Clark

DUBOIS – The City of DuBois' employment of both former city manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former police chief Blaine Clark came to an end Monday night. DuBois City Council voted 3-2 in favor of completing the firing process of both men. DuBois Interim... Read More.