Crime

Work of 814 Pred Hunters leads to the arrest of a Pittsburgh-area attorney in Jefferson County

Wednesday, December 6 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Pittsburgh-area criminal defense attorney is facing charges in Jefferson County for allegedly trying to solicit a minor for sex. According to court documents, 33-year-old Paul Luvara of Bridgeville was arrested Saturday in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant in... Read More.

Brockway woman charged with drug-related DUI and child endangerment

Tuesday, December 5 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Charges of driving under the influence of drugs and child endangerment have been filed against a 25-year-old Jefferson County woman.According to court documents and Sandy Township Police, Breanna Runyan of Brockway tested positive for having six different drugs in her system,... Read More.

Jefferson County man accused of threatening woman and baby with knife

Tuesday, December 5 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – A man who allegedly assaulted and threatened a woman with a knife while she was holding an 11-month-old baby is facing charges in Jefferson County.State Police say 37-year-old Bryan Kobylanski is accused of assault, harassment, and terroristic threats.According to court... Read More.

Curwensville man jailed, accused of assaulting and strangling woman

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 39-year-old Clearfield County man is in jail facing felony strangulation charges after his alleged assault of a Curwensville woman during Thanksgiving weekend.According to court documents, Jacob Montgomery of Curwensville is accused of pushing the victim against a wall, strangling her,... Read More.

Contractor charged with theft in Clearfield County

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Charges of theft and deceptive business practices have been filed against a contractor who allegedly took more than $19,000 for a home improvement project in Clearfield that he never finished.Clearfield Regional Police say 36-year-old Wilson Burns Jr of Felton struck an... Read More.

DuBois Area United Way provides update amidst Suplizio federal indictment

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – As federal fraud and conspiracy charges move forward against Herm Suplizio, the DuBois Area United Way maintains that the organization has cooperated fully in the investigation of its former director. In a prepared statement released Thursday by Solicitor David King, the DuBois... Read More.

Former Curwensville baseball coach sentenced up to 31 years in prison

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former Curwensville High School baseball coach was sentenced to serve up to 31 years in state prison for the sexual assault of two young boys.According to court documents, 49-year-old Thomas Harzinski was also classified as a sexually violent predator during... Read More.

Clearfield County man receives federal sentence for drug crimes

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN – A federal judge has sentenced a Clearfield County man to serve more than seven years in prison for drug crimes.According to the United States Attorney's Office, 33-year old Jacob Troxell of Coalport will serve an 87-month federal prison term for possession... Read More.

Rockton man jailed for alleged threats, illegal possession of firearm

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

ROCKTON – Police have jailed a Rockton man on charges of illegally possessing a firearm, and threatening to kill his father and burn his house down.According to published reports, 25-year-old Douglas Taylor Jr allegedly made the threats as he argued with a female... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced up to five years in state prison

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 28-year-old Clearfield County man could serve up to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to trespassing. and threatening a man with a handgun.According to court documents, Justin Blantz of Clearfield was accused of burglarizing a Brady Township home... Read More.