Brockway Man Accused of Stealing Car in DuBois

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A Brockway man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in DuBois this week. On Monday police were informed that a blue 2019 Chevy Silverado was allegedly stolen from a West DuBois Avenue address. Police were then able to locate the truck... Read More.

Police Searching for Wanted Man

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - A man wanted on multiple warrants is still on the run after allegedly leading police on a multi hour long search in Warsaw Township Tuesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that 36 year-old Timothy Irvine fled into a wooded area after... Read More.

Ridgway Man Accused of Assaulting Woman

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man has been jailed after allegedly pushing a woman down a flight of stairs. On May 9th police responded to Penn Highlands Elk after a woman claimed she was thrown down a stairwell causing a broken arm by 25 year-old Daniel... Read More.

Man Sentenced for Providing False Information in Background Check

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

JOHNSONBURG - A Johnsonburg man has been sentenced after providing false information on a background check. According to court documents, on July 24th 2025, 62 year-old Donald Davison falsely filled out paperwork on a background check for a rifle he won in a raffle. An investigation... Read More.

Vermont Man Jailed After Allegedly Causing a Dispute While on Drugs

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP - A Vermont man has been jailed after he allegedly refused to leave a store while under the influence of drugs in Pine Creek Township. On May 1st police responded to the Love’s Travel Shop for reports of a suspicious person. Once on... Read More.

Brockway Woman Accused of Having Fentanyl

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - A Brockway woman is facing several charges after police say she was driving under the influence of fentanyl. On December 22nd 2025 police pulled over 40 year-old Dana Thomas in Ridgway after receiving reports of her erratic driving. During the stop, police learned that... Read More.

Former State Prison Employee Sentenced for Smuggling

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

HOUTZDALE - A former employee of a Houtzdale State Prison has been sentenced after pleading guilty to smuggling opioids into the facility. We previously reported that 28 year-old Jared Bakaysa was caught smuggling Suboxone strips into the prison by K9 units. When questioned, he allegedly... Read More.

Brockport Man Sentenced for Selling Methamphetamines

Friday, May 8 by wcednews

BROCKPORT - A Brockport man will spend up to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to selling drugs to an undercover officer in 2024. We previously reported that 36 year-old Kevin Batts was facing several charges after selling methamphetamines to an undercover officer... Read More.

Mayport Man Accused of Sexual Assault

Thursday, May 7 by wcednews

MAYPORT - A Mayport man has been jailed after an investigation allegedly revealed that he sexually assaulted a minor in 2022. Police say they began an investigation into 40 year-old Charles Powell after a victim came forward in April with a recording of Powell allegedly... Read More.

Kersey Man Sentenced for Pred Sting

Thursday, May 7 by wcednews

KERSEY - A Kersey man will spend up to two years in State Prison after pleading guilty to trying to meet an underage girl for sex. We previously reported that 24 year-old Michael Hanes traveled to Curwensville in January to meet who he thought... Read More.