Crime

Jefferson County man faces over 100 child pornography charges

Tuesday, November 21 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – More than 100 child pornography charges have been filed against a Jefferson County man.According to court documents, police allegedly found a total of 104 child porn videos and photos on devices and accounts owned by 34-year-old James Haines of Summerville.Police... Read More.

E-bike reportedly stolen from an Elk County garage

Tuesday, November 21 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – State Police are investigating the suspected theft of a $1,600 electric bike in Elk County.The Rad Expand 5 E-bike was reportedly stolen from a private garage located on Maplevale Drive in Ridgway Township.Police say a 69-year-old Ridgway man is the... Read More.

Indiana County man charged with the sexual assault of a young Curwensville girl

Monday, November 20 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 37-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges in Clearfield County for the alleged sexual assault of a young girl in Curwensville.State Police say Mark Juart, now an Indiana County resident, is accused of molesting the preteen victim several years ago... Read More.

Jefferson County man charged with attempted homicide

Friday, October 20 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County man has been charged with attempted homicide following the Monday night shooting in Punxsutawney in which two people were wounded. According to court documents, 22-year-old Matthew Brotherton of Punxsutawney is awaiting a preliminary hearing on charges of attempted homicide,... Read More.

Drug-related charges against Clearfield man moving to county court

Friday, October 20 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A case of drug-related charges against a Clearfield man will be moving into county court.According to court documents, 23-year-old Devin Luzier waived his rights to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.Clearfield Regional Police say they found a total of 50 grams... Read More.

Clearfield County man facing child rape charges

Friday, October 20 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — Charges of child rape as well as sexual and indecent assault have been filed against a 73-year-old Clearfield County man.State Police say Edward McGuire Sr. of Morrisdale is accused of attacking a six-year-old girl in his home's bathroom in August.Troopers... Read More.

Breaking News: District Judge Meholick recuses himself from any future Suplizio hearings

Tuesday, August 29 by wcednews

DUBOIS -- District Justice Dave Meholick recused himself from further hearings involving suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio last Friday.The Attorney General’s office has said that more charges are to be filed against Suplizio after Labor Day. A senior magistrate from outside of the... Read More.

DuBois City Council delays official termination of Suplizio employment

Tuesday, August 29 by wcednews

DUBOIS -- DuBois City Council approved a motion Monday to delay the termination of suspended City Manager John "Herm" Suplizio. Councilwoman Diane Bernardo, who attended the meeting via phone, made a motion to "reluctantly" terminate Suplizio's employment with the City. Councilman Pat Reasinger stated that... Read More.

DuBois man accused of assault, harassment, and resisting arrest

Tuesday, August 29 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A 40-year-old DuBois man is facing multiple charges for allegedly threatening his neighbor, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer.According to the DuBois City Police, Dennis Morley was harassing and making threatening remarks to his neighbor at a West Long Avenue... Read More.

Breaking News-Body Found in Woods Near 1-80 Westbound off Ramp 123

Tuesday, May 2 by Sonya Sackash

A body found in woods near 1-80 westbound off ramp 123The Pennsylvannia State Police Clearfield is investigating a found a body. On May 2, 2023 at approximately 1025 am a construction worker traveling on Hoopup Rd observed what to appear to be a body and... Read More.