Crime

814 Pred Hunters’ efforts lead to arrest of DuBois man

Monday, February 6 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The efforts of the online watchdog group 814 Pred Hunters has resulted in another arrest of a DuBois man.DuBois City Police say 30-year-old Ryan Sprague is in the Clearfield County Jail charged with seven felonies. Sprague allegedly sent a number of sexual... Read More.

Theft attempt at Brockway car wash causes more than $46,000 in damages

Monday, February 6 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – A 36-year-old Washington County man is facing charges in Brockway for causing more than $46,000 in damages to a car wash when he allegedly attempted to steal money.State Police report that Brad Yasek of Ellsworth tried to remove money from two bill... Read More.

Troutville man jailed for allegedly hitting and injuring a minor

Monday, February 6 by wcednews

TROUTVILLE — Charges of assault, harassment, and child endangerment have been filed against a Troutville man after he allegedly harmed a minor boy.State Police say 45-year-old Richard Rose Jr. was arrested last week and is currently in the Clearfield County Jail with bail set... Read More.

DuBois City Police Chief Clark discusses last week’s South Avenue incident

Monday, January 30 by Marissa Rigatti

DuBois, PA - DuBois City Police Chief Clark sat down to discuss last week's wellness check on South Avenue in DuBois that sent multiple people to the hospital and resulted in one death due to toxic chemicals and fumes.Due to the nature of the... Read More.

DuBois man charged with promoting prostitution

Monday, January 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Charges of promoting prostitution have been filed against a DuBois man.City of DuBois Police have accused 56-year-old David Shilala of sending a text message to a woman asking her to perform a sex act on another man and said she would be... Read More.

Two Clearfield men facing drug-related charges

Monday, January 30 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Two area men will be facing conspiracy and drug-related charges in Clearfield County Court.Both 32-year-old Gino Moore of Clearfield and 35-year-old Thomas Norris of Clearfield waived their rights to a preliminary hearing last week. Police say Moore is accused of illegally buying... Read More.

DuBois woman faces aggravated assault after intoxicated run-in with police

Monday, January 23 by Marissa Rigatti

DuBois, PA - A DuBois woman faces aggravated assault charges after an intoxicated run-in with police. Sandy Township Police responded to a call from a concerned neighbor saying 30-year-old Samantha Beatty was yelling at him and attempted to strike at him. Once police arrived on... Read More.

Reynoldsville woman pleads guilty in “Return To Sender” drug case

Monday, January 23 by Marissa Rigatti

Jefferson County, PA - A Reynoldsville woman pleaded guilty to her involvement with the massive "Return to Sender" Drug Trafficking case that rocked our area just a few years ago.40-year-old Kristy Lepionka pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with... Read More.

Clearfield County man jailed for involuntary manslaughter in connection with Fentanyl death

Monday, January 16 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man has been jailed on charges of providing the drugs which killed a Lawrence Township woman more than a year ago.Police say 39-year-old Trevor Bloom of West Decatur now faces charges of drug delivery resulting in death, involuntary manslaughter,... Read More.

Clearfield man jailed following nine-hour armed standoff with police

Monday, January 9 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man is jailed following a nine-hour armed standoff with police Saturday in Lawrence Township in which no one was hurt.State Police arrested 43-year-old Melvin Smith at a Flegal Road residence late Saturday night where he had barricaded himself in earlier... Read More.