Crime

Clearfield man sentenced following indecent exposure plea

Monday, January 9 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – After pleading guilty to indecent exposure, a Clearfield man has been sentenced to nine months to two years in state prison.According to court documents, 58-year-old Michael Guy had originally been charged with several felonies in connection with an alleged assault on a... Read More.

Welfare Check Leads to Nine Hour Standoff with Gunman

Sunday, January 8 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - An initial welfare check for a possible domestic disturbance turned into a nine hour standoff between police and an armed suspect for approximately nine hours in Clearfield on Saturday.Lawrence Township Police responded to a residence on Flegal Road to conduct the... Read More.

Clearfield Man arrested for sending inappropriate photos and messages to young girls

Monday, January 2 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been arrested on charges of unlawful contact with minors.According to Lawrence Township Police, 20-year-old Colton Suhoney was allegedly sending inappropriate photos and messages to 14-year-old girls through his SnapChat account.An investigation revealed that Suhoney had been sending nude... Read More.

Jailed Coalport man awaits trial on more than 170 burglary and theft charges

Monday, December 26 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 49-year-old Clearfield County man is jailed and faces more than 170 burglary and theft charges.State Police say Larry Ricketts Jr of Coalport allegedly broke into a Jordan Township house earlier this month and stole over 80 items including gold coins and... Read More.

Woman charged with animal cruelty and neglect in Jefferson County

Monday, December 19 by wcednews

BIG RUN – Animal cruelty and neglect charges have been filed against a Smicksburg woman for allegedly leaving a dog alone without food or water for several days.According to Jefferson County Court documents, 49-year-old Barbara Kerr had assumed responsibility to take care of a... Read More.

Clearfield County man threatens to kidnap a baby

Monday, December 19 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — A Hawk Run man is currently jailed and is facing burglary and kidnapping charges for reportedly breaking into a woman's home and threatening to take her baby.State Police say 21-year-old Charles Wilkinson was arrested Friday morning outside a home in Morris Township.... Read More.

Three men, one woman charged in theft from Clearfield business

Monday, December 19 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Four Clearfield County residents are facing charges of felony theft for their part in a scheme to steal money from a recycling business.According to Clearfield County Court documents, 42-year-old Jessica Dunworth of Clearfield, 45-year-old Richard Gearhart of Olanta, 39-year-old Damian Goho of... Read More.

Brookville Woman facing felony charges in local booster club theft

Thursday, December 15 by Marissa Rigatti

BROOKVILLE – Brookville Police have released new details in the case of a Jefferson County woman accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the Brookville Band Booster Club. Carolan Bailey of Brookville is facing felony theft charges, and she is scheduled for a preliminary hearing January... Read More.

Clearfield County Jail Renovation Lawsuit Update

Thursday, December 15 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – Plans are in motion for Clearfield County to file a complaint and lawsuit in hopes of recouping the nearly $3 million it has cost taxpayers to repair the roofing system of the county jail. During last summer’s renovations at the Clearfield County Jail,... Read More.

Three Clearfield County fugitives caught at the same time, same place

Monday, December 12 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Three fugitives wanted in Clearfield County are now in jail after they were apprehended the same day at the same house in Bradford Township.State Police and the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department report that 50-year-old Aaron Foster of Shiloh, 39-year-old Holly Elensky of... Read More.