Wanted man found in Jefferson County residence

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 28-year-old man wanted on an active arrest warrant was found hiding in a Punxsutawney residence last week. According to court documents, Punxsutawney Borough Police arrested Steven Miller at a Sutton Street home. Miller allegedly told police that he was on the... Read More.

Jefferson County man facing additional charges

REYNOLDSVILLE — Additional charges have been filed against a 48-year-old Jefferson County man who allegedly attempted to lure a teenage girl to have sex. According to court records and the Reynoldsville Borough Police, Norman Thomas allegedly sent sexually explicit messages and pictures, and tried... Read More.

Brookville man faces child rape and assault charges

BROOKVILLE — A Jefferson County man is in jail, and he has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl several times. According to the State Police, 33-year-old Damon Hamman of Brookville faces more than a dozen felony charges of child rape and aggravated indecent... Read More.

Jefferson County woman sentenced to federal prison time

PITTSBURGH — A Jefferson County woman has been sentenced to more than five years in prison following her conviction of drug and firearms crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Kristy Lepionka of Reynoldsville was found guilty of receiving large methamphetamine shipments from California... Read More.