Crime

Clearfield County house burglarized, washer and dryer stolen

Tuesday, December 12 by wcednews

MADERA – State Police are investigating the burglary of a Clearfield County house, as well as the theft of a washer and dryer. According to a police report, a foreclosed property in Madera was broken into last month by unknown suspects. A washing machine,... Read More.

DuBois man charged with harassment

Monday, December 11 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE — A 44-year-old DuBois man is facing harassment charges for allegedly sending a message through a social media site. According court documents in Jefferson County, Scott Lines had been told by police two different times to not communicate with the victim, a Sykesville... Read More.

Jefferson County man accused of threatening a man with a knife

Saturday, December 9 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County man has been charged with assault and disorderly conduct for allegedly threatening a man with a knife, and punching him in the face. According to Punxsutawney Borough Police, 56-year-old Warren Hubbard is accused of hitting the victim in the... Read More.

Work of 814 Pred Hunters leads to the arrest of a Pittsburgh-area attorney in Jefferson County

Wednesday, December 6 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Pittsburgh-area criminal defense attorney is facing charges in Jefferson County for allegedly trying to solicit a minor for sex. According to court documents, 33-year-old Paul Luvara of Bridgeville was arrested Saturday in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant in... Read More.

Brockway woman charged with drug-related DUI and child endangerment

Tuesday, December 5 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Charges of driving under the influence of drugs and child endangerment have been filed against a 25-year-old Jefferson County woman. According to court documents and Sandy Township Police, Breanna Runyan of Brockway tested positive for having six different drugs in her system,... Read More.

Jefferson County man accused of threatening woman and baby with knife

Tuesday, December 5 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – A man who allegedly assaulted and threatened a woman with a knife while she was holding an 11-month-old baby is facing charges in Jefferson County. State Police say 37-year-old Bryan Kobylanski is accused of assault, harassment, and terroristic threats. According to court... Read More.

Curwensville man jailed, accused of assaulting and strangling woman

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 39-year-old Clearfield County man is in jail facing felony strangulation charges after his alleged assault of a Curwensville woman during Thanksgiving weekend. According to court documents, Jacob Montgomery of Curwensville is accused of pushing the victim against a wall, strangling her,... Read More.

Contractor charged with theft in Clearfield County

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Charges of theft and deceptive business practices have been filed against a contractor who allegedly took more than $19,000 for a home improvement project in Clearfield that he never finished. Clearfield Regional Police say 36-year-old Wilson Burns Jr of Felton struck an... Read More.

DuBois Area United Way provides update amidst Suplizio federal indictment

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – As federal fraud and conspiracy charges move forward against Herm Suplizio, the DuBois Area United Way maintains that the organization has cooperated fully in the investigation of its former director. In a prepared statement released Thursday by Solicitor David King, the DuBois... Read More.

Former Curwensville baseball coach sentenced up to 31 years in prison