Crime

Former Clearfield couple sentence for animal cruelty

CLEARFIELD – A former Clearfield couple was sentenced this week for cruelty to animals. According to court documents, 23-year-old William Long and Kiara Gohn were charged with neglecting two dogs, a cat, and two rabbits in 2021. One of the dogs was reportedly starved to... Read More.

Additional charges filed in 4th of July stabbing

Monday, July 18 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS – Criminal charges have now been filed against both men involved in the fight and stabbing that took place at the Treasure Lake Campground during the 4th of July weekend.On Friday, Sandy Township Police charged 51-year-old Joseph Brody Jr. of Loyalhanna with aggravated... Read More.

New Scam Targets Business Owners

Sunday, July 17 by Marissa Rigatti

HARRISBURG, PA – A new scam is hitting our area and targeting local business owners.Fraudulent letters from the Department of Revenue are circulating asking business owners to provide accounting recorders because they are being investigated for delinquent sale tax.If you have received a similar... Read More.

Additional Charges Filed in 4th of July Weekend Stabbing

Sunday, July 17 by Marissa Rigatti

TREASURE LAKE, PA –Additional charges have been filed in the 4th of July weekend stabbing in Treasure Lake.51-year old Joseph Brody Jr, of Loyalhanna PA, has been charged with aggravated assault, 2 counts of simple assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment.Bart Thompson, of PIttsburgh PA... Read More.

Further Details Released on High Speed Jefferson County Chase

Sunday, July 17 by Marissa Rigatti

JEFFERSON COUNTY, PA – More information has been released on an Indiana County man who led local police on a 20-mile chase in Jefferson County last month. Police attempted to pull over 20-year old Logan Wells for a traffic stop in Oliver Township when he... Read More.

Clearfield Man sentenced for drug/child endangerment charges

Monday, July 11 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD, PA – A Clearfield man will be serving extra time in state prison following his sentencing Friday for possessing drugs while living with a young child.35-year-old Michael Gearhart pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to deliver and endangering the welfare of... Read More.

Active Shooter Seminar tonight

Monday, July 11 by Marissa Rigatti

BROCKWAY, PA – If you ever find yourself in a situation where there is an active shooter or killer, what should you do?That kind of scenario will be addressed this evening as Jefferson County Emergency Services hosts a Seminar on Surviving an Active Shooter/Killer... Read More.

Brookville man jailed on felony charges from police standoff in June

Saturday, July 9 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – A Brookville man is in the Jefferson County Jail on felony aggravated assault charges following an hour-long stand-off with police in Brookville.Police were called to Euclid Avenue in Brookville on June 18th where they encountered 42-year-old Matthew Johnson who had a handgun... Read More.

43-year-old Woodland resident sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine

Saturday, July 9 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN – A Clearfield County resident has received a lengthy jail sentence for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.43-year-old Joshua Quigley of Woodland was sentenced in federal court this week to a total of 70 months prison time followed by four years of supervised release.Quigley was... Read More.

Mahaffey resident loses $3,500 in gift card scam to unknown suspect

Saturday, July 9 by wcednews

BELL TOWNSHIP - State Police in Punxsutawney are investigating a report of fraud involving gift cards.A 51-year-old Mahaffey resident reported to Officers that they had purchased approximately $3,500 in iTunes and Apple gift cards and then providing the card numbers to an unknown suspect.No... Read More.