Crime

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.

Falls Creek man facing charges of burglary and terroristic threats

Monday, December 12 by wcednews

FALLS CREEK – Charges of burglary and terroristic threats have been filed against a Falls Creek man for allegedly kicking in a house door and threatening to kill a man. State Police say 35-year-old Shaun Parks went to a Main Street residence in Falls Creek... Read More.

Clearfield woman faces charges of insurance fraud after lying about date of car accident

Saturday, December 10 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman allegedly lied about the date of a car accident, and she now faces charges of insurance fraud and theft by deception. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has filed charges against 29-year-old Janessa Starr. According to court documents, Starr... Read More.

Penfield man will be tried on child porn and corruption charges

Monday, December 5 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A 32-year-old Penfield man will be tried on multiple child pornography and corruption of minors charges after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. According to Clearfield County Court documents, Travis Kramer is accused of possessing child porn on his phone, and... Read More.

Pre-trial motions heard in DuBois murder case

Monday, November 28 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Pre-trial motions in a DuBois murder case were heard in Clearfield County Court last week. An attorney for 60-year-old Glen Johnston of DuBois filed a motion asking that certain evidence in the case be suppressed. Johnston is accused of shooting and killing 46-year-old... Read More.

Drugs found on woman at Clearfield County Jail