Reynoldsville Woman Accused of Child Endangerment

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – Following her preliminary hearing last week, a Jefferson County woman is facing multiple charges related to reckless child endangerment. According to court documents, 33-year-old Christina Snyder of Reynoldsville was charged after two young, preschool aged children were found playing outside near a... Read More.

Clearfield County Man Charged Following Ambulance Rampage

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

STATE COLLEGE – A 21-year-old Clearfield County man is facing assault and drug charges after he reportedly assaulted an emergency responder in an ambulance Friday night. State Police say Aaron Myers repeatedly pushed an EMT who was trying to strap him onto a gurney.... Read More.

Thompson’s Bill Would Strengthen Local Farms-Schools Connection

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Tri-County area's U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has co-introduced a bill in Congress that would help schools purchase fresh agricultural products from local farms. The Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act, if made a law, will provide funding to states... Read More.

DuBois Man Faces Trial in Child Porn Case

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man faces a trial on nearly 300 felony counts of possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material. According to Clearfield County Court documents, 36-year old Nicholas Johnston is accused of uploading multiple child porn images and videos to a cloud... Read More.

Feds Indict DuBois Man on Fraud, Theft Charges

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH – A 61-year old DuBois man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud and theft charges. The United States Attorney Office says Steven Gearhart is accused of stealing and misusing more than $1,000 in Supplemental Security Income benefits between 2022... Read More.

Women Accused of Assault

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A pair of Clearfield County women face aggravated assault charges. Last week, police responded to a Bigler Avenue residence in Clearfield due to reports of a physical altercation. An investigation into the fight revealed that Rebecca Carfley and Alisha Graham assaulted a... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Criminal Trespass

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after he allegedly broke into a woman’s apartment earlier this month. On June 10th, police responded to a West Mahoning Street apartment where the landlord claimed a man was illegally entering the property. Police questioned the tenant,... Read More.

Temporary Lane Closure on Rt 322 in Clearfield Today

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A lane closure could impact traffic flow for several hours today along Route 322 in Clearfield. PennDOT reports that the right turning lane at the intersection of Bridge Street, Front Street, and Nichols Street in Clearfield Borough will be closed for three-to-four... Read More.

Johnsonburg Man Accused of Sexual Assault

Friday, June 26 by wcednews

JOHNSONBURG - A Johnsonburg man has been jailed after allegedly inappropriately touching an eight year-old girl. On March 15th state police began investigating 21 year-old John Hilyer Jr. after receiving two Childline reports. An investigation revealed that Hilyer allegedly touched an eight year-old girl inappropriately while... Read More.

Berwick Man Sentenced for Child Porn

Friday, June 26 by wcednews

BERWICK - A Berwick man will spend up to one year in jail after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. According to court documents, 36 year-old Brandon Long was jailed in December after police discovered several explicit pictures of young girls on his cell phone. After... Read More.