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Homeless man with Hep C bites and spits on Penn Highlands nurse

Thursday, May 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A nurse at Penn Highlands DuBois hospital was spit on and bitten by a homeless man who tested positive for Hepatitis C. DuBois City Police have filed aggravated assault charges against 40-year-old Jason Arnold. The assault itself dates back to March 20 when... Read More.

Cell phone stolen, $778 transferred in Clarion County

Thursday, May 13 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – A cell phone was stolen in Clarion and then used to access the victim's financial info to send money. The 44-year-old Clarion woman told police that her Samsung cell phone, worth about $60, was taken sometime between March 1 and 7. The unnamed... Read More.

Jefferson County rapist sentenced to 36-80 years in prison

Tuesday, May 11 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - A Jefferson County man was sentenced to 36 to 80 years in jail for the rape and sexual assault of four children. 32-year-old Andy Ryan Powell, formerly of Brookville and Sykesville, pleaded guilty to raping and abusing four children over the... Read More.

Brockport woman enters home while high, steals beer

Tuesday, May 11 by wcednews

Horton Township, PA – A Brockport woman is accused of entering a home while under the influence of a controlled substance, causing damage and stealing a beer out of the fridge. A 4-year-old child was also left alone during that burglary, though it's unclear from... Read More.

Clearfield Police: domestic fight, property dispute, family altercations

Tuesday, May 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The majority of the police reports coming from the Clearfield Borough Police Department recently were domestic disputes and family-related incidents. For example, there was a report of a juvenile who had failed to come home but had returned a short time later.... Read More.

Leeper woman using drugs while three children living with her

Monday, May 10 by wcednews

Farmington Township, PA - A Clarion County woman is being charged with endangering the welfare of children after she allegedly used drugs while living with three children. Although State Police in Clarion do not identify the woman, they say she had been living at a... Read More.

Beaver Drive sign in Ridgway damaged

Monday, May 10 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A road sign was damaged in Elk County. A 69-year-old Ridgway man says the sign for a private drive, Beaver Drive, had been knocked over and bent on May 6. It happened along Ridgway Johnsonburg Road at Beaver Drive. The sign is worth $115. The... Read More.

Man reportedly starts fire at Clearfield hotel, flooded room

Friday, May 7 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield man reportedly started a fire at a hotel recently, setting off the sprinklers and causing a flood. 32-year-old Aaron Schmitt had been staying at the Super 8 Hotel in Clearfield. Early Thursday morning, just before 3 a.m., Lawrence Township Police... Read More.

Benezette woman loses $8,300 to “son in accident” scam

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Benezette Township, PA – An Elk County woman was scammed out of more than $8,000 when someone lied and said her son had been in an accident. The 78-year-old woman from Benezette told police that someone told her on May 3 that her son had... Read More.

Two toddlers found crying for mother outside Brookville apartment

Tuesday, May 4 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Two toddlers were found crying for their mother outside of an apartment in Brookville recently. Brookville Borough Police say around 8:30 p.m. on April 24, two toddler children crossed Jenks Street to an apartment and began knocking and crying for their mother. Bystanders... Read More.

Stories tagged with: crime

Homeless man with Hep C bites and spits on Penn Highlands nurse

Cell phone stolen, $778 transferred in Clarion County

Jefferson County rapist sentenced to 36-80 years in prison

Brockport woman enters home while high, steals beer

Clearfield Police: domestic fight, property dispute, family altercations

Leeper woman using drugs while three children living with her

Beaver Drive sign in Ridgway damaged

Man reportedly starts fire at Clearfield hotel, flooded room

Benezette woman loses $8,300 to “son in accident” scam

Two toddlers found crying for mother outside Brookville apartment

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