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Stray bullet hits home in Clarion County, causing $500 in damage

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A stray bullet hit a home in Clarion County, causing $500 worth of damage to the vinyl siding and drywall. It happened at a home along Miola Road in Highland Township, between Clarion and Cooksburg, on Dec. 12. The home belongs to... Read More.

Previously abandoned building in Johnsonburg destroyed in arson

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA - A previously abandoned building that had just been purchased was destroyed in an arson in Johnsonburg. State Police in Ridgway say the building in the 600 block of East Center Street in Johnsonburg had been abandoned for a number of years, but... Read More.

19-year-old DuBois man jailed after hitting his father, causing head injuries

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A 19-year-old DuBois man was arrested and jailed after allegedly hitting his father, sending him to the hospital. On Dec. 30, State Police from Punxsutawney were sent to arrest Hickok in Bell Township, Clearfield County. Hickok has reportedly struck his father in the... Read More.

$15,000 of items, including gun and model train, stolen from Elk County home

Tuesday, December 29 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – Someone stole about $15,000 worth of items from a home near Weedville. The thief or thieves forced their way into a home along Gardner Hill Road in Jay Township, Elk County. It was reported on Dec. 12. Among the $15,000 worth of stolen... Read More.

Scam alert: 71-year-old and 34-year-old both lose money to gift card scams

Tuesday, December 29 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – A few scams and vehicle break-ins reported throughout the area recently. Early in the month, on Dec. 8, a 71-year-old Brockway woman told police that she had been convinced to buy gift cards and give up the gift card codes to... Read More.

Gate damaged at Redbank Valley Trail in Clarion County

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Toby Township, PA - A walking / bike trail in Clarion County had one of its gates damaged by a vandal. State Police in Clarion say a gate and its post were found damaged on Nov. 30 at the trail maintained by the Redbank Valley... Read More.

Wood stove and homemade trailer stolen from woods in Clearfield County

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Woodward Township, PA - After sitting in the woods for about five years, a wood stove and a homemade trailer were stolen from where they had been in Clearfield County. The victim, a 71-year-old Irvona man, noticed the stove and trailer were missing from the... Read More.

Clearfield man stole vehicle, more stolen items found inside vehicle

Saturday, December 26 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police have arrested a man for stealing a vehicle, as well as stealing the items that we also found in the vehicle. Paul Hoyt from Clearfield was found and arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 23 for theft of a motor vehicle... Read More.

As more packages delivered, porch theft is at an all-time high

Wednesday, December 23 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - With more people shopping online this year, you yourself likely have had some of those familiar cardboard boxes get delivered to your porch. But beware... porch pirates are having the best holiday ever. The number of packages stolen from homes is at an... Read More.

Western PA police searching for man who shot police officer in McKeesport

Monday, December 21 by wcednews

McKeesport, PA (AP) — Police in western Pennsylvania are searching for a man who they say shot an officer outside a police station while handcuffed. The gunfire took place Sunday following the arrest of 22-year-old Koby Francis of McKeesport on a charge of violating a... Read More.

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