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Man arrested for stealing fishing licence, then again for breaking door

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Cooper Township, PA – A man was arrested for attempting to steal a fishing license from H&B Hardware in Cooper Township on Tuesday. 20-year-old Charles Burnett from Morrisdale was stopped before trying to leave by store employees, but claimed he was going to his car... Read More.

Smart car vandalized and Indiana license plate stolen in Jefferson County

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA - A vehicle in Jefferson County was vandalized and its license plate was stolen recently. State Police in DuBois say the 2013 Smart Car Fortwo was parked along Westville Road in Washington Township, Jefferson County, between Brockway and Falls Creek. Troopers were called... Read More.

Luthersburg baseball field concession stand and sheds vandalized

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – The Luthersburg baseball field, right behind the Brady Township Community Center, was vandalized recently. Sometime either the night of May 4 or morning of May 5, someone broke into two sheds on Community Center Drive and Shamokin Trail in Brady Township,... Read More.

One teen in viral deer abuse video receives 2 years probation, fines

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – One of the teens who recorded a viral video of themselves kicking and abusing a deer has been sentenced, although the punishment was not as harsh as initially expected. Last Wednesday, May 6, Alex Smith entered a negotiated plea of guilty... Read More.

Chain saw stolen from locked shed in Burnside Township

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Burnside Township, PA - A chain saw was stolen from a Clearfield County man's shed, damaging the shed door and window in the process. Sometime either late last Thursday or early Friday, someone broke into a locked 14 by 28 foot shed on Westover Road... Read More.

Appliances, lawnmower stolen from home in Falls Creek

Tuesday, May 5 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA – A thief made off with $3,000 worth of appliances and a lawnmower in Falls Creek. State Police in DuBois the thief is believed to have broken into a home on Copenhaver Road in Falls Creek, owned by 51-year-old Christina Ross, through... Read More.

Scam alert: Collecting money for Sandy Township Fire Department

Friday, May 1 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – If you're contacted by anyone saying that they are collecting money for the Sandy Township Fire Department, it's a scam. The fire companies in Sandy Township are not soliciting donations at this time. If you are contacted by anyone representing the Sandy... Read More.

Handgun fired into Ridgway building, causing $2,000 in damage

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA – Someone fired a handgun into a building in Elk County, causing more than $2,000 worth of damage. The building at 399 Silver Creek Road in Ridgway had six rounds shot into it sometime between April 13 and 18 by an unknown person. Bullets... Read More.

Clearfield Police Reports: fake urine samples, man angry about mask

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police handled two separate calls about women who were providing fake urine samples for mandatory drug tests. They also were called to a business on River Road for reports of a man who was refusing to wear a mask... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man loses $8,5000 in scam involving online girlfriend and gift cards

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police are still hard at work, responding to calls and investigating crimes, despite the pandemic. One of the most recent investigations involves a 55-year-old man who was sent fake checks by an online girlfriend, who then requested that... Read More.

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