New deputy district attorney sworn in for Clearfield County Saturday, November 4 by Louise Bennett CLEARFIELD – A new deputy district attorney has been hired and sworn in to serve Clearfield County. On Thursday, District Attorney Ryan Sayers reported that Tami Fees is now a deputy DA, and she will handle a variety of cases, but will have... Read More.
Clearfield County Jail to install $130,000 body scanner to help stop contraband Thursday, October 19 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A $130,000 body scanner will soon be used at the Clearfield County Jail to help stop drugs and other contraband from being smuggled into the facility.Jail Warden Dave Gallagher noted at this week's Prison Board meeting that the process of purchasing and... Read More.
Clearfield County Crime Stoppers organization relaunches Thursday, October 12 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Crime Stoppers volunteer organization has been relaunched.A recent influx of drug forfeiture funds into the county's DA Office has allowed the group to restart its efforts to reduce crime, and help solve crimes by rewarding those who provide information... Read More.
DuBois woman sentenced on federal drug charges Saturday, September 30 by Louise BennettPITTSBURGH – According to federal court documents, a 29-year-old DuBois woman has been sentenced to two years in jail followed by two years of supervised release.Megan Pyne was convicted of violating federal drug laws when she bought and sold methamphetamine in both Clearfield... Read More.
Clearfield County Prison discusses notifying the public of inmate escapes Thursday, September 21 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – The way you will be notified about inmate escapes and other emergencies at the Clearfield County Prison was thoroughly discussed at this week's Prison Board meeting.A new draft policy for alerting the public states that Warden David Gallagher will immediately contact the... Read More.
DuBois City Council concerned over popularity of PA Skill Games Friday, August 25 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Discussion at DuBois City Council's work session Thursday concerned the growing popularity of Pennsylvania skill games.Skill games are popular in DuBois …maybe too popular.The new rule, according to Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, is only five machines allowed in any establishment... Read More.
Clearfield County Jail works to stop drugs from entering facility Thursday, August 17 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Just weeks after the overdose death of a Clearfield County woman at the county jail, at least one step is being taken to help stop drugs from being smuggled into the facility.During their Tuesday meeting, members of the Clearfield County Prison Board... Read More.
Clearfield man faces state prison for sexually assaulting young girl Thursday, July 13 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A 24-year-old Clearfield man will serve a maximum of 14 years in state prison for the sexual assault of a pre-teen girl.Jonathan Maines was sentenced Monday following his guilty plea to felony charges of statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors.Maines had... Read More.
Jefferson County man faces up to 180 years in prison Saturday, May 20 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE -- A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to 90-to-180 years in state prison after being found guilty on 61 rape and sexual assault charges.According to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office,... Read More.
Pennsylvania State Police hold Memorial Service in Punxsutawney Wednesday, May 3 by Louise BennettPUNXSUTAWNEY – For the first time ever, a Pennsylvania State Police Memorial Service was held in Punxsutawney.Monday’s service was held to honor the 116 troopers who have died in the line of duty since the founding of the Commonwealth’s State Police in 1905.Four members... Read More.
