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.
New Administrator hired for Clearfield County Children, Youth, and Family Services Wednesday, August 30 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – The new Administrator for Clearfield County Children, Youth, and Family Services is Trudy Lumadue.The Clearfield County Commissioners announced their selection of Lumadue on Tuesday, just two weeks after the position opened.Lumadue has worked within Clearfield County's District Attorney's office, and has been... Read More.
Jefferson County man avoids arrest, faces additional charges Monday, July 31 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – A 32-year-old Jefferson County man who was able to avoid arrest for three months is now charged with an additional felony for moving from the area.According to the county's District Attorney's Office, Stephen Wensel of Corsica was wanted for various drug-related crimes... Read More.
Clearfield County man sentenced to state mental health hospital Friday, June 2 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man accused of child rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault will remain in a state mental health hospital for treatment.According to court documents, 67-year-old Willie Hockenberry of Philipsburg was sent to the hospital for evaluation last fall, and he... 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.
Elk County man jailed after selling large amounts of methamphetamine in the Tri-County area Wednesday, December 14 by Louise BennettRIDGWAY — An Elk County man has been jailed on charges of selling large amounts of methamphetamine in Elk, Jefferson, and Clearfield counties.According to the Elk County District Attorney’s Office, 29-year-old Drew Curley is being held in the Elk County Prison in lieu of... Read More.
Clearfield County President Judge expressed frustration with plea agreements during sentencing court Wednesday, September 21 by Louise BennettClearfield – Clearfield County President Judge Frederic Ammerman expressed some frustration with several plea agreements offered by the district attorney’s office during sentencing court on Monday.Two of the cases involved defendants from Falls Creek and DuBois who allegedly threatened others with a gun, and... Read More.
Indiana County man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting minor Wednesday, September 7 by Louise BennettINDIANA - A 54-year-old Indiana County man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor several times.According to the District Attorney’s Office, Michael Stiles of Smicksburg admitted guilt to all charges filed against him in April.Stiles is jailed in the Indiana County Prison.His sentencing... Read More.
