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Elk antlers and hydrocodone stolen from Elk County residence

Friday, March 5 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – An opioid medication and a set of elk antlers were stolen from a home in Elk County. It happened early last month on Feb. 5 when an unknown person went through a kitchen window and went inside a home on River... Read More.

Meth and heroin drug bust in Ridgway captures 8 people

Monday, February 22 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – After nearly a month-long investigation, the Elk County Drug Task Force with help from many local police departments busted a drug ring, capturing eight people. Police got a search warrant for 401 North Broad Street in Ridgway on Feb. 19, seizing... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs 13th renewal of Opioid Disaster Declaration

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed the 13th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. This declaration was the first of its kind for a public health emergency in Pennsylvania,... Read More.

Truck driver who told police he was being chased was actually high on meth

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A frantic truck driver who told police he was being chased by several cars in Clearfield County turned out to be high on meth. On Jan. 27, the Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough Police Departments were called out to find 34-year-old... Read More.

33-year-old Curwensville man arrested after potential robbery at Rite Aid

Thursday, January 21 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – In the case of a potential armed robbery, Lawrence Township Police took a Curwensville man into custody at the Rite Aid store near Clearfield. Police were called the the Rite Aid just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, with reports that... Read More.

DuBois man caught with large amount of drugs to have hearing this Friday

Tuesday, January 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A DuBois man who was caught with a large amount of drugs and cash in his vehicle during a traffic stop will have his hearing later this week. 33-year-old Christopher Poling from DuBois had been pulled over by last Sunday. After smelling a... Read More.

PA State Police confiscate more than $15 million of drugs in last quarter of 2020

Wednesday, January 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $15,272,119 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the fourth quarter of 2020. In total, state police seized more than $45 million worth of illegal drugs in 2020, including over 300 pounds of... 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.

Help and resources available as opioid crisis continues to affect Pennsylvania

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration called for an end to the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction and highlighted the work that has been done by the administration in response to the ongoing opioid crisis. “While the COVID-19 pandemic is occurring, many Pennsylvanians continue... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs 12th renewal of opioid disaster declaration

Friday, November 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed the 12th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the then-burgeoning opioid and heroin epidemic. The declaration allows the state to loosen regulations and work outside of typical... Read More.

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