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Record-breaking firearms purchasing streak ends

Saturday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) record-breaking volume streak ended the second quarter of 2021. The previous three quarters experienced an unprecedented volume. The department also released the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests resulting from... Read More.

Several long guns found in Allegheny National Forest

Thursday, July 8 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – Guns were found abandoned or lost in a state forest. Though troopers don't give many details on what exactly was found, State Police in Ridgway report that several long guns were found along a forest road in the Allegheny National Forest... Read More.

Lawmakers say deadly Philly shooting shows PA needs violence prevention

Wednesday, July 7 by wcednews

Philadelphia – After a deadly shooting over the holiday weekend in Philadelphia, some lawmakers say it's a sign for that our state needs to be more focused on preventing gun violence. On July 4th, about 90 to 100 shots were fired into a crowd gathered... Read More.

PA grants final two-week extension for license to carry firearm permits

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional two-week extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits that were set to end on March 19, 2020 or later will now end on July 15, 2021. The... Read More.

Six guns, gun cabinet, more stolen from Clarion County home

Monday, June 21 by wcednews

Elk Township, Clarion County, PA - Six guns, a laser sight, and a gun cabinet were stolen from a home in Clarion County. The theft dates back to March 29, but State Police in Clarion have just released the details. A 65-year-old Shippenville man says the... Read More.

Broken shotgun with scratched serial number found in Lumber City

Thursday, June 17 by wcednews

Lumber City, PA - A broken shotgun with the serial number scratched off of it was found in Clearfield County, and police want your help finding out where it came from. A black Browning Maxus 12-gauge shotgun worth about $200 was found in a wooded... Read More.

Revolver stolen from Penfield home

Wednesday, June 16 by wcednews

Huston Township, PA - A Smith and Wesson .357 revolver was stolen from a Penfield man's home. The 74-year-old victim says sometime gained entry to his residence along Tyler Road in Huston Township sometime between April 14 and June 1. The thief or thieves took a... Read More.

Woodland man wanted for burglary, assault, gun charges

Friday, June 11 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield County man is wanted after allegedly aiming a firearm at a woman, discharging the gun near her, and fleeing. Lawrence Township Police officers were called to a domestic incident on Wednesday morning on 19th Street near Clearfield. By the time... Read More.

More details on Brookville traffic stop with drugs, stolen gun

Friday, June 4 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – More details are coming out about a traffic stop in Brookville that led to a DuBois man getting caught with drugs, a large amount of money, drug paraphernalia, counterfeit cash, and a stolen firearm. Brookville Borough Police now say that they've filed... Read More.

DuBois man caught with drugs, counterfeit cash, stolen firearm in Brookville

Wednesday, June 2 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A DuBois man was found in Brookville with a large amount of marijuana, THC products, more than a thousand dollars of what police are calling drug trafficking funds, counterfeit $100 bills, and a stolen firearm. The unnamed 33-year-old DuBois man was pulled... Read More.

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