Punxsutawney man faces murder charges after allegedly killing girlfriend Saturday, November 11 by Louise Bennett BROOKVILLE — A 20-year-old Punxsutawney man will be facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend on Thursday morning. According to Jefferson County Court documents, Dakota Greeley shot and killed Trisha Cole, and then he reportedly... Read More.
Man wanted on charges in Oklahoma, found in Clearfield Wednesday, November 8 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A man wanted on an active arrest warrant in the state of Oklahoma was arrested in Clearfield early Sunday morning.According to Clearfield Regional Police, 35-year-old Anthony Turner was stopped for a traffic violation on Bridge Street around midnight.Turner allegedly provided the officer... Read More.
Florida man in Clearfield County Jail after allegedly attacking warehouse employee Friday, November 3 by Louise BennettSANDY TWP – Police say a Florida man is in the Clearfield County Jail on felony assault charges after he allegedly attacked an employee of a Sandy Township paper and packaging warehouse.According to court documents, 29-year-old Jovaughn Matthie of Casselberry, Florida is a truck... Read More.
DuBois man and woman face drug possession charges after traffic stop Tuesday, October 31 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – A traffic stop has lead to the filing of multiple drug possession charges against a DuBois man and woman.At Friday's preliminary hearing, Christopher Coakley and Elizabeth Digilarmo were both charged with one drug-related felony and nine misdemeanors.DuBois Police reportedly stopped Coakley's vehicle... Read More.
Elk County attorney faces temporary suspension Tuesday, October 24 by Louise BennettRIDGWAY – An Elk County attorney is facing a temporary suspension.According to the State Office of Disciplinary Council, Attorney Christopher Martini will begin serving his suspension on November 19th.Martini had been publicly reprimanded by the disciplinary board for communicating with a client in what... Read More.
Jefferson County man faces assault, harassment charges Tuesday, October 24 by Louise BennettSUMMERVILLE – A 47-year-old Jefferson County man has been charged with assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct for allegedly hitting and injuring another man over the issue of an RV on his property.According to State Police, James Kunselman of Summerville caused traumatic injuries to the... Read More.
Clearfield County man sentenced on animal cruelty, neglect charges Thursday, October 12 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – After pleading guilty to animal cruelty and neglect charges this week, a Clearfield County man has been sentenced to serve six months to two years in state prison.According to court documents, 61-year-old Darrell Kent of Morrisdale was accused of not seeking medical... Read More.
Mercer County man arrested after trying to meet 15-year-old girl for sex Thursday, October 5 by Louise BennettPUNXSUTAWNEY – Police in Punxsutawney have filed multiple felony charges, including attempted sexual assault and corruption of minors, against a 57-year-old man.According to court documents, Roger Palmer of Mercer County is accused of sending sexually explicit messages, and then trying to meet with who... Read More.
DuBois man pleads guilty to assault, reckless endangerment charges Tuesday, October 3 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A 55-year-old DuBois man will serve up to five years in state prison after he plead guilty to assault and reckless endangerment charges.John Ward allegedly beat another man so badly that the victim suffered both a broken leg and a broken arm.DuBois... Read More.
Clearfield County man sentenced to state prison for soliciting obscene photos from minors Monday, October 2 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A 40-year-old Clearfield County man has been sentenced to serve three to seven years in state prison for soliciting obscene photos from young girls.According to court documents, Reed Meeker of Osceola Mills was accused of asking for inappropriate photos many times as... Read More.