Boy, 8, and his pregnant mom held at gunpoint by police over mistaken identity Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- An 8-year-old boy and his pregnant mother were pulled over at gunpoint by multiple Sacramento, California police officers on their way to football practice.Shanice Stewart, who is nine months pregnant, and her son Brandon were stopped by police Oct. 17 on... Read More.
Florida men charged with kidnapping, waterboarding and torturing man in case of mistaken identity Tuesday, October 17 by ABC News(PLANTATION, Fla.) -- Two Florida brothers and another man were charged with federal kidnapping, waterboarding, and torturing a man despite knowing he was not the target of their plot, according to court documents unsealed on Tuesday.A man came out of his house on Oct. 13... Read More.
Punxsutawney woman reportedly victim of phone scam Saturday, August 5 by Louise BennettPUNXSUTAWNEY – A 75-year-old woman was allegedly the victim of an attempted phone scam earlier this week.According to State Police, a Punxsutawney woman... Read More.
Brookville Police Department offers helpful reminders to avoid scams Thursday, July 27 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – Following up its multiple scam investigations over the past two months, the Brookville Police Department is offering some helpful reminders.Police departments will never ask for money over the phone or ask for gift cards.If you are ever in doubt about a fundraising... Read More.
Morrisdale woman arrested after providing false identification Wednesday, July 19 by Louise BennettGRAHAM TWP. – A Morrisdale woman was arrested after providing false identification to law enforcement officers earlier this week.Based on a recent report, 30-year-old Alisha Shoffner was arrested after Clearfield State Police received a report of criminal trespass Sunday night.When troopers initially made contact... Read More.
Reynoldsville woman pays over $1000 for dog she never received Thursday, July 6 by Louise BennettREYNOLDSVILLE – Police in Jefferson County are investigating an alleged scam in which a Reynoldsville woman paid out over $1,000 for a dog she never received.According to a report by State Police, the 63-year-old victim paid a total of $1,050 to the unidentified scammer... Read More.
Gift card scam in Tri-County area, State Police investigate Thursday, June 15 by Louise BennettMORRISDALE – Another gift card scam is being investigated by the State Police in our tri-county area.Recently, a 59-year-old Clearfield County woman was reportedly tricked into purchasing $2,500 worth of Apple gift cards and then sending them to an unknown scammer.Police remind you to never... Read More.
Leeper man faces drug charges after traffic stop Monday, June 5 by Louise BennettMARIENVILLE – A 50-year-old man is facing drug possession charges after a traffic stop in Clarion County.According to Marienville State Police, troopers initiated a traffic stop on Christopher Costas of Leeper Friday evening after observing numerous traffic violations.During the stop, State Police said they... Read More.
Dead body found near Interstate 80 identified Wednesday, May 24 by Louise BennettWOODLAND – The identity of a dead woman’s body found near an Interstate 80 off-ramp in Clearfield County earlier this month has been determined.According to State Police, the woman is from Utah, and her name is Ivana Meandzija.Investigators are still trying to determine the... Read More.
Dead body found near Woodland Exit 123 of Interstate 80 Wednesday, May 3 by Louise BennettWOODLAND – State Police say a dead body was found in Clearfield County Tuesday morning in a wooded area near Woodland Exit 123 of Interstate 80.The body was reportedly found by a construction worker.Police say the identity of the body is currently “unknown.”No other... Read More.
