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New Golden State WNBA team unveils name and brand identity on “GMA”

Tuesday, May 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The newest member of the WNBA is unveiling their look and name.The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's first expansion team since 2008 when the league added the Atlanta Dream, revealed their new brand identity on ABC News' Good Morning America Tuesday... Read More.

Boy, 14, with autism tased by police in what family says was case of mistaken identity

Thursday, January 18 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- An Illinois family said they are still reeling weeks after their 14-year-old son who has autism was tased by police in what they contend was a case of mistaken identity.The family told ABC Chicago station WLS-TV that the teen -- Avarius Thompson... Read More.

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 Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY – 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 Bennett

BROOKVILLE – 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 Bennett

GRAHAM 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 Bennett

REYNOLDSVILLE – 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 Bennett

MORRISDALE – 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 Bennett

MARIENVILLE – 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.