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More than $11,000 worth of tools reportedly stolen from Jefferson County business

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY — More than $11,000 worth of tools have been reported stolen from a Jefferson County business. State Police say the theft occurred over Christmas at a property along Bowers Road in Gaskill Township. A total of 46 different tools are missing. If you... Read More.

Drug charges pending against Jefferson County man

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE – Drug possession charges are pending against a Jefferson County man following a traffic stop. State Police report that a 25-year-old unnamed Sykesville resident was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence on Route 119. Police allegedly found drugs and paraphernalia... Read More.

Wanted man found in Jefferson County residence

Tuesday, January 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 28-year-old man wanted on an active arrest warrant was found hiding in a Punxsutawney residence last week. According to court documents, Punxsutawney Borough Police arrested Steven Miller at a Sutton Street home. Miller allegedly told police that he was on the... Read More.

Dog licenses are due for 2024

Tuesday, January 2 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Tri-County area dog owners are being reminded to license their pets for 2024. If your dog is three months of age or older, it is required to be licensed at the start of the year. There are options for single year licenses,... Read More.

Jefferson County man facing additional charges

Saturday, December 30 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE — Additional charges have been filed against a 48-year-old Jefferson County man who allegedly attempted to lure a teenage girl to have sex. According to court records and the Reynoldsville Borough Police, Norman Thomas allegedly sent sexually explicit messages and pictures, and tried... Read More.

Brookville man faces child rape and assault charges

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE — A Jefferson County man is in jail, and he has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl several times. According to the State Police, 33-year-old Damon Hamman of Brookville faces more than a dozen felony charges of child rape and aggravated indecent... Read More.

Jefferson County woman sentenced to federal prison time

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH — A Jefferson County woman has been sentenced to more than five years in prison following her conviction of drug and firearms crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Kristy Lepionka of Reynoldsville was found guilty of receiving large methamphetamine shipments from California... Read More.

Jefferson County teen hurt in crash with deer

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

PERRY TWP. – A Jefferson County teenager was injured when a car he was riding in hit a deer just before Christmas. According to State Police, Daniel Patterson of Punxsutawney was driving west on Route 536 in Perry Township when a deer ran onto... Read More.

Reynoldsville man charged for alleged BB gun assault

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE – A Jefferson County man is facing assault charges for allegedly shooting at an occupied house with a BB gun. State Police accuse Dennis Clontz Jr of Reynoldsville of shooting at a house along Wishaw Road in Winslow Township last week. A 43-year-old... Read More.

Two new State Police Troopers assigned to Jefferson County