Man Accused of Threatening Family with Crossbow

GULICH TOWNSHIP - One man has been jailed after allegedly threatening to shoot multiple people with a crossbow. On January 7th at around 1pm, police responded to a Veterans Street residence in Gulich Township where they made contact with the victim who told police that... Read More.

Ridgway Man Accused of Threatening Judge

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man has been jailed after allegedly threatening to kill a local judge. On January 3rd a man reported to the Ridgway Police Department that 70 year-old Donald Thornton allegedly threatened to kill a judge who was proceeding over his wife’s DUI... Read More.

Man Charged for Alleged Kidnaping

FALLS CREEK - An Indiana County man is facing several charges after allegedly strangling and kidnapping a woman in Falls Creek. On December 29th State Police responded to a Main Street apartment where a witness told authorities that they heard screaming from a locked bedroom. Once... Read More.

Lawrence Township Man Jailed for Alleged Sexual Assault

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - A Lawrence Township man has been jailed after a two year long investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of his young daughter. According to police in December of 2023 47 year-old Gary Cartwright allegedly had sexual contact with his 12 year-old biological... Read More.

Kersey Man Accused of Meeting “Teen” in Curwensville

CURWENSVILLE - A Kersey man has been jailed after allegedly planning to meet a “teenage girl” for sex. According to Curwensville Police, 24 year-old Michael Hanes was in contact with the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a 15 year-old girl. Messages given to police allegedly... Read More.

Brookville Man Accused of Spitting on Police Chief

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Aggravated assault charges have been filed against a Jefferson County man for allegedly spitting on a police chief. According to Punxsutawney police, 29-year-old Zephaniah Vickers caused a disturbance at the Punxsy McDonald's on Christmas Eve. Vickers, of Brookville, was reportedly yelling and... Read More.