Clearfield County man found mentally ill, but still guilty Thursday, July 13 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A homeless Clearfield County man who was found to be mentally ill, but still guilty of attempted homicide, was sentenced this week to 14 to 28 years in state prison.According to court documents, 50-year-old Robert Bailor assaulted and stabbed a Hyde man... Read More.
Clearfield County man charged with rape and indecent assault Friday, March 10 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Felony rape, indecent assault, and other charges have been filed against a Clearfield County man.State Police say 48-year-old Keith Billotte of Morrisdale is accused of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled man.Wednesday, Billotte reportedly waived his right to a preliminary hearing.He is being... Read More.
Homeless man found guilty of attempted homicide, sentencing delayed Saturday, February 11 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A homeless man who was found guilty, but mentally ill, on attempted homicide and assault charges will face sentencing in April in Clearfield County Court.
How the forced hospitalization of ‘mentally ill’ people will work in NYC Wednesday, November 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has directed the NYPD and peace officers to take individuals who appear "to be mentally ill" into custody involuntarily for psychiatric evaluations, even if they are not considered to be an imminent threat to the... Read More.
‘I am suffering mentally,’ Uvalde educator says after false blame in shooting aftermath: Exclusive Monday, October 24 by ABC News(UVALDE, Texas) -- In the first hours and days after the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, officials said they figured out how the gunman got into a building that was supposed to be secure."The exterior door," the top police official in... Read More.
‘I’m mentally preparing myself’: Uvalde students, teachers face new school year Monday, September 5 by ABC News(UVALDE, Texas) -- When gunfire broke out at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, teacher Elsa Avila said her fourth graders followed lockdown protocols."I slammed my door. I turned off the lights, and I told the kids, 'Let's move, let's move. Let's go, let's go.'... Read More.
Clearfield County Jail warden submits his resignation Thursday, July 21 by Louise BennettClearfield – David Kessling, the warden of the Clearfield County Jail, has submitted his resignation.The announcement was made at Tuesday’s Prison Board meeting.Kessling’s resignation will be effective September 30th.While no specific reason was given for Kessling’s decision, he did say at the meeting that... Read More.
Morrisdale man faces felony sexual assault charges Thursday, June 23 by Louise BennettKylertown – Two felony sexual assault charges were filed against a 48-year-old Clearfield County man Tuesday.State Police report that Keith Billotte of Morrisdale allegedly assaulted a mentally-disabled person in March.A preliminary hearing for Billotte has not yet been scheduled.
