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Clearfield County man pleads guilty to sexual assault of young girl

Friday, September 23 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield - A 22-year-old Clearfield County man has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. According to court documents, Kenneth Ireland of Wallaceton is accused of rape, sexual and indecent assault, and corruption of minors. Ireland reportedly attacked the girl in January 2021. He... Read More.

Clearfield County President Judge expressed frustration with plea agreements during sentencing court

Wednesday, September 21 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – Clearfield County President Judge Frederic Ammerman expressed some frustration with several plea agreements offered by the district attorney’s office during sentencing court on Monday. Two of the cases involved defendants from Falls Creek and DuBois who allegedly threatened others with a gun, and... Read More.

California woman faces sentencing in hoax kidnapping case

Monday, September 19 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- A Northern California woman who pleaded guilty to orchestrating an elaborate hoax about being kidnapped and even seared with a branding iron by her abductors is scheduled to be sentenced Monday. Sherri Papini, 40, is facing a sentence of eight months when... Read More.

Clearfield County man’s sentencing for molesting young girl delayed until October

Thursday, September 15 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – The sentencing of a Clearfield County man accused of molesting a young girl has been delayed until October. 66-year-old Willie Hockenberry is facing 24 various counts of rape, sexual assault, and indecent exposure for incidents between 2013 and 2019. The sentencing phase of the... Read More.

Indiana County man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting minor

Wednesday, September 7 by Louise Bennett

INDIANA - A 54-year-old Indiana County man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor several times. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Michael Stiles of Smicksburg admitted guilt to all charges filed against him in April. Stiles is jailed in the Indiana County Prison. His sentencing... Read More.

‘Fat Leonard’ on the run days before sentencing: US Marshals

Tuesday, September 6 by ABC News

(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) -- A former naval contractor who was convicted of bribing Navy officers with millions of dollars worth of lavish cigars, prostitutes and cash allegedly cut off his ankle monitor on Sunday and is now on the run, according to the U.S.... Read More.

Clearfield woman pleaded guilty to federal drug charges

Thursday, September 1 by Louise Bennett

Johnstown – A Clearfield woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges and will face a sentence of 10 years to life in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 34-year-old Kiersten Bell entered her guilty plea in federal court on Tuesday. Bell is accused of conspiring... Read More.

Woodland man failed to show up to Clearfield County Court sentencing

Friday, August 19 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – It was another “no show” day in Clearfield County Court Tuesday for a Woodland man. 60-year-old Ralph Best failed to appear for sentencing on assault charges on July 27th, and he didn’t show up for this week’s trial. Best was still found guilty of... Read More.

Man sentenced for using fraudulent check to purchase Clearfield County home

Wednesday, August 17 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – A man will serve up to six years in state prison on felony theft charges for using a fraudulent check for over $197,000 to purchase a home in Clearfield County. 60-year-old James Schubert was sentenced in Clearfield County Court Monday. According to court documents,... Read More.

Ahmaud Arbery case: Sentencing underway for federal hate crime charges

Monday, August 8 by ABC News

(BRUNSWICK, Ga.) -- Sentencing is underway for the three men convicted of federal hate crimes in the death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery. Travis McMichael, who fired the fatal shot on Feb. 23, 2020, was sentenced Monday to life in prison. His father, Gregory McMichael, and their... Read More.

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