Former Sheriff Announces Candidacy for 2025 Election

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - Chester Hawkins, a former Sheriff of Clearfield County, has announced his candidacy for the 2025 primary election. Hawkins touts his common sense approach in services to the county in the past. In addition to the quality of his deputy staff, Hawkins is... Read More.

DOJ probing sheriff over undocumented immigrants release

(NEW YORK) -- In what appears to be part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against sanctuary cities, the Justice Department is investigating a sheriff in upstate New York who released an undocumented man later taken into custody by federal agents.The US Attorney's office... Read More.

Elk County Scam Warning

ELK COUNTY - The Elk County Sheriff’s Department is warning you about scam attempts in the area. According to the Sheriff’s office, the scammer will call you claiming to be a Sheriff’s Deputy and say there is a warrant out for your arrest. The caller would... Read More.

Clearfield County Sheriff looking for wanted man

Clearfield, PA – Police are looking for a man wanted on probation for assault charges who failed to show up in court. The Clearfield County Sheriff's Department is looking for 59-year-old Ralph Clayton Best for failure to appear on a probation/parole violation on charges that... Read More.

Kersey woman loses $3,000 to gift card scam

Fox Township, PA – An Elk County woman lost $3,000 to a scam recently. The 32-year-old Kersey woman reportedly sent $3,000 worth of gift cards to an unknown person who was posing as a sheriff's deputy. It happened July 27. Once again, police are reminding you... Read More.