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Family of Ricky Cobb II sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The family of Ricky Cobb II, a Minnesota man who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023, is taking legal action against Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, who was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, in... Read More.

Suspect in New Mexico trooper shooting named, linked to South Carolina woman found dead

Saturday, March 16 by ABC News

(DILLON COUNTY, S.C.) -- The suspect in the murder of a New Mexico State Police officer has been identified as Jaremy Smith of Marion County, South Carolina, and he has been linked to a South Carolina woman who was found dead Friday, according to... Read More.

Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Clearfield County State Trooper

Monday, March 11 by Justice Williams

CLEARFIELD – A State Police Trooper in Clearfield County is facing a civil lawsuit claiming that he used deadly force which caused 38-year-old Matthew Chelgren to die.According to the suit filed against Trooper Craig Hooven, it was “unreasonable and excessive” to use a “PIT... Read More.

Clearfield County Woman Accuses State Trooper of Unlawful Arrest

Wednesday, February 28 by Justice Williams

CURWENSVILLE — A federal lawsuit claiming unlawful arrest has been filed by a Curwensville woman against a State Police Trooper in Clearfield County.Lana Thompson alleges that Trooper Austin Woolcock pulled her over in June last year, accused her of being under the influence of... Read More.

Minnesota state trooper charged in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during traffic stop

Wednesday, January 24 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been charged in connection to the death of 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II, who was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 94 on July 31, 2023.The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that Trooper... Read More.

Clearfield man sentenced up to eight years in state prison

Friday, November 3 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD –A 30-year-old Clearfield man was sentenced to a state prison term of four-to-eight years after being convicted of having more than 90 grams of methamphetamine in his possession.According to court documents, the drugs were found in Robert Lombardo's room at an area hotel.State... Read More.

Grampian woman faces charges after kicking her neighbor’s chickens

Wednesday, October 18 by Louise Bennett

GRAMPIAN – A Grampian woman is in trouble for allegedly kicking her neighbor's chickens.State Police say 51-year-old Joanna Moriarity has been charged with cruelty to animals.According to a trooper's report, Moriarity injured the birds when she kicked them after they went onto her First... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced after assaulting State Police trooper

Saturday, September 30 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A state prison sentence of 22 months to 10 years was given to a Clearfield County man who assaulted a Pennsylvania State Police trooper. According to court documents, George Suhoney of Osceola Mills was accused of arguing with the trooper, punching... Read More.

Sandy Bridge in DuBois will soon be renamed

Thursday, July 27 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – The Sandy Bridge in DuBois will soon be renamed in honor of former State Police Trooper Bradley Wilson.At their most recent meetings, the Clearfield County Commissioners, DuBois City Council, and Sandy Township Supervisors gave their approval to a proposal to rename the... Read More.

DuBois City Council meeting full of controversary over legal fees, income

Tuesday, July 25 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Controversy about legal fees and income were hot topics of the public comment section of last night’s DuBois City Council meeting.During the meeting, legal fees were brought up, and residents wanted to know whose legal fees were covered by City funds.Interim City... Read More.