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Chase ends after crash on church property in Clearfield County, one arrested
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A high-speed police chase ended after the suspect crashed on church property, state police said. Jason Moore, 44, of Moshannon, was arrested after a police chase Sunday into Monday, April 22. Troopers said he crashed on the property of Severin Church on Kylertown Drifting Highway in Morrisdale and then tried […]
Driver seriously injured after tractor-trailer hit a bear in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A section of Route 153 in Clearfield County was closed all morning on Friday and we’re learning it was caused by a tractor-trailer hitting a bear. State police said the crash happened around 4 a.m. Friday, April 19, on Route 153 (Hoovertown Road) in Huston Township. The 55-year-old driver couldn’t […]
State Police Calls: Leads Sought in Trespassing Case in Eldred Township
FOREST/JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — Marienville-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. According to a report released on Saturday, April 20, PSP Marienville investigated an incident of trespassing on Miller Road, in Eldred Township, Jefferson County. Police say an unknown actor(s) trespassed onto the complainant’s property and searched...
Australian Shepard found shot in Clearfield Co. released from animal hospital
Dennyboy, an Australian Shepard that was found shot in Clearfield County earlier this month, has been released from a Centre County animal hospital following a successful amputation surgery. Officials say Dennyboy, and another dog, were found along a rural road in Irvona. The other dog has since died from its...
Clearfield County nonprofit working to help dog that was shot 3 times
UPDATE: Animals Matter of Clearfield County is looking for a foster for Dennyboy after he is released from surgery. They said his surgery is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 and he’ll only be in the hospital for a few days. They’re looking for someone with a fenced-in yard and no cats. You can reach out […]
Police: Brookville man accused of publicly threatening couple with axe
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Police in Jefferson County say a Brookville man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened a couple with an axe over the weekend. Brookville Borough police say officers were dispatched Sunday evening for a reported disturbance near the baseball fields along Sylvania Street. Authorities...
Three Former Area Residents Indicted in Murder of Mississippi Businessman Kirby Carpenter
TIPPAH CO., Miss. (EYT) – Three former Jefferson County residents have been indicted in the murder of Mississippi businessman Kirby Carpenter. Jeffrey and Karen Spence, along with their daughter, Caitlin, have each been indicted on one count of conspiracy, two counts of larceny, and one count of capital murder.
Update: Part of Pennsylvania under a tornado watch until early Thursday
On Wednesday at 8:19 p.m. an updated tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Thursday at midnight for Armstrong, Clarion, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the distinction...
Paris Uniform In Dubois Closing
According to Dubois Mayor Pat Reasinger, 113 employees will be laid off from the Paris Uniform Services location on Hoover Avenue in Dubois. “That’s a lot for Dubois, quite a bit, and I feel sorry for the families, it affects the kids and everything, that’s what’s most important is the families,”
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