CRIME & SAFETY
Police: Punxsy man faces charges after stabbing
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Punxsutawney man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man in the neck three times. Bradley Heitzenrater, 34, was arrested after police were called on May 3 to a residence on the 200th block of North Jefferson Street on reports of a stabbing. When police arrived, […]
Local Man Just Released from Jail Allegedly Found with Items Stolen from Truck Stop, Price Tag Stuck to His Lips
PINE CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local man allegedly stuffed his pockets full of items at a truck stop just moments after he had been released from jail. Court records indicate Punxsutawney-based State Police filed criminal charges against 34-year-old Jesse James Park, of Brockway, in District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office on Friday, May 3.
Pennsylvania State Police Troop C holds memorial to remember fallen troopers
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pennsylvania State Police Troop C held a memorial for all the fallen troopers in the 119-year history of the department. The Pennsylvania State Police was founded in 1905 and ever since its founding, there have been 104 members killed on duty. Most recently Trooper Jacques Rogeau Jr., was killed in action […]
State Police Calls: DuBois Man Scammed Out of $500
Area state police responded to the following incidents:. According to a May 6 news release, PSP DuBois was notified of a theft in Falls Creek Borough, Jefferson County, on April 26. Police say it was determined through investigation that the victim was contacted by unknown person identifying as a member...
Local Man Behind Bars for Allegedly Attempting to Assault 10-Year-Old Boy
HAWTHORN BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man was arrested in Hawthorn Borough for reportedly attempting to assault a 10-year-old boy. According to court records, the Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department filed criminal charges against 26-year-old Dane David Kells, of Fairmount City, in District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller’s office on April 27.
Hearing Rescheduled for Area Woman Accused of Screaming, Knocking on Victim’s Windows While Intoxicated in Pine Creek Township
PINE CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing has been continued for an area woman who reportedly caused a disturbance during a drunken escapade in Pine Creek Township. Court documents show a preliminary hearing for 35-year-old Kari Elaine Rucinski, of DuBois, that was scheduled for Thursday, May 9, has been continued and will resume on July 25, at 9:30 a.m. with District Judge Gregory Bazylak presiding.
Police Launch Investigation After Area Woman Loses $1,200 Social Security Check in Scam
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — State Police in DuBois have launched an investigation after an area woman fell victim to a social security scam. According to PSP DuBois, troopers responded to a residence in Bloom Township, Clearfield County, for a report of fraud on Saturday, May 4. Police say...
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