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Weekly Safety Report: DUI, Meth Possession, Theft, Robbery, and Home Invasion in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
This week in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a local man facing DUI charges after crashing into a tree, a Coalport man sentenced to prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, twin brothers accused of stealing over $22,000 from McDonald's, two individuals facing charges for robbing and assaulting a man invited to their home, and a Clearfield man sentenced to state prison for entering a home and threatening the resident with a gun.
DuBois Woman Rushed to Hospital After Wreck in Winslow Township
WINSLOW TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A DuBois woman was hospitalized after crashing her vehicle in Winslow Township early Sunday morning. According to a Thursday release issued by DuBois-based State Police, the crash took place at 3:36 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, on S Pancoast Road in Winslow Township, Jefferson County.
Woman wanted on capital murder charges in Miss. arrested in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A woman wanted on capital murder charges out of Mississippi was taken into custody in Brookville Thursday afternoon. Caitlin Spence, 37, was arrested at a home on Belgiumtown Road in Brookville just before 2 p.m. on Nov. 30, by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Spence is awaiting extradition to […]
GANT: Curwensville Man Charged with Felony Strangulation After Assaulting a Woman
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (GANT) – A Curwensville man has been charged with felony strangulation after an assault on a woman in a Curwensville home. (This article was provided by our News Partner GantDaily.com.) Police say Jacob Paul Montgomery, 39, assaulted the woman by pushing her against a wall, strangling her...
Man Arrested for Assaulting Woman Holding Infant Son, Threatening Them With Kitchen Knife in Polk Township
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman and threatening them with a knife during a domestic dispute in Polk Township. Court documents show State Police in DuBois filed criminal charges against 37-year-old Bryan Edward Kobylanski, of North Jackson. According to a criminal...
Area Man, Infant Seriously Injured After Being Ejected From Vehicle During Rollover Crash on I-80
UNION TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say a Crawford County and an infant were seriously injured after being ejected from their vehicle during a rollover crash on Interstate 80 in Union Township, Clearfield County. According to a report released by PSP DuBois on Thursday, November 30, the crash happened...
Two Jefferson County Members Included in State Police Promotions
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police recognized the promotions of four Sergeants and 49 Corporals during a December 1 ceremony at LCBC Manheim in Lancaster County, Commissioner Christopher Paris announced. A Bureau of Liquor Enforcement employee was promoted to Enforcement Officer 3 during the ceremony. Promoted to Sergeant:
Weekly Safety Report: Harassment and Fraudulent Insurance Claim reported in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Two incidents were reported in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania this week. The first incident involved a case of physical harassment in Falls Creek, which is currently under investigation by the PSP DuBois Patrol Unit. The second incident involved a Brookville man who is facing charges for filing a fraudulent insurance claim for a deer collision. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is conducting an investigation into this matter.
Strategic Infrastructure Upgrades Begin in Clearfield County
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, is poised for significant infrastructure improvements as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) commences repair work on a critical bridge spanning Chest Creek on Route 3014 (Five Point Road) in Chest Township. Scheduled to begin on Monday, December 11, the bridge closure is a strategic effort by PennDOT to enhance the bridge's condition rating from 'poor' to 'good', an investment in the safety and reliability of the region's transportation network.
Clearfield County man sentenced to 7+ years after drug bust
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Coalport man will serve more than seven years in prison after a 2019 drug bust. Jacob Troxell, 33, was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to serve 87 months in prison and then have four years of supervised release, United States Attorney Eric Olshan announced. According to information presented to […]
Police: Contractor took $19K in Clearfield County home improvement fraud
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania contractor is accused of taking over $19,000 for a home improvement project in Clearfield County and leaving the job unfinished. Wilson Burns Jr., 36, of Felton, was charged with home improvement fraud after a property owner claimed the contractor agreed to take on the job in October 2022 […]
Area Man Suspected of DUI After Slamming Vehicle Into Two Trees in Burnside Township
BURNSIDE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Authorities have arrested an area man who reportedly crashed his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in Clearfield County. According to Punxsutawney-based State Police, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 27200 block of Dowler Highway in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, at 3:38 p.m. on Saturday, September 25.
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Five Western Pa. McDonald’s locations found in violation of child labor laws
The Department of Labor said five Pennsylvania McDonald’s locations, including in Brookville and St. Marys, violated child labor laws. Endor Inc. is the operator of those five locations and is owned by Paul and Meghan Sweeney. The investigation found it employed 34 children aged 14 and 15 to work later and longer than allowed by child labor laws.
DuBois City Manager Suplizio Faces Additional Federal Charges Amid Suspension
Herm Suplizio, the city manager of DuBois currently under suspension, is now facing additional federal charges. These charges, which include conspiracy and federal program fraud, were reported by The Courier Express. It is alleged that Suplizio misappropriated a significant amount of money from public and nonprofit funds.
Local Bridge on Route 3014 in Clearfield County to Close for Repairs Starting December 11
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a bridge closure in Clearfield County for repair work. The bridge, located on Route 3014 (Five Point Road) in Chest Township, will be closed from December 11. The repair work aims to enhance the bridge's condition.
Today the gas price is close to $3.75 in Sheffield as of 2023-12-02. Find the available station near you.
Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.247, a week ago the price is $3.259 , according to AAA.
West Branch Area School District holding donation drive for recent fire victim
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – On Nov. 27, a Clearfield County teen lost his life in a house fire. In response, the community and school district are looking to give back. The fire happened on the 2900 block of Morrisdale Allport Highway at around 3:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27. Initial calls reported entrapment in the […]