Clearfield Man Accused of Robbing Fueling Stations Waives Hearings

CLEARFIELD – The man accused of robbing gas stations in Curwensville and Clearfield waived his rights to two preliminary hearings on Wednesday. Robert L. Runyan of Clearfield is accused of robbing Fuel On in Curwensville Borough. In that case, he faces charges of robbery, two counts of terroristic threats, simple assault and related charges. According [...]

Police Investigating Attempted Child Abduction

DUBOIS – The DuBois City Police Department is investigating a report of an attempted child abduction. At about 8:34 p.m., police were called to West Washington Avenue for a report of an attempted child abduction. A 10 year old reported that a while man, about 40 years old with brown crew cut hair, drove up [...]

Johnsonburg Fire Rule Arson

JOHNSONBURG – Investigators looking into a fire at the St. Joe’s Club in Johnsonburg have determined the incident to be an act of arson. According to the state police in Ridgway, a state police fire marshal, Johnsonburg Borough Police Department and Johnsonburg Fire Department investigated the fire at 703 Market St. The building had been [...]

High Speed Police Pursuit Reported on Interstate 80

GRAHAM TOWNSHIP – The state police in Clearfield reported a high speed chase on Interstate 80 on Monday. According to police Demetrius C. Jenkins, 28 of Chicago, IL was taken into custody following the high speed chase. Police said speeds were in excess of 120 miles-per-hour. Jenkins lost control of the vehicle during the chase, [...]

Lamar Man in Custody for Outstanding Warrants, Possible Drug Possession

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP – A Lamar man is in custody following a one-vehicle car accident on state Route 550, south of Marengo Road. The state police in Philipsburg responded to the accident on Saturday evening. Once driver and passenger information was obtained, it was determined the driver, James I. Lansberry of Lamar, was found to have [...]

Unknown Person Makes Threat to Blow Up SCI-Houtzdale

HOUTZDALE – The state police in Clearfield are investigating a threat to blow up the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale. According to police, an unknown man called the control room at the prison four times on June 28. Police said during the first call, he threatened to blow up the prison. The investigation is ongoing [...]

Camp Burglarized in Huston Township

HUSTON TOWNSHIP – The state police in DuBois are investigating a camp burglary along Ontario Road in Huston Township. According to police, the incident occurred sometime between May 19 and June 30. Someone removed a Grizzley wood burning stove, a burn barrel, the cage to a 2010 John Deere bulldozer, a 15 inch heavy duty [...]

Commissioners Considering County-Wide Dental Discount Program

CLEARFIELD – It’s been a few years since the Clearfield County Commissioners opted Clearfield County into a prescription drug discount program. Now, the commissioners are considering a county-wide dental discount program. The program is voluntary, just like the prescription discount program. County Commissioner Mark McCracken reiterated that the program is not dental insurance, but a [...]

Strattanville Man Accused of Multiple Burglaries Found Guilty on All Counts

CLEARFIELD – After roughly three days of testimony, it took a jury about 45 minutes to find a Strattanville man guilty of robbing multiple businesses and one municipal building in Clearfield County. Jerry L. Ritchey Jr., 37, of Strattanville was found guilty of of burglarizing four area businesses the night of July 20–21, 2011. The [...]

Grant to Help Provide Bullet Proof Vests for Sheriff’s, Probation Departments

CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Commissioners agreed to apply for a grant on behalf of the Sheriff’s and Domestic Relations offices. The grant will help the offices purchase bullet proof vests. Community Development Specialist Liza Kovalick informed the commissioners that both departments were in need of bullet proof vests. She stated that a [...]

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