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explorejeffersonpa.com > local > 03/09/2026 > pennsylvania-courts-issue-fraud-warning-over-fake-toll-notices-173815

Pennsylvania Courts Issue Fraud Warning Over Fake Toll Notices

6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (261+ words) A statewide alert warns residents to ignore fraudulent text messages about unpaid tolls. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (EYT) " Philadelphia Municipal Court issued a statewide consumer fraud alert warning residents about a scam text message falsely claiming recipients failed to pay a Pennsylvania…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > crime > 03/07/2026 > safe2say-report-triggers-investigation-dna-analysis-leads-to-charges-against-indiana-county-man-173780

Safe2Say Report Triggers Investigation, DNA Analysis Leads to Charges Against Indiana County Man

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (269+ words) An Indiana County man faces felony charges after state police used DNA evidence to identify him as the suspect in a sexual assault investigation involving a juvenile. ARMSTRONG TWP., Pa. (EYT) " Pennsylvania State Police arrested an Indiana County man for…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > crime > 03/06/2026 > former-pennsylvania-teacher-sentenced-to-7-years-for-child-exploitation-173774

Former Pennsylvania Teacher Sentenced to 7 Years for Child Exploitation

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (283+ words) A Grove City man who taught hearing-impaired students across nine counties will serve seven years in federal prison for the transport and possession of more than 1,500 images of child sexual abuse. United States Attorney Troy Rivetti PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) " United…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > crime > 03/06/2026 > three-charged-after-alleged-dispute-over-indoor-smoking-ends-in-punxsutawney-apartment-brawl-173716

Three Charged After Alleged Dispute Over Indoor Smoking Ends in Punxsutawney Apartment Brawl

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (304+ words) Three people face assault charges after a dispute about cigarette smoking in an apartment escalated into a physical altercation that left one individual needing medical attention, according to police. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) " Authorities filed assault charges against three individuals after…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > crime > 03/05/2026 > punxsy-man-faces-felony-aggravated-assault-charge-after-allegedly-swinging-machete-at-wife-173717

Punxsy Man Faces Felony Aggravated Assault Charge After Allegedly Swinging Machete at Wife

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (323+ words) A Jefferson County man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police say a video showed him threatening to kill his wife and swinging a machete at her. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) " Punxsutawney Borough Police filed a felony aggravated assault charge against…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > first-response > 03/05/2026 > state-police-failure-to-yield-leads-to-route-28-crash-in-warsaw-township-173719

State Police: Failure to Yield Leads to Route 28 Crash in Warsaw Township

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (180+ words) One person was injured when a driver attempted to merge onto Route 28 without clearance, according to a state police report. WARSAW TWP., Pa. (EYT) " Police say a two-vehicle crash on State Route 28 in Warsaw Township sent one person to the…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > local > 03/05/2026 > applications-open-for-pennsylvania-state-police-troop-c-camp-cadet-program-173721

Applications Open for Pennsylvania State Police Troop C Camp Cadet Program

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (275+ words) Pennsylvania State Police Troop C is accepting applications for its weeklong Camp Cadet program this July. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) " The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, is accepting applications for its 2026 Camp Cadet program for youth interested in learning more about…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > crime > 03/04/2026 > police-respond-to-physical-altercation-at-brookville-veterinary-clinic-173691

Police Respond to Physical Altercation at Brookville Veterinary Clinic

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (255+ words) Police Respond to Physical Altercation at Brookville Veterinary Clinic'exploreJefferson Police Respond to Physical Altercation at Brookville Veterinary Clinic Recent police reports detailed a domestic disturbance at a Brookville Borough veterinary clinic, and a false report being investigated by PSP Punxsutawney....

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explorejeffersonpa.com > local > 03/04/2026 > operation-sober-shamrock-dui-enforcement-begins-across-pennsylvania-173692

Operation Sober Shamrock DUI Enforcement Begins Across Pennsylvania

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (236+ words) Law enforcement agencies across Pennsylvania will increase DUI patrols during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period. OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) " The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania DUI Association and municipal law enforcement agencies across the state will launch a…...

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explorejeffersonpa.com > crime > 03/04/2026 > jefferson-county-man-charged-after-infant-suffers-stroke-from-abuse-173683

Jefferson County Man Charged After Infant Suffers Stroke From Abuse

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (310+ words) A Jefferson County man is behind bars on multiple felony charges after state police say he admitted to squeezing a 6-week-old infant and causing brain hemorrhages. BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) " Authorities charged a Reynoldsville man with several felonies on February…...