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Pennsylvania State Police Report 747 Crashes, 535 DUI Arrests During Labor Day Weekend Enforcement

September 8, 2025

Troopers arrested 535 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and issued 24,182 citations.

Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Crawford County

March 12, 2025

A 71-year-old man was injured after his Chevrolet struck another vehicle that was turning into a driveway.

Troop E Camp Cadet Registration to Open on February 10

February 9, 2025 | Tina Jordan

The camp will be held from June 8th to June 13th, 2025.

State Police Seek Owner of Airsoft Pistol Found on Christmas Day

December 31, 2024

Crawford County troopers look to reunite found property with rightful owner.

Police: Be Aware of Scam Messages Posing as Postal Service Alerts

December 4, 2024

According to the United States Postal Service, “If you get a text or email claiming to be from USPS about a package awaiting action or a delivery failure, don’t click it: Delete it immediately. This is an attempt to steal your personal information.”

Investigators Seeking Leads in Theft Case in Tionesta Borough

September 20, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the theft happened sometime between 12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2024, and 7:00 a.m. on September 11, 2024.

State Police Calls: Local Teen Caught Stealing Woman’s Unmentionables

September 17, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say a known 18-year-old Oil City man removed bras, underwear, and numerous sex toys—valued at $100.00 apiece—from a residence.

State Police Calls: Local Man Cited for Disorderly Conduct

September 11, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also responded to a crash on Pithole Road.

Police Searching for Missing Juvenile Last Seen in Cochranton

September 6, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

According to police, Kamdin Vroman, 15, is originally from the Titusville area and has family and friends in that area.

Charges Held for Court Against Local Man Accused of Assaulting State Trooper While Being Transported to Hospital

September 6, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the man became combative and struck a trooper in the chest.

Skeletal Remains Found by Hunter in Venango County

September 6, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The remains are currently being analyzed as Franklin-based State Police have launched an investigation.

State Police Calls: Franklin Man Arrested on Drug Charges

September 6, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP also made a DUI arrest near Yeaney Lane and Guitonville Road.

Police: Hackers Use Local Victim’s Credit Card After Deploying Computer Scam

September 5, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The victim stated that they had downloaded new software on their computer and noticed that it started to act up.

State Police Report 580 Crashes, Six Deaths, 514 DUI Arrests During Labor Day Weekend Enforcement

September 5, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

During the four-day period from August 30 to September 2, the PSP investigated 580 crashes that resulted in 170 injuries and six deaths.

State Police Honors Personnel for Heroism, Exceptional Work to Keep Pennsylvania Safe

August 30, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Among the honorees was Lieutenant James Wagner, of Troop G, Bedford, who was critically injured by a gunman who opened fire at the Lewistown Station before fatally shooting Trooper Jacques F. “Jay” Rougeau on June 17, 2023.

Local Man Jailed for Allegedly Assaulting State Trooper While Being Transported to Hospital

August 29, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the man became combative and struck a trooper in the chest.

State Police Calls: Local Child Victim of Harassment

August 28, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also made a DUI arrest of a Franklin man in Forest County.

State Police Calls: Franklin Man Cited for Discharging Firearm in Cranberry Township

August 27, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also made a DUI arrest in Barkeyville.

Woman Accused of Using 90-Year-Old Venango County Woman’s Credit Card Account to Make Unauthorized Purchases

August 26, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP Corry received a report on February 4, 2024, of fraudulent charges on a victim’s credit card.

State Police Calls: Sexual Assault Report Between Tenant, Landlord Deemed as Unfounded

August 26, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also responded to a pair of DUI-related incidents in Forest County.

State Police Calls: Local Man Reportedly Smashes Window With Purse on Cherrytree Road

August 23, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also responded to an incident of harassment in Barkeyville Borough, and more.

UPDATE: State Police Locate Missing Area Juvenile

August 7, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

15-year-old Bella Madison Grace Starn was located around 10:19 a.m. on Wednesday.

Franklin Man Behind Bars for Allegedly Possessing Stolen Motorcycle

August 3, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the stolen motorcycle has been under investigation since August 2023.

State Police Calls: Corruption of Minors; Franklin Man Arrested on Drug Charges

July 31, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also arrested a Franklin man for drug possession in Crawford County.

Oil City Woman Accused of Assaulting Man During Argument in Cranberry Township

July 31, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP Franklin received a report of an active domestic incident in the 2100 block of U.S. Route 322, in Cranberry Township, Venango County, around 3:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.

State Police Calls: Forgotten Money Bag Stolen in Cranberry Township

July 29, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also investigated an incident of drug possession in Oil City.

Leeper Woman Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter After Finding Empty Alcohol Container

July 29, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The defendant told police she shoved the victim on the bed and “may have hit her.”

Area Woman Allegedly Caught Passed Out Behind Wheel With Multiple Bricks of Heroin, Fentanyl in Richland Township

July 28, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP Franklin responded to a report of a white Ford sedan parked along State Route 38, blocking the complainant’s driveway around 8:19 a.m. on Sunday, July 21.

Local Teen Caught Stealing Alcoholic Drinks From Gas Station in Sugarcreek Borough

July 26, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP Franklin were dispatched to Sheetz on Allegheny Boulevard, in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, for a report of a retail theft around 3:56 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24.

State Police Calls: Bicyclist Arrested on Drug Charges, Outstanding Warrant

July 23, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also made a drug arrest on Plummer Street and a DUI arrest on Colbert Avenue.

State Police Calls: Local Man Accused of Harassing Neighbors With Loud Music, Stomping

July 22, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Troopers also investigated a traffic stop that revealed drug possession in Oil City.

Police Investigating After Roughly $18,600 Stolen From Local Woman’s Bank Account

July 22, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say approximately $18,600.00 was stolen through cash, check, and/or a wire transfer.

State Police Calls: Troopers Respond to Man Purposely Revving Motorcycle in Early Morning Hours

July 19, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP also investigated a theft from a camp in Rockland Township.

Franklin Man Charged in Connection with Overdose Death of Cranberry Twp. Man

July 18, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The charges stem from the death of Trapper A. Shuffstall, 41, of Franklin, who overdosed on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Reno Man Accused of Possessing Illegal Firearm With Live Rounds During Traffic Stop in Sugarcreek Borough

July 17, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Court documents indicate the gun was identified as a Kimber .45 ACP and had seven live rounds in the magazine, but none in the chamber.

State Police Calls: Troopers Investigating After Local Woman’s Personal Information Used in Scam

July 16, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP also investigated a DUI and an incident of stalking.

Oil City Man Faces Felony After Police Find Over 90 Grams of Marijuana, Meth During Traffic Stop

July 15, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The traffic stop happened on E 2nd Street in Oil City, Venango County, around 4:52 p.m. on June 6.

State Police Calls: Troopers Investigating Child Endangerment Cases

July 15, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

PSP also investigated a theft that occurred sometime between 2019 and 2024.

Additional Details Released in Child Endangerment Case Involving Oil City Man

July 12, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Police say the defendant left his three juvenile children home alone when he fled police.

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