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Two juveniles, one adult charged following Cresson Twp. shots fired investigation

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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cresson Township police department, in Cambria County, say three individuals have been charged in connection to a shots fired incident last month. Police say during the early morning hours of Feb. 10, officers received reports of an alleged "shooting" in a wooded area near Boland Drive and Route 22. Authorities say the 911 caller also claimed to have been assaulted by several individuals, at which time the shots reportedly rang out. Read More...

'Justice for Duke:' Clearfield Co. organization helping rehabilitate English Mastiff found shot, abu

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Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Volunteers in Clearfield County are working to give a dog, who was recently found neglected and abused, new hope. Officials say a volunteer with the organization “Animals Matter” found "Duke" laying on the road in the Grampian/Mahaffey area on Black Friday. Volunteers say the dog was found with a hole in his head and an injured ear and jaw. When volunteers brought "Duke" to the hospital, they say it was determined that his breathing problem was caused by his mouth being tied shut with shoelaces. Read More...

A victory for mental health support in the region

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Cambria County, PA — Behavioral health administrator, Tracy Selak, says the Reach Crisis Center will help get people the treatment they need. She says it will also take some of the load off of law enforcement officials. People who spoke at the event say a person's mental health can affect their decision making, sometimes leading to accidents or crimes. Cambria County president commissioner, Tom Chernisky, says it's a great day, and a victory for Cambria County. Read More...