May 23—A Meadville man charged with threatening to bomb the Crawford County Judicial Center late last month will head to trial. The case against Douglas Stephon McClure, 40, who resides in the 1100 block of Market Street, was held for court Wednesday after a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Samuel Pendolino. McClure remains in […]
Mar. 5—A scheduled plea from a suspect in a 2021 Meadville homicide didn’t happen Monday after the teenager opted to reject a plea offer. Martavious K. Stout, now 19, appeared Monday afternoon before Crawford County Court of Common Pleas President Judge John Spataro in connection with the slaying of Nathaniel Harris. Stout is charged by […]
Mar. 2—A Meadville-area man has been sentenced to state prison for assaulting a corrections officer at the Crawford County Correctional Facility last fall. William D. Copeland, 34, was sentenced Thursday to two to four years in state prison by Judge Francis J. Schultz plus pay a $100 fine and $666.25 in court costs. Copeland pleaded […]
Feb. 24—A Meadville man will stand trial in Crawford County Court of Common Pleas for alleged sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl in 2023. In January, Pennsylvania State Police charged Gage E. Rossey, 21, with engaging in sexual activity with the girl at his Lincoln Avenue home last year. Police allege the incidents took place […]
Feb. 19—Passports, ushers, prizes: It’s not a destination wedding or an international competition; it’s the seventh annual Meadville the Beloved Community Fair. With more than 65 organizations, agencies and community resources, the event of the season is expected to transform the Meadville Area Middle School (MAMS) gymnasium Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. All community […]