Crime & Public Safety
10/11/2026 · Somerset County
Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Admits Exposing Source
A former CIA officer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with his exposure of a secret intelligence source to a foreign official. Authorities found more than 600 pounds of gold bars at his home during the investigation.
FBI Shifts Resources Amid Focus on Violent Crime, Immigration
The FBI has shifted its resource allocation. This reallocation follows directives emphasizing violent crime and immigration enforcement. Other agency priorities are experiencing staffing adjustments.
10/06/2026
Arizona Court Overturns Sentence in Murder Case Citing Judge's AI Video Comment
An Arizona appeals court overturned the sentencing of a man convicted of murder, citing comments a trial judge made regarding an AI-generated video. The video, featuring the likeness of the slain man, played during the sentencing phase. The ruling sends the case back for resentencing.
10/05/2026
Research Examines Perceived Social Acceptability and Intervention in Misconduct
New research explores how people's perceptions of peer acceptance for misconduct, including sexual assault, can deter intervention. The findings suggest strategies exist to counteract this misperception, potentially increasing bystander action.
10/05/2026
Prosecution Disparities Emerge in Sexual Assault Cases
A murderer faces no time limit for prosecution in most U.S. states. However, the legal landscape for sexual assault charges varies significantly by location, impacting whether a suspect faces charges.
10/03/2026
Statute of Limitations Halts Sexual Assault Prosecution in Some States
In some U.S. states, statutes of limitations prevent the prosecution of sexual assault cases beyond a certain timeframe. This legal constraint can halt criminal proceedings even when law enforcement identifies a perpetrator.
10/03/2026
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Sheriff Office - Cambria County, PA Skip to content The mission of the Cambria County Sheriff’s Office is to protect the citizens of the County and provide services to the taxpayers with honesty, integrity, and transparency. The Sheriff’s Office will serve citizens regardless of race, color, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, origin, ancestry, economic status, handicap, or disability. Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2026 Sheriff Sale Dates: December 11, 2026 2027 Sheriff Sale Dates: March 12, 2027 / June 11, 2027 / September 10, 2027 / December 10, 2027 **Ordinance No. 5 of 2024 which becomes effective April 1, 2025. The Cambria County Commissioners authorizes and directs the Office of Cambria County Sheriff to collect a $250 fee from each and every purchaser of real property from a mortgage foreclosure sale in addition to the purchase price of the property and all associated fees and costs. The ordinance in it’s entirety is posted below. License to Carry Permit Information You can now apply for your License to Carry Permit Online https://cambriapa.permitium.com/ccw/start Applications are by Appointment ONLY. Call 814-472-1691 to set up an appointment if you are not applying online. Effective November 1, 2022, we will no longer be mailing out postcards for concealed carry permit renewal notices. You will now receive a text or voicemail. Please be sure to leave an accurate phone number for you on your permit application. Precious Metals applications can be mailed in with a check. You do not have to apply in personServices and Fees: Services Provide court room security, which includes security for all witnesses, jurors and defendants Provide prisoner transports which often involve out-of-county as well as out-of-state travel Criminal arrests for bench warrants as a result from criminal or Domestic Relation arrests (This also includes processing and transporting to the appropriate prison.) Serving Protection from Abuse Orders (PFAs). This also includes securing and storage of weapons as well as protection for the victims and their families Service of various civil papers (For types of papers served and appropriate fees, refer to fee schedule) Service of various civil papers (For types of papers served and appropriate fees, refer to fee schedule) Real estate posting and service which ultimately may result in conducting Sheriff sales for personal property and real estate. Levy on personal property and conduct the appropriate Sheriff sales Issuance of gun permits Furnish license to sell firearms Provide precious metals licenses Fees Civil Papers: $175.00 Personal Property/Levy: $225.00 Real Estate: $2,000 Precious Metals License (Annual): $50.00 Gun Permit (5 years): $20.00 License to sell Firearms (3 years): $57.00 We only accept check or money order. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. Checks can be made out to Cambria County Sheriff Additional Resource Files Email Subscribe All Sheriff Office 2027 Sheriff Sale Dates Ordinance No. 5 of 2024 Sheriff Sale Filing Information Employment Application License to Sale Firearms Application Permit to Carry Application Precious Metals License Application Sheriff Sale Listings Public Bidding Info for Sheriff Sales Waiver of Watchman Form (Levy) Civil Action Instruction Sheet CCSO Complaint Form Our COntact info Staff: Donald Robertson, Sheriff William Ted Goins, Chief Deputy Location: 200 South Center Street Ebensburg, PA 15931 Phone-Clerk Main: (814) 472-1691 Phone-Deputy Main: (814) 472-2440 Fax-Clerk: (814) 472-1493 Fax-Deputy: (814) 472-8261 24/7 Warrant Tip Hotline: (814)-472-8395 Warrant Tip Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook here Additional Resource Links Sheriff Elected Official Map / Directions Back To Top
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