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CHILD RAPIST RECEIVES SIXTY YEAR SENTENCE

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr. announced today that a child rapist has been sentenced to a maximum period of sixty years in state prison.

Shaw identified the defendant as 45 year old Sherman D. Graham, of 366 McCool Road, Frenchville, Clearfield County.

A criminal complaint filed by Trooper Dave Patrick of the Pennsylvania State Police, Woodland Barracks, charged Graham with Rape of a Child, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child, Burglary, Flight to Avoid Apprehension, and related charges.

An affidavit of probable cause filed by Trp. Patrick provides that on July 29, 2008, State Police responded to a camp along McCool Road in Frenchville were the victim’s mother reported that her 4 year old daughter had been sexually molested by Graham. When confronted by the camp’s owner, Graham fled into a wooded area. Upon arrival at the scene, State Troopers immediately started a search to locate Graham.

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WANTED FOR BURGLARY

unkown.jpgClearfield County Crimestoppers is seeking information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the February 12, 2009, burglary of the Wilda Williams residence in Morrisdale, PA, 16858.

The daylight burglary occured as unknown actor(s) gained entry to the residence by forcing open a basement door.  Once inside, the acotr(s) ransacked the residence and removed items of personal property including jewlery, coins, cash.

Clearfield County Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the burglary.

Anyone with information is asked to call Clearfield County Crimestoppers at (800) 376-4700.

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHAW WARNS OF INTERNET SCAMS

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr. announces today that a growing number of complaints are being received as the result of internet scams. Shaw encourages all internet users to exercise caution while online.

Shaw reports that the District Attorney’s Office is receiving an alarming number of complaints from individuals who have been victimized while using the internet. Shaw stated that there are many scams going on over the internet and believes that a higher level of awareness is needed to avoid being victimized. Shaw stated that the most common form of victimization that he sees involves unsolicited e-mail messages. Shaw reported that "many people receive e-mail messages reporting that they have won some type of prize. However, to claim the prize, individuals must first send a check or money order". The advanced fee is required before you are able to claim your prize.


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