Manhunt in Claysburg Forces District to Cancel Activities; Suspect Remains at Large

The Claysburg-Kimmel School District canceled all student practices and extracurricular activities Monday afternoon, Aug. 21, while local and state law enforcement conducted a manhunt for William P. Dibert, 26, of Saxton.

According to police, Dibert allegedly assaulted a woman Monday morning before fleeing. Police searched the area along Ski Gap Road, Greenfield Township, while the state police conducted an aerial search of the area but were unable to locate Dibert.

Greenfield Township police filed felony charges of aggravated assault, strangulation, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person as well as misdemeanor charges of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, unlawful restraint and possession of an instrument of crime against Dibert at the office of Martinsburg Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger.

A warrant has been issued for Dibert’s arrest.