Man faces new charge of wanton endangerment involving a firearm

FRENCH CREEK – A French Creek man arrested last month for allegedly shooting in the direction of plainclothes deputies is now facing another felony charge for firing a weapon near two individuals on Seng Run. Michael Phipps, 62, of French Creek, was charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm. According to the criminal complaint in…

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