CLEARFIELD – The three men accused of breaking into a beer distributor last week waived their rights to preliminary hearings on Wednesday.
Eric J. Hammill of Olanta is charged with burglary criminal attempt; criminal trespass; and purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of malt or brewed beverages.
Cory L. Reinard of Clearfield is charged with burglary; criminal attempt; criminal trespass; selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors; criminal mischief and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joshua W. Daub of Clearfield is charged with burglary; criminal attempt; criminal trespass and possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
The Clearfield Borough Police Department reported last week that it was called to Budget Beverage for a burglary in-progress Thursday night. On scene, officers met with a witness who stated that he observed several men climbing through a hole in a garage door on the south side of the building leading into the building.
The witness said the suspects were still inside the building.
Officers established a perimeter around the building. Two men were taken into custody when they attempted to leave the building from the same hole in the garage door. A third man was taken into custody inside the building. Officers located him attempting to hide.
Police stated that the three attempted to steal three cases of beer.