CLEARFIELD – A 24-year-old Clearfield man who falsely identified himself to police before trying to escape their custody will face those and other drug-related charges, the Clearfield Borough Police Department reported.
Darnell James McCoy, 24 of Clearfield, has been charged with false reports to law enforcement, resisting arrest, intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and use/possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the report, officers were conducting a “smooth operator/aggressive driving” detail along Bigler Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. They indicated they stopped a vehicle near East 14th Street for speeding.
Police said McCoy, who was a passenger in the vehicle, reportedly provided false identification. They said McCoy then fled on foot while they were attempting to gain his positive identification.
Police said McCoy was apprehended following a short foot pursuit. They indicated McCoy was wanted on a warrant by the Pennsylvania State Parole. They said McCoy was reportedly found in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
At 9:19 p.m., police said McCoy escaped their custody, while his arrest was being processed at the station. Following a search of the area, police said they found McCoy hiding on a South Front Street property. They said he was taken back into custody at this time.
McCoy was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland. He is currently incarcerated at the Clearfield County Jail. His bail has been set at $50,000 monetary. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 24.
In addition, police said the vehicle’s driver was on probation in Clearfield County. They said he was also in possession of drug paraphernalia. They said he is currently lodged at CCJ for a probation violation.
Police were assisted by the Lawrence Township Police Department.
