DUBOIS – Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr., announced that a drug operation conducted by the DuBois City Police Department has resulted in the arrest of DuBois resident.
The criminal complaints allege that on December 9, 2010, an undercover police officer purchased $90.00 worth of cocaine from Read inside a vehicle in the area of West DuBois Avenue, DuBois City. The criminal complaints also allege that on Dec. 15, 2010, an undercover police officer purchased $200.00 worth of cocaine from Read in the parking lot of an establishment located on West DuBois Avenue, DuBois City. The criminal complaints further state that on Dec. 16, 2010, an undercover police officer purchased $50.00 worth of cocaine and $30.00 worth of marijuana from Read
The DuBois City Police Department then obtained a search warrant for Read’s residence at West DuBois Avenue. On Jan. 7, 2011, DuBois City Police executed the search warrant and seized marijuana, marijuana plants, drug paraphernalia, $390.00 in U.S. currency, and an unregistered semi automatic pistol.
Read was arraigned on the charges, and his preliminary hearings are scheduled for Jan. 14, 2011.
Shaw said that the charges reflect the ongoing nature of drug investigation in Clearfield County.
Shaw stated, “I am pleased with the efforts by the DuBois City Police Department to identify and investigate drug related cases in the DuBois community”.
Anyone with knowledge of a crime is asked to call Clearfield County Crimestoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site selecting and “Report A Crime”.