State police at Clearfield
- A hit-and-run accident occurred Saturday on Jimmies Highway in Bigler Township. Further, a vehicle was traveling northbound when it exited the left side of the roadway and impacted several trees in a yard. The operator then re-entered the roadway and fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- An accident occurred Saturday on Creek Road in Boggs Township. Seth D. Michaels of Clearfield was attempting to negotiate a left-hand curve when his vehicle left the right side of the roadway, striking a small tree. His vehicle continued and then struck a large stack of waterline pipe before coming to a rest. Michaels was cited for the accident.
- An accident occurred Saturday on Heverly Boulevard in Beccaria Township. Lyle M. Kizina of Coalport was traveling northbound when his vehicle crossed the centerline. It subsequently traveled off the left side of the roadway and impacted a tree. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, state police said. Kizina was cited for the accident.
- An incident of burglary occurred sometime between October of 2014 and Sunday on Hilltop Drive in Greenwood Township. During the incident, someone allegedly forcibly entered and removed various items from the victim’s residence. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- A hit-and-run accident occurred Sunday in the area of Old School House and Old Turnpike roads in Morris Township. Further, a pick-up truck was traveling east when its operator lost control for unknown reasons. The truck exited off of the south berm and continued east in the ditch line; it damaged three road posts and a road sign. Its operator failed to stop at the scene and continued east on School House Road and then onto Old Turnpike Road, where they lost control of the truck again for unknown reasons. The truck traveled off of the south shoulder and impacted a small tree with its passenger’s side. State police said the truck became disabled in this position; however, there wasn’t anyone around it; the truck was towed from the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- An incident of burglary, theft and criminal mischief occurred sometime between April 21 and May 7 at storage sheds in a remote area off of NcNeil Run Road in Jordan Township. During the incident, someone allegedly forced open the doors on two, separate storage sheds and removed numerous hand tools, socket sets and a plastic gas can. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- An incident of criminal mischief occurred Saturday on Creek Road in Boggs Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged three underground main waterline pipes that belonged to DJ Wisor & Sons of West Decatur. Damage is estimated at $300. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- On Friday a 43-year-old Philipsburg man was allegedly stopped for several traffic violations on Cooper Avenue in Cooper Township. Upon investigation state police allegedly found the man was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested at the scene for being in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
- On Monday a 19-year-old Erie woman was allegedly stopped for a vehicle code violation on Interstate 80 eastbound in Lawrence Township. Upon investigation state police allegedly found her in possession of marijuana. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
- An incident of theft by unlawful taking occurred sometime Friday or Saturday on Bell Run Road in Penn Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took black aluminum rails and white SOP plates from a trailer on the victim’s property. State police noted that of the stolen items, two had old Direct TV dishes on them. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
State police at DuBois
- An incident of DUI occurred Sunday on First Avenue in Reynoldsville Borough. Further, a 31-year-old Reynoldsville man was stopped by state police and determined to be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. He was placed under arrest for suspected DUI. Charges are currently pending laboratory analysis, state police said.
- An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on Beechtree Road in Washington Township. Further, a 62-year-old Brockway woman was stopped by state police and determined to be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. She was placed under arrest for suspected DUI. Charges are currently pending laboratory analysis, state police said.
- An incident of theft by deception occurred Sunday on Rattlesnake Road in Snyder Township. Further, the victim told state police that they had attempted to purchase a dog online via an ad on a local Web site. After they sent the money, they said the seller allegedly contacted them and asked for additional funds. As a result, the victim contacted state police to initiate an investigation. State police would like to remind residents to be aware of Internet scams.
- On Monday state police allegedly stopped a 54-year-old Punxsutawney man for a vehicle code violation on Route 119 in Sykesville Borough. Further, state police allegedly determined he was in possession of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia; state police also allegedly determined that he was intoxicated. The man was subsequently arrested for the related drug and DUI offenses, state police said.
- On Monday a 21-year-old Danbury, Conn., man was allegedly stopped for a vehicle code violation on I-80 eastbound in Washington Township. Upon investigation state police allegedly found the man to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
State police at Philipsburg
- A 25-year-old York man is currently incarcerated at the Centre County Correctional Facility and has charges against him for an alleged theft Feb. 14. Further, the man allegedly sent a threatening letter to the victim to address the pending charges. State police have filed charges of intimidation of a witness and harassment against the man through the district court.
- An incident of theft occurred May 13 on Hilltop Lane in Worth Township. The victim told state police that they responded to a Craigslist ad to purchase a pull-behind camper for $1,500. The victim exchanged e-mails with an unknown person who directed to send payment; the victim allegedly paid $1,500 for the camper and $500 for insurance; however, they never received the camper.
- On Thursday an unknown male led state police on a pursuit in Philipsburg Borough. Further, state police attempted to stop a white, off-the-road motorcycle that was traveling east on the sidewalk in the 1000 block of Presqueisle Street. However, the operator allegedly accelerated and fled onto Railroad Street and then Lochlomond Road; the operator continued onto Coaldale and Casanova roads, where state police terminated their pursuit. State police indicated that the operator continued traveling at a high rate of speed on Rails to Trails along Black Bear Creek. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
- An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on South High Street in Port Matilda Borough. Further, state police stopped a vehicle and allegedly determined the operator was under the influence of alcohol after administering field sobriety tests. State police transported the operator to the Mount Nittany Medical Center for a blood draw; charges will be filed pending laboratory results.
- An incident of DUI occurred Monday in the area of East Presqueisle and North Ninth streets in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a 55-year-old Allport man was allegedly observed committing several traffic violations. Upon further investigation, state police determined he was under the influence of alcohol. He was taken into custody for DUI and transported for blood testing. Charges are currently pending blood test results, state police said.
- An attempted burglary/criminal mischief incident occurred Sunday on North Ninth Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly tried to force open a door to the victim’s apartment but was unable to gain entry. They also allegedly damaged a deadbolt on the apartment door. Damage is estimated at $25. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
State police at Ridgway
- An incident of theft from a motor vehicle occurred Friday on Route 219 in Horton Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered an unlocked vehicle and removed several items. The stolen items had an estimated value of $70, state police said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
Lawrence Township
- Police received a parking complaint that occurred on Country Club Circle.
- Police received a report about an alarm at a local business.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident involving fraudulent checks.
- Police received a report about a minor, two-vehicle accident at Wal-Mart.
- Police have initiated an investigation into an alleged incident of theft at a local business.
- Police received a report about suspicious activity in the Golden Rod area.
- Police received a report about a single-vehicle accident on Route 879. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
- Police located a suspicious man outside of a closed business on River Road.
- Police received a report about an alleged retail theft at the Wal-Mart Supercenter. The suspect was taken into custody and was charged for the incident, police said.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing in the Golden Rod area. Police handled the incident at the scene.
- Police received a report about suspicious activity in the Country Club area. Upon arrival police searched the area but were unable to locate anyone.
- Police received a noise complaint that occurred behind a local business on Washington Avenue. Police made contact with the individuals and asked them to keep noise to a minimum.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment at the Edgewood Apartments.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of loitering and prowling on Hill Street. The complaint was listed as unfounded, police said.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal trespass on the Clearfield – Glen Richey Highway.
- Police received a report about an alleged scam involving sexual text messages. The recipient is asked to reply via text, police said. Police would like to remind residents not to provide any personal information.
- Police received a report about a motorist who was allegedly driving under the influence and heading west on Route 879. Police checked the area; however, the vehicle was gone upon arrival.
- Police received a report about a disabled vehicle in the area of the mall.
Curwensville Borough
- Police located a missing dog at a trailer on Bailor Drive on Sunday.
- Police allegedly observed an all-terrain vehicle being operated through yards to flee from an officer in the area of Susquehanna Avenue. Further, police said several property owners identified the ATV’s operator.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment on Sunday.
Sandy Township
- A vehicle driven by a 69-year-old Brockway woman was traveling in the turning lane on East DuBois Avenue on Friday. At the same time, another vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Akron, Ohio man pulled into the lane to make a turn, causing the two vehicles to collide. No injuries were reported, and one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
- A 19-year-old Lima, Ohio man lost control of his vehicle after he swerved to miss a deer on Kilmer Road on Friday. As a result, his vehicle impacted an embankment and a mailbox and then overturned onto its roof. Minor injuries were reported in the accident, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
- On Saturday a vehicle operated by a 28-year-old Falls Creek woman was stopped in traffic. However, another vehicle operated by a 22-year-old Kittanning man was unable to stop and hit the back of her vehicle. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, police said.
- Police received a call about a suspicious vehicle Saturday near a residence on Kilmer Road. Upon arrival police found a vehicle parked along the roadway with a 30-year-old Jared Street man standing outside of it. Upon speaking to him, police allegedly determined he was intoxicated. He also allegedly became belligerent with police. Police said that another occupant was still inside of the vehicle; they allegedly told police that they were waiting for a friend who was in the house they were parked near. Police then located a 17-year-old boy who was at the house and who was also allegedly intoxicated. Police proceeded to call his father who responded to the scene. Police said that the 30-year-old man was taken into custody after becoming more belligerent with police.
- Police received a report about a false alarm at Lowes on Saturday.
- On Saturday employees of Subway in Wal-Mart alleged that two males paid for food with a $100 bill and then proceeded to pull a money switch with the change.