GantDaily Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• A motorcycle accident occurred Friday on Route 453 in Gulich Township. Dean Rineer of Cresson was traveling west and struck a deer that was in the middle of the roadway. His motorcycle fell onto its side, and he fell off of it. Rineer sustained minor injuries; he was wearing his helmet at the time of the accident.
• An incident of theft by deception occurred June 3-5 on Elizabeth Street in Beccaria Township. On July 1, state police received information from the victim who alleged that someone had obtained her debit card and took money from her bank account. She told state police that $400 was taken from an ATM at CNB Bank in Houtzdale and $202.50 from an ATM at the Nittany Minit Mart. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of simple assault occurred Friday on Zion Road in Knox Township. During the incident, a New Millport man allegedly grabbed a knife from within the kitchen and then raised it in an upward direction over his shoulder. He allegedly proceeded to extend his arm in a downward motion toward the victim until he was stopped by the victim’s hands and that of the victim’s mother. Simple assault and reckless endangerment charges have been filed through the district court, state police said.
• An accident involving two fire apparatuses occurred Saturday at the intersection of Sarah and Blanchard streets in Osceola Mills Borough. Further, one fire apparatus struck another after its brakes failed on an incline. Neither injuries nor towing was reported, state police said.
• An accident involving a young pedestrian occurred Friday on Route 322 in Decatur Township. Further, a vehicle was traveling east when the pedestrian, a 10-year-old boy, was standing on the north berm. He ran onto the roadway and into the left, front fender of the vehicle. After impact the vehicle stopped and the boy stood up and ran off the roadway. The boy was treated for injuries at the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital, state police said.
• An incident of burglary occurred Sunday on Pruner Street in Osceola Mills Borough. During the incident, the suspect allegedly entered the victim’s residence while under the influence of alcohol. While inside the residence, they allegedly broke several items and struck the victim in the face when they were asked and then refused to leave. Charges were filed against the suspect through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of criminal mischief occurred Saturday at the Centre Hill Grange in Morrisdale. During the incident, someone allegedly drove their vehicle onto the grounds, causing damage to the playground area and children’s soccer field. Damage is estimated at $650, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An attempted burglary occurred sometime Saturday or Sunday on McCann Bottom Road in Penn Township. During the incident, someone allegedly attempted to enter the victim’s residence through a window and a front door. They were unable to enter but allegedly caused damage to both areas. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An accident occurred Friday on the Woodland-Bigler Highway in Bradford Township. Jamie L. Condon of Morrisdale and Garry L. Buck of Clearfield were traveling east when Buck stopped for traffic. However, Condon failed to observe that the Buck vehicle had stopped; she was unable to stop her vehicle before it rear-ended that operated by Buck. Condon will be cited for the accident, state police said.
• On July 4-5, state police conducted a field sobriety checkpoint in Clearfield County. As a result, state police made six DUI contacts, one traffic arrest and 25 warnings for traffic offenses.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of DUI occurred Friday on Interstate 80 in Pine Creek Township. During the incident, a 27-year-old Emporium woman allegedly was found under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. She was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI. Charges are currently pending laboratory analysis, state police said.
• A DUI checkpoint was conducted Friday on Route 219 in Snyder Township. Further, state police made one DUI arrest while issuing 15 other citations and 18 written warnings. State police made contact with the operators of 34 vehicles.
• A scrap metal theft occurred Sunday north of Route 830 along the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Railroad in Falls Creek Borough. Further, a known suspect was allegedly caught stealing scrap metal and in possession of 121.2 pounds of it, which is worth $7.56. Charges are currently pending at this time, state police said.
• An incident of burglary occurred Saturday or Sunday on Bearfield Road in Brady Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s garage and removed a set of metal vehicle ramps. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

State police at Philipsburg

• Two riding lawn mowers were recovered Saturday near High and Logan streets in Rush Township. The owners or anyone with information may contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• On Friday a 57-year-old Philipsburg man was allegedly stopped on a motorcycle for a moving violation in the 600 block of Hemlock Street in Rush Township. He was allegedly driving the motorcycle without an ignition interlock as required by his license. He also allegedly didn’t have a class M license, state police said.
• The attempted theft of an all-terrain vehicle occurred sometime Friday or Saturday on North Sixth Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly attempted to push the victim’s ATV out of his yard; however, they stopped and left it sit at the edge of his yard for whatever reason.
• An incident of harassment occurred July 2 on Halfmoon Valley Road in Halfmoon Township. Further, two known actors were cited for allegedly assaulting each other.
• An incident of underage drinking occurred Sunday on Doe Drive in Halfmoon Township. Further, five juveniles from the Port Matilda and State College areas were allegedly found drinking underage at a party. Charges have been filed through the district court as a result, state police said.
• An incident of harassment occurred Friday along Railroad Street behind Weis Market in Rush Township. During the incident, a Philipsburg male and a Munson female allegedly engaged in an argument during which they pushed and scratched each other. Both were charged through the district court as a result, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An alleged incident of retail theft occurred Friday at Wal-Mart in Young Township. As a result, state police cited two Punxsutawney residents through the district court.
• An incident of theft occurred sometime between June 26 and July 2 on Sheppard Lane Road in Burnside Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a propane gas regulator from a tank that was outside the victim’s camp. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of retail theft occurred Monday at the St. Marys Wal-Mart in Fox Township. During the incident, a male allegedly loaded a shopping cart with two computers, three vacuum cleaners and two jugs of oil. He allegedly left the store without paying for the items; he was met by another male who was driving a dark-colored sports utility vehicle. Both males allegedly loaded the stolen items into the SUV and fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to an alleged verbal domestic dispute at a residence along Clearfield Street. The actors were gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police are investigating a multi-person altercation that occurred along Reed Street. Charges will be filed following the investigation, police said.
• Police responded to a death at a residence along East Market Street. Drugs and paraphernalia were recovered by police at the scene; a male was determined to be wanted by State Parole and taken into custody. An autopsy is being conducted at this time, police said.
• Officers assisted Lawrence Township police with a mental health incident.
• Police responded to a report about a male who held an active warrant from Erie. He was located and taken into custody on the warrant.
• Police responded to a report about an alleged incident of harassment at a residence along East Market Street. Neither party wanted charges filed as a result, and both were warned by police for their actions.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of money at a residence along Williams Street. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to the area of East Locust and Water streets for a report about multiple juveniles who were engaged in a fight. However, the actors were gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police responded to Ulrich Avenue for a report about a suspicious person.
• Police received a traffic complaint; however, the driver and vehicle were gone upon police arrival.
• Police responded to a report about a male who was allegedly pulling a baseball bat on another male along East Cherry Street. The incident remains under investigation, and charges will be filed, police said.
• While investigating an incident along East Cherry Street, a male was observed running towards police and yelling that he was being chased. Police found that the male had a knife in his hand, and he was taken into custody for his safety. Police believed that he may be under the influence of an intoxicating substance; the male was then transported to the hospital by emergency personnel.
• Police responded to a residence along Williams Street for a report about an overdose. The female was released into the care of emergency personnel.
• Police located an intoxicated male who was sleeping in the passenger’s seat of a car along South Third Street. He was released to a sober adult.
• Police responded to a vehicle lockout at Sheetz. Officers were able to gain entry without damage.
• Police received a report about a possible DUI on Nichols Street. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• Police received murmurs fireworks/noise complaints over the weekend.
• Police responded to a report about an alleged theft from an apartment. Police said that the suspect was found to be intoxicated and on probation. The suspect was housed in the CCJ and charges are to be filed as a result of the incident.
• Police responded to a report about an intoxicated male who was allegedly riding a stolen mini bike through downtown. Police located the male with the mini bike at Sheetz, where he was attempting to get gas. He was taken into custody and for a legal blood draw.  Charges are being filed, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a female who overdosed and was in the bushes along Williams Street. She was reportedly yelling for help. Police found the female who was transported by emergency personnel to the hospital.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a tractor-trailer blocking the roadway on Route 879. It was gone prior to police arrival.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency.
• Police received a civil complaint.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief at the Lawrence Township Rec Park.
• Police received an animal complaint that occurred on River Road.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred in the Hyde area.
• Police received a report about a motor vehicle accident in the Clearfield Mall parking lot. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred on Route 322 near the Clearfield Mall.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency.
• Police received a report about a dirt bike and ATV on Rails to Trails. The operators were gone upon police arrival.
• Police have initiated an investigation into a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Good Street. Later police located the suspect vehicle and operator; charges are currently pending at this time.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred in the River Road area. Upon arrival police were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Police received an alleged trespassing complaint.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred on the Clearfield – Shawville Highway.
• Police responded to an alarm at a local business.
• Police located a dog in the area of Fire Tower Road and Krebs Highway. It is described as a black and white collie; it has a collar without tags. The dog was taken to the Clearfield County SPCA.
• Police received multiple firecracker complaints. Police checked for negligent acts; however, they didn’t observe any.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle.
• Curwensville Borough police were assisted with an incident.
• Police received a report about the alleged unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone on Charles Street.
• Police received a report about an accident in the area of Route 879 and Interstate 80.
• Police responded to a hit-and-run accident at CoGo’s.
• Police responded to Route 879 near Burger King, where a male was allegedly being disorderly and believed to be intoxicated. Police made contact with the male who was taken into custody and lodged at the jail.

DuBois City

• A domestic dispute occurred in the 300 block of North Third Street between a woman and her boyfriend on Friday.  Upon arrival police found the boyfriend had left and took their 6-year-old child with him. The woman alleged to police that her boyfriend pushed her.  Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Friday police responded to the Penn Highlands emergency room for a male who was allegedly being unruly and causing a problem for the staff.  Upon arrival and discussion, police said that the male was released from the ER and decided to leave with his wife.
• On Friday police responded to the 300 block of West Long Avenue for a report about a loud noise from an apartment.  Upon arrival at the scene, police made contact with the tenants who agreed to keep the noise down.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred on Friday. The caller told police he was delivering cargo on Beaver Drive; when he was leaving the facility, a security guard had confronted him about breaking policy.  He told police they were engaged in an argument when the security guard grabbed him by the throat and pushed him against his truck. Police said the man was treated and released after medical attention. When police interviewed the security guard, he claimed self-defense. Police then reviewed the surveillance and determined the security guard was the main aggressor. Police indicated that the man was from out of state and left the area before they could obtain a written statement.
• Police were dispatched to the 200 block of North Brady Street for an alleged disturbance on Friday. The callers alleged to police that they’d been followed through town and blocked by another vehicle in a parking lot.  Upon arrival police learned that the callers had served civil court papers on a male in the area.  Police said that the male was not the correct person and has asked not to be continually harassed by the process servers.  He then followed and blocked them in to tell them that he was not the correct person.  Police confirmed the local male was not the correct person involved in the civil action and directed the process servers not to further harass him.
• Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Ridge Street for an alleged trespassing complaint on Friday. Upon arrival police learned that two renters no longer wanted the male at their house and he was refusing to leave.  Police learned that the male had only spent a night or two at the residence and had not established residency. Police directed him to immediately leave the property, which he did.
• An alleged domestic dispute occurred in the 500 block of Knarr Street between a 16-year-old boy and his parents on Saturday.  Police learned that the boy had allegedly arrived home drunk, at which time he and his parents began yelling at each other.  During the dispute, he allegedly attempted to choke his mother. The boy was transported to Penn Highlands due to his intoxication; charges are currently pending against him, police said.
• Police were dispatched to an alleged disturbance between two roommates at an apartment located in the first block of North High Street on Saturday. Police were called due to one of the roommates being loud; police were able to calm everyone down.
• A Falls Creek man called police to the 400 block of Maple Avenue, where a group of kids were allegedly throwing firecrackers at passing vehicles on Saturday. Upon arrival police learned it was not kids but adults throwing firecrackers. Police spoke with the adults who denied purposely throwing firecrackers onto the roadway. Police asked the adults to exercise more caution.
• Police were dispatched to the 500 block of Liberty Boulevard on Sunday, where a woman was allegedly pounding on doors and causing a disturbance. Upon arrival police found she was allegedly highly intoxicated; she was also allegedly uncooperative and belligerent with police. Police transported the woman to the Clearfield County Jail; she was arrested for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
• On Sunday a vehicle was parked on South Avenue when it was struck by a white Dodge pick-up truck. The operator of the truck then fled the scene, police said.

Sandy Township

• A 71-year-old DuBois man lost control of his vehicle while driving on South Brady Street on Friday. He told police that a car was coming at his own head-on, causing him to swerve and hit a utility pole. His vehicle then traveled down between a tree and another utility pole, over shrubbery and came to rest against a metal pipe clothesline in the back yard of a home. Police said that the first utility pole was sheared off and hanging on lines over the roadway. The man reported minor injuries to police, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at FedEx on Saturday.
• Police were called to the Wal-Mart parking lot for an alleged assault victim on Saturday. Upon arrival police discovered the 48-year-old Florida man had fallen from his truck, causing a severe head injury. Police said that the man was taken to Penn Highlands for treatment.
• On Saturday a 20-year-old Reynolds Avenue woman alleged she was being harassed by text and social media by a known 25-year-old Shaffer Avenue man. Police handled the situation without incident.
• On Sunday police were called to the Falls Creek Sheetz for a 20-year-old Levittown woman who had been stranded there and was stopping people asking them for rides. Police located the woman and handled the situation without incident.
• A 33-year-old Maryland woman alleged that while traveling on Shaffer Road in the area of Eastern Avenue someone threw a firecracker at her vehicle. She did not see anyone and did not know if her vehicle was damaged.