State police at Clearfield
- State police will conduct impaired driving enforcement during the month of August in Clearfield County. It will take place on roadways with high incidents of alcohol-related offenses.
- An incident of criminal mischief occurred sometime Tuesday or Wednesday on Fernwood Road in Gulich Township. During the incident, several mailboxes, a “for sale” sign and a decorative light fixture were damaged. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- An incident of criminal mischief occurred sometime Tuesday or Wednesday on McAteer Street in Houtzdale Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly cut the driver’s side front and rear tires on the first victim’s vehicle. They also cut the driver’s side rear tire on a second victim’s vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- An incident of criminal mischief occurred sometime Tuesday or Wednesday in the parking lot of McAteer Village in Woodward Township. During the incident, someone allegedly put blue soap in the gas tank of the victim’s vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
State police at DuBois
- An incident of theft occurred sometime between July 11 and Tuesday on Route 322 in Winslow Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed metal sheeting, a chainsaw and a generator from the front yard of the victim’s residence.
State police at Philipsburg
- An accident occurred Wednesday on Eagle Valley Road in Union Township. Both Hayle A. Bacon of Beech Creek and Rachelle A. Thompson of Philipsburg were traveling south when Thompson slowed for a vehicle turning west onto Barr Lane. However, Bacon failed to observe this and impacted the rear bumper of the Thompson vehicle. Bacon sustained minor injuries and received treatment by emergency personnel. Thompson’s vehicle sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene. Both Bacon and Thompson were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.
State police at Punxsutawney
- An incident of theft occurred July 3 on Big Run-Prescotvville Road in Henderson Township. During the incident, someone allegedly contacted the victim by telephone and posed as their grandson who was overseas and in a motor vehicle accident. The caller allegedly requested that the victim send $9,000 to New York City in order to pay costs for injuries sustained to another person in the accident. State police determined it was a scam, which remains under investigation at this time.
- An incident of theft by deception occurred July 11 on Pine Tree Road in Bell Township. During the incident, a known male suspect allegedly sold a defective PlayStation 3 to the victim. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
Clearfield Borough
- Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute along Crozier Avenue. Police will file a citation as a result.
- Police received a report about an alleged stolen check and forgery incident. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
- Police received a report about an alleged retail theft by an employee at a business along East Market Street. The incident remains under investigation with charges pending at this time, police said.
- Lawrence Township police were assisted with two males who had overdosed.
- Lawrence Township police were assisted with locating a female suspect who lived in Clearfield Borough. She was located and taken into custody by township police.
- Police responded to a report about a male who was allegedly being dragged by a truck operated by a known male. Upon police arrival, the male refused emergency medical services and charges. Police cleared the scene without taking any further action.
- Police received a report about found property. Further, police said that a trail camera can be claimed by the owner at the Clearfield Borough police station.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief to an automobile. During the incident, someone allegedly spray painted the side of the victim’s car and threw bologna on its hood.
- Police responded to a noise complaint at an apartment along South Third Street. The actor who turned down their music was warned by police.
- A Roadmaster Mountain bike was recovered along Elizabeth Street. The owner can claim the bike at the Clearfield Borough police station.
- Police received a report about a tree branch hanging over power lines above a roadway. The borough crew was able to respond and remove the branch.
- Police received a report about an alleged scam in which an unknown individual sends a fake check to the victim. Police said the sender claims the check was made in the wrong amount and asks the victim to cash it and wire the extra money back through Western Union or Money Gram. The sender, according to police, allegedly continues to harass the victim to do this quickly because a few days later, the victim is notified by their bank that the check was fake. Police said that the victim has to pay the money back to their bank. Clearfield Borough police would like to remind all citizens to use caution when dealing with people who are asking for money to be wired to them.
- Police responded to a business along East Market Street for an alleged retail theft. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
- Police responded to a reportable motorcycle accident in the Clearfield Driving Park. Further, police found that the operator struck the side of the stadium and needed medical attention. The operator was taken to the hospital by her husband who also retrieved the motorcycle, police said.
- A set of keys was located at Upper Witmer Park and turned into the police. The owner can claim them at the Clearfield Borough police station.
- Police responded to a welfare check at a residence along Dorey Street. The resident was found to be OK, police said.
- Police responded to West Locust Street for a report about a dog running loose. The dog was gone upon police arrival.
Lawrence Township
- Police received a report about an alarm at a local business along the Clearfield – Curwensville Highway. Upon arrival police determined it was an unfounded report.
- Police were requested to check the welfare of children who were reportedly walking along the Clearfield Bypass.
- Police were requested to check the welfare of a male at a Poplar Avenue residence. Upon arrival police determined a 22-year-old male had overdosed on K-2. He was transported to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for an evaluation.
- Police assisted a motorist who was having car problems at a business along Route 879 and Interstate 80.