GantDaily Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on Winburne and Valley roads in Cooper Township. During the incident, a Winburne man allegedly committed several traffic violations and was determined to be drinking alcoholic beverages. He was subsequently transported to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for blood testing. Charges are currently pending the blood test results, state police said.
• An incident of theft/access device fraud occurred July 24 on the Philipsburg – Bigler Highway in Boggs Township. During the incident, someone allegedly used the victim’s credit card to make a purchase in the amount of $1,358.50; the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• An incident of institutional vandalism occurred sometime Friday or Saturday at the Bradford Cemetery along Route 970 in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly drove a vehicle through the grass, causing damage to the lawn. They also allegedly struck and knocked over a headstone. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of theft occurred Sunday at Cooney’s Tavern in Cooper Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed the victims’ belongings from their table while they were outside. Stolen items allegedly included: an orange and pink wallet containing $300; a black iPhone 4; a yellow iPhone 5C; and a gray/blue wallet with three compartments. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of theft/forgery occurred sometime between July 20 and Thursday on Yellow Brick Road in Winslow Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed 11 personal checks from a residence and electronically forged six of them at Wal-Mart.
• An incident of burglary occurred sometime between Feb. 5 and Friday on Westville Road in Washington Township. During the incident, someone allegedly broke into a shed and stole a 1997 Honda 300 EX and a six-gallon air compressor. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• An incident of criminal mischief occurred July 28 at the intersection of Stuart and Old Grade roads. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged the victim’s mailbox; it remains under investigation at this time.
• An incident of theft occurred July 22 at Goodwill in Winslow Township. During the incident, two African-American males allegedly entered the store and engaged in a “Quick Change” scam; they allegedly left the store with approximately $150.
• An incident of theft occurred sometime Saturday or Sunday n Osborne Avenue in Falls Creek Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a 1997 Subaru Impreza from the victim’s residence. The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• An alleged incident of criminal trespass occurred Sunday on Luthersburg-Rockton Road in Union Township. However, the actors had fled the scene prior to the arrival of state police.
• An incident of simple assault occurred Saturday on Church Street in Bell Township. Further, state police responded to DuBois Penn Highlands Hospital for the report of an alleged assault. Upon investigation state police determined that a known actor allegedly assaulted the victim on Church Street; the victim fled the scene and got treatment at the hospital. A warrant was issued for the actor who is a known 34-year-old Ernest male, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• An incident of cruelty to animals occurred July 27 on Catty Nine Trail in Huston Township. Further, the victim reported to state police that her dog became ill and had to be taken for treatment. State police are suspecting it was intentionally given a substance, which it ingested and caused it to become sick. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incident of DUI occurred Friday on Route 322 in Corsica Borough. During the incident, a Brookville man was allegedly stopped for a traffic violation and determined to be DUI. Charges are currently pending through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of theft occurred July 17 on Mills Street in Big Run Borough. During the incident, a Big Run man allegedly wasn’t present to complete an execution of sale.
• An incident of burglary occurred sometime between July 1 and Thursday at HRIN’s Mini Storage in Rose Township. During the incident, someone allegedly cut a lock on the victim’s storage unit, and all of the items were removed from it. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of theft from a motor vehicle occurred Wednesday at the Longview Trailer Park in Jay Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered unsecured vehicles and removed tools, a hard drive, sunglasses, a hat and chewing gum. The total loss is estimated at $1,000, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136. State police would like to remind residents to remove valuable items from their vehicles and to lock them when they are left unattended.
• An incident of theft occurred sometime July 28-29 on Dagus Mines Road in Fox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a Huffy 12-speed mountain bike from the victim’s residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
• An incident of theft occurred Sunday on Route 219 in Horton Township. During the incident, a known male allegedly removed seven push mowers that belonged to the victim. The incident remains under investigation, state police said.
• During an incident July 28, a Kersey man allegedly failed to keep his dogs confined to his property. Further, the dogs allegedly ended up biting the victim. Charges have been filed against the man through the district court, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred in the area of Daisy Street Extension. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Police received a report about a known actor who allegedly caused damage to a vehicle.
• Police located the actor who was allegedly involved in a retail theft at Kwik Fill.
• Police received a report about a dog that was inside a vehicle at Wal-Mart. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance on Woodland Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged retail theft at Wal-Mart. Charges are currently pending, police said.
• Police received an animal call on Old Town Road.
• Police received a report about a vehicle that was allegedly stolen in Hillsdale. The incident was listed as unfounded, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications.
• Police investigated an alleged incident of false reports.
• Police served a warrant on a 38-year-old male.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle parked along River Road. Upon arrival police found New York motorists who had pulled over to sleep.
• Police received a report about a stranded motorist. However, the motorist was gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a report about an alleged scam.
• Police received a report about shots being fired in the Hyde area. However, police were unable to locate their source.
• Police received a report about a possible overdose in the Hyde area. The individual was transported for treatment, police said.
• Police received a barking dog complaint in Kerr Addition.
• Police received a report about a traffic violation on Route 879.
• Police received a report about an overdose, which remains under investigation.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute in the Glen Richey area.
• Police received a report about suspicious activity in Hillsdale. The complaint was listed as unfounded, police said.
• Police received a report about an abandoned vehicle at the Arrowhead Restaurant. Upon arrival police found it was disabled and towed shortly after.
• Police responded to a local church for an activated alarm.
• Police received a report about a possible theft or mislaid property at Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about civil issues.
• Police received a found debit card.
• Police received a report about street lights being out in the Woodland Road area.
• Police received a report about an alleged indecent assault at a local motel. As a result, charges were filed against a Texas male for indecent assault, stalking and harassment. The male was taken into custody and put in jail to await arraignment, police said.

DuBois City

• Police were dispatched to alleged drug use Friday in the 700 block of East DuBois Avenue. Upon arrival police made contact with four males who weren’t using drugs. However, police asked them to leave, as there were “no loitering” signs on the property to which the males complied.
• Police received a report about two suspicious males Friday in the 300 block of South Church Street. However, police searched the area but were unable to locate anyone.
• Police received a report about an alleged protection from abuse order violation Friday. Police said the victim had obtained the PFA against her ex-boyfriend who had allegedly contacted her through a mutual friend. He was arrested and transported to the Clearfield County Jail to await arraignment.
• Police received a report about a male who had allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with his brother on Friday in the 600 block of Chestnut Avenue. The male said he went to his brother’s house to discuss family issues, which became heated and resulted in them exchanging punches. No injuries were reported, and neither male wanted to press charges, police said. Police asked the males to cease contact with each other.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly drunk and being disorderly Friday in the 100 block of North Main Street. Upon arrival police found the male had left and was last seen walking towards downtown. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the male.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Friday on North Brady Street. Upon arrival the victim told police that she arrived at the store, and her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend pulled in beside her. She said although there weren’t any words exchanged between them, she felt it was still harassment. Police, however, advised her that it was not harassment.
• Police received a noise complaint that occurred Saturday at an apartment building in the 300 block of West Long Avenue. Upon arrival police didn’t hear any loud noises.
• Police received a report about an alleged unauthorized use of a motor vehicle Saturday on South Jared Street. A woman told police that she allowed a friend to borrow her vehicle; however, she didn’t allow for her male friend to use it. The woman also told police she found out that when the male drove her vehicle it broke down on South Brady Street. The male allegedly admitted to police that he’d driven the vehicle; charges are currently pending additional investigation.
• Police observed an alleged domestic disturbance Saturday on Spring Avenue near South Main Street. Further, police allegedly observed a male and female arguing with each other in the street. Upon investigation police found they had allegedly been arguing inside a vehicle when it struck a curb and got a flat tire. Police said the female left the scene and the male stayed to fix the vehicle’s flat tire.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle Saturday on East Park Avenue. The victim told police a firearm was stolen from his vehicle; it was entered into the National Crime Information Center. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about suspicious activity Saturday in the area of Hahne Court. A caller told police that a vehicle was parked near her house and had music turned up. She said it had been there for a while. Upon arrival police found out the driver was having vehicle trouble; she fixed the vehicle and left the area.
• On Sunday police allegedly observed a man staggering down the sidewalk and roadway on East Park Avenue. He was arrested for public drunkenness.

Sandy Township

• A 22-year-old DuBois woman was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting a vehicle driven by a 50-year-old Treasure Lake woman that was stopped at a traffic light on Friday. No injuries were reported and one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• On Friday a 50-year-old South Brady Street man alleged that a neighbor’s 12-year-old had been drinking alcohol and offered him some. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute Saturday on Forest Avenue. Upon arrival officers located the couple who stated they were arguing and it never became physical. Police handled the situation without incident.
• On Saturday a 37-year-old South Main Street man alleged that he was being harassed by his neighbor. Upon arrival officers spoke to the neighbor who had been drinking and told police he was having a disagreement with his neighbor over his dog biting the neighbor’s wife. Police handled the situation without incident.
• A 36-year-old Treasure Lake man reported that he backed into another vehicle on Arminta Street on Saturday.
• A 30-year-old South Church Street woman was cited after she originally told police that her 33-year-old husband had allegedly hit her, causing injuries to her face. She told police that she then jumped out of a moving vehicle to get away from him. Police said that the woman later allegedly admitted she’d been drinking and was trying to fight with her husband who did not hit her. Her injuries were sustained when she jumped from the moving vehicle, police said.
• On Saturday a 27-year-old Sykesville man was taken to Penn Highlands for a legal blood draw after he lost control of his vehicle on Route 255 at the Interstate 80 intersection, causing it to come to rest on the railroad tracks. Charges are currently pending, police said.
• On Sunday employees of the Treasure Lake Town Center alleged that a 78-year-old Treasure Lake man was causing a disturbance in the store over two cases of pickles that he had ordered. However, the man left the store prior to police arrival.  Police were able to contact the man and handled the situation without incident.
• Police received a report about an erratic driver Sunday on Rockton Road. Officers located the vehicle and the driver said he was momentarily distracted, causing him to swerve on the road.
• A 58-year-old Wayne Road resident reported someone had been knocking on his door and ringing the door bell and running away on Sunday. Officers could not locate anyone in the area.