GantDaily Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• A protection from abuse order violation occurred Thursday on Dorsey Avenue in Irvona Borough. During the incident, a known Irvona man allegedly harassed the victim. He was subsequently charged through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of scattering rubbish occurred Friday on Piney Road in Pike Township. During the incident, someone allegedly put toilet paper on the victim’s residence, vehicle and property. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of theft occurred Thursday on Ida Street in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly removed two checkbooks and two debit cards from the porch of a residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• A hit-and-run accident occurred Friday at Leyo’s IGA in Coalport Borough. A vehicle reportedly struck a 1974 blue Volkswagen Super Beetle and then fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of simple assault occurred Saturday in the Houtzdale area. Further, a known suspect allegedly struck the victim several times in the facial area, causing visible injury. Charges are being filed against the suspect through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of theft/criminal mischief occurred sometime between July 26 and Aug. 4 on Sarah Street in Osceola Mills Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly scratched the rear fender of the victim’s motorcycle. They also allegedly removed a small piece of the rear fender. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police investigated an alleged PFA violation that occurred Saturday on Susquehanna Avenue in Curwensville Borough.
• A stolen vehicle was recovered Saturday in a wooded area off of Teaberry Lane in Bigler Township. It was allegedly stolen from the Altoona area; Logan Township police are handling the investigation into its theft. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of simple assault occurred Sunday on Forest Street in Coalport Borough. During the incident, a known male allegedly threatened to shoot the victim. He also allegedly grabbed the victim by the arm and threw her to the ground. The male then allegedly threatened to shoot a second victim. Charges are being filed through the district court, state police said.
• A sobriety checkpoint was conducted Saturday and Sunday on roadways with high incidents of alcohol-related incidents within Clearfield County. During the checkpoint, state police made three DUI arrests; 10 traffic arrests and 14 warnings for traffic offenses.
• An accident occurred Sunday on the Mahaffey – Grampian Highway in Penn Township. Renata Lee of Mahaffey was traveling northbound near Old Grade Road. Her vehicle exited the roadway via the eastbound side and impacted a guiderail. Then, it re-entered the roadway and exited via the westbound side. When her vehicle re-entered the roadway again it exited the roadway on the eastbound side and impacted a ditch. Lee was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident; she was cited for the accident, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of DUI occurred Sunday on Route 119 in Winslow Township. Further, a Reynoldsville woman was allegedly stopped for several traffic violations. While speaking with her, state police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol. She was subsequently arrested for DUI and related charges, which are pending blood test results, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• On July 29, a female was allegedly found with a small amount of drugs and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the area of Spruce and Front streets in Philipsburg Borough. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of harassment occurred Aug. 5 on Ernestville Road in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly left letters at the victim’s residence on two, different occasions.
• An incident of DUI occurred Saturday in Philipsburg Borough. Further, a male was allegedly found to be under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop. Charges will be filed pending blood test results, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incident of simple assault occurred Saturday on Spring Run Road in Henderson Township. During the incident, a Reynoldsville man and the victim allegedly engaged in a verbal argument. Their argument allegedly escalated when he grabbed her, punched her twice in the head and bit her in the nose. The man, according to state police, fled the scene, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Saturday he turned himself in at the state police barracks in Punxsutawney. Charges were filed through the district court, and the man was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to the hospital for a patient who was allegedly being disorderly.  Police were able to calm down the male.
• Police assisted a tractor-trailer operator in locating a local business.
• Police handled several activated alarms that were unfounded.
• Police received a report about a bicycle that was allegedly removed from an East Locust Street residence.
• Police responded to West Locust Street for a hit-and-run accident. Police said that while attending the parade, their vehicle was struck and the actor’s vehicle fled the scene.
• Police assisted a motorist whose vehicle had become disabled in the traveling lane along Route 322 near Daisy Street.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with an incident along West Cherry Street.
• Police responded to the fairgrounds for an alleged theft incident. The item was returned prior to police arrival at the scene.
• Police were dispatched to Weaver Street during the parade, where a group of males were allegedly intoxicated and acting disorderly.  Upon arrival police did not locate any problems in the area.
• Police were dispatched to the area of the courthouse during the parade for an alleged fight.  As a result, several citations were issued for the altercation, police said.
• Police were dispatched to Nichols Street for a found dog. Police subsequently transported the dog to the SPCA.
• Police arrested a female for public intoxication after she was allegedly observed under the influence along East Market Street.
• Police responded to East Pine Street for an alleged altercation. Upon arrival police found that it was a verbal altercation over property.
• Police located a female at the fairgrounds who had several active warrants through Lawrence Township.  She was taken into custody and turned over to the Lawrence Township police.
• Police were dispatched to the East End Playground for a male who was possibly using drugs.  Upon arrival police found the male smoking tobacco.
• Police were dispatched to Bob’s Army & Navy for an alleged theft.  Police were able to view video footage and to identify the male.  Charges are pending on the male, police said.
• Police were dispatched to Turnpike Avenue for a male who was allegedly assaulting a female.  However, they then left in a vehicle, police said.
• Police received a report that a cell phone was allegedly stolen while the victim was on a ride at the fair.  They later reported that they located the phone at one of the ride booths.
• Police responded to Krebs Avenue for an alleged disturbance. As a result, a male was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
• Police arrested a female for alleged public intoxication at the fairgrounds.
• Police responded to North Fifth Street for a male who was allegedly trespassing.  The male then left the scene, police said.
• Police responded to Bridge Street for a vehicle that was being driven on the sidewalk. Police were unable to locate the vehicle, however.
• Police arrested a male for theft after he was allegedly observed removing items from a local business.
• Police arrested a female for a drug violation after she was allegedly seen staggering along Reighard Street.  The female was also in possession of a child and stroller. Drug and drug paraphernalia were allegedly located on the female, police said.
• Police responded to the fairgrounds for an alleged incident of criminal mischief.
• Police received a report that someone had hit and knocked over a handicapped sign located in the parking lot of Buck’s Pizza. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene, police said.
• Police arrested a male on outstanding warrants after he was located in the fairgrounds.
• Police handled several parking/traffic complaints.
• Police were dispatched to Dorey Street, where a male was allegedly screaming for help and knocking on people’s doors.  Upon arrival police observed the male running down East 11^th Street. However, he allegedly refused to stop for police and was seen carrying a hatchet and dagger type knife. Police were eventually able to subdue him on Route 322. He was transported to the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital for mental health treatment. Charges are pending on the male, police said.
• Police received a report about a missing juvenile. The juvenile was later located and released to his grandmother, police said.
• Police arrested a female for public intoxication after she was allegedly seen laying in the weeds along Cemetery Road.
• Police responded to a single-vehicle accident at the corner of Nichols and West Front streets.  A male driver was traveling west on Route 322 when he failed to negotiate the turn and hit the high curb at Sheetz head-on.  His vehicle was subsequently disabled and towed from the scene. Emergency personnel transported the driver for facial injuries, police said.
• Officers assisted township police with locating a person of interest for questioning.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment along East Cherry Street. The victim wanted the case documented and requested extra patrols, police said.
• Police received a report about a lost or stolen wallet at the fairgrounds.
• Police assisted township police with a stove on fire at the Lawrence Park Village.  The fire was extinguished upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police received a complaint about a custody order.  The complaint was civil in nature, and the complainant was advised to seek legal counsel, police said.
• Police responded to Merrill Street for a report about a hit-and-run accident.
• Police responded to Spruce Street for a report about someone spinning vehicle tires. The vehicle was gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police responded to a report about individuals who were allegedly drinking in a truck at the fair. They were gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police conducted a traffic stop on a male known to allegedly have a suspended license. He was allegedly found to have multiple warrants, knives and brass knuckles.  Charges are being filed against the male, police said.
• Police responded to Fulton Street for a report about a male who was allegedly passed out inside a car with it running and his foot on the brake.  Upon police arrival and a series of field sobriety tests, the male was taken into custody for the suspicion of DUI.  He was transported to the hospital for a blood draw. The male was then housed at the jail, as he could not locate a sober adult to be released to.
• Police responded to the fairgrounds for an alleged incident of disorderly conduct involving two males.
• Police received a call from a female about getting an eviction notice.  The female was advised that it was civil in nature and to seek legal advice, police said.
• A car key was located at the fairgrounds and turned over to police.  The owner can claim it at the Clearfield Borough police station.
• Police received a report about a purse allegedly being stolen from a car at the fair.
• Police responded to a report about a hit-and-run accident at Sheetz.  Officers were able to make contact with the driver who admitted to accident. Charges are pending at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a male who was allegedly going door-to-door in East End and asking for rides. Police searched the area with negative results.
• Police responded to an intentional drug overdose. Upon arrival police were unable to make contact with the caller at the address provided.  It was then learned that the incident was occurring in Sandy Township and not Clearfield Borough.
• Police received a report about a lost cell phone at the fair.
• While on patrol, police located a dog running loose.  While attempting to capture the dog, the owner arrived at the scene and was able to catch the dog.
• Police responded to a residence along East Cherry Street for an overdose. Emergency personnel took the victim to the hospital.
• Police received a report about a purse allegedly being stolen from a business along West Second Avenue.  Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
• Police responded to a residence along Spruce Street for an alleged domestic dispute between a mother and son over money.  Police were able to calm down both parties without incident.
• While on patrol, police located a black ball cap along South Second Street.  The owner can claim the item at the Clearfield Borough police station.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged retail theft at the Dollar General Store at the Clearfield Mall.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with incident in East End.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone at Hotel Heights.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault; the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about an alleged phone scam.
• Police have initiated an investigation into an alleged incident of forgery and theft.
• Police have initiated an investigation into a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the Hyde area.
• Police received a report about a driver who was allegedly operating a vehicle on a suspended license. Police have issued numerous traffic citations on the male for this act.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred in the Hillsdale area.
• Police fielded questions about how to obtain a PFA and advised the caller to meet with a representative from the Crossroads Office.
• Police received a report about an alleged unauthorized use of a motor vehicle that resulted in a DUI.
• Police assisted a motorist with changing a flat tire.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle at Edgewood.
• Police received a report about a customer who allegedly refused to pay for a room at the EconoLodge.
• Police received a report about a barking dog on Clark Street.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male in the Hyde area.
• Police received a report about an alarm on Riverview Road. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police responded to a fire at the Lawrence Park Village. It was extinguished without any problems, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person on Spring Street.
• Police received a report about a fire alarm at a local hotel.
• Police received a report about a deer that had been hit.
• Police received a report about a cell phone that was allegedly stolen. It was located and returned to the owner, police said.
• Police received a report about an unwanted male on Nelson Road.
• Police received a report about an abandoned Jeep on Weaver Street.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Friday at the intersection of Shaffer Road and Beaver Drive. Both vehicles sustained minor damage; police assisted the drivers with information exchange.
• Police received a report about an alleged disturbance Friday on Lord Street. Upon arrival the complainant alleged to police that her ex-boyfriend had struck her and pushed her son before leaving her residence. He was charged with two counts of harassment as a result of the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft Friday on West Scribner Avenue. During the initial investigation, police learned about three underage males who were allegedly drinking alcohol. They were released to their parents and charges are pending against the person who allegedly provided the alcohol; the alleged theft remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person Saturday in the 1000 block of Green Glen Drive. The caller told police that she heard a loud noise coming from her basement, and she believed someone may be inside her residence. Upon arrival police didn’t locate any suspicious persons.
• On Saturday police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle. The complainant alleged to police that she left her purse in a locked truck parked at the YMCA. Upon returning a short time later, she allegedly found that someone had taken several hundred dollars from it. She advised police a large group of young adults were hanging around at the time of the incident; the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a business alarm Saturday in the 200 block of Beaver Drive. An employee arrived at the scene with keys, and police cleared without incident.
• Police received a report about a barking dog Saturday on Locust Street. Upon arrival police found the dog was tied up outside and causing a disturbance. However, its owner wasn’t at home at the time of the incident.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the 400 block of Rumbarger Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact DuBois City police.
• Police were dispatched to a barking dog Saturday on West Washington Avenue. Police asked the owner to take the dog inside, which they did.