GantDaily Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• An accident occurred Friday on Interstate 80 eastbound in Graham Township. A truck was traveling east in the right-hand lane when debris from it struck a car in the left-hand lane. The truck’s operator failed to stop and continued traveling east on I-80. The car sustained minor damages, and the accident remains under investigation, state police said.
• An incident of harassment occurred Friday on Alexander Road in Madera. During the incident, a Madera man allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim. He also allegedly grabbed the victim by the arms and scratched her forearm. The man was charged for the incident through the district court, state police said.
• The investigation continues into the cause of a fire that occurred Saturday on Palestine Road in Graham Township. It originated in an unattached garage adjacent to a residence; however, the fire quickly spread to the residence.
• A protection from abuse order violation occurred Saturday on Hardscrabble Road in Morris Township. During the incident, a known Philipsburg man was allegedly harassing the victim by sending her text messages. He was charged through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of burglary occurred Friday on Church Street in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victims’ residence and removed several items. The victims weren’t at home at the time, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of theft by deception occurred Saturday on Pine Swamp Road in Brady Township. During the incident, suspects allegedly arrived at the victim’s residence, stating they had extra paving material and wanted to fix her driveway. Before the victim could say no, they allegedly sprayed the material and attempted to charge her a substantial amount. Once she contacted state police, the suspects fled the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• An incident of criminal mischief occurred Aug. 6-7 on Shaffer Road in Warsaw Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged the victim’s trampoline in his yard. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• An incident of theft by deception occurred Aug. 8-9 on Donahue Road in Brady Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed two aluminum benches and a power sander from a new home under construction. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• An incident of burglary occurred Aug. 12 on Hilltop Lane in Snyder Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the main door to an attached garage and then the victim’s house. Once inside they allegedly stole televisions, a computer, purses and jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen items is $1,900. The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

State police at Philipsburg

• On July 28, a State College man was allegedly found to be in possession of needles and other paraphernalia during a traffic stop in the area of Chestnut and Mulberry streets.
• A single-vehicle accident occurred Sunday at the intersection of North Ninth and East Spruce streets in Philipsburg Borough. Further, Richard M. Knepp Jr. of Brisbin was traveling south and exited the west side of the roadway. He subsequently struck a utility pole. Knepp will be cited for the accident, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incident of burglary/theft occurred Friday on Sprankle Mills Road in Ringgold Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence and removed $400 in cash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.
• An incident of burglary/theft occurred sometime Aug. 3-7 on Sprankle Mills Road in Ringgold Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence and removed $2,660 in cash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of corruption of minors reportedly occurred at a residence in Horton Township. During the incident, a couple allegedly showed the victim sexually explicit images when she was 7 years old and in their care. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• An alleged incident of sexual assault occurred sometime between Thursday and Saturday in Jones Township. Further, Keith A. Chaplain, 39, of Brandy Camp allegedly sexually assaulted the victim. He was charged for the incident and arraigned in district court; he was lodged in the Elk County Prison in lieu of bail.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute at a residence along Daisy Street.  Police spoke to all of those involved, and they denied the altercation being physical.  Police warned the individuals that if the noise continued, they would all receive citations for disorderly conduct.
• Police responded to a Park Avenue residence for a report about excessive noise.  The actors were warned for their actions, police said.
• Police received four, different complaints about bad checks. The investigation is continuing into the complaints, police said.
• Police responded to a vehicle accident along North Third Street near Market Street.  Upon arrival police found that a red van had driven onto the sidewalk and struck a garbage can.
• Police received a report over property being sold to another. The incident was found to be civil in nature and no criminal actions had taken place; the complainant was advised to seek legal counsel, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a homeless female who was allegedly soliciting for money along South Second Street.  Officers have been dealing with the female in the past few weeks and put her in connection with an organization to help her; however, she failed to follow through.  The female was advised to cease her actions, police said.
• Lawrence Township police were assisted with an alleged domestic dispute along Daisy Street Extension.
• Police received a complaint about suspicious persons along South Fourth Street.  The actors were gone upon police arrival, and the complainant just wanted documentation of the incident.
• While on patrol, police located an alleged incident of criminal mischief along North Third Street. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a Daisy Street address to assist the resident with removing a bat.  However, the bat was gone upon police arrival.
• Police booted a vehicle along East Cherry Street due to multiple, unpaid parking tickets.  Police removed the boot upon full payment of the tickets.
• Police responded to a parking complaint along West Fifth Street, as there weren’t any parking spots in front of the caller’s home.  The caller was reminded that on-street parking was public and on a first come, first serve basis, police said.
• Police received a complaint about a known actor who was allegedly damaging a fence.  The caller only wanted the incident documented, while the actor is making arraignments to have the fence fixed.
• Police responded to a residence to assist personnel from Children & Youth Services with a custody issue. Police learned that the mother had tested positive for drug use.  CYS personnel turned over custody to the father who arrived and took the children.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment. Police attempted to make contact with the actor with negative results. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a local business for a report about an open door.  Police searched the interior with negative contact. A key holder secured the business, police said.
• Police responded to a Daisy Street residence for a parking complaint.  Upon arrival police found that an actor had parked her vehicle, which was blocking the caller’s garage.  The actor was contacted and moved the vehicle without incident, police said.
• Police responded to a parking complaint along South Fourth Street near Margarita Street.  The vehicle was gone upon police arrival in the area, police said.
• Police responded to a report about an alleged retail theft at a local establishment.  The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police were asked to assist Punxsutawney-based state police in locating a female.  Police were able to locate the female who was advised to contact state police.
• Police responded to the intersection of South Fifth and East Cherry streets for a parking complaint. The owner of the vehicle was issued a parking ticket, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged DUI along South Third Street. Upon arrival police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver wasn’t impaired but was issued a citation for an expired registration. A passenger was found to hold several, active warrants through the township police.  Township police arrived at the scene and took custody of the female passenger.
• Police received a report about an alleged sexual assault that occurred more than 50 years ago. The caller refused to provide the names of the victim or actor.  Due to lack of information an investigation cannot be conducted, police said.
• Police responded to a parking complaint along Dorey Street.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Market and South Third streets.  No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male in a brown truck who was allegedly attempting to talk to kids.
• Police responded to a traffic complaint.  However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a report about stolen mail along High Street. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a traffic complaint along West Market Street.  The incident remains under investigation, police said.
• Police responded to the intersection of Turnpike Avenue and Nichols Street for a report about the traffic light not working.  County Control advised that there was a transformer fire in the area and that may be the cause. Police placed stop signs and road flares in the area until the light started working again.
• Police responded to a psychological emergency, where a female allegedly took an unknown amount of pills and then fled the area.  A 302 warrant was obtained and the female was located with the assistance of state police.  The female was then taken to Penn Highlands Clearfield for an evaluation, police said.
• Police responded to a report about an alleged domestic dispute.  Upon arrival both parties were intoxicated, separated and released to sober adults, police said.
• Police responded to a possible structure fire along Bigler Avenue.  Upon arrival police learned that the issue was electrical in nature.  Police remained on standby and assisted fire personnel as needed.
• Police responded to an East Fifth Street residence for an alleged domestic assault.  Upon arrival police learned that the assault had occurred earlier along Mount Joy Road.  Township police responded to take the report, as it had occurred within their jurisdiction.
• Police responded to an alleged burglary along South Second Street.  Upon arrival police learned that the actor was the caller’s boyfriend and wasn’t welcomed there. Police said that the actor was allegedly intoxicated and on probation with a “no alcohol” clause.  Probation detained the male in the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police responded to a noise complaint along Nichols Street.  The actors were warned for their actions and that if it continued, then citations would be issued, police said.
• Police allegedly observed a male known to have an active warrant along Nichols Street.  Police made contact with the male who was able to pay the warrant in full.
• Police responded to Ogden Avenue for a report about downed wires.
• Police responded to a Williams Street residence for a psychological emergency, where a female allegedly took an unknown amount of pills.  Emergency personnel transported the female to the hospital.  Police petitioned for a 302 warrant on the female following an evaluation.
• Police responded to an alleged verbal domestic dispute along East Pine Street.  Both parties were separated and warned their actions, police said.
• Police located an open door on a local establishment.  Police searched the interior with negative contact.  A key holder was contacted and responded to secure the building, policesaid.
• Police received a report about a lost dog along West Locust Street.  The dog was later located by the owner, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a deer that was struck on the roadway near Turnpike Avenue.
• Police received a report about a storage unit allegedly being damaged on Route 322.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Rite Aid. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police conducted a warrant service and lodged the person in the CCJ.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about a dog that had been struck by a vehicle on Fullerton Street. Police located the dog, which didn’t show any signs of serious injury.
• Police received a driving complaint that occurred on Martin Street Extension.
• Police received an animal complaint that occurred on Turnpike Avenue.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle along Firetower Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred on Mount Joy Road. The incident remains under investigation with charges pending, police said.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle at a business on South Second Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about alleged damage to an unattended vehicle. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged PFA violation.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of an individual who had dialed 911. Further, police found they had accidentally dialed 911.
• Police received a report about an alarm on Cresswood Drive.
• Police received a report about a civil issue involving property.
• Police received a report about individuals who were allegedly intoxicated in the area of Scribbers Road.
• Police received a report about alleged drug activity at a local gas station on Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about suspicious males in the area of Antes Hill Road.
• Police received a report about activated smoke detectors in the area of Turnpike Avenue.
• Police received a report about alleged drug activity on Park Avenue Extension.
• Police received a report about gunshots in the Woodland Road area.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft at Wal-Mart. Charges are currently pending, police said.

DuBois City

• On Friday police received a phone call from a Scribner Avenue woman who reported that her fiancé was missing. She told police they had engaged in an argument, he had left the residence and had been gone for more than 20 minutes. While police were speaking to the woman, her fiancé returned home.
• Police received a report about a male and female who were allegedly sleeping in the City Park on Friday. Upon arrival police located a female sleeping in the doorway to the women’s room and a male sleeping on the bleachers. Both were offered assistance, which they refused. Police advised the park closes at dark, and they were not to sleep there. Both left the park without incident.
• Police received a report about an irate patient Friday at a doctor’s office on Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police learned the patient had fled prior to their arrival. Staff members at the office weren’t able to provide additional information and police cleared the scene.
• Police received a report about a motor vehicle accident Friday in the parking lot of the Medical Arts building on Hospital Avenue. Upon arrival police found a vehicle operated by a Clearfield woman had struck another vehicle. The woman provided information to be placed on the vehicle, and police attempted to locate the owner.
• Police received a report about a vehicle running into the Rosco Medical Complex on Friday. Upon arrival to the scene, police found a Punxsutawney woman had mistakenly hit the gas pedal, jumped the curb and impacted the building. The woman’s vehicle sustained moderate damage; the medical building had minor damage, police said.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly arguing with employees and becoming increasingly agitated Friday at a North Brady Street business. Police found he had left prior to employees contacting them. Police directed them to call 911 if the man returned to the business.
• On Friday a West Weber Avenue resident alleged that someone had attempted to steal his inspection sticker. He told police his vehicle was recently inspected, and it appeared someone had attempted to remove his sticker.
• Police received a report about a woman who was allegedly sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle Friday on South Jared Street. Upon arrival police found the woman had fallen asleep while parked along the curb. She explained that she had taken new medication and was on her way home. Police advised the woman not to drive her vehicle.
• Police received a report about an activated burglar alarm at a business Friday in the 200 block of Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK; the alarm company advised police the key holder wouldn’t be responding to the scene. Police cleared the scene without incident.
• Police were dispatched for three males who were allegedly being disorderly in and outside of the bar Saturday at the Hitching Post. Upon arrival police located the males who were from Kentucky and working in the area. Of those, one male was taken to the CCJ on charges of public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He was later arraigned and released by the on-call district judge.
• Police received a report about a dog that had been left inside of a vehicle Saturday in the 600 block of Liberty Boulevard. Upon arrival police located the dog, which wasn’t in any distress with all four windows nearly halfway down. When the dog’s owner exited a business he advised the dog had been checked on regularly and he would be leaving soon.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance Saturday at an apartment in the 500 block of Liberty Boulevard. Upon arrival police located a female who was waiting outside for her live-in boyfriend to leave. Police located the live-in boyfriend who advised he would leave. Neither the male nor female sustained injuries or wanted any charges filed for the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about a car jack that was allegedly stolen Saturday from a garage located in the first block of West Scribner Avenue. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a license plate that was allegedly stolen Sunday from a motorcycle parked in the 200 block of West Long Avenue. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about someone allegedly throwing a glass bottle against a GMC Envoy parked in the 500 block of Locust Street. It damaged the vehicle and then smashed onto the roadway, police said.
• While on patrol Sunday in the 200 block of West Long Avenue, police allegedly observed a group of four men engaged in an argument in which they pushed each other. Police subsequently dispersed the group.
• A 34-year-old DuBois woman was stopped for allegedly committing traffic violations Sunday on South Main Street. During the traffic stop, police allegedly found that she was intoxicated, and she was taken into custody for suspected DUI. Charges are currently pending blood test results, police said.
• Police received a report about three, small children who were allegedly in the roadway without any supervision Sunday in the 700 block of West Long Avenue. A neighbor allegedly told police she was able to get the children home; however, she couldn’t get an adult to answer the door. Upon arrival police were able to make contact with the mother; police determined the children weren’t in any immediate danger. Police, however, referred the incident to CYS.
• Police received a report about a child who was allegedly on a roof Sunday in the 200 block of South Brady Street. Upon arrival police spoke to the mother who related she’s had problems with her 5-year-old climbing out of the window and onto the roof. She told police she was taking additional steps to secure the window. Police found the child was in a safe environment and that no further investigation was necessary.
• Police received a report about a man who was allegedly hitting a woman Sunday in the 500 block of Liberty Boulevard. Police checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.
• On Sunday three people allegedly took trash dumped near their property and disposed of it on the property of the person who they believed it belonged to. The owner put the trash in that location and out for collection, police said. Charges are currently pending at this time.

Sandy Township

• On Friday a 56-year-old Falls Creek woman was allegedly caught by Wal-Mart employees, leaving the store with $46.31 worth of merchandise in her purse that she did not pay for. Charges are currently pending, police said.
• On Friday Wal-Mart Loss Prevention told police that a 40-year-old Curwensville woman who was an employee at the store had allegedly taken a total of $90 from her cash register. Charges are currently pending, police said.
• A woman alleged that an unknown man was harassing her in the Commons parking lot on Friday. She stated the man kept saying he wanted to go to Guatemala. Police located the 39-year-old man who had allegedly been drinking and handled the situation without incident.
• A 57-year-old DuBois woman failed to stop her vehicle in time to avoid hitting a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Luthersburg girl who was stopped at the light at Blinker Parkway and Behringer Highway on Friday. The girl’s vehicle then hit the vehicle in front of her that was driven by a 43-year-old DuBois woman. No injuries were reported, and all vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a vehicle sitting in a driveway on Hand Street with blasting music on Saturday. The vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• On Saturday a 50-year-old Circle Road woman alleged that a $200 money order was missing from her purse, and she felt her 29-year-old son took it. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
• A woman alleged that she was threatened by her ex-boyfriend while they were involved in an argument over money Saturday. Police handled the situation without incident.
• On Saturday a 34-year-old Brockway man was following his GPS, which attempted to lead him through the back gate of Treasure Lake. This caused him to hit and damage the lift arm on the gate, police said.
• A vehicle driven by a 34-year old-DuBois man failed to stop in time to avoid hitting a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old woman that was stopped at the traffic light Sunday at Shaffer Road and Maple Avenue. Minor to moderate damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• An 11-year-old Circle Road girl was riding her bike when a neighbor’s dog came out of the yard and bit at her leg on Sunday. The dog ripped the girl’s pants and caused a small superficial wound to her leg.  The incident was turned over to the county dog law officer, police said.