GantDaily Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of harassment occurred Aug. 18 on Friendly Acres Road in Penn Township. During the incident, two individuals allegedly became involved in a verbal argument that turned physical. Both received minor injuries as a result of the incident. Both were also cited through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of burglary, theft and criminal mischief occurred sometime Friday or Saturday on Curtain Street in Osceola Mills. During the incident, someone allegedly forced open an apartment door; once inside they allegedly removed $120 in cash. The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of fraud and forgery occurred sometime between Aug. 26 and Saturday on Yarger’s Lane in Decatur Township. Further, someone allegedly compromised the victim’s credit card through unknown means. They also allegedly attempted to make numerous transactions. The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of DUI occurred Sunday near the Allport Cutoff in Morris Township. During the incident, a Clearfield man was allegedly operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• An accident occurred Friday on the Port Matilda Highway in Rush Township. A vehicle operated by Gloria Leonard of Osceola Mills was traveling east when a vehicle operated by William Downey of Philipsburg attempted to enter the roadway to make a left-hand turn. As a result, the Downey vehicle impacted the Leonard vehicle, causing disabling damage to it. Leonard sustained minor injuries and she was treated at the scene. Leonard’s vehicle was also towed from the scene, state police said.
• An incident of harassment occurred Aug. 26 in the 300 block of North Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, two, known actors allegedly engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical. Both were cited for harassment, state police said.
• An incident of simple assault occurred Saturday in the 600 block of North Front Street in Rush Township. During the incident, the victim and accused allegedly engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical when the victim was punched in the face. The accused also allegedly had a small amount of marijuana on her when she was taken into custody, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on Route 119 near W.W. Equipment in Sandy Township. During the incident, a Reynoldsville man was allegedly stopped for several traffic violations; also, state police allegedly detected a faint odor of alcohol on his breath. The man was subsequently arrested for DUI and related charges, which are pending blood test results, state police said.
• An attempted burglary occurred Sunday on Main Street in Falls Creek Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly attempted to break into the victim’s residence. However, upon being detected, they allegedly fled the scene on foot to an awaiting vehicle; it was last seen traveling on First Street towards Fuller Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incident of theft by deception occurred sometime between Aug. 13 and Aug. 19 at the Burnside Handi-Mart in Burnside Borough. During the incident, a known suspect allegedly wrote five checks, which totaled $440, on a closed account. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of theft from a motor vehicle occurred Friday on Route 219 in Horton Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a known amount of cash from the victim’s car. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
• An incident of harassment occurred Saturday at the Army Navy Club in Horton Township. During the incident, a Brockway man allegedly began fighting with a known person inside the club. While the first victim attempted to stop the fight, she was allegedly punched in the face by the man. When the fight continued outside, the second victim intervened and was allegedly struck in the face by the man.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a North Second Street establishment to serve a 302 warrant on an individual. The individual was transported to the hospital for an evaluation without incident, police said.
• Police received a report about a bicycle that was allegedly stolen along West Front Street. It was a black and white Mongoose, police said.
• Police responded to High Street for a report about eggs allegedly being thrown at a residence.
• Police responded to an East Market Street residence of a report about a ladder that was allegedly stolen. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a vehicle lockout along East Market Street. Officers were able to gain entry without damage.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a report about an alleged theft along Hammermill Road. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief to a vehicle near Weaver and Merrill streets. Following an investigation, officers were able to locate a juvenile suspect who had allegedly shot the vehicle with a BB gun.
• Police responded to a psychological emergency at a residence along Reed Street. The individual was transported to the hospital for an evaluation, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged incident of retail theft at a local establishment. Officers were able to identify the suspect by security footage.  Contact was made with the suspect who allegedly had the items in his possession.  Charges are being filed as a result, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a dog barking along South Fourth Street. The complaint was unfounded, police said.
• While on patrol, police located a person who was allegedly intoxicated and walking down North Third Street. They were taken into custody, transported and released to a sober adult. They will be cited for the incident, police said.
• Police responded to West Fifth Street for a parking complaint.
• Police responded to a burning complaint along SW Third Street.
• Police responded to West Fifth Street for an alleged assault over a parking complaint. Both parties denied charges and were warned to stay away from each other, police said.
• Police received a report about a traffic complaint at the intersection of West Front and Fulton streets. The victim/witness refused to press charges, police said.
• Police received a report of about an alleged Protection from Abuse violation via social media. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police were contacted by a male who came to the police station, stating that he allegedly wanted to harm a known male. After more alleged statements, the male was transported to the hospital for an evaluation, police said.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident along Nichols Street involving a white vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clearfield Borough police.
• Police received a report about a tenant allegedly busting a window. The incident was determined to be civil in nature, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a blue chair allegedly being stolen from the front porch of a residence along South Third Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clearfield Borough police.
• Police responded to South Sixth Street for a report about actor(s) allegedly ringing a doorbell and then running. Officers searched the area with negative results.
• Police responded to a parking complaint at the intersection of Weaver and Clearfield streets. A parking ticket was issued to its operator for the violation, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic disturbance along East Locust Street. Both parties were separated and advised to stay away from each other, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a male allegedly begging for money outside of a local business. The male was warned for his loitering, police said.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with gaining entry into an apartment.
• Police responded to the fairgrounds for a report about a male allegedly pulling a knife on another male during a verbal altercation. Both males are cooperating with police as part of the ongoing investigation.
• Police received a report about an engagement ring that was allegedly stolen. The incident was determined to be civil in nature as the ring was given as a gift, police said.
• Police had a black cell phone turned into them. The owner can claim the phone by contacting police.
• Police issued a parking ticket for a violation along Daisy Street.
• Police were notified about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred along West Pine Street. Further, a male allegedly used vulgar language towards a female who was driving by.
• Police are investigating an alleged burglary that occurred at a residence along West Front Street. During the incident, someone allegedly entered a front porch area of a residence and removed items from inside.
• Police received a report about someone allegedly discarding household items at the Clearfield Borough dump site.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic incident. Police, however, did not receive any cooperation from anyone involved in the incident.
• Police responded to an activated alarm along North Second Street.

Lawrence Township

• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with an alleged disturbance on Hammermill Lane.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications.
• Police responded to a hit-and-run accident, which involved a fire hydrant, on Plaza Drive.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance on Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct at the Riverside Motel. Upon arrival police found four individuals who were being loud inside a room. Police advised the individuals to keep the noise to a minimum.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct in the area of South Second Street. Police handled the incident at the scene.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment. Charges are to be filed, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged phone scam.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment and disorderly conduct.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief on Poplar Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged disturbance on Powell Avenue. Police handled the incident at the scene.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person along South Second Street. However, police were unable to locate anyone in the area.
• Police received a report about a civil issue, which involved an eviction.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of an individual on Robinson Avenue.
• Police received a report about an unwanted male on Leonard Street.
• Police responded to an alarm in the area of Daisy Street Extension.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of child endangerment that occurred near Flood Road.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle at a business along Race Street. Police asked the male to leave the business’ property.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance in the Hyde area. Upon arrival police found it was verbal in nature and handled the incident at the scene.
• Police received a report about a deer that was struck in the area of Turnpike Avenue and Mill Road.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about an alleged disturbance Friday at a North Church Street residence. Police made contact with two roommates who were allegedly arguing and asked them to keep the noise down.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle Friday at Albert’s Court. Further, someone allegedly took a wallet from the victim’s vehicle, and later used a bank card at a local business. Police were able to identify the suspect, and charges are pending at this time.
• Police received a report about a 911 hang-up call Friday in the 200 block of Morrison Street. Further, police determined that a small child was playing with a cell phone and dialed the number by accident.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault Friday on Tom Mix Drive. The victim, police said, was allegedly assaulted by a known female who was waiting for her to arrive at work. Charges are currently pending, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged disturbance Friday in the 200 block of West Scribner Avenue. A female told police that a house guest was allegedly threatening to fight with others in the residence. The male agreed to leave the residence, police said.

Sandy Township

• Retail theft charges were filed against a 26-year-old Brockway man Friday after he was allegedly caught by Wal-Mart Loss Prevention taking merchandise from the store without paying for it.
• A 55-year-old Sykes Street Extension man was allegedly seen by employees of Johnson Motors, traveling off of the roadway and hitting a mailbox, which impacted and damaged a Corvette that was parked in the lot. The man then left the scene; however, officers located him at his residence. The man allegedly admitted to police that he had been drinking but did not remember hitting the mailbox.  Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Saturday two men and a woman, all from Buffalo NY, and an Emporium man were recognized by Walmart employees as a group who had allegedly stolen a television from the store a few days prier. Loss prevention then allegedly observed the group again leave the store with $1,282.76 worth of merchandise and attempt to leave the scene in a U-Haul van. Police were able to stop the group, as they were leaving the parking lot. All four were charged as a result, police said.
• A 31-year-old Treasure Lake man reported that someone got into his vehicle when it was parked at Johnson Motors and took his golf clubs and $300 in cash from inside. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Officers responded to a Keen Court Drive residence for an alleged dispute between neighbors on Sunday. Further, a 59-year-old man alleged that his 62-year-old neighbor took the batteries out of his trail camera along with the memory card. Officers handled the situation without incident.