State police at Clearfield
- State police investigated an alleged incident of selling tobacco to a minor that occurred sometime Monday or Tuesday at a convenience store in Ferguson Township. During the incident, a Curwensville man allegedly entered the store and purchased tobacco products, which he supplied to a minor. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Monday along Teutonic Avenue in Decatur Township. During the incident, two people allegedly engaged in an argument and threatened to assault each other. Both were charged for harassment through the district court, state police said.
- State police received a report about an accident Tuesday on Sarah Street in Decatur Township. Further, Ralph V. Basciano of Houtzdale was traveling south when his vehicle drifted off of the right-hand side of the roadway and impacted an embankment. Basciano sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the Mount Nittany Medical Center; he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. The Basciano vehicle sustained disabling damage. State police were assisted at the scene by Sandy Ridge Emergency Medical Services, the Osceola Mills Fire Company and towing services.
- State police received a report about an accident Wednesday on Interstate 80 westbound in Bradford Township. A Volvo truck operated by Anthony Baker of Palmyra, Ohio was traveling on I-80 when he lost control. His truck subsequently traveled onto the south berm and overturned onto its driver’s side. Baker was trapped inside the truck and rescued by fire personnel, state police said. Baker was transported to the Altoona Hospital for treatment. State police were assisted at the scene by the Bigler-Jackson-Woodland and Clearfield fire departments.
State police at DuBois
- State police received a report about an alleged burglary that occurred between Saturday and Tuesday on Hemlock Drive in Huston Township. During the incident, someone allegedly forcibly entered the victim’s residence and removed several items before fleeing the scene. State police are continuing their investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact 814-371-4652.
- State police received a report about the alleged unlawful use of a computer that occurred Aug. 30 in Washington Township. During the incident, a Brockway man allegedly hacked into the victim’s social media accounts and used their identity. The man also allegedly posted vulgarities and pictures of the victim to damage their reputation. Charges of sexual abuse of children, unlawful use of a computer, computer trespass and identity theft have been filed through the district court, state police said.
- State police received a report about a deer-versus-car accident Wednesday at the Penfield Minit Mart in Huston Township. After the crash, the operator who is from Buffalo, NY drove the vehicle approximately one mile to the Penfield Minit Mart. Upon investigation of the accident, state police allegedly detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. A search of the vehicle allegedly turned up a small amount of marijuana, state police said. Charges will be filed through the district court.
State police at Philipsburg
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Monday on State Street in Rush Township. During the incident, an Osceola Mills teen allegedly engaged in an altercation with a male and female. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
Clearfield Borough
- Police received a call from a female who advised she was a victim of an alleged The victim told police that she supplied personal information to the caller who advised she was a winner of a contest. The victim then had money removed from her account, police said. Police advise residents not to supply personal information to individuals who are not known to them.
- Police are investigating an alleged theft incident in which approximately $2,000 was removed from a female’s purse.
- Police unlocked a vehicle for a motorist who had locked their keys inside of it.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that has occurred between two individuals. The report was referred to the appropriate agency, police said.
- Police responded to East Sixth Street for a door that was found to be open to a residence. Police checked the residence and found everything to be OK.
- Police responded to East Sixth Street for a barking dog complaint. Police attempted to make contact with the owner, but nobody was home.
- Police responded to an alleged altercation along South Third Street. Police arrived and determined that a male had been physically assaulted by another male. The actor, according to police, allegedly fled the scene, and the victim was flown to a trauma center for the injuries he sustained during the altercation.
Lawrence Township
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct at a residence along Clark Hill Road. Further, police resolved the incident without any criminal charges.
- Police are investigating an alleged incident of burglary and theft that occurred at a local motel. Further, someone allegedly took an undetermined amount of cash, police said.
- Police received a report about an alleged fight that occurred at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
- Clearfield Borough police were assisted with an incident on South Third Street.
- Police received a report about an alleged verbal domestic dispute on Park Avenue Extension. During the incident, a male actor allegedly fled on foot prior to police arrival. He was later allegedly observed hiding in the area and taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. Charges were filed against the male through the district court, and he was also found to have active warrants for his arrest through the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office, State Parole and State College police. Police subsequently housed the male at the Clearfield County Jail.
DuBois City
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment Monday. The complainant told police that a known female had harassed her at her place of business and at the bus stop. Police contacted the female and advised her to have no further contact with the complainant.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing Monday on Quarry Avenue. A landlord told police that a known male was given notice recently to stay off of the property. However, police didn’t locate the male upon arrival.
- Police received a report about people who were allegedly lighting fires in garbage cans in the City Park on Monday. Upon arrival police allegedly located fires burning inside a garbage can and fire pit inside the pavilion nearest to the basketball court. Another garbage can, police said, was allegedly loaded with leaves. Police said the fires were extinguished and remain under investigation at this time.
- Police were dispatched to a mental health issue Monday in the 400 block of Pifer Street. Police transported a male to Penn Highlands for treatment.
- Police received a report about suspicious circumstances Monday in the 100 block of East Washington Avenue. A female caller told police that someone had thrown her chairs and bicycle off of the front porch twice over the past several days. The caller requested that police provide extra patrols in the area.
- Police responded to the Penn Highlands Hospital for a report about a patient who had allegedly been assaulted earlier Monday night. A female told police that she and her boyfriend reside in the 100 block of West Long Avenue and were involved in a physical altercation prior to her arrival at the hospital. She said her boyfriend had left the residence, and she believed he was in the Brockport area. Police asked the female to provide a written statement upon her release from the hospital.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft by deception from a business on Beaver Drive on Tuesday. An unknown individual used banking information to print fake checks that were cashed outside of the area, police said. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
- On Tuesday police were dispatched to the intersection of West Long Avenue and South Jared Street for the report about a male and female who were allegedly fighting. Police said it was also reported that the male was jumping on the hood of the vehicle while the female was driving it, and he was screaming at her. Upon arrival police allegedly found that the male was extremely intoxicated and also on probation. The male was taken into custody and arrested for public drunkenness, police said. He was then transported to Clearfield County Jail for the probation violation.
- On Wednesday police were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Chestnut Avenue for the report about an alleged physical domestic dispute in progress. While speaking with her, police allegedly observed recent injuries that the female had on her face. She was also allegedly complaining about her side hurting her. The female told police that the male pulled her hair, punched her in the head and kicked her in the ribs. She was transported to the hospital for medical treatment, and the male was arrested for simple assault and harassment, police said. He was then taken into custody and charges were filed against him; he was transported to the CCJ to await arraignment.
