CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week.
Shaw identified the fugitive as Benjamin Reed, 26, of Ridge Street, Dubois. Reed is wanted for failure to appear at Criminal Call on Oct. 29.
On June 21, Sergeant Dustin Roy of the Dubois City Police Department filed a criminal complaint against Reed. He charged Reed with terroristic threats, M1; stalking, M1; simple assault, M2; harassment, S; and disorderly conduct, S.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on June 20 police were dispatched for a report about a man who was allegedly threatening a woman with a shovel.
When police made contact with the victim, she allegedly appeared to be visibly shaken. She told police that a man had initially yelled at her following a traffic incident.
The victim said when she and her young child reached home, she realized Reed had followed her. She subsequently fled the area.
Upon her return, the victim said she observed Reed again at her home. This time she said Reed was allegedly carrying a shovel and threatening harm to her and to damage her vehicle. She fled the area again.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 26, at which time all charges were held to court. On Oct. 29 Reed failed to appear at Criminal Call, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
Reed is described as a Caucasian male standing 6 feet tall. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Reed’s location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site at “www.ClearfieldDA.org” and selecting “Report A Crime.”
