CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week.
Shaw identified the fugitive as David Peterson, 35, of Pine Street, Clearfield. Peterson is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing on Dec. 16.
On Nov. 10 Trooper Nicholas Rickerson of the Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield barracks, filed a criminal complaint against Peterson. He charged Peterson with use/possession of drug paraphernalia, M; driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, M; driving while operating privileges suspended – DUI-related, S; careless driving, S; improper stop, S; and drivers required to be licensed, S.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 15 troopers received a report that a vehicle was parked in the middle of the roadway. Upon arrival troopers allegedly discovered an individual, later identified as Peterson, asleep behind the wheel of the vehicle.
After allegedly making several attempts to wake up Peterson, troopers were able to do so. Upon speaking with Peterson, troopers allegedly detected signs of impairment.
Peterson was subsequently placed under arrest for driving under the influence. He was allegedly found to be in possession of a metal capsule with a pill and a small straw inside. Peterson was transported to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for a blood test.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Dec. 16, at which time Peterson failed to appear, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
Peterson is described as a Caucasian male who stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Peterson’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.”
