GANT Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• State police responded to an accident Friday on the Shawville Highway in Bradford Township. Joshua G. Steele Jr. of Woodland was negotiating a left-hand curve when he struck a Bigler man on a pedal cycle. Neither Steele nor his passenger was injured in the accident. The Bigler man was wearing a helmet and sustained minor injuries, state police said. Steele was cited for the accident.

State police at DuBois

• State police investigated an alleged DUI that occurred Saturday on Route 219 in DuBois City. Further, a DuBois man was stopped for a traffic violation, at which time state police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and other summary charges pending blood test results.
• State police investigated an alleged DUI that occurred Sunday on Route 28 in Warsaw Township. Further, a Brockway man was stopped along the roadway, and state police made contact with him. State police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and other summary charges, which are pending blood test results.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police investigated an alleged incident of assault/harassment that occurred between 2011 and 2012 at a private residence on South High Street in Port Matilda Borough. Further, the victim told state police he was assaulted by two males sometime between 2011 and 2012. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Jan. 1 at Wal-Mart in Young Township. During the incident, a known male allegedly stole an AC charger and then took it back. A gift card was issued to him, and he allegedly used it to purchase CO2 cartridges and BB ammo. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police investigated an alleged DUI incident Friday in the area of Route 119 and Church Street in Big Run Borough. Further, a Stump Creek man was stopped for a traffic violation and allegedly determined to be driving under the influence. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Jan. 2 at Wal-Mart in Young Township. During the incident, a known male allegedly stole a rifle BB gun and took it back. A girl card was issued to him, and he allegedly used it to purchase a flashlight, pellets, two laser signs, a BB pistol and air pistol. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about a car parked against traffic on SW Third Avenue, which was causing a hazard. However, it was gone prior to police arrival.
• Police received a call from Bob’s Army & Navy about a male who was in the store and who had allegedly stolen a pair of boots. The male was also allegedly found to be under the influence and arrested, police said.
• Lawrence Township police were assisted with an alleged domestic dispute involving a male who had left the scene. Police were able to locate the male, and the incident remains under investigation of township police.
• Police assisted the Williamstown, Mass. police with serving paperwork on a local male.
• Police were dispatched for a noise complaint in the area of NW Fourth Avenue.
• Police received a call from a resident who believed someone had attempted to get her information by a phone scam. The resident received a call from an individual who claimed to be from the Census Bureau, police said.
• Police encountered a motor vehicle accident on Cemetery Road. There weren’t any injuries as a result of the accident, and one vehicle had to be towed from the scene, police said.
• Police responded to a South Second Street apartment for an alleged domestic dispute. Police arrived and determined a couple was in a verbal altercation.
• Police received a report about a large dog running loose in the area of Elm Avenue and South Fourth Street. The dog’s owner was located, and the dog was returned to them, police said.
• Police responded to several traffic hazards of wires and tree branches down on the roadway Sunday.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute on Daisy Street that occurred between two males. Both were advised that they will be cited for their actions, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged theft at the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief on Poplar Avenue.
• Police assisted emergency personnel on Route 153.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief on the Rockton Mountain Highway.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft on Poplar Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft at a business on Dorey Street Extension.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Martin Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person in the Moose Street area.
• Police received a report about an alleged simple assault on South Second Street.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred on the Krebs Highway.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a person at Family Dollar.
• Police assisted fire personnel with an electrical fire on the light pole in front of the JCPenney store at the Clearfield Mall.
• Police received a report about medication that went missing at the Edgewood Apartments. The incident is pending further investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a structure fire on Village Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute at the Edgewood Apartments. Those involved in the incident were separated, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred at the Edgewood Apartments.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of an individual on West Front Street.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard on Daisy Street.
• Police received a report about a live electrical line that was down. It was blocking traffic on the Old Erie Pike.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard on Race Street.
• Police received a report about unattended children inside a motor vehicle at Wal-Mart. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a false report for a burglar alarm at the Army National Guard facility.
• Police responded to a report about a smoke-filled structure on Mount Joy Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Park Avenue Extension. It was verbal in nature and handled at the scene, police said.
• Police located a water leak at a business on Route 879.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications on Friday. The complainant told police that a known female had sent harassing messages earlier in the day. Police made contact with the female and advised her to have no further contact with the complainant.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault Friday in the 600 block of Locust Street. Upon arrival police made contact with a male and female; both went their separate ways. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Friday police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred on West Long Avenue a couple days prior. During the incident, someone allegedly took a purse from a parked vehicle; the suspect also allegedly issued a check from the victim’s account. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Friday at a West Washington Avenue business. The complainant told police she was harassed by her brother-in-law while at the business. However, the man was gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police received a report about an unwanted person Friday at a North Church Street residence. Upon arrival police made contact with several tenants, and it was unclear if the person in question was ever in the residence.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing that occurred Friday on East Scribner Avenue. The complainant told police that a known male was knocking on the door after he was previously told to stay off the property. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a noise complaint Friday at a West Long Avenue residence. The complainant told police several juveniles were making noise and smoking cigarettes. However, the juveniles were gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct Saturday in the 200 block of Forest Avenue. The complainant told police her neighbor was in the middle of the street, and she was yelling and swearing. Police made contact with the neighbor and her friend who had just walked home from a nearby establishment. The females told police they were laughing and joking during their walk home. Police asked the females to quiet down for the rest of the night.
• Police received a report about suspicious activity Saturday in the area of South Main Street and Spring Avenue. The caller told police she heard a commotion outside and a female yelling. The female was observed running towards Daly Street, and a sports utility vehicle was following her. Police made contact with neighbors but couldn’t locate the female.
• Police received a report about a dog that was loose Saturday on West Long Avenue. It was taken to the city kennel until the owner could be located, police said. The owner later contacted police and the dog was released to him.
• Police received a report about a possible domestic dispute Saturday in the area of Thompson Alley. Upon arrival police made contact with a couple who had engaged in an argument. Police found it was verbal in nature and cleared the scene without incident.
• On Saturday police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred in the 400 block of South Highland Street. The complainant told police that a known juvenile male drove his motorcycle through her yard, which caused damage. It was also determined that the same juvenile had also been riding on the Highland Street Elementary School property. Police contacted the juvenile and his mother about the damage and potential consequences.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Saturday at the intersection of West Long Avenue and Main Street. A Jeep was traveling east on West Long Avenue; when it entered the intersection, it was struck by a Dodge Ram that was traveling south on Main Street. Both drivers told police they had a green light prior to the accident. No injuries were reported as a result, and the Jeep was towed from the scene, police said. Police are continuing their investigation of the accident at this time.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Saturday on South Brady Street near Shaffer Avenue. The vehicles pulled into the Subway parking lot after, and police assisted with the exchange of information. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief Sunday in the 200 block of West Long Avenue. The complainant told police that someone broke a window inside their business overnight. Police observed damage and are waiting for video surveillance from the business to continue their investigation.
• Police were dispatched to Julio’s Tavern Sunday for an alarm. Upon arrival everything was found to be OK, police said.

Sandy Township

• Police received a complaint about loud music Friday at a Harper Road residence. The situation was handled without incident, police said.
• On Friday a 72-year-old Treasure Lake man was traveling towards the back gate on Clear Run Road when his vehicle hit an icy patch and he lost control of it. His vehicle traveled off the road into an embankment and overturned onto its side. The man was wearing his seatbelt, and was assisted from the vehicle by a passerby.  No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Lowe’s on Saturday.
• A 21-year-old Treasure Lake woman lost control of her vehicle Saturday on Pinder Point Road due to ice, causing it to slide over an embankment. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• A 24-year-old DuBois man reported that while traveling on Coral Reef Road in Treasure Lake on Saturday, another vehicle approached from behind. It traveled onto the shoulder, passed his vehicle and then abruptly slowed down, causing his vehicle to rear-end it. The driver of the suspect vehicle left the scene prior to police arrival but did provide information to the DuBois man.
• On Saturday a 73-year-old Clear Run Road man reported that someone drove through his yard, damaging rocks.
• A 55-year-old Treasure Lake man reported hearing what sounded like five shots from a shotgun in the area of Port Au Prince Road on Sunday. Officers and Treasure Lake Security searched the area but were unable to locate the source of the shots, police said.
• Police received a report about four-wheelers being driven Sunday on Kilmer Road. However, the ATVS were gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a report about a false alarm Sunday at Lowe’s.
• Police received a report about a false alarm Sunday at a Treasure Lake residence.
• Police received a report about a false alarm Sunday at CNB Bank.