GANT Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Jan. 24 at the intersection of Route 970 and Egypt Road in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a sign owned by the Woodland Campground with their vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday on Walker Road in Pike Township. During the incident, someone allegedly used a blunt force object and smashed the victim’s black, metal mailbox. Damage is estimated at $25, and the incident remains under investigation, state police said.
• State police responded to a single-vehicle accident Sunday on Interstate 80 at mile-marker 132 in Graham Township. Gary Welker of Clearfield reportedly became distracted, which caused his vehicle to drift off of the north side of the roadway and strike an embankment. No injuries were reported as a result, and towing services assisted at the scene.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday at the Jeff Tech School in Reynoldsville. During the incident, a DuBois juvenile allegedly became upset after an argument with his girlfriend and started to punch lockers. He then allegedly attempted to leave school while shouting, which raised some safety concerns with a school safety officer. When the officer attempted to reason with the juvenile, it allegedly resulted in a physical altercation. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Jan. 17 a known suspect allegedly discarded a backpack possibly containing a controlled substance on Interstate 80 westbound in Washington Township. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of endangering the welfare of a child on Friday at a Huston Township residence. Further, state police are continuing their investigation into the alleged neglect of a 3-year-old girl.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of simple assault that occurred Jan. 22 at a Snyder Township residence. Further, a 12-year-old boy alleged being assaulted by a known male. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about the alleged theft of a motor vehicle that occurred Jan. 26 on Red Pine Road in Halfmoon Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a vehicle belonging to the victim from his residence. It was found on fire minutes later at the intersection of Red Pine Road and Smith Street. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Jan. 25 on North Second Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a box containing an assortment of tattoo supplies from an area outside of the victim’s apartment door. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police responded to a single-vehicle, DUI-related accident Sunday in the 100 block of West Presqueisle Street in Philipsburg Borough. A vehicle operated by a Philipsburg woman was traveling west when it exited the roadway and impacted a vertical frame/top structure of the bridge. Her vehicle subsequently became airborne and landed on its roof in the westbound lane approximately 50 feet from the initial point of impact. Upon investigation state police found the woman was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. State police are continuing their investigation, and charges are currently pending at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Nov. 8, 2015 at Wal-Mart in Fox Township. During the incident, a St. Marys woman allegedly left the store without paying for a blanket and multiple Star Shower decals, which were valued at $169.48. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police investigated an alleged incident of DUI/underage drinking Sunday on Boone Mountain Road in Fox Township. During the incident, a St. Marys teen came into contact with troopers, as he stopped at an accident scene and offered assistance. State police allegedly observed the teen as having several signs of intoxication and with several containers of malt beverages. He was transported to Elk Penn Highlands Hospital for a blood draw. State police anticipate filing charges against the teen through the district court.

Clearfield Borough

• Police assisted personnel from Children & Youth Services and Children’s Aid Society at a residence on East Sixth Street. Police and the other agencies allegedly found children living in deplorable conditions with animal feces and other waste at the residence.  Police took protective custody of the children, and they were then turned over to CYS.
• Police received a complaint that a male was allegedly receiving harassing text messages from a known female. The female was advised to stop or she would be arrested, police said.
• Police responded to the CYS parking lot for a complaint about a male who was passed out inside of a vehicle. CYS employees attempted to wake him up with negative results.  Upon arrival police were able to wake the male and allegedly found that he was under the influence.  The male was arrested for DUI, police said.
• Police received a complaint that a known male had allegedly forged another name for tax purposes. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a complaint about a person who was allegedly attempting to extort a victim for money; further, if the person didn’t pay them, the actor would release video of the victim. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications.
• Police received a report about a child custody issue.
• Police responded to a faulty panic alarm at a local business.
• Police received a report about an all-terrain vehicle being driven on the roadway in the area of Mann Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred at a local facility. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a local college. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police served an arrest warrant for the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office after conducting a traffic stop.
• Police assisted a disable motorist along High Level Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing at the Lawrence Park Village. It was listed as unfounded, police said.
• Police received a report about a civil property dispute. The caller was referred to the appropriate agencies.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident on the Clearfield – Shawville Highway. No injuries were reported, police said.
• Police received a report about a single-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged verbal domestic dispute at the Lawrence Park Village. Both parties were separated, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged verbal domestic dispute at Edgewood. Both parties were separated, police said.

DuBois City

• Police observed a vehicle allegedly being driven erratically on New Street on Saturday. During a traffic stop, police allegedly found the operator to be under the influence of alcohol. The male was arrested for DUI, and charges are currently pending blood testing, police said.
• Police were dispatched to an ATM alarm Saturday on North Sixth Street. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK with the machine.
• Police were dispatched to an activated burglar alarm Saturday in the 200 block of West Weber Avenue. While en route, police were notified that the alarm company had received the proper code, and police response was cancelled as a result.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance Saturday in the 400 block of South Main Street. Upon arrival police learned a male was attempting to get a female guest to leave his residence after allegedly discovering her using drugs. The female wanted back inside in order to gather her belongings, which she was allowed to do. She was then ordered to leave the residence. Police noted there wasn’t an arrest made at this time.
• While interviewing a couple Saturday regarding an ongoing investigation, police allegedly observed marijuana in plain view. A male allegedly claimed ownership of the drugs, police said. Charges will be filed against the male as a result.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications Saturday from an Olive Avenue resident. A former home health professional, she said, had been calling and harassing her over hours worked since the end of November of 2015. Police contacted the former employee and advised her to not make any further contact with the resident.
• On Saturday police received a report about a juvenile who was allegedly walking around in the 100 block of Olive Avenue with a BB gun and shooting objects. Upon arrival police located the juvenile and returned him to his mother. Police resolved the incident without issuing any citations.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Saturday at the intersection of Liberty Boulevard and Beaver Drive. Upon investigation police found a vehicle operated by an Arizona woman was traveling north on Liberty Boulevard when she failed to stop at a red light. Her vehicle subsequently struck a vehicle operated by a DuBois man that was turning left from Beaver Drive onto Liberty Boulevard. No injuries were reported as a result; however, neither vehicle could be driven from the scene, police said. Police were assisted by the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department and DuBois Emergency Medical Services.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic disturbance in progress Saturday in the 500 block of Spring Avenue. Upon arrival police found a DuBois woman who was bleeding from her head and mouth. She told police she didn’t know what happened and gave conflicting reports. Police interviewed three other adults at the scene but were unable to determine if the woman was assaulted by someone at the scene or unknown persons, or if it was self-inflicted or accidental injuries. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance between a mother and daughter Saturday in the 100 block of Robinson Street. Upon arrival police spoke with the mother who alleged being assaulted by her daughter, and she wanted her removed from the residence. Police interviewed other occupants of the residence and were unable to substantiate the mother’s claims. The daughter had started gathering her belongings to move out of the residence; no arrests were made as a result of the incident, police said.
• On Saturday police were dispatched to the first block of East Weber Avenue for a report about a 20-year-old woman with a medical emergency. Upon arrival police learned she had consumed fentanyl patches not prescribed to her. DuBois EMS personnel arrived and stabilized the woman. She was then transported to the hospital for further medical attention.

Sandy Township

• A 63-year-old Ridgway man lost control of his vehicle Friday on Game Lands Road due to icy conditions. As a result, his vehicle traveled over a bank and ended up on its side. No injuries and minor damage were reported, police said.
• On Friday a South Brady Street man alleged that someone attempted to gain entry to his garage and smashed out windows of several vehicles that were parked in the lot area. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Friday a vehicle driven by a 43-year-old DuBois woman was hit by a vehicle driven by a 26-year-old New Jersey woman who was driving across the DuBois Mall parking lot instead of within the designated isles. Moderate damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• On Friday Wal-Mart employees alleged an unknown male had taken $535.52 of merchandise from the store without paying for it. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• A 27-year-old Euclid Avenue resident alleged that an unknown male arrived at his house and tried to gain access Saturday. The male allegedly stated that he had tracked his girlfriend to the residence, and he needed in to see her. The resident told the male he had the wrong house and his girlfriend was not there. At that point, the male allegedly stated that if he found out differently, he would be back to do harm; he was gone prior to police arrival.
• A Tozier Avenue resident alleged that someone spray-painted his vehicle Saturday. Due to the high volume of criminal mischief in the area, police ask residents to report any suspicious activity immediately to 9-1-1.
• Police responded to Wasson Avenue for an alleged domestic disturbance on Sunday. A 32-year-old man allegedly engaged in an argument with his 24-year-old girlfriend.  When he attempted to leave, she allegedly threw a water bottle at his vehicle. Police handled the situation without incident.
• Police received a report about a false alarm Sunday at Bon Ton.
• A 76-year-old DuBois man alleged that someone broke into his property on South Brady Street. The suspects allegedly attempted to kick in two doors, pried open another door and removed two impact guns, police said. They also gained entry to a trailer the man had parked on the property near Tozier Avenue, but nothing appeared to be missing.  Police are continuing their investigation at this time.