GANT Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Monday on the Curwensville-Grampian Highway in Pike Township. During the incident, someone allegedly opened an unsecured bedroom window and then fled the scene. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of retail theft that occurred March 18 at the Goodwill Store in Decatur Township. During the incident, someone allegedly put a pair of blue jeans under their coat and ran out of the store. The total value of the pair of jeans is $7, state police said, and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of retail theft that occurred March 22 at the Dollar General in Irvona Borough. During the incident, a LaJose man allegedly stole a bag of chicken from the store. He was cited for the incident through the district court.
• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred Sunday on Route 53 north in Cooper Township. Further, a 17-year-old Clearfield girl was allegedly operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• State police investigated a DUI-related accident Friday on Route 255 in Huston Township. Upon investigation it was found that a 23-year-old Penfield man was allegedly under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. He was placed under arrest for suspected DUI, and charges are pending at this time.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred Sunday on South Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. Further, a 32-year-old Philipsburg man was stopped for a traffic violation and allegedly determined to be under the influence of alcohol. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On March 23 a person located a cellular phone in the area of Pine and 14^th streets in Philipsburg Borough and turned it over to state police. State police returned the cellular phone to its owner.
• On March 23 state police received a report about an incident of retail theft that occurred at Dollar General in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a woman allegedly left the store without paying for several items, which totaled approximately $5. The items, police said, were collected and returned to the store.
• State police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct and harassment that occurred Saturday on Reese Hollow Road in Worth Township. Further, state police were told about a vehicle traveling on the roadway and making excessive and intentional noise to annoy the victim. A male was allegedly observed committing these acts and cited through the district court as a result, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• On March 3-4 state police responded to an incident of harassment that occurred on Church Street in Big Run Borough. During the incident, the victim and the suspect were involved in an argument. It allegedly turned physical when the suspect pushed the victim and then threw a tire into the windshield of the victim’s vehicle.
• On March 18 state police investigated an incident of harassment that occurred on Sarvey Lane in Pine Creek Township. It was a child line report and allegedly involved a Brookville female and a known juvenile. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about a retail theft that occurred Saturday at the Wal-Mart store in Young Township. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about a domestic simple assault that occurred Friday at the Moonlite Drive-in Theatre in Rose Township. During the incident, a Corsica couple was engaged in an argument. Further, a man allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted physical contact. He was subsequently arrested for the incident, state police said.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Saturday or Sunday on Harper Road in Perry Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged the victims’ mailboxes. Damage is estimated at $70. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of theft/fraud that occurred sometime Thursday or Friday at the Last Chance Inn in Fox Township. Further, a person(s) allegedly passed three counterfeit $20 bills for payment. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday or Saturday at the intersection of Raven Run and Browns roads in Fox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly smashed mailboxes belonging to the victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police had a female turn herself in, as she had warrants for her arrest.  The warrants were then taken care of, police said.
• Police received a report that a male was allegedly attempting to fight another on Krebs Avenue.
• Police responded to the area of South Fourth and East Locust streets and located a suspicious male.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from a residence and a possible Protection from Abuse order violation. Police were able to locate the male and found there weren’t any crimes committed.
• Police responded South Third Street for a found syringe. Further, police took the syringe and disposed of it.
• Police were on patrol when they located an alleged disturbance.  Police spoke with a male about his conduct and advised he would be cited for his actions.
• Police received a report that someone allegedly threw bricks at dogs, which were fenced in.
• Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a violation and then the operator allegedly provided false identification. The male’s correct identity was determined, police said, adding he had warrants for his arrest. The male was subsequently taken into custody.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle on Route 879.
• Police received a report about children who were allegedly left unrestrained in a motor vehicle.
• Police received a report about a verbal domestic dispute on South Second Street.
• Police responded to an alarm on Airport Road. Everything was found to be OK, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged violation of a PFA order. It was determined to be unfounded, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged PFA violation.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft on Leonard Street.
• Police responded to a domestic argument on Flegal Road.
• Police received a report about a civil issue on Shaw Street.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute on South Second Street.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with checking the welfare of an individual.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident ton Daisy Street Extension. No injuries were reported as a result, and one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.

Decatur Township

• Police received a traffic complaint about a dark blue pick-up truck that was stopping in the middle of the roadway. The caller provided police with a license plate number.
• Police received a report about a child who was being unruly at Cen-Clear Child Services, Philipsburg. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and transported the child to the hospital.
• Police were requested to assist with a medical emergency on Brisbin Street in Houtzdale. However, emergency personnel arrived and didn’t need assistance from police.
• Police responded to a vehicle accident on Walton Street in front of Dollar General in Osceola Mills. No injuries were reported as a result, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police responded to a Decatur Street address for a report about a child calling 911 and his father being asleep. Upon arrival police observed everyone was awake and the children denied calling police.
• Police responded to Napa Auto Parts for a vehicle accident. Upon investigation police determined the male who was involved wasn’t being truthful about what occurred in the accident. Police cleared the scene.

DuBois City

• On Friday police received a report from a Brookville woman that sometime overnight someone had struck her 2006 Mercedes Benz while it was parked in a lot on Hospital Avenue. The operator of the vehicle left without providing information, and the investigation is continuing at this time, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged disturbance Friday in the first block of North Church Street. Upon arrival police found two men were arguing, and both were separated; no charges were filed as a result.
• On Friday a Tennessee man reported that sometime overnight someone allegedly keyed his 2002 Mitsubishi while it was parked at an apartment building in the 200 block of South Brady Street. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.