State police at Clearfield
- State police responded to a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday in the parking lot of Ridgeview Health Care & Rehabilitation in Curwensville Borough. Further, a pick-up truck was leaving the lot and impacted a legally parked Buick Rendezvous. Upon impact the operator of the truck failed to stop and fled the scene; the truck was last seen traveling south on McNaul Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- State police responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday at the intersection of Cherry and Second streets in Clearfield Borough. Further, Clearfield Borough police officer Shawn Fye was responding to a call with activated emergency lights. He was traveling north on Second Street while a vehicle operated by Holy A. Demkovitch of Clearfield was traveling east on Cherry Street. At a green light, she proceeded through the intersection and failed to see Fye’s patrol vehicle approaching it. As a result, his vehicle impacted Demkovitch’s passenger’s side front fender area. Upon impact Fye continued to travel north for about 10 feet before coming to a rest in the right-hand lane of Second Street; Demkovitch continued to travel east for about 12 feet and came to a final rest on the north sidewalk of Cherry Street. Both Demkovitch and her passenger were transported by emergency personnel to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, state police said. State police are continuing their investigation of the accident.
State police at DuBois
- State police investigated an Act 64 violation Monday on Interstate 80 westbound at mile-marker 104.2 in Union Township. Further, state police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by a 27-year-old Illinois man for speeding. Upon approaching the vehicle, state police allegedly detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia, state police said. The man was arrested and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland; he was lodged in the Clearfield County Jail.
State police at Philipsburg
- State police received a report about a dog law violation Monday on South High Street in Port Matilda Borough. During the incident, a man’s dog entered the victim’s property, where it allegedly acted aggressively and chased him to his residence. The man was cited for failure to keep his dog on his property or leash, state police said.
State police at Punxsutawney
- State police investigated a dog law violation Monday on Spruce Street in McCalmont Township. During the incident, a Punxsutawney woman allegedly failed to confine her dog, and she was subsequently charged through the district court.
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Sunday on Acorn Ridge Lane in Clover Township. It involved a Brookville male and female; however, both declined prosecution.
- State police received a report about an incident of simple assault that occurred Sunday on Ramseytown Road in Knox Township. During the incident, a Brookville male allegedly caused bodily injury to the victim. He was taken into custody and charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
Lawrence Township
- Police responded to assist emergency personnel in the area of Riverview Road.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief in the area of River Road.
- Police responded to a report about a disabled vehicle in the area of River Road.
- Police received a report about an abandoned vehicle at the Lawrence Park Village.
- Police received a report about the alleged theft of medication that occurred on Riverview Road.
Curwensville Borough
- Police have initiated an investigation into an alleged incident of indecent contact with a minor.
- Police have received complaints about phone calls from persons claiming to be with the IRS. As a result, police would like to remind residents not to respond, as this is a phone scam.
- Police investigated a hit-and-run crash on April 7.
- Police responded to a motor vehicle crash April 4 on State Street. Further, a driver failed to stop and rear-ended a vehicle, which forced it into another one. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
- Police located a motorist who was driving within the Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday. Further, police warned the occupants regarding the time restrictions at the property.
- Police received a report about a suspicious person in the Moose Street area on Monday. He was to be soliciting for utilities. Police would like to request that such incidents be reported immediately. All solicitation in the borough is currently prohibited with permits not being issued at this time, police said.
- Police received a report about a suspicious van in the area of the Snappy’s Convenience Store. Police identified the occupant(s) and ordered them to leave the parking area.
- Police would like to inform residents that the animal control officer will be inspecting dog licenses between April 15 and April 30. Owners who have unlicensed dogs will be cited for the violation, police said.
- Police would like to remind residents that their studded tires must be off of their vehicles before April 16. Anyone who operates a vehicle with studded tires after this date will receive a traffic citation, police said.
