State police at Clearfield
- State police received a report about an incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred on Friday or Saturday on Rockwood Road in Bigler Township. Further, the victim told state police that $500 was taken from her purse. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- State police responded to a single-vehicle accident Friday on the Kylertown-Drifting Highway in Cooper Township. Further, a Grassflat man was traveling south when his vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, and the man was wearing his seatbelt, state police said.
- State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday at the American Legion parking lot in Curwensville. During the incident, someone allegedly keyed the passenger’s side of the victim’s vehicle in the area of the rear door near the taillight. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
- On Sunday state police received a report that a female was traveling to the Interstate 80 viaduct bridge at mile-marker 138 in order to commit suicide. Upon arrival of troopers, the victim climbed onto the bridge sidewall and threatened to jump. After a long period, troopers were able to talk to the female and take her into custody for a mental health evaluation. State police at Clearfield and Rockview responded to the incident.
State police at DuBois
- State police received a report about a burglary that occurred sometime between April 26 and Friday on Main Street in Falls Creek Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s apartment and removed a gun safe and its contents, which included three firearms. State police are continuing their investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact 814-371-4652.
State police at Philipsburg
- State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between April 3 and April 21 at the Morning Glory Terrace in Worth Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed scrap metal and approximately $3,000 cash from a residence.
- State police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats that occurred April 25 on Reese Hollow Road in Worth Township. Upon arrival state police learned a Port Matilda man had allegedly made alarming statements toward a worker from the state Department of Environmental Protection who was questioning about the disposal of waste outside of his residence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
- State police received a report about a burglary that occurred sometime between Oct. 1, 2015 and April 21 on North Front Street in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a mattress and broke a window from a Fleetwood Terry fifth-wheel camper that belonged to the victim.
State police at Punxsutawney
- State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred April 10 on Walston Road in Young Township. Further, state police stopped a Punxsutawney man for a traffic violation and he was allegedly found to be under the influence. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
- State police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint during the month of May. It will focus on removing impaired drivers from roadways in Jefferson County.
State police at Ridgway
- State police received a report about a theft of a motor vehicle that occurred sometime between April 24 and Friday on Winslow Hill Road in Benezette Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took a 2006 Kawasaki KL-X250 motorcycle that belonged to the victim. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
- State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime between March 1 and Saturday on Spring Run Road in Jay Township. Further, several bullet holes were found in the side of a camp owned by the victims, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
Clearfield Borough
- Police assisted a disabled motorist on Cemetery Road. Further, police were able to assist the driver with moving the vehicle from the roadway.
- Police responded to East Pine Street for a report about juveniles who were causing a disturbance. Upon arrival police spoke with several individuals and found that the actors had left the area.
- Police assisted Clearfield-Jefferson Mental Health with serving paperwork and transporting a patient to Penn highlands Clearfield for evaluation.
- Police reported that a female arrived at the station in need of assistance due to her level of intoxication. The female requested emergency personnel and they transported her to Penn Highlands Clearfield for treatment. The female was also arrested for public drunkenness, police said.
- Police located an intoxicated male who was walking on East Sixth Street. Police made contact with the male and found a family member was coming to take custody of him.
- Police received a call that an individual received several fraudulent calls from an individual claiming to be with the IRS.
- Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident in the area of South Second Street and Ogden Avenue. There were no injuries reported as a result; however, one of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene, police said.
- Police located an intoxicated female on East Pine Street. She was stopped by police and taken to a sober friend. The female was arrested for public drunkenness as a result of the incident.
- Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Bridge and North Second streets. Upon arrival police found that a passenger car was on Bridge Street and in the right lane, which is a right-hand only turning lane. It traveled straight at the same time a sports utility vehicle was turning onto Bridge Street with the green light. The SUV subsequently collided with the passenger car. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene, and minor injuries were reported, police said.
- Police received a call about the location of a male who had warrants through the department. Police made contact with the male and served the warrants.
- Police responded to East Walnut Street for a tree branch that was blocking the roadway.
- Police assisted Lawrence Township police with a motor vehicle accident on Rockton Mountain Highway.
DuBois City
- On Friday police received a report about a suspicious person. The caller told police that a male was outside of her residence and requesting to see her electric bill. Police made contact with four males who did not possess the proper solicitation permit from DuBois City. Police advised the males to cease their activities until obtaining the proper permit.
- Police received a report about an incident of harassment by communication Friday. Further, a known male allegedly contacted the victim more than 50 times by text message in less than a 24-hour period. Police advised the male to cease all contact with the victim.
- Police responded to a vehicle-versus-bicyclist accident Friday at the intersection of Hoover Avenue and Liberty Boulevard. Further, a woman was struck while riding her bicycle across Hoover Avenue from the sidewalk. She was knocked over into the northbound lane of Liberty Boulevard. The woman was taken to the hospital and then released, police said. Police were assisted by the DuBois City Fire Department and DuSan Ambulance. Police are continuing their investigation of the accident.
- On Friday police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of West Weber Avenue. It was verbal in nature, police said, and the husband agreed to leave the residence for the night.
- On Friday police were dispatched for an “unruly fan” at Showers Fields on Maple Avenue. The fan, police said, calmed considerably upon the arrival of officers, and the game ended without further incident.
- Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday on West Long Avenue. Further, a window at Studio Fifty Five was found broken, police said, noting names of possible suspects were provided and the business owner was notified of the damage.
- On Friday police allegedly observed an intoxicated male who was walking along West Long Avenue near its intersection with Hubert Street. Police issued a citation to the male and he was released to a friend.
- Police were dispatched to a report of stolen medication Saturday on South Avenue. The caller told police that a known female suspect stole pain medication from him. Police are continuing the investigation at this time.
- Police were dispatched to a noise complaint Saturday on North Church Street. Upon arrival police asked a male to turn his music down, which he did.
- Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident that occurred Saturday in the St. Michael’s Church parking lot. The caller told police that she parked her Chevrolet Blazer in the lot. After she returned home, her husband observed a dent in the driver’s side near the rear quarter panel.
Decatur Township
- Police contacted a female regarding an ongoing domestic dispute that was occurring in Houtzdale.
- Police received a report about a dog that was locked inside of a Dodge Neon in front of Family Dollar in Philipsburg. However, the vehicle had left prior to police receiving the report. Police would like to ask residents to be respectful of their pets.
- Police responded to an alarm on Dixon Lane. Everyone was found to be OK, and police were able to clear the scene.
- Police received a complaint about all-terrain vehicles being driven on Mease Road across the caller’s property at all hours of the night. Residents are asked to be respectful of properties and to stay off any posted properties.
