CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week.
Shaw identified the fugitive as Luis Hardmon, 41, of Fourth Street, Philipsburg. Hardmon is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing on April 6.
On Feb. 24 Trooper Scott Sankey of the Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield barracks, filed a criminal complaint against Hardmon.
Sankey charged Hardmon with driving under the influence of alcohol, M; notice of change of address, S; required financial responsibility, S; driving on right side of roadway, S; driving on roadways laned for traffic, S; and driving vehicle at safe speed, S.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 10 Sankey was assigned to investigate a reported two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival at the scene, Sankey made contact with one of the operators, identified as Hardmon.
Hardmon allegedly showed signs of impairment. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Hardmon did not have insurance for the vehicle. He was then transported to the Clearfield barracks for a breath test.
A preliminary hearing was held April 6, at which time Hardmon failed to appear, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Hardmon is described as an African-American male standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Hardmon’s location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site at “www.ClearfieldDA.org” and selecting “Report A Crime.”