GANT Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between July 1, 2015 and Sunday on Old Route 322 in Wallaceton Borough. Further, someone allegedly stole a Ruger SR, .45 semi-automatic pistol that belonged to a Morrisdale man. It is black in color and has an estimated value of $400, state police said, and the incident remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident during which someone allegedly threw eggs at the victim’s residence Friday on Main Street in Bradford Township.
• State police received a report about a hit-and-run crash May 9 on Troy Hill Road in Morris Township. Further, a vehicle operated by a Philipsburg teen was traveling west when he lost control. It traveled off the roadway and impacted a mailbox, and he left the scene without notifying state police. The teen was cited for leaving the scene of the crash, state police said.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between Wednesday and Friday on Hardscrabble Road in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a stereo, amplifier and subwoofers from the victim’s vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about scattering rubbish that occurred sometime between April 29 and May 5 on Chamberlin Road in Warsaw Township. During the incident, someone allegedly dumped several large pieces of concrete from a dual-wheeled vehicle onto the victim’s property before fleeing the scene.
• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred Sunday in the area of Route 219 and Lincoln Drive in Sandy Township. Further, a DuBois woman was stopped for several summary traffic violations, at which point state police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. She was subsequently arrested for DUI and other summary traffic charges, which are pending blood test results.
• On Saturday a Luthersburg teen was stopped for several summary traffic violations on Stanley Road in Sandy Township. While speaking with him, state police allegedly detected a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath. He was subsequently arrested for DUI, underage drinking and other summary traffic charges, which are pending blood test results. His passenger, a DuBois man, had also allegedly been drinking; he was cited for underage drinking through the district court.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred sometime between March 9 and Wednesday on Rock Street in Falls Creek Borough. The victim told state police that he had left some items at an ex-girlfriend’s residence while he was incarcerated. Upon returning he was informed that her new boyfriend had sold some of the items. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday in the driveway of a Falls Creek Borough residence. During the incident, someone allegedly broke the rear window of the victim’s vehicle.
• State police found a garbage bag containing marijuana plants Thursday on Route 950 in Warsaw Township. It was transported to the state police at DuBois and placed into evidence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime May 10 or Wednesday on Main Street in Falls Creek. During the incident, someone allegedly put a small hole in the side of the victim’s garbage can.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred May 4 at Lykens Market in Port Matilda Borough. Further, the victim and accused engaged in a verbal argument; it allegedly turned physical when the accused pushed the victim.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between May 8 and Wednesday at a camp on Black Moshannon Road in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole two, gray satellite dishes from a wooden post. Anyone with information is asked to call the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred Friday on South Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence and removed an X-Box 360 and various prescription medications. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred Friday on Route 322 at the Hill Top One Stop in Pine Creek Township. Further, the driver was stopped for a summary traffic violation and allegedly found to be under the influence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police responded to a non-reportable DUI crash that occurred Sunday on Route 948 in Jones Township. Further, a vehicle operated by a St. Marys male was traveling north and went off the right side of the roadway. It went into a ditch and ended up on its right side. State police said the male showed signs of intoxication and was transported to Penn Highlands Elk for a blood draw. However, the male refused a blood test, and he will be charged for DUI through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to an alarm at a business on West Front Street and learned an employee accidentally set it off.

• Police responded to the parking lot of JG Food Warehouse for an alleged theft from a vehicle.  The victim told police that someone had entered her vehicle while she was in the store and took items from it.
• Police received a call from a local business about a suspicious male.
• Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on North Second Street where a vehicle struck the mirror on a parked car. It caused minor damage.
• Police responded to Turnpike Avenue for a disabled vehicle.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Park and Martin streets. There were minor injuries in the accident, police said.
• Police observed a female who was allegedly intoxicated walking down South Third Street.  The female was arrested for public drunkenness as a result of the incident.
• Police responded to the area of Ogden Avenue for a suspicious male who was looking into the windows of the church. The male was found to be waiting to speak with someone from the church, police said.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with a request to check the welfare of a Leavy Avenue resident.  It was found that the individual was in need of medical attention.
• Police responded to South Fourth Street for an alleged incident of burglary.  The actor gained entry into the residence and broke into a safe and stole the contents, police said.
• Police assisted the fire department with a possible structure fire in East End.  The cause of the alarm was found to be a malfunctioning furnace, police said.
• Police responded to Ogden Avenue for a dispute over a vehicle.
• Police received a call about a stray dog.  Police were able to locate the owner and have them retrieve the animal.
• Police stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic offense and determined that the driver was allegedly under the influence.  The driver was arrested for DUI, police said.
• Police received a complaint about an alleged incident of harassment in which the victim knows the actor.  Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on North Front Street. Upon arrival police found that the driver of a vehicle was attempting to turn left and made sure it was safe to do so. However, they turned into the path of another vehicle.  There were minor injuries and one of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about multiple abandoned vehicles along Carbon Mine Road.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone on Martin Street Extension.
• Police received a report about fraudulent phone calls. During the call, a male asks about the victim’s computer in order to gain access to it or to obtain personal information from the owner. Anyone who receives the call is advised to hang up and not to provide any information.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone on Clarendon Avenue.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle in the area of Elwood Drive.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of stalking in the area of the Lawrence Park Village apartments.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications that occurred on Village Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred at a local bar.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred in the area of Bowman’s Hill Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred on Mill Road.
• Police received a report about a possible drunken driver in the area of Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle behind the Clearfield Mall.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft in the area of Cambria Drive.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a local business on Appalachian Drive.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute in the area of the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred at Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard in the area of Tyler Road.
• Police received a report about two missing juveniles who were found along South Second Street and returned home.

Decatur Township

• Police arrested a male on DUI, drug possession and related charges. He was located while allegedly smoking marijuana with a juvenile and found in possession of other illegal narcotics and paraphernalia.
• Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Frenchtown Trailer Park. Further, a male who was allegedly causing a problem left prior to police arrival.
• Police received numerous complaints from residents about the IRS phone scams. Police would like to advise residents that it is a scam and not to provide any personal information.
• Police responded to an accident at the intersection of Elizabeth and McAteer streets in Houtzdale. Further, it was believed a male who was involved had fled the area; he returned to the scene while police were speaking to the female victim.
• Police observed a large amount of smoke and responded to the area. Upon arrival police found a resident who was burning, and there were numerous items on the fire not permitted to be burned.
• An intoxicated male made a report about a littering incident to police. A single piece of paper, police said, was found along the roadway; he requested it be handled by the state police. State police were then notified of the littering complaint.

DuBois City

• On Friday police received a report about an alarm at the DuBois Lanes. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute Friday at a residence in the 300 block of Shaffer Avenue. It involved a 12-year-old boy and his father’s fiancée, and he threatened her with a plastic baseball bat. No assault occurred during the incident, and police suggest counseling for the boy.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute Saturday in the 200 block of South Jared Street. Upon arrival a DuBois man and his girlfriend told police that they had engaged in a verbal argument. Police asked them to return to their residence if they planned to continue to argue, as they were disturbing those around them.
• On Sunday police stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Dixon Avenue that occurred within DuBois City. While the vehicle was coming to a stop, the driver jumped a large curb and saddle-bagged the vehicle on it. During the traffic stop, police determined the operator, a DuBois woman, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. She was taken into custody and to the hospital for a blood test. Charges are currently pending blood test results, police said. The woman’s vehicle was removed from the curb by a tow truck.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft Sunday at the Martin’s Grocery Store. Upon arrival police determined a teen took three boxes of cold medication, which were valued at $35.97. He was taken into custody and to the police station; he was later released to his guardian. The boy will be charged for the incident, police said.

Sandy Township

• Two tractor-trailers were involved in an accident in the Pilot parking lot Friday. Minor damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• On Friday police received a report about a man who was running around the DuBois Mall parking lot without a shirt on and holding his stomach. The 43-year-old man was near the Cinema upon police arrival; he told police that he was having stomach pains and the running made it feel better. Police handled the situation without incident.
• On Friday a Treasure Lake woman reported that while her car was parked at Wal-Mart, someone hit and damaged the passenger side of her vehicle.
• On Saturday the owner of the Bobbette Restaurant alleged that someone broke in during the nighttime hours and took several hundred dollars in cash. Police found that the suspect had forced their way in through the back door and took the money from the cash register. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Employees from Pilot reported there was a man in the store who was causing a disturbance after he lost his blue tooth headphones Saturday. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• On Saturday a Shamoran Drive resident alleged that someone attempted to gain entry to her locked vehicle that was parked in her driveway. Damage was caused to the driver’s side of the vehicle, police said.
• A vehicle driven by a 71-year-old New Jersey man crossed in front of a vehicle driven by a 27-year-old DuBois man while they were both traveling on Route 219 in the area of Sheetz on Saturday. Both vehicles suffered moderate damage, and no injuries were reported as a result of the accident, police said.
• On Sunday a 52-year-old DuBois woman alleged that she was being harassed by her 33-year-old daughter. Officers handled the situation without incident.