CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week. He identified the fugitive as Billie Jo Dickey, 48, of Spot Road, DuBois.
Dickey is wanted for failure to appear at Sentencing Court on July 26, at which time a warrant was issued for her arrest.
On May 12, 2016, Officer Erik Rupp of the Sandy Township Police Department filed a criminal complaint in which he charged Dickey with retail theft, F3; receiving stolen property, M2; and defiant trespass, M3.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on May 9 police received a report about a theft at a local business. Upon arrival officers met with store personnel who identified the suspect as Dickey. She had previously received a notice of restriction from the property due to a prior incident.
Store personnel told police that Dickey was observed attempting to remove numerous items from the store. When confronted, Dickey admitted to attempting to remove the merchandise from the store.
A preliminary hearing was held June 17, at which all charges were held to court. On July 26 Dickey failed to appear at Sentencing Court, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Dickey is described as a Caucasian female who stands 5 feet, 2 inches tall. She has red hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Dickey’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.”