CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week. He identified the fugitive as Colt Kramer, 31, of 13th Street, Philipsburg.
Kramer is wanted for failure to appear at criminal call Oct. 27, at which time a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On Feb. 8 Deputy George DeHaven of the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office filed a criminal complaint, charging Kramer with endangering the welfare of children, M1.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 8 deputies were flagged down by a witness who had observed a small child wandering around unsupervised in the Centre and Hill streets area of Chester Hill.
Upon making contact with the witness and the child, deputies were able to determine where the child resided at. Deputies responded to the residence; however, they were unable to make contact with anyone.
Upon further investigation, it was determined the child was left under the supervision of Kramer when the child’s mother had left the residence, deputies said.
A preliminary hearing was held Feb. 17, at which time all charges were held to court. On Oct. 27, Kramer failed to appear at criminal call, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Kramer is described as a Caucasian male standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Kramer’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.”