State police at Clearfield
- State police received a report about an incident of theft by deception that occurred Dec. 6 on Anderson Creek Road in Pine Township. During the incident, a known male suspect accepted a check from the victim but allegedly changed its amount from $200 to $300. State police say he subsequently cashed the check and received $300; the incident remains under investigation at this time.
State police at DuBois
- On Tuesday state troopers stopped a Bradford man for a traffic violation on Oklahoma Salem Road in Sandy Township. During the stop, troopers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, and a search found he was allegedly in possession of drugs and paraphernalia. His passenger, a DuBois woman, was also allegedly found in possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges are to be filed through the district court.
State police at Philipsburg
- State police reported a drug incident that occurred Dec. 7 on Centre and Railroad streets in Rush Township. Following a traffic stop, state police allegedly found a male to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges will be filed through the district court.
- State police received a report about an incident of harassment Saturday on Water Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, two known people allegedly engaged in a physical domestic dispute. Both were cited for the incident as a result.
State police at Punxsutawney
- State police received a report about an incident of harassment Monday at a South State Street residence in Timblin Borough. During the incident, a male and female were arguing over each other’s pain medication. The female was allegedly shoved by the male who then left the residence. While he was leaving, the female allegedly shoved a second male for being in agreement with the first male. No injuries were reported, according to state police, and charges will be filed through the district court.
State police at Ridgway
- On Nov. 23 four state troopers investigated an incident on Cleveland Street in Jay Township. During the course of their investigation, a 41-year-old Weedville man, James T. Barnum, allegedly subjected the troopers to terroristic threats and aggravated assault. No further information was provided in the report. Barnum has been charged by state police with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possessing instruments of crime, simple assault and disorderly conduct.
Lawrence Township
- Police responded to a disorder in the area of Williams Road and located a person who was allegedly under the influence. They were taken to county jail.
- Police responded to Bigler Road after a report about a truck that had hit low-hanging wires.
- Police responded to a hit-and-run crash on Plaza Drive. The vehicle was located by police, and citations are pending against its operator.
- Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 879. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were driven from the scene.
- Police received a report about an alleged theft in the area of Arrowhead Way.
- Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred on a school bus.
DuBois City
- On Friday police were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an apartment on West Long Avenue. The female called police, saying that her boyfriend had beaten someone up. Upon police arrival, the female and her boyfriend were both found to be highly intoxicated, and a third person stated that there hadn’t been an assault. Police asked those involved to “turn in for the night.”
- On Saturday police received a report about an alleged theft on Green Glen Avenue. The caller told police that two packages were stolen from her porch after receiving confirmation of delivery. The victim could not provide any possible suspects, and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
- Police were dispatched to DuBois Logistics for a non-reportable vehicle accident Saturday in the loading dock. According to police, a 2004 Western Starr truck was backed into the loading dock when it was struck by a 2012 Kenworth backing into the adjacent loading dock. The drivers exchanged information and police cleared without incident.
- Police would like to remind local residents to monitor delivery of packages to their residences, especially during the holiday season. If you are not able to be there for the delivery, police suggest asking a friend or neighbor to check for it. Also, if possible, police recommend having packages delivered to your place of employment or office.
- On Sunday police were dispatched to a report of a disturbance on South Jared Street. According to police, an argument occurred between two tenants and it had to be resolved in reference to an open door. It was settled without incident.
- On Sunday police were dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance on Spring Avenue. According to police, a third-party caller believed her daughter was being abused by her boyfriend. Officers made contact with the male outside of the residence, and the female refused to come out or to open the door. The property owner granted police entry, and the female was located hiding in the attic. Police say she was found to have two warrants for her arrest and will appear before the magistrate. Police also noted there weren’t any signs of or reports of violence made by either party.
- Police received a report about alleged criminal mischief to an automobile Sunday at Auto Zone located on Liberty Boulevard. The caller told police he had a punctured tire, and he believed that a suspicious male who had been outside earlier may have caused the damage. The male was gone prior to the police arrival, and the caller was unable to identify him.
- On Sunday police were dispatched to the intersection of South State Street and West Long Avenue for a report of suspicious activity. The caller stated that a male and female were rummaging through a Chevrolet Cavalier parked on South State Street. They were last reported to be walking toward St. Catherine’s Church. Officers made contact with the vehicle’s owner and his girlfriend who matched the description provided by the caller. He told police they had been in the vehicle earlier and there wasn’t any issue.
- Police were dispatched for a hit-and-run crash Sunday at the intersection of Olive Avenue and McLloyd Terrace. Lynn Smiley was traveling east in her GMC Jimmy when it was struck by a mid-sized truck that was possibly a white Toyota Tacoma traveling south on McLloyd Terrace. Police say the truck caused moderate damage to the Jimmy, the driver failed to stop and continued south onto Thompson Alley toward Shaffer Avenue. The driver and passenger of the Jimmy were not injured in the crash. Police ask anyone with information to contact the DuBois City police at 814-765-1533.
