State police at Clearfield
- A 25-year-old DuBois man, Donald L. Chesnet, is facing charges after he allegedly fled from Clearfield-based state police Tuesday on Interstate 80 in Lawrence Township. According to the report, Chesnet was being stopped for a vehicle code violation. However, he failed to stop and it resulted in a pursuit. State police said the pursuit started at mile-marker 120 and ended at Exit 111 where Chesnet crashed at the off-ramp. He then fled on foot and a search was conducted in the wooded area surrounding the interstate by troopers from Clearfield and DuBois and officers from the Lawrence Township, Sandy Township and DuBois City police departments. Local park rangers also assisted with the search. Chesnet was taken into custody at a camp located on Fire Break Road in Pine Township. He allegedly broke into the camp and stole a pair of sweatpants, which he was wearing. Chesnet has been charged with numerous criminal and traffic offenses through the district court.
State police at Philipsburg
- State police received a report about an incident of identity theft that occurred Jan. 25 in Rush Township. According to the report, the victim stated her identity was compromised and multiple credit cards were attempted to be opened in her name.
- State police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats that occurred Saturday on Pine Street in Philipsburg Borough. Upon arrival troopers found a 27-year-old Philipsburg man, James Williams, had allegedly punched and slapped the victim. He also threw her to the ground and made threats toward her, the report stated. Williams was taken into custody and charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment. He was arraigned and lodged in the Centre County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
Lawrence Township
- Police received a report about a stolen vehicle in the area of Barn Road. According to police, it was recovered in the area of Martin Street Extension. Police identified two male juveniles who were interviewed, and charges will be filed in the incident.
- Police received a report about an incident of littering in the area of the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.
- Police received a report about a traffic hazard in the area of Fullerton Street and the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.
- Police received a noise complaint that occurred at the Economy Inn.
- Police received a report about a civil issue at a local hotel on Route 879.
- Police received a report about an incident of harassment in the area of South Second Street. Upon arrival police separated those involved in the incident, and a male will be cited for public drunkenness.
- Police conducted a welfare check in the area of Hill Street.
- Police responded to a tractor-trailer accident in the area of Wolf Run Road. Towing services removed the tractor-trailer from the ditch, police said.
- Police received a report about a psychological emergency at the Clearfield County Jail.
- Police conducted a warrant service in the area of Fullerton Street and Riverview Road.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment and disorderly conduct in relation to a domestic at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. Charges are currently pending, police said.
- Police received a report about a stolen stop sign.
- Police responded to a vehicle-versus-deer accident at the Mount Zion exit on Route 153. The driver was taken to the hospital, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
- Police received a report about a parking complaint at Wal-Mart.
- State police were assisted with an incident.
Sandy Township
- A 48-year-old DuBois man reported that his GMC Yukon was taken from the Warehouse Bar parking lot on Friday. According to police, the vehicle was located two days later abandoned on South Eighth Street. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
- On Friday a 39-year-old Ridgway woman lost control of her vehicle while traveling on Gamelands Road, causing it to flip over in a ditch. No injuries were reported as a result, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
- Police received a report about a domestic disturbance between a 51-year-old man and his 18-year-old-son Saturday at a Hetrick Road residence. Upon arrival police located the teen outside the house, and his father was allegedly yelling threats at him. Police said his father had been drinking and the son physically restrained him, which caused injuries to his face. Both men were detained and charges were filed as a result.
- On Saturday a 38-year-old Luthersburg man was seen by Wal-Mart employees allegedly taking two socket sets from the store without paying for them. Charges were filed against the man for the incident, police said.
- Police received a report about a false alarm at Advanced Business Systems on Saturday.
- On Saturday a Treasure Lake man reported that his wallet was lost or stolen at Dutch Pantry.
- On Saturday a Pacific Avenue resident reported someone shot his windshield with a BB gun.
- A 42-year-old Verona man reported that while he was walking his dog in his parents’ Treasure Lake yard, the garage door opened across the street and a pit bull came running and attacked his dog. Police said that the incident was turned over to the dog law officer.
DuBois City
- On Monday police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of West Long Avenue. According to the report, police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by a 25-year-old man. He had blood shot, watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol was allegedly emitting from him. He was subsequently directed to perform field sobriety tests after which he was placed under arrest for suspected DUI. Police indicated that the man was later released and taken to his residence.
- Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief to a vehicle Monday in the 300 block of East Scribner Avenue. During the incident, someone allegedly slashed the victim’s tires. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
