GANT Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal trespass that occurred Thursday on Route 322 in Pine Creek Township. During the incident, a 54-year-old Brookville man allegedly entered the victims’ residence and wouldn’t leave after being told to numerous times.

Lawrence Township

• Police reported on a drug-related incident that occurred Aug. 8 on Mount Zion Road. According to police, a state parole agent requested assistance with conducting a search of a Clearfield residence. He had located suspected methamphetamine in a male’s possession, and it was turned over to police. Charges are currently pending at this time.
• Police reported on an incident of DUI that occurred Saturday at Sheetz. According to police, a male appeared to be passed out inside a vehicle in the parking lot, and they were requested to check on his welfare. Upon arrival, police found the Grampian male was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Charges are currently pending at this time.
• Police reported on a drug-related incident that occurred at the Clearfield County Jail. While doing an inventory of an Emporium woman’s personal property, corrections officers located suspected methamphetamine, Gabapentin and various items of suspected drug paraphernalia. The woman had been housed at the jail for an offense on Friday. All of the items were turned over to the township police, and charges are currently pending.
• Police received a report about an incident of harassment via communication that occurred Saturday at Edgewood. During the incident, a known female allegedly sent harassing messages to the complainant. Police say the female has refused to refrain from further contact and will be charged accordingly.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident Friday on Good Street. According to police, a truck had wrecked into a home and a female had sustained injuries. Police say the female had major injuries to her right leg and abdomen. She was flown to Altoona for medical treatment, and the truck was removed from the home.
• Police received a report about an incident of loitering and prowling Thursday at a Linwood Street residence. Upon arrival, officers found an “unwanted” ex-girlfriend outside knocking on the door; she was hoping to speak with a male at the residence. She was advised that she was not wanted there and needed to leave. She then stated she was there to speak to the male about their baby. Police asked her to please leave the residence and to address any custody issues with her attorney.
• Police received a report about retail thefts that occurred Friday at Rural King, Tractor Supply Big Lots and Label Shopper. Police say two suspects stole several items from the stores, and they were taken into custody as a result.
• Police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct that occurred Saturday at the Lawrence Park Village. Upon arrival, police observed a male who was upset and yelling. He was found to be wanted on warrants through Venago County and subsequently taken to the county jail.
• Police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred Saturday at a residence on Turnpike Avenue Extension. The victim told police he had returned home to find several items missing from his property, and he identified two possible suspects who had been staying there. He estimated the total value of the theft to be $300. In the report, police indicated there wasn’t any evidence to connect the suspects to the theft, and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

DuBois City

• Police responded to a reported alarm at the Timberland Federal Credit Union. While en route, police learned that it was an accidental alarm.
• Police received a report about a found dog in the 100 block of Evergreen Street. Upon a check of the dog log book, police were able to identify its owner and return it.
• Police received a report about an incident at a North Jared Street address, where a male wouldn’t allow his ex-girlfriend to leave. At the scene, the female told police the couple had engaged in an argument, and she had slapped him a couple times in the face. However, he declined to file any charges, and police asked her to leave.
• Police responded to a reported hit-and-run at the DuBois City Park. According to police, a witness observed a red Chevrolet pick-up truck strike a parked vehicle when it left an adjacent parking lot. The witness said the truck caused substantial damage to the corner of the parked Chevrolet Malibu; the truck’s center wheel cap was still at the scene, as well. They ran after the vehicle but wasn’t able to catch up and stop the driver but did see it as it turned onto Liberty Boulevard from Parkway Drive. The witness thought the driver possibly turned into the DuBois Manor parking lot. Upon arrival there, police located the truck and observed damage. Pictures were taken and police saw that the center cap of the rear passenger’s side wheel was missing. Its other wheel caps matched the one located at the scene of the crash. When a male approached and identified himself as the driver, police could allegedly detect the odor of an intoxicating beverage.  He admitted that he should not have left the scene and he had consumed a few beers. He was administered a series of field sobriety tests after which he was placed under arrest for suspected DUI. Police then released him to his roommate.
• Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief to a vehicle at a business in the 100 block of West DuBois Avenue. The caller told police that someone had thrown chicken wings into the front-seat of his girlfriend’s vehicle overnight. Police were provided a name for the suspect and the investigation is continuing at this time.
• Police received a report about harassment that had occurred over Facebook. A male told police he had received messages from a known female who stated she was going to punch him. Police advised him to block the female and eliminate her means of contacting him.
• Police received a report about an elderly male who had passed out inside a business in the 100 block of North Brady Street. Upon arrival, police made contact with the male and were able to determine it was a medical emergency. He was subsequently transported to the hospital by ambulance.
• Police received a report about an assault at a residence in the 100 block of Quarry Avenue. Upon arrival, contact was made with a juvenile who alleged that his sister’s boyfriend had punched him in the back of his head. When police spoke with the male, he stated the juvenile had pointed an airsoft gun at him. He also stated that when he’d asked the juvenile to stop, he refused and so he punched him in the head. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a disturbance in the 100 block of West Weber Avenue. Upon arrival, contact was made with a couple who advised they were just arguing and everything was OK. Police were able to determine that no crime had occurred and cleared the scene.
• While on routine patrol, police encountered a 28-year-old DuBois man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol in the area of the 100 block of East Long Avenue. He was released to a sober person and will be cited for public drunkenness.
• While on routine patrol, police observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Pifer Street. Upon contact and investigation, an officer allegedly located numerous items of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. Police say a Brockway male will face charges as a result of the incident.
• Police received a report about a male who was walking in the area of the DuBois City Park and believed to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Upon arrival, police were advised the male had entered a vehicle and left the area. Police proceeded to check the area but didn’t locate anyone.
• Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash in the first block of North Franklin Street. Upon arrival, police found the driver was in the process of turning around when their vehicle struck a telephone pole. Minor damage was reported to the vehicle and the pole.
• While on routine patrol, police observed a black Chevrolet truck travel through a steady red light at the intersection of North Brady Street and Park Avenue. An officer initiated a traffic stop and identified the male driver who was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to the hospital for a legal blood draw and released to a sober person. Charges are pending receipt of the laboratory analysis.
• While on routine patrol, police encountered a Reynoldsville male who was under the influence of alcohol in the 300 block of West Long Avenue. He was released to a sober person and will be cited for public drunkenness.
• Police received a report about an unwanted male who was causing problems in the 200 block of South Brady Street. Upon arrival, police found he was visiting another male and permitted to be there. Police advised the parties to cease contact with each other.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a male who was yelling and screaming in an apartment in the 100 block of Fuller Avenue. Police were able to make contact and have him taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• Police received a report about a fight in the first block of East Scribner Avenue. Officers were told it involved three males and two females were trying to break it up. Upon arrival, police found it wasn’t physical in nature and a family dispute.