CLEARFIELD – A Glen Richey man is wanted for skipping out on sentencing court, announced Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. on Monday.
According to Shaw, Kenneth Matthews, 41, is wanted because he skipped sentencing court in two, separate cases May 21, and a warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
On Feb. 15, Matthews was charged by Clearfield Borough police with possession of a controlled substance and use/possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 6, officers encountered a male, later identified as Matthews, who was slumped over while behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Matthews appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance, and officers observed a clear pipe inside the vehicle. A subsequent search allegedly yielded controlled substances.
In a separate case, Matthews was charged with terroristic threats, stalking and harassment, all misdemeanors, following an incident Feb. 10 in Clearfield Borough.
On Feb. 21, a preliminary hearing was held and all charges were sent to county court. On May 21, Matthews failed to appear for sentencing court, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Matthews is described as being a Caucasian male who stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He’s bald and has blue eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Matthews’ location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.