GantDaily Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• A DUI accident occurred Thursday on Gray Hampton Road in Graham Township. During the incident, a 36-year-old Morrisdale woman was traveling east when she failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Her vehicle exited the roadway and struck a ditch; her vehicle sustained moderate damage. The woman wasn’t injured and charges are currently pending, state police said.
• An incident of theft occurred Thursday on Main Street in Karthaus Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took a red and black Honda XR 50 from the victim’s front yard and fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of burglary occurred Thursday on the Philipsburg – Bigler Highway in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence, located prescription medication and money and then fled the scene. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An accident occurred Friday on Main Street in Bigler Township. Angel Ross of Irvona was traveling north when she lost control of her vehicle due to traveling too fast. Her vehicle traveled off the west shoulder for about 63 feet and impacted a stone wall. Upon impact her vehicle continued to travel airborne for about 125 feet and landed on its roof in the middle of the roadway. It continued to travel north about 120 feet until coming to a rest on its roof in the northbound lane. Ross was transported to the Altoona Hospital with moderate injuries. She was cited for the accident, state police said.
• An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on Interstate 80 in Graham Township. Further, a 44-year-old Hawk Run man was allegedly pulled over for multiple traffic offenses. While speaking with him, state police determined he was under the influence of alcohol. After administered field sobriety testing, state police determined the man wasn’t safely able to operate a vehicle. He was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI through the district court.
• An incident of disorderly conduct occurred Saturday at Jacob George Ford in Houtzdale Borough. During the incident, a 62-year-old Smithmill man allegedly caused a public inconvenience and annoyance without any legitimate purpose. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• An incident of simple assault/criminal trespass occurred Friday on Walton Street in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, a 42-year-old Osceola Mills man allegedly went to the victim’s residence to talk to his girlfriend. Further, the man and the victim allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation over his girlfriend; it allegedly escalated when the man struck the victim in his head and face area. The victim went to the Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries, state police said, adding the man also caused some damage to the victim’s residence. The case is currently pending further investigation at this time.
• An incident of criminal mischief occurred Saturday on Decatur Street in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, a 45-year-old Philipsburg man allegedly smashed the windshield on the victim’s car. The man was charged for the incident, state police said.
• A motorcycle accident occurred Monday on Elizabeth Street in Houtzdale Borough.  Shane J. Davis of Houtzdale was traveling south while a brown pick-up truck was in the Snappy’s Convenience Store parking lot. Davis believed the truck’s operator intended to pull out onto the roadway and applied his brakes on his motorcycle, which overturned and landed on top of him. Davis was transported to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. State police were assisted at the scene by the Houtzdale Fire Company.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on Route 219 in Horton Township. During the incident, a 21-year-old Brockport man was allegedly stopped for several traffic violations and determined to be under the influence of alcohol. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and traffic violations, which are pending blood test results.

State police at Philipsburg

• A hit-and-run accident occurred sometime Sunday or Monday at the intersection of South Eagle Valley and Reese Hollow roads in Worth Township. Further, a vehicle exited the south side of Reese Hollow Road and impacted a piece of farm equipment parked in the field, causing damage. The operator then fled the scene, state police said. State police observed a red paint transfer onto the farm equipment and believe the suspect vehicle will have a broken passenger’s side headlight. State police also believe that there will be damage to the front passenger’s side of the vehicle, which is possibly a small Sedan. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• An incident of criminal mischief occurred Saturday in the 200 block of Fifth Street in Philipsburg. During the incident, someone allegedly put a hole in the victim’s pool and then fled the scene.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incident of burglary occurred sometime between July 14, 2010 and Wednesday on Main Street in Burnside Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a motorcycle from the victim’s residence. They also allegedly removed a garden tractor and utility trailer from outside of the residence.
• An incident of assault/harassment occurred Saturday on Trayer Road in Beaver Township. During the incident, two men allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation, which turned physical. Both men were cited for the incident, state police said.
• An incident of criminal mischief occurred Friday on Howe Road in Union Township. During the incident, someone allegedly shot a “road closed” sign. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.
• An incident of criminal trespass occurred May 2 at the Deer Run Pond in Burnside Township. During the incident, a known person allegedly entered onto posted property to fish. Summary charges have been filed through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of theft occurred sometime May 9-13 on Brooks Road in Gaskill Township. During the incident, a 61-year-old Punxsutawney man allegedly removed a backhoe bucket from the victim’s property. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded twice to a local school for a student who was allegedly being disorderly.
• Police responded to the Burger King area for a female who was allegedly being disorderly. She was gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police responded to the Best Western for an incident involving the same female who was allegedly being disorderly. She was gone upon police arrival; however, she was later located and taken into custody. She was lodged at the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred on Route 879.
• Police responded to an alarm at the Discovery House.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment involving students at the elementary school.
• Police received a report about alleged incidents of disorderly conduct, which involved fireworks.
• Police received a report about an explosion in Hyde. Upon arrival police couldn’t locate any type of noise.
• Police received a report about a runaway juvenile. It was noted by police that the juvenile was later located.
• Police received a report about a dog on Flegal Road. Police notified the dog law officer.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred on Country Club Circle.
• Police received a report about a lost dog in the area of Woodland Road. The dog is white in color and weighs about 50 pounds; its name is Parker. The dog has a caller with tags and owner information.
• Police received a noise complaint that occurred near Spruce Street.
• Police received multiple reports about alleged harassment that occurred on Robinson Avenue.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Mount Zion Road. No injuries were reported as a result, and a vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft incident on Robinson Avenue.
• Police received a report about an audible alarm at a business on the Clearfield – Curwensville Highway.
• Police received a report about an accidental alarm at Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle in the area of Susquehanna Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct that occurred at a business along Daisy Street Extension. The incident remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a burning complaint along Mill Road.
• Police received a report about an all-terrain vehicle that was allegedly stolen from a Glen Richey residence. It is described as a maroon Polaris with black saddle bags on the gas tank. Anyone with information is asked to contact township police.

Curwensville Borough

• Police have initiated an investigation into an alleged fight that occurred Thursday in the area of State and Walnut streets.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing that occurred Thursday on McNaul Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged phone scam in which the caller claimed to be an IRS agent and requested payment. Police would like to remind residents that the IRS doesn’t make these types of phone calls.
• Police apprehended a person who allegedly had controlled substances and drug paraphernalia on Friday.
• Police received a report about an alleged prowler in the Anderson Avenue area. The person was also allegedly acting disorderly and pounding on houses.
• Police received a report about a motorcycle that was allegedly stolen from a Lewis Lane residence on Saturday.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment and disorderly conduct that occurred on Filbert Street on Saturday. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a man who allegedly exited his residence and was struck by a blunt object Sunday. This caused him to pass out, and the actor fled the scene, police said.
• Police assisted a resident with mental health issues on Sunday.
• Police received a report about an unwanted person at an Ann Street residence on Sunday.

DuBois City

• On Saturday police observed a male who was allegedly face down between two vehicles in the parking lot in the 200 block of West Long Avenue. While investigating, police allegedly determined the male was very intoxicated and had just left a bar.  He was cited for public drunkenness and found a ride home.
• Police responded to the intersection of Long Avenue and Brady Street on Saturday, where a male was allegedly yelling and screaming at people.  During the investigation, police allegedly determined several motorists were calling the male names as they drove by him.  Police advised the male that this was not good judgment to act this way; he was requested to leave the area.
• On Saturday police observed a 47-year-old Brockway man who was allegedly staggering on the sidewalk and the roadway on South Jared Street.  Police allegedly determined that he was intoxicated, and he was cited for public drunkenness.
• Police observed a 49-year-old DuBois woman who was allegedly staggering and falling in the parking lot of the laundromat Saturday at the intersection of West Long Avenue and South Jared Street.  When police made contact with the female, they observed she had injuries to her head.  When an ambulance was dispatched to treat the female, she refused medical attention.  Police allegedly determined the female was intoxicated, and she was cited for public drunkenness.
• Police observed a 40-year-old Georgia man who was allegedly stumbling and staggering on Liberty Boulevard on Saturday.  While investigating, police allegedly determined that the male was intoxicated, and he was cited for public drunkenness.
• Police responded to the 400 block of Pifer Street, where several young children were allegedly playing on the roadway without supervision on Saturday.  When police arrived, the children were not in the area.
• Police responded to the 100 block of South Jared Street on Saturday for an alleged verbal domestic dispute between a male and female.  Police arrived and determined it was just a verbal argument.  Police said that both parties were advised to keep the noise down.
• Police observed a 54-year-old Falls Creek man who was allegedly staggering on South Franklin Street near West Washington Avenue on Sunday. As police arrived, the male allegedly stumbled onto West Washington Avenue.  While police were making contact with him, the male allegedly put an open bottle of beer, which he was drinking, on the roadway. During the investigation, police allegedly determined the male was intoxicated, and he was cited for public drunkenness.
• Police responded to the 500 block of Clinton Avenue for an alleged disturbance on Sunday.  The caller advised police that a male came to the residence and was harassing her.  Police said that the male agreed to leave for the night.
• Police responded to the Tannery Dam at Lakeside Avenue on Sunday for an alleged fight, which involved two males and a female.  While en route, police were advised that a male actor had left the scene on foot.  Police made contact with a male and female victim. They advised police that the male actor punched the male victim, pushed the female victim and then threw the female’s fishing pole into the dam.  Police made contact with the 20-year-old DuBois man who was cited for harassment, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief.

Sandy Township

• On Friday a Tozier Avenue resident alleged that someone took mail from his mailbox and scattered it in his yard.
• A 26-year-old East Long Avenue woman reported that while she was walking on South Brady Street on Friday, a small dog got aggressive with her and bit her pant leg. Police located the dog’s owner and issued them a warning.
• On Saturday a 28-year-old Wilson Avenue resident alleged that she and her 36-year-old husband had gotten into an argument at an Atlantic Avenue residence. She alleged that the man went home and started breaking things. Police went to the Wilson Avenue residence but could not locate the man.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Fed Ex on Saturday.
• A 19-year-old West Washington Avenue man lost control of his vehicle on Ice Plant Road on Saturday. This, police said, caused his vehicle to go off the road and run into a cattle fence before coming to rest against a tree. The man then left the scene, police said, adding that the accident remains under investigation at this time.
• A 21-year-old DuBois woman and a 23-year-old Brockway man were cleaning up along the railroad tracks in the area of Tozier Avenue and Highland Street by burning debris on Saturday. Police warned the two and handled the situation without incident.
• A 39-year-old DuBois woman was seen taking items from Dollar General on South Brady Street without paying for them on Saturday. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• A 44-year-old Overdorf Avenue woman alleged receiving harassing text messages from a relative of her husband’s on Sunday. Police handled the situation without incident.
• A 32-year-old Wilson Avenue woman alleged receiving harassing text messages from her estranged husband’s current girlfriend on Sunday. Police handled the situation without incident.