GantDaily Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on Route 153 near the Old Erie Pike in Boggs Township. During the incident, a 53-year-old Woodland man was allegedly traveling south at a high rate of speed. He allegedly committed several traffic violations. Upon investigation state police allegedly determined he was under the influence of alcohol; he was transported to the hospital for blood testing. Charges are currently pending blood test results, state police said.
• An incident of theft by unlawful taking occurred sometime May 26-28 on Salem Road in Boggs Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole the victim’s prescribed medication, 12 – 13 Lorazepam tablets, from a bottle that was in the victim’s kitchen. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An accident occurred Friday on Grassflat Avenue in Cooper Township. Further, Wyatt R. Sankey of Grassflat lost control of his vehicle while traveling too fast for a curve in the roadway. His vehicle traveled off the north shoulder for approximately 45 feet and impacted a road sign. His vehicle continued to travel east approximately 39 feet and impacted a large tree with its front end. Upon impact his vehicle traveled west approximately 9 feet before coming to a rest along the north shoulder. Sankey will be cited for the accident, state police said.
• An incident of theft from a motor vehicle occurred sometime Friday or Saturday at the Discount Auto Center in Coalport. During the incident,, someone allegedly removed a black steel bar from the bed of the victim’s tow truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An accident occurred Saturday on the Philipsburg – Bigler Highway in Decatur Township. Further, a vehicle operated by a West Decatur girl was traveling westbound when she reached down for her cellular phone. Her vehicle subsequently left the roadway, impacted an embankment and overturned before striking a group of trees. Upon impact her vehicle overturned onto its side. The girl was wearing her seatbelt and sustained minor injuries in the accident; her passenger wasn’t wearing her seatbelt and sustained moderate injuries. The girl will be cited for the accident through the district court, state police said.
• An accident occurred Sunday on Route 153 near Reed Street in Brisbin Borough. Further, a 28-year-old Houtzdale man was traveling north when he lost control of his vehicle. It subsequently exited the roadway and impacted a tree. Upon investigation state police allegedly found that the man had consumed alcohol. He was transported to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital for treatment of injuries and for blood testing. His vehicle was towed from the scene. Charges are currently pending against the man through the district court, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of theft occurred sometime between Nov. 15, 2014 and May 16 on Bobro Lane in Warsaw Township. Further, the victim told state police that they’d left wooden boards to be used to remodel a residence on their property. Upon return the victim allegedly found the wood had been stolen from their property. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• An incident of DUI occurred Sunday on Stanley Bottom Road in Sandy Township. During the incident, a 26-year-old Mahaffey woman was allegedly stopped for several summary traffic violations. While speaking with her, state police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol. The woman was subsequently arrested by state police and charges are currently pending blood test results.
• An accident occurred Saturday on Irishtown Road in Bloom Township. Kathryn A. Mitchell of Grampian was traveling east when a deer jumped onto the roadway from the woods along the right side. Mitchell applied her brakes but was unable to avoid impact. Her vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, state police said.
• An incident of burglary occurred Friday on Hickory Road in Huston Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged multiple doors while trying to break into the victim’s residence and was successful. However, there wasn’t anything reported as stolen. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

State police at Philipsburg

• An incident of harassment/indecent assault occurred May 26 at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. Further, state police were contacted by Centre County Children & Youth Services regarding an alleged incident at the school. State police said it’d been alleged that “inappropriate activities” occurred between a student and faculty member. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incendiary fire occurred Sunday at 619 Stifflertown Rd., in Burnside Township. Further, the structure was a total loss with damage estimated at $100,000, state police said. The fire remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-938-0510 or 814-857-3800.
• An incident of DUI occurred Sunday on Black Elk Road in Chest Township. While responding to a different incident, state police allegedly encountered a vehicle that was parked partially on the roadway. Upon making contact with the operator, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was subsequently taken into custody for suspected DUI with charges pending blood test results, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of criminal mischief occurred sometime between May 27 and Saturday in a wooded area along Shawmut Lane in Fox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a steel gate on the victim’s property. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136. State police said the victim is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the damage.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about a vehicle allegedly being driven recklessly along East Seventh Street while kids were getting out for the school bus. Police will increase patrols to the area.
• Police were dispatched for an alleged intoxicated person on the sidewalk along Daisy Street. Upon arrival police did not locate the person.
• Police were dispatched to an alleged fight between two females on Bigler Avenue. Police responded to the area and were unable to locate the females.
• Police responded to a suspicious person complaint on East Cherry Street. Police spoke to the male who was there to retrieve property.
• Police transported a male to the hospital after he made threats to kill himself.
• Police responded to an alleged trespassing complaint on East Market Street. Further, a male allegedly entered an apartment, demanding items but fled once police were contacted about the incident.
• Police arrested a male for public intoxication after he was allegedly seen staggering along South Third Street. He was also allegedly found to be under the influence of alcohol.
• Police were called to the Clearfield Driving Park for a person who was allegedly seen with a flashlight in the grandstand area. Police responded and did not locate anyone.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute on East Locust Street. Upon arrival police allegedly found that a male had pushed a female during an altercation.
• Police transported a male to the jail on an active warrant. Further, Sandy Township police came into contact with the male who had an active warrant through Clearfield Borough police.
• Police arrested a male for assault after he had allegedly struck a 3-year-old child in the face, causing injuries to him. The child was seen at the hospital for treatment, police said.
• Police arrested a male for alleged threats and disorderly conduct after an incident along Williams Street.
• Police arrested a male for DUI after he was stopped along Nichols Street for a traffic violation.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance on Woodland Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged phone scam. Further, the caller allegedly used a pre-recorded message and claimed to be with the IRS.
• Police received a report about the alleged defrauding of a secured creditor. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
• Police received a report about a vehicle fire at Time Square.
• Police received an alleged trespassing complaint.
• Police received a report about found property.
• Police received a report about a motor vehicle accident.
• Police received a report about an alleged burglary attempt at a camp.
• Police received a report about an alleged burglary, stolen vehicle and retail theft incident. The suspect was taken into custody, police said.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications.
• Police received a report about a civil issue.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute in the area of Capitol Hill.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Hill Street.
• Police responded to an animal call on Martin Street Extension. Anyone who finds a friendly black lab dog is asked to contact police or the SPCA.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment.
• Police received a report about an activated alarm on the Glen Richey Highway. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police responded to an alleged physical domestic dispute in the parking lot of the Snappy’s Convenience Store. Upon arrival police were able to stop the vehicle and apprehended both parties involved in the dispute. Both were housed in the Clearfield County Jail.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with a male who was allegedly being disorderly near Subway.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person near Poplar Avenue.
• Police responded to a residential alarm.
• Police responded to an accident on Carrs Hill Road in which a vehicle exited the roadway and impacted a tree. The operator and three passengers were taken to hospitals for medical treatment, police said.
• Police received a report about a chocolate lab dog that was loose in the area of the Rockton Mountain Highway.
• Police received a burning complaint on SW Fourth Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance on Legion Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing on Park Avenue Extension.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a Hyde resident.
• Police responded to a 911 hang-up call that was found to be accidental.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct at the Toasted Monkey. Police handled the incident at the scene.
• Police responded to a vehicle lockout at the Snappy’s Convenience Store.

Decatur Township

• Police were called for an alleged ongoing harassment incident. Police spoke to all parties involved; the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• Police were called for an alleged protection from abuse violation to a Decatur Township woman. Upon further investigation, police found no violations had occurred.
• Police were informed about the alleged harassment/stalking of a Decatur Township man. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police charged a known man for allegedly fleeing and eluding them while he was driving his side-by-side utility vehicle on the roadway.
• Police were called for the alleged vandalism to a Houtzdale business on Hannah Street. Upon investigation police found that an unknown actor shot a window of the business with a BB gun, causing a small hole to the window. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.
• The investigation is continuing into the alleged theft of a wallet. Further, police allegedly found that the suspect had used the credit/debit card for online purchases.
• Police were called for a man who was down and bleeding on the roadway in Houtzdale. Further, emergency personnel were attempting to treat the man. Police assisted with securing him; he was later flown to UPMC Altoona. Charges were filed on the man and a second man for several violations, police said.
• Police have initiated an investigation into the alleged theft of money from a Decatur Township business by a former employee.
• Police responded to an alleged incident of domestic abuse to an elderly Decatur Township man at his residence on Old Route 322. Further, police allegedly found that a known man and woman assaulted the resident and then left, giving the victim an opportunity to call police. Police located fresh marks of a recent alternation on the victim, including a red, swollen, bloody lower lip; a large, red bump on his forehead; and scratches on both his neck and right arm. Police were able to locate the suspects and both were arrested for the incident.

DuBois City

• Police responded to an alarm at a business located in the 100 block of McCracken Run Road on Friday.  Upon arrival police noticed a back door had been tampered with and was partially open. Police checked the business and nothing appeared to be out of the ordinary.  A key holder responded to the business and the building was cleared by police.
• Police responded to an alarm going off at a local business on Friday.  Upon arrival police found an employee at the scene who had forgotten her password. No further action was required by police.
• On Friday police allegedly observed a 53-year-old DuBois man staggering and stumbling off of the sidewalk on South Franklin Street near West Long Avenue.  Upon making contact with him, police allegedly determined he was intoxicated.  The man was cited for public drunkenness and received a ride from a friend.
• Police responded to the 400 block of Beaver Drive for an alarm going off at a local business on Friday.  Upon arrival police found this to be a false alarm.
• Police responded to the 300 block of Spring Avenue, where an elderly female was reportedly crawling on the ground on her knees on Friday.  Upon arrival police determined the female was confused and an ambulance responded to transport her to the hospital for an evaluation.
• Police stopped the operator of a vehicle for alleged traffic violations Saturday on South Brady Street. Upon investigation police allegedly determined a 21-year-old DuBois woman was under the influence of alcohol.  She was arrested for DUI and transported for a blood draw.  Charges are pending the toxicology report, police said.
• Police responded to Hahne Court where a male was allegedly passed out on the roadway Saturday.  Upon arrival police made contact with the 49-year-old DuBois man who was allegedly determined to be intoxicated.  He was provided a ride to a friend’s house and cited for public drunkenness.
• Police responded to the 600 block of West Washington Avenue for a hit-and-run accident on Saturday.  Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact DuBois City police.
• Police responded to the 500 block of Reams Street for a bear in the back yard of a residence on Saturday.  Upon arrival police found that the bear had moved to another neighbor’s yard.  Police contacted the state’s Game Commission, which was unable to respond to the area.  Police advised the residents of the area about the bear.
• An 18-year-old DuBois man arrived at the police station to turn himself in due to an active warrant on Sunday.  While speaking with the man, he advised he wanted to resolve an active warrant in Elk County. While speaking with the man, police also allegedly determined that he was under the influence of alcohol.  Police contacted the agency that had the active warrant against the man.  Police were advised the man needed to contact the magistrate’s office regarding the warrant. DuBois City police cited the man for underage drinking.
• Police responded to a local business on McCracken Run Road for an alarm going off on Sunday.  Upon arrival police noticed a back door was partially open.  Police cleared the business and found nothing out of the ordinary.  Police made contact with the key holder who was going to reset the alarm.
• Police responded to an accident at the intersection of East DuBois Avenue and McCracken Run Road on Sunday.  Upon arrival police determined that a Toyota Corolla was traveling west and its operator had stopped at the intersection due to the traffic signal not working.  When it stopped another vehicle, a Ford Taurus, failed to stop behind it.  The Taurus subsequently struck the rear end of the Corolla.  One vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.

Sandy Township

• A 26-year-old DuBois woman and a 29-year-old DuBois man were caught by Wal-Mart employees attempting to take items from the store without paying for them on Friday. Charges are currently pending, police said.
• Police received a report about a red four-wheeler that was allegedly being driven on the roads in the area of Lincoln Drive on Saturday.
• Police received a report about a 61-year-old woman who was allegedly pushing a child against a washer at the Melillo Laundromat on Saturday. Police handled the situation without incident.
• An 18-year-old Ridgway woman alleged that someone hit and damaged her vehicle while it was parked at Carmike Cinemas on Saturday.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Hawbakers on Sunday.
• The operator of a vehicle backed out of a parking space into the path of another vehicle at the Garden Grove Townhouses on Sunday. Moderate damage to the vehicles and no injuries were reported, police said.