State police at Clearfield
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Monday at the True Value Hardware store in Decatur Township. During the incident, a Philipsburg woman allegedly removed a Christmas flag and four wooden snowflakes. The total value of the theft is estimated at $15, state police said. State police are continuing their investigation, and charges were filed through the district court.
- State police received a report about an accident that occurred Monday on the Lumber City Highway in Greenwood Township. Lois Richards of Curwensville was traveling east when a deer entered her vehicle’s lane of travel from the southern side of the roadway. Her vehicle subsequently struck the deer, which caused disabling damage to it. Richards’ vehicle was towed from the scene. Both Richards and her passenger were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident, state police said.
- State police received a report about an accident that occurred Monday on the Rockton Mountain Highway in Pine Township. Brian E. Wells of DuBois was traveling west when his vehicle entered the median and then re-entered the roadway. His vehicle impacted the guiderail on the northern side of the roadway. At that point, Wells attempted to compensate and lost control of his vehicle; it entered the median and continued south until entering the eastbound lanes. Wells’ vehicle then impacted the guiderail on the southern side, which sent it airborne until it impacted with the ground. His vehicle was towed from the scene; Wells was not injured and wearing his seatbelt, state police said.
State police at Philipsburg
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft and criminal mischief that occurred sometime Friday or Saturday on Chestnut Grove Road in Union Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole three “no trespassing” signs. They also allegedly caused damage to two fence posts. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Oct. 23 at Grattan’s Pharmacy in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, two women allegedly removed items from the store without paying for them. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Oct. 23 at Grattan’s Pharmacy in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, an Allport woman allegedly removed items from the store without paying for them. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
- State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft by unlawful taking or disposition that occurred sometime between Nov. 11 and Nov. 16 in Port Matilda Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly syphoned some gasoline from the victim’s vehicle and removed a blue tarp from his yard.
Lawrence Township
- Police were assisted by state parole with serving two warrants on individuals.
- Police received a report about a wallet that was found at the Snappy’s Convenience Store.
- Police received a report about an alleged incident of fraud that involved a township resident’s checking account.
DuBois City
- Police were dispatched for an alleged domestic disturbance Monday in the 500 block of West Washington Avenue. A caller told police a male was smashing items inside the residence. Upon arrival police observed a truck leaving and stopped it a short distance away. Police found the male was allegedly under the influence of drugs and operating a vehicle with an expired inspection and without any insurance. Police later released the male to a family member, and the female didn’t want to pursue any charges against him.
- Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident, which involved a school bus, Monday on West Park Avenue. The bus driver told police he was traveling south on Liberty Boulevard in the center lane. At the same time, he said a silver Sedan traveling south in the right-hand lane crossed into the center lane while negotiating a right turn; her vehicle’s driver’s side mirror made contact with the bus. This, he said, dislodged the mirror from the vehicle. When both stopped on West Park Avenue, the Sedan’s driver denied any responsibility for the accident. Police made contact with the bus driver; however, the Sedan’s driver took the mirror and left the scene without providing any information. There weren’t any students on the bus at the time, and no injuries were reported as a result, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact DuBois City police at 814-765-1533.
- Police received a parking complaint Monday that occurred in the 700 block of West Washington Avenue. A caller told police that a vehicle was blocking a dumpster in a private lot. Police ticketed the owner of the vehicle and cleared the scene.
- On Monday police received a report about an alleged incident of theft from a resident in the 100 block of West Weber Avenue. The complainant told police that her husband’s cell phone was stolen from the residence, and two, known females were present at the time of the alleged theft. She believed the phone was sold for cash. Upon investigation police located the cell phone, and charges are pending further information.
- On Monday police received a report about an alleged incident of theft by deception that occurred at S&T Bank on Liberty Boulevard. Upon arrival police met with the complainant who alleged a known female had obtained funds from their church by providing false information. She told police she made contact with the female before entering the bank and demanded the check back from her. The female, she said, gave the check back and fled prior to police arrival. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
- Police received a report about a minor, two-vehicle accident in the Martin’s Grocery store parking lot. Further, a Chevy Equinox was damaged by a Ford Fusion when its driver was attempting to pull into a parking space. Police assisted with the exchange of information with minor damage occurring to both vehicles.
