State police at Clearfield
- State police received a report about a theft that occurred Feb. 6-7 on Walton Street in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a donation can from the counter inside the Dollar General Store and then removed an unknown amount of money from inside it. Afterward, they threw the donation can in the garbage and fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.
- State police reported on a pursuit that occurred Wednesday in the area of Trolley Street and Valley Road in Cooper Township. According to state police, the driver of an older, “box style” Jeep Cherokee failed to yield at a properly posted stop sign. The Jeep also didn’t have a registration plate, and its driver fled through a wooded area between state Route 53 and Valley Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.
Clearfield Borough
- Police assisted emergency personnel with a fall patient along Dorey Street.
- Police were requested to check the welfare of a female who didn’t have any heating on Short Street. Upon arrival, police found there was a power outage, but it was later restored.
- Police assisted a motorist whose vehicle ran out of gas along West Front Street.
- Police are investigating a reported incident of disorderly conduct that occurred along West Front Street.
- Lawrence Township police stopped a vehicle along state Route 879 and discovered the passenger had warrants through the Clearfield Borough Police Department.
- Clearfield Borough police have recently found unsecured doors at area businesses. Additionally, police say dispatchers are struggling to locate keyholders. Oftentimes police cannot secure doors without the proper key. Police are reminding business owners that emergency contact forms are available at the station in the front lobby area. Police also would like to urge business owners/managers to complete and return the form, so they have updated information in the event of emergencies.
Lawrence Township
- Police received a report about an incident of harassment Feb. 19 at the New Story School. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
- Police reported on a drug-related DUI that occurred Tuesday on state Route 879 east in the area of the Hyde light. During a traffic stop, 52-year-old Robert J. Snell of Punxsutawney was allegedly found to be under the influence of a controlled substance(s). He refused to provide a blood sample and was released to a sober person. Charges have been filed against Snell for the incident.
- Police reported on lost/found property that was located Tuesday on Ester Lane in Clearfield. According to police, two sets of keys were found in a resident’s yard, which are attached to a red WyoTech lanyard and a camouflage Pennsylvania National Guard lanyard. The keys are at the police station, which can be contacted at 814-765-1647.
- Police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct that occurred Tuesday at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School. According to police, a 16-year-old male student made “concerning comments” to another person. It was handled by police who were assisted by Clearfield County Juvenile Probation.
DuBois City
- Police received a report about an assault Sunday in the 100 block of East DuBois Avenue. Upon arrival, police learned two men were engaged in an argument over there being too much noise in the home. One allegedly grabbed the other man around the neck, and charges are currently pending at this time.
- Police received a report about low-hanging lines in the 100 block of Quarry Avenue on Sunday. Upon arrival, police found a cable line had fallen due to the wind. Police marked it with caution tape, and notified the cable company.
- Police conducted a traffic stop Sunday in DuBois City. During the stop, a 36-year-old DuBois woman reportedly provided officers with a false identification and drug paraphernalia was located inside her vehicle. Charges will be filed against her for the incident.