CLEARFIELD – Preliminary hearings have been scheduled in Clearfield County for 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 for the two inmates who have been charged with escaping from the Quehanna Boot Camp in Karthaus on Sunday, according to court documents.

Nicholas Guido, 30, and Trent Robert Maffei, 20, have both been charged with escape, F3, by the Clearfield-based state police. Both are now incarcerated at the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, at approximately 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Guido and Maffei escaped from the State Correctional Institution at the Quehanna Boot Camp in Karthaus.

Guido and Maffei were both inmates at the boot camp. Guido and Maffei were ordered to the Quehanna Boot Camp by the Courts of Common Pleas in Allegheny and Juniata counties, respectively.

Guido and Maffei were each serving 24-month State Intermediate Punishment (SIP) sentences. Guido was sentenced for a burglary with no person present in Allegheny County and Maffei for possession with intent to deliver in Juniata County.

Guido and Maffei were with other inmates outside within the boot camp property on Sunday. Both were allegedly observed running to a black Sedan that parked off of Route 1011. Both Guido and Maffei entered the vehicle, which then fled north.

State police allegedly believed Guido and Maffei were in the Harrisburg area following their escape and with Blondena Marie Thompson, 19, of Hummelstown. Thompson has been charged with two counts of hindering apprehension or prosecution by Newport-based state police and is incarcerated in the Perry County Prison in lieu of $20,000 bail.

State police told the Carlisle Sentinel that Thompson allegedly allowed Guido and Maffei to use a phone, as well as provided them with transportation. All three were allegedly located by authorities in Thompson’s vehicle on Monday.

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced criminal charges have been filed in Blair County against 30 suspected drug dealers.

The charges are the culmination of multiple investigations conducted by the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigation and the Altoona Police Department.

The investigations, which began in September of 2014, primarily focused on individuals distributing heroin, prescription medication, marijuana and cocaine in Altoona and the surrounding municipalities. The alleged drug dealers were mainly street- to mid-level dealers, investigators reported.

The investigations consisted of approximately 52 controlled purchases, which involved undercover investigators and confidential informants. Of those charged, 10 cases involved heroin, nine involved prescription medications, three concerned cocaine or crack and eight concerned marijuana, according to investigators.

Controlled purchases took place in public streets, parking lots and inside of suspects’ residences. Information gathered from these investigations, including sources of supply, is used to target mid- to upper-level drug dealers. More arrests are anticipated as the investigations continue.

The suspects charged were expected to be apprehended during a collaborative roundup that included agents from the Office of Attorney General, officers from the Altoona Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies.

Other agencies participating in the roundup include the Blair County district attorney’s office, the Blair County Drug Task Force, the Allegheny Township Police Department, the Blair Township Police Department, the Logan Township Police Department, the Hollidaysburg Police Department, the Greenfield Township Police Department, the Tyrone Police Department, the Duncansville Police Department and the Williamsburg Police Department.

Kane thanked all participating agencies for their assistance in the investigations and the roundup.

The defendants are expected to be preliminarily arraigned before Blair County Magisterial District Judge Paula Aigner. Each defendant will be prosecuted by the office of Blair County District Attorney Richard Consiglio.

The roundup was made possible with the assistance of Operation Our Town, an organization in Blair County with a mission of supporting the fight against drugs and violent crime. Anyone with any information about drug activity is encouraged to contact the Operation Our Town “Push Out the Pusher” hot line at 814-693-3020.

Below is a list of the defendants, their last known addresses and the charges they face:

Christopher Alley, 21, 1405 18th Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (marijuana).

Stefan Batchelor, 22, 342 Second Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (cocaine).

Brittany Benzie, 24, 415 Keystone Ave., Cresson, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility (heroin).

Joshua Burns, 26, 415 Keystone Ave., Cresson, is charged with five counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy, as well as four counts of criminal use of a communication facility (heroin).

Jamie Weatherwalk, 35, 904 16th Ave., Altoona, is charged with three counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as two counts of criminal conspiracy (heroin).

George Weatherwalk, 38, 904 16th Ave., Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (heroin).

Barbara Bordell, 47, 2718 Walnut Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (Methadone).

Jenalynn Bragonier, 25, 1123 18th Ave., Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (marijuana).

Malcom Foor, 48, 1416 Third Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a small amount of marijuana (marijuana).

Jessica Foor, 27, 1510 14th St., Altoona, is charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy (marijuana).

Keith Gales, 30, 1510 14th St., Altoona, is charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy (marijuana).

Anthony Hess, 35, 2103 Washington Ave., Second Floor, Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (marijuana).

Peggy Kabore, 42, 1112 14th Ave., 1st Floor, Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (Lorazepam).

Heather Lee, 44, 210 N. 10th Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (heroin).

Scott Morrissey, 27, 160 Igou Rd., Tyrone, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (cocaine).

Sally Pope, 55, 608 Fifth Ave., Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (Clonazepam).

Tom Shea, 30, 1300 Fourth St., Altoona, is charged with four counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as two counts of criminal conspiracy (heroin).

Nicole Kizina, 34, 1300 Fourth St., Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility (heroin).

Marvin Snyder, 49, 2615 Seventh Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility (marijuana).

Maurice Wakefield, 22, 5928 Evergreen Ct., Apt. C, Altoona, is charged with three counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as one count of criminal conspiracy (heroin).

Jessica Grimme, 25, 224 Third Ave., Apt. 4, Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as one count of criminal conspiracy (Suboxone).

Stephanie Duffield, 54, 1611 Bonnie Circle, Easton, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy (Suboxone).

Jenna Greene, 21, 224 Fifth Ave., Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as one count of criminal conspiracy (Butrans and Oxycodone).

Jade Frederick, 23, 608 Fifth Ave., Altoona, is charged with two counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as one count of criminal conspiracy (Butrans).

Hazel Stewart, 28, 1504½ 13th St., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility (heroin).

Antonio Lacroce IV, 29, 1504½ 13th St., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility (heroin).

Casey Mort, 27, 524 Fifth Ave., Third Floor, Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility (marijuana).

Timothy Rossman, 28, 1540 Bell Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility (Suboxone).

Caleb Epple, 22, 2904 Third Ave., Altoona, is charged with one count each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and criminal use of communication facility (Suboxone).

Norman Jackson, 30, 5628 Rodman St., Philadelphia, is charged with three counts each of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as two counts of criminal conspiracy (crack cocaine).

Individuals who have witnessed a drug deal in their neighborhood or suspect illegal drug activity where they live or work can send an anonymous tip to the Office of Attorney General by texting PADRUGS + YOUR TIP to 847411. Tips may also be submitted electronically here .

DUBOIS – A Grassflat woman has been charged with taking drugs intended for a patient at a local hospital.

Shauna Lynn Burnett, 34, 1178 Cooper Rd., Grassflat, was charged with acquiring or obtaining possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, intentional possession of a controlled substance by person not registered and furnishing false/fraudulent material information by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office on Oct. 30.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, Burnett is a registered nurse who worked for Fresenius Medical Care and was periodically assigned to the dialysis unit of Penn Highlands DuBois. In January the report of an automated narcotic dispensing instrument known as AcuDose showed that Burnett was using the system to obtain hydromorphone, morphine, lorazepam and oxycodone.

The nurses in her unit are supposed to obtain any pain medications for patients from a nurse in the Progressive Care Unit who would use their access to the system to retrieve the medication.

Burnett was counseled and instructed to follow the established procedure.

In February the director of the Progressive Care Unit became aware Burnett had obtained controlled substances from AcuDose units outside the dialysis unit.

Burnett’s supervisor at Fresenius Medical Care was contacted and asked to remove Burnett from the hospital. She was drug tested prior to leaving the hospital but the results were negative.

Burnett told a supervisor she “had a problem” and admitted she takes pain medications intended for other people.

In August a registered nurse who was also a dialysis patient in February was interviewed by investigators. He explained if he was in pain during or after his treatment he would take Tylenol. After his treatment on Feb. 18, he requested Tylenol from the nurse in anticipation of a headache. She refused his request because his medical record authored by Burnett indicated he had pain assessed at level “6” and had already been given hydromorphone by Burnett. He stated he did not receive the drug that day and he had not been asked by anyone to evaluate his level of pain.

Records from the AcuDose indicate on that date at 10:33 a.m. Burnett removed hydromorphone for the victim.

Burnett’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18 before District Judge Patrick Ford at his office at 9:30 a.m.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime Nov. 3 or Wednesday on Gray Hollow Road in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly caused damage to the victim’s pick-up truck’s tailgate with a blunt object. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary that occurred Saturday on Lumber Alley in Osceola Mills Borough. During the incident, two Caucasian males were allegedly wearing dark clothes forced their way into the victim’s back porch. The victim, according to state police, heard a noise and turned the lights on, and that allegedly caused the males to flee the area in a small black car. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Oct. 23 at the intersection of Route 46 and East Presqueisle Street in the Cold Stream area of Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, two actors allegedly engaged in a mutual physical altercation.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct that occurred Thursday on East Beaver Street in Philipsburg Borough. Further, the victim told state police that an 11-year-old male turned the power off to his apartment for no legitimate reason. The male allegedly used an outdoor shut-off lever to do so, the victim said, before turning it back on later.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of identity theft, theft and access device fraud that occurred sometime Oct. 27-28 in Philipsburg Borough. Further, the victim allegedly found that her debit card was compromised when she went to use the ATM. She allegedly found money was missing from her account. Upon checking her bank account, she allegedly found 10 transactions had occurred, which she hadn’t authorized. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• State police received a report about the alleged theft of money that occurred sometime between Dec. 24, 2014 and Nov. 1 at a private residence along the Tyrone Pike in Rush Township.
• State police received a report about an alleged theft that occurred sometime between Oct. 11 and Oct. 28 in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, the victim told state police that they were scammed out of money. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Wednesday on Whetstone and Beaver roads in Huston Township. During the incident, two males allegedly engaged in a verbal dispute that turned physical. Both males were cited for harassment through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged burglary that occurred sometime Oct. 8-9 on North 10^th Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence and bedroom. Then, they allegedly opened a desk drawer, where the victim keeps their medications and removed Fentanyl and Diazepam.
• State police received a report about an alleged burglary that occurred sometime Thursday or Friday on North Fifth Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence and removed several prescription medications and an Xbox. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct that occurred Saturday at the Brookville Lanes in Rose Township. During the incident, a Brookville man allegedly caused a public inconvenience, annoyance and alarm by behaving unreasonably in a threatening manner. He was cited for disorderly conduct through the district court, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime between Nov. 3 and Friday on Rasselas Road in Jones Township. During the incident, someone allegedly caused damage to the victim’s property. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Saturday at the B.P. Inn on Route 219 in Horton Township. During the incident, someone allegedly shot paintballs at the front of the B.P. Inn. State police indicated the investigation is pending further enhancement of surveillance video footage of the suspects and the involved vehicle.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Sunday on Coal Hollow Road in Fox Township. During the incident, a known Kersey man allegedly repeatedly followed the victim and refused to leave them alone. The man then allegedly pushed and grabbed the victim numerous times. Charges of harassment are currently pending, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred sometime between Oct. 31 and Nov. 3 on Fairview Road in Fox Township. During the incident, a known St. Marys woman allegedly removed a refrigerator that belonged to the victim. Charges are currently pending, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police were asked to check the welfare of a resident along Bigler Avenue. Police made contact with a neighbor who advised the female was in the hospital.
• Police responded to a minor accident at the intersection of South Fourth and East Cherry streets. Further, a driver failed to stop at a stop sign, which caused the collision.  There weren’t any injuries as a result, and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene, police said.
• Police were asked to assist emergency personnel with gaining entry into an apartment for a medical emergency. Police arrived at the scene and determined tenants had already made entry; also, emergency personnel were rendering care to the patient.
• Police received a call from a victim who had lost her wallet. The wallet was later located and returned to the victim, police said.
• Police received a report about a vehicle being struck and damaged while it was parked South Second Street. The actor’s vehicle then fled the scene, police said.
• Police responded to an activated alarm at a business along West Second Avenue. Police found that the alarm was accidentally activated upon arrival to the scene.
• Police arrested a male and a female for allegedly violating an active Protection from Abuse order.
• Police arrested a male on an active warrant from the Sheriff’s Office after he was seen walking along East Market Street. The male was transported to the Clearfield County Jail on the warrant, police said.
• Police handled a burning complaint along South Fourth Street.
• Police arrested a male on an active warrant and allegedly located illegal drugs on him. The male was taken to the Clearfield County Jail, police said.
• Police responded to the hospital for a mental health patient who was allegedly causing problems. Police arrived and were able to calm the patient down in order for them to seek necessary treatment.
• Police were unable to locate a vehicle that was allegedly being driven recklessly in the borough. The vehicle was later located in Lawrence Township, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment via communication. Police made contact with the actor and advised him to cease contact with the victim.
• Police were called to the hospital for a vehicle that was located and allegedly reported as stolen. Police arrived and secured the vehicle and the suspect. The vehicle was allegedly found to have been removed from Lawrence Township, which had officers respond to handle the incident.
• Police were called about a female who was walking on the roadway along South Second Street. Police made contact with the female and found she had active warrants.  The female, according to police, was allegedly found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police were called to River Road for a report about a loose dog. Police responded and were unable to locate the dog.
• Police responded to North Fifth Street for an alleged dispute between a mother and daughter. Police were able to handle the situation at the scene.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of stalking and harassment. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• Police received a report about an alleged drug violation at a local store. Upon arrival police determined there wasn’t any violation.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred on Crescent Drive.
• Police received a report about an accident that involved a pedestrian on Susquehanna Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from Lowe’s. Police are continuing their investigation.
• Police received a report about alleged property damage on Fire Tower Road.
• Police received information about several incidents that have occurred within the township. Police are continuing the investigations of all incidents.
• Police received reports about two alleged incidents of harassment on a school bus.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop.
• Police received a civil property complaint.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with a warrant service.
• DuBois City police were assisted with a warrant service.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing that occurred on the railroad tracks near Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about a deer that was struck on the Rockton Mountain Highway.
• Police received a report about a deer that was struck on Daisy Street Extension near Long John Silvers.
• Police received a report about an alleged reckless driver on South Second Street.
• Police received a report about a dispute over personal belongings and determined it was civil in nature.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at Dollar General.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop.
• Police received a report about found property on Park Avenue Extension.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of a motor vehicle in the Hyde area. Charges have been filed as a result of the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at the Edgewood Apartment Complex.

DuBois City

• On Saturday police were dispatched to an alleged domestic disturbance in the 100 block of East Weber Avenue. Upon arrival to the scene, police made contact with a male who had allegedly been outside yelling profanities. He was allegedly confrontational with officers and ordered to stop causing a disturbance. However, he allegedly went back outside and began using profanity and yelling again. The man was arrested and lodged in jail, police said.
• Police were notified about drug paraphernalia being located in a planter Saturday at the intersection of North Brady Street and East Long Avenue. Police collected the item and properly disposed of it.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident Saturday in the 100 block of Robinson Street. The owner of a 2005 Dodge Neon told police that another vehicle had caused damage to her own. Police noted the damage and collected information; the incident remains under investigation at this time.

Fugitive of the Week: Joshua Cribbs (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week for the week of Nov. 9.

Shaw identified the fugitive as Joshua Cribbs, 33, of Church Street, Dubois. Cribbs is wanted for failure to appear at Criminal Call on Oct. 29.

On April 27 Officer David Tracy of the Dubois City police filed a criminal complaint. He charged Cribbs with home improvement fraud, F2; theft by deception, F3; and theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, F3.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on June 4, 2014, Tracy contacted the victim who alleged that Cribbs had received advance payment for a home improvement project. However, the victim said that Cribbs had allegedly failed to perform the work.

The victim told police that Cribbs had allegedly received a down payment for the purchase of materials to complete the home improvement project. Cribbs allegedly failed to purchase any of the materials for the project.

Numerous attempts to contact Cribbs regarding the project resulted in no response, the victim alleged to police. Despite further efforts to resolve the matter, Cribbs allegedly continued to neither provide the victim with payments nor complete the project.

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 29, at which time all charges were held to court. On Oct. 29, Cribbs failed to appear at Criminal Call, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

Cribbs is described as a Caucasian male who stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Cribbs’ location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site at “www.ClearfieldDA.org” and selecting “Report A Crime.”

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman faces felony charges for giving beer to minors, exposing herself and then offering to pay one of them to withhold information from police.

Stephanie Marie Fultz, 31, 42 W. Scribner Ave., DuBois, was charged by DuBois City police with a felony count of intimidation of witness, a felony count of corruption of minors, indecent exposure, two misdemeanor counts of corruption of minors and three counts of sell or furnishing malt or brewed beverages to minors in relation to an incident at her apartment on Aug. 7.

The charges were filed Oct. 26 through District Judge Patrick Ford’s office. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled before Ford on Dec. 4 at 9:30 a.m.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police were investigating a report about a theft by Fultz when they arrived at her apartment Aug. 7. Her apartment door was open and after announcing themselves as police officers, they saw Fultz and a male appear out of a room to the left of the stairs. Fultz emitted a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and was holding a can of beer.

Upon entering the officers also made contact with two other juvenile males. A case of beer was on the living room floor and multiple empty cans were on the floor, tables and in the kitchen sink. Both males were asked how much they had to drink. All three males admitted they had consumed some of the beer.

One of the males provided a written statement to police Aug. 9 advising Fultz had provided the alcohol for them. He said she called him into the restroom at one point during the night. When he opened the door, she had her pants completely down, fully exposing herself to him. He left the bathroom and she approached him saying “no, it’s OK.” She then hugged him and stated “I don’t care if you’re 15, just don’t get me for rape.”

The day following the incident, he received numerous calls from Fultz. When he answered she offered to pay him two different amounts of money, $400 and then $800 to withhold information from police. She wanted him to say he was already drunk when he arrived at her apartment.

Another of the males provided a statement saying that she purchased and supplied the beer. He said he also knew that Fultz had offered the other male money to withhold information.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime between Thursday and Sunday at the intersection of Woomer and One Mile roads in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly drove a vehicle onto the victim’s lawn and spun tires, which tore it up. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a call about an alleged dispute that occurred between a husband and wife along Nichols Street. Police are investigating the incident.
• Police assisted with transporting a patient from his residence to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• Police responded to the Clearfield Driving Park for a report about a suspicious vehicle. Police made contact the driver of the vehicle and found that there wasn’t any criminal activity.
• Police initiated a vehicle stop along Daisy Street and allegedly determined the driver had been consuming alcohol. After the investigation, the male was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to the area of Old Penfield Road for an activated alarm.
• Police responded to a local business on Graham Street for an alleged incident of terroristic threats.
• Police responded to an alarm at a business on River Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from the Clearfield Area Elementary School.
• Police received a report about a parking violation that continues to occur on Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred in the Plymptonville area.

Curwensville Borough

• Police determined that an alleged incident of harassment was a civil property dispute on Saturday.
• Police arrested a Curwensville woman for an alleged DUI incident Saturday after a traffic stop in Irvin Park.
• On Saturday police made contact with parties involved in an alleged ongoing incident of harassment. Both were informed they would be cited if it continued, police said.

James Allen Bloom (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A Hyde man will stand trial for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

James Allen Bloom, 44, 3056 Washington Ave., Hyde, is charged with aggravated indecent assault/complainant less than 16-years-old, two counts of indecent assault forcible compulsion and indecent assault person less than 16 years old.

Bloom waived his right to a preliminary hearing during Centralized Court on Wednesday. He remains in the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, in August the victim told her mother she had been assaulted about a year ago by Bloom.

During an interview with a representative of the Children’s Advocate Center in September, the victim said Bloom came into her bedroom one night and forcibly held her in position while he touched her inappropriately for about 30 minutes. Then he stood up and forced her to touch him by holding her hands on his private area. He told her that this was their secret and she shouldn’t tell anyone.

Afterwards, the girl washed her hands and then hid under her mother’s bed. Bloom passed out in the victim’s room, but she was afraid he would come looking for her.

Bloom is a registered sex offender. He was convicted of indecent assault in 1993 and aggravated indecent assault in 1994, according to online court records.

Update:

Lawrence Township police have identified the suspects involved in the alleged retail theft incident. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – The Lawrence Township Police Department is investigating an alleged retail theft that occurred Oct. 11 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Clearfield.

According to police, the alleged retail theft incident occurred around 9:29 p.m. and involved four suspects. Those suspects, police said, include three male teens and an adult female.

Police said the suspects arrived in a white Jeep Patriot and entered the store. They allegedly stole a Hero LCD Go Pro, a Mossy Oak utility knife, ace compression sleeves and additional items that could not be identified.

Police are continuing their investigation into the alleged retail theft incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lawrence Township Police Department at 814-765-1648.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged burglary that occurred sometime between Friday and Sunday at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. During the incident, someone allegedly forced entry into a storage shed near the athletic fields. Several items were allegedly taken, and the incident remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred sometime between Saturday and Monday on Kathy Street in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took the victim’s bicycle from her residence.

Lawrence Township

• Police assisted emergency personnel in the area of Poplar Avenue.
• Clearfield County Children & Youth Services personnel were assisted with an incident along Turnpike Avenue Extension.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft at a local business on Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at a local business on Route 879 westbound.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of terroristic threats at a business in Hyde.

DuBois City

• Police were dispatched to the area of West Long Avenue for a noise complaint on Monday. The caller advised police that a vehicle was outside the building, and there was loud music. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• Police were dispatched to North Church Street for an alleged disorderly male Monday. The caller was upset with his roommate who was allegedly throwing items around the house. The roommates were advised to stay away from each other for the remainder of the night, police said.
• On Monday police allegedly observed a male who was walking along West Long Avenue and who was allegedly staggering and fell off the sidewalk. The male, according to police, was stopped and identified as Kim Mann. Mann was allegedly found to be under the influence of alcohol. Mann was issued a citation for public drunkenness and released to a neighbor in his apartment building.
• On Monday police were dispatched to the 700 block of Green Glen Drive for an alleged suspicious male in the caller’s yard. Officers made contact with the complainant who was speaking with the male alongside of his residence. The male, according to police, was identified as Shane Rowles.  Rowles was allegedly found to be in possession of several cards belonging to other individuals in the neighborhood. Rowles was also allegedly found with items and monies taken from vehicles in the neighborhood. Rowles was charged with several thefts from vehicles and placed in the Jefferson County Jail by State Parole.
• Police were dispatched to an East Long Avenue residence for reports about an alleged assault Monday. Further, Matthew Livingston allegedly stated that his roommate struck him in the face. His roommate was at work and also alleged to be drunk. Livingston then allegedly called back police at 11:31 p.m., at which time he advised that his roommate had returned from work but was not causing a problem. Livingston called again at 11:42 p.m. to allege he had been assaulted again by his roommate. Police met with both parties and allegedly found that Livingston was under the influence of alcohol. His roommate told police that he neither argued nor entered into any physical altercation with Livingston. Livingston, police said, didn’t have any signs of injury but was found to have a warrant out of Allegheny County. Livingston was transported to the Clearfield County Jail to await transport to Allegheny County.

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP – State police at DuBois have initiated an investigation into an alleged burglary that occurred Tuesday morning at the Sykesville Eagles located at 135 Sykes Street Ext. in Winslow Township, Jefferson County.

According to state police, three suspects allegedly gained entry to the Sykesville Eagles sometime between 1:25 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. State police indicated that there wasn’t any indicators of forced entry, and the suspects were allegedly wearing masks to conceal their identity.

Once inside the suspects allegedly cut wires for the alarm system and phones. They then allegedly proceeded to break open an ATM machine, which contained $5,000; a ticket machine, which contained $1,000; and a video machine, which contained an unknown amount of cash, state police said.

The suspects also allegedly entered an office area, where they removed two large safes. The safes, according to state police, allegedly contained approximately $13,000. The suspects allegedly loaded up the safes and removed them from the Eagles; they allegedly loaded them into a dark-colored sports utility vehicle before fleeing the scene.

The suspects allegedly stole approximately $23,000. They also allegedly caused $25,000 worth of damage to the Sykesville Eagles’ property, according to state police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of assaulting a man inside a local bar waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during Centralized Court.

Robert Paul Burkett, 29, 710 Weaver St., Clearfield, is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct-engage in fighting and harassment as a result of an incident on Nov. 4 at Mary’s Bar in Clearfield Borough. His bail was set at $25,000 unsecured.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, at 1:43 a.m. police were called to a fight in progress at the bar. When the officers arrived they found a man lying on the floor with a large amount of blood flowing from his nose/face area and a woman providing medical treatment to this victim.

An employee of the establishment said the victim and Burkett had a physical altercation, which led to the victim lying on the floor. At that point, Burkett allegedly began kicking the victim three or four times about the head, face and nose causing blunt force trauma to those areas. The victim’s teeth were forced through his lips causing open wounds.

In addition to the large amount of blood on the floor around the victim, there was a lot of blood coming from the victim’s nose.

Burkett had fled the establishment once he was told the police had been called.

Clearfield EMS responded and medical personnel treated the victim before taking him to the hospital. He was later flown by helicopter to the Altoona Hospital Trauma Center for an evaluation and treatment.

The officers searched the area for Burkett, who was on foot and traveling south on South Third Street. Because they were unable to find him, they requested assistance from Lawrence Township police officers. They went to Burkett’s home and knocked on the front door, but no one came to the door.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Tuesday on Hemlock Street in Rush Township. During the incident, two females allegedly subjected each other to unwanted physical contact. Both were charged for harassment through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Monday at the Nittany Minit Mart in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a Philipsburg woman allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted physical contact.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a call regarding an alleged trespassing incident that is occurring along Technology Drive. Police will increase patrols to the area.
• Police handled a parking complaint along Martin Street.
• Police responded to Clearfield Street for a reported waterline break. The personnel at the Clearfield Municipal Authority were notified and responded to the scene, police said.
• Police responded to Turnpike Avenue and Nichols Street for a traffic light that was reportedly not functioning. When police arrived at the scene, the light had reset and was working properly.
• A title for a vehicle was turned into police after it was found along South Third Street.
• Police received a traffic complaint for a vehicle allegedly being operated without an exhaust in the area of East Sixth Street.
• Police received a report about a tire that was allegedly punctured on a vehicle while it was parked along the 300 block of East Locust Street. Police are continuing the investigation of the incident.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications at a local restaurant along Route 879. Police advised the actor to cease contact or they will face charges.
• Police were contacted by Clearfield County Children & Youth Services about a child abuse allegation. Police are continuing their investigation into the report.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.
• Police served a warrant on a Curwensville man. He was transported to the Clearfield County Jail for arraignment.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft that occurred on Mount Joy Road.
• Police served two warrants on a female defendant who was wanted for an alleged retail theft and related charges.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on South Second Street. Upon investigation police found it was verbal in nature.

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County Domestic Relations periodically reports the names of people who are wanted on a bench warrant for owing back child support and/or court costs.

The following names are published in an effort to assist in the apprehension of people who owe past-due support payments. This list will continue to be published on a regular basis on GANT.

Anyone who may have information concerning any of the people listed is asked to call Clearfield County Domestic Relations at 814-765-5339, Extension 344. All calls will remain anonymous.

Clearfield County Domestic Relations		Contact DRO by E-mail
Photo (if provided)	Name	Last Known Address	Violation
	Jamie Bortz	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Eric Cowder	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	David A. Dixon	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Jesse R. Dixon	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	James A. Fye	Hazleton	Bench Warrant
	Francis HI. Gaul II	Houtzdale	Bench Warrant
	Zachary C. Gibson	Columbia, SC	Bench Warrant
	Ross Graner	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	Timothy Haselhuhn	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	David T. Hoover Jr.	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	William L. Johnson Jr.	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Elena Lacerda	West Decatur	Bench Warrant
	Jeffrey L. Laing	Coalport	Bench Warrant
	Caitlin Leibold	Houtzdale	Bench Warrant
	Edward Lupton Jr.	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Jared C. Maines	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Gordon Martell III	Karthaus	Bench Warrant
	Robert McKinney Jr.	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Isaac E. Miller	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Ray A. Pinto Jr.	Houtzdale	Bench Warrant
	Natasha Quade	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	Dennis J. Rauch Jr.	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Donald T. Ross Sr.	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	Patrick L. Runyon	DuBois	Bench Warrant
(Photo not provided).	Bridgett R. Sargood	Silsbee, Texas	Bench Warrant
	Jason Schmoke	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Joshua W. Sweitzer	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Hugo O. Travis Jr.	Madera	Bench Warrant
	Mark A. Walsh	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Roger M. Wiggins	Wallaceton	Bench Warrant
(Photo not provided)	Elisha Wilkinson	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant

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CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Police Department is investigating an alleged “push out” retail theft incident that occurred at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Clearfield.

According to police, the alleged theft occurred between 3:50 a.m. and 4:10 a.m. July 12. Asset protection personnel told police that an assistant manager allegedly found a Caucasian male walking out of the garden center’s fire door with a tote full of merchandise at 4:10 a.m.

Asset protection personnel told police that after reviewing surveillance video, they allegedly watched the male put tablets, laptops and routers in a large storage tote that was being pushed in a cart. He also allegedly took a computer and monitor before exiting the fire door in the garden center without paying for the merchandise.

Police said that the video showed a dark-colored sports utility vehicle with an unknown driver approaching the garden center fire door to pick up the male. The male allegedly fled in the vehicle and left an empty cart in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

The total value of the stolen items is $1,985.84, police said. Asset protection personnel told police that they contacted the Dubois Wal-Mart store, which confirmed the male appeared to be the same suspect in recent retail thefts there.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Lawrence Township Police Department at 814-765-1647.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged theft incident that occurred Nov. 1 on Banion Road in Bigler Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a snow plow assembly and wiring harness from the victim’s truck. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• State police received a report about an alleged theft incident that occurred Nov. 2 on Banion Road in Bigler Township. During the incident, someone allegedly obtained the victim’s ATM card and used it at several locations. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.

State police at DuBois

• State police have initiated an investigation into an alleged incident of sexual assault that occurred Oct. 10 at a Morris Road residence in Washington Township. It allegedly involved a 19-year-old Brockway male suspect and the victim, a 14-year-old girl.
• State police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle that occurred sometime Nov. 5-9 along Route 28 in Snyder Township. During the incident, someone allegedly smashed out the rear windshield of the victim’s 1998 Cadillac Deville and then removed the expired 2014 registration plate. They also allegedly removed a Cadillac symbol from the body of the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to an alleged dispute between a male and female. Police found that there was an argument over the male leaving the residence. Neither party wanted to pursue charges, police said.
• Police responded to South Second Street for a 911 hang-up call. Police spoke to a male at the scene who advised he must have accidentally dialed it. There weren’t any signs of distress observed by police.
• Police arrested a female for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after police allegedly encountered a vehicle parked at the Clearfield Driving Park. Police also allegedly located illegal substances inside the vehicle.
• Police responded to East Sixth Street for a report about an alleged suspicions individual with a BB gun.
• Police handled a mental health incident that was reported on East Seventh Street.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged illegal contraband incident at the Clearfield County Jail. During the incident, a 31-year-old man allegedly took an illegal substance into the jail. Police are continuing their investigation with charges pending at this time.
• Police responded to the Sapp Bros. Travel Center for an alleged incident of criminal mischief. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the Family Dollar Store. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged suspicious female who was knocking on doors in the Hyde area. However, police were unable to locate the female upon a search of the area.
• Police removed a traffic hazard along White Church Road.

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CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a male suspect in a retail theft investigation.

According to police, the alleged retail theft occurred at approximately 11:56 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Lowe’s store, Clearfield.  A male allegedly entered the store and grabbed a boxed Dyson sweeper from its display.

The male, police said, left the store immediately without paying for the sweeper. Police said the suspect vehicle is possibly a gray/silver-colored Buick sedan with a sun roof.

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Anyone with information about the male suspect is asked to contact the Lawrence Township Police Department at 814-765-1647.

Editor’s Note: GANT is working with local law enforcement agencies throughout Clearfield County to develop a listing of persons for whom there are arrest warrants. Anyone with information about wanted persons is asked to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. GANT will update its warrant page the second Friday of each month based upon information provided by the participating law enforcement agencies.

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CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Police Department is investigating an alleged counterfeit incident that occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Clearfield.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance with information regarding the identity of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lawrence Township Police Department at 814-765-1647.

PHILIPSBURG – The investigation is ongoing into a bomb threat that was found Thursday at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School, according to the state police at Philipsburg.

According to the report, a custodian allegedly found a bomb threat at approximately 3:30 p.m. after classes had ended for the day. It was a handwritten note warning of a bomb at the school.

School authorities were subsequently notified of the bomb threat. State police, along with two K9s, arrived to clear the school, and didn’t find any bomb in the school.