Lawrence Township

• Police responded to a hit-and-run accident at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. Further, a tractor-trailer was stationary when another struck the driver’s side area of the cab. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of fraud that occurred at a Clark Street residence in Hillsdale.
• Police received a report about a pit bull that was reportedly loose in the Guinea Hill area. Further, police made contact with the owners and told them about the complaint.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a female and her young children at the intersection of Route 879 and Industrial Park Road.
• Police received a report about a deer that was struck on Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about a possible missing female. The incident was listed as unfounded, police said.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a male who reportedly had overdose on alcohol.
• Police received a report about suspicious activity and or criminal mischief at Long John Silver.
• Police received a report about a neighbor dispute over a loose dog.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute in the Williams Road area. It was handled by police at the scene.

Sandy Township

• On Wednesday a 33-year-old Treasure Lake man reported that his 31-year-old friend from Kersey told him he had tires for his vehicle and came to pick it up to put them on. However, the Treasure Lake man had not heard from him since he took the car and was worried. Officers made contact with the man’s family members and handled the situation without incident.
• A vehicle driven by a 20-year-old DuBois man was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting another vehicle in front of him on Wednesday. That vehicle was driven by a 27-year-old DuBois man who was stopped in traffic; his vehicle was then pushed into the vehicle ahead of him. Minor injuries and moderate damage were reported as a result, police said.
• On Wednesday a 24-year-old Hanes Drive woman reported that she had been in a relationship with a 23-year-old man over the phone for several months. When she ended the relationship she said that the man allegedly continued to contact her, directed threats and harassed her. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police responded to a Hill Street residence for an alleged domestic dispute on Thursday. During the incident, a 26-year-old woman told police that she and her 30-year-old boyfriend were having a verbal only argument over money. Officers discovered the man had a warrant out for his arrest, and he was taken into custody.
• On Thursday a South Brady Street man alleged that someone hit and destroyed his mailbox. Neighbors witnessed an older Jeep Wrangler swerve and hit the mailbox and then after checking the damage, its operator left the scene.
• On Thursday a 25-year-old Brockway man was allegedly caught by Wal-Mart employees, concealing merchandise in his pants and then attempting to leave the store without paying for it. Retail theft charges were filed against him, police said.

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman will stand trial for allegedly setting a fire in a local club’s restroom after a bartender denied her alcohol.

Desiree Marie Updyke, 31, 215 S. Church St., DuBois, is charged with 19 counts of arson-danger of death or bodily injury, arson-inhabited building, risking a catastrophe, criminal mischief, 19 counts of recklessly endangering another person, and disorderly conduct.

After a preliminary hearing Friday, District Judge Patrick Ford ruled all charges be sent on to the court of common pleas. She is free on $50,000 unsecured bail. One of the conditions of her bail prohibits her from consuming alcohol.

The charges stem from an incident during the early hours of Nov. 15 at the Sandy Club on Forest Avenue in DuBois.

The first witness was the bartender, Tammy Butlin, who was working that evening at the club. She said Updyke and her husband were both at the bar drinking.

Toward the end of the night Butlin felt Updyke was so intoxicated that she should not have another drink. Updyke had already consumed seven or eight bottles of lite beer.

When Updyke did ask for another drink she was told by Butlin that she had enough. Updyke rolled her eyes at her husband, Butlin said, and stated that she had to “listen to this without a drink.” Butlin told Updyke’s husband to take her home.

Updkye continued to argue with Butlin and was upset that her husband was able to continue drinking. She also argued with him because he wasn’t sticking up for her. This exchange went back and forth, Butlin said until Updyke went into the bathroom.

She was in there about five minutes or so, Butlin testified before she returned to the bar. Shortly after, Butlin noticed smoke coming from the bathroom.

Butlin went to the restroom door and opened it. Black smoke came out, she said. She then yelled at everyone to get out and she called 911.

During cross examination by Updyke’s attorney, Bruce Manchester, Butlin explained that normally Updyke was a “happy drunk,” and this was not typical behavior for her. Usually she and her husband were shut off around the same time at the end of the night, and Updyke was upset on this night because her husband was able to continue to drink.

Butlin also confirmed that she saw no one else enter the bathroom after Updyke left it. She stated she kept watching because Updyke was acting odd and she wanted her husband to take her home.

The time between Updyke leaving the restroom and Butlin seeing the smoke was about three minutes, she said.

Patty Marsh testified that she was at the Sandy Club that night and went into the restroom’s first stall around 2:30 a.m. Every thing at that point was normal and no one else was in there, she said.

Another witness at the scene, Brian Marnatti, testified that he smelled smoke that night and saw it was coming from the bathroom. When he opened the door, black smoke came out of one of the stalls. He found a fire extinguisher and was able to put the fire out.

He also testified that he was the one who provided security camera footage to investigators. He viewed the footage himself, which showed Updyke entering the bathroom and exiting just before the smoke was seen, he said.

Cpl. Greg Agosti, fire marshal for the Pennsylvania State Police, testified that he investigated the fire. It started in the first bathroom stall where there was burned material on the floor and plastic.

“The fire started on the floor and went up the wall,” he said.

A toilet paper dispenser had been consumed by the fire but there was wadded up toilet paper on the floor in the other stall that did not catch on fire.

He viewed the surveillance footage and also saw Updyke enter the bathroom with a lit cigarette. She was in there for four minutes before leaving. Shortly after this, smoke was visible and no one else had entered the room.

Agosti stated he did a recreation to determine the origin of the fire. This included trying to set toilet paper on fire with a lit cigarette. Although the paper would light, it would burn out quickly, he said. The only trial that matched the fire pattern and damage from the bathroom, involved using a direct flame on a roll of toilet paper with wadded up toilet paper in the center in the toilet paper dispenser.

He determined the cause of this fire was a direct flame, which would be a match or lighter, he said.

When asked by District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. if there was any danger to the patrons in the club that night, Agosti said “absolutely.” There was a risk of smoke inhalation and the fire could have easily gotten to the ceiling. He noted that Marnatti put himself in danger when he extinguished the fire.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged Protection from Abuse order violation that occurred Friday on Cartwright Lane in Bradford Township. During the incident, a known male allegedly contacted the victim in violation of a PFA. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident at this time.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal trespass that occurred Friday on Yellow Brick Road in Winslow Township. During the incident, a known suspect allegedly trespassed on the victims’ property.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary and criminal trespass that occurred sometime between Nov. 21 and Dec. 2 at a camp on Keefer Road in Huston Township. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call 814-371-4652.
• State police received a report about an accident that occurred Sunday on Route 255 in Huston Township. Further, a vehicle traveled off the roadway and impacted with a tree on the northern shoulder. A witness checked the vehicle for an operator or passengers; however, there wasn’t anyone inside or around the vehicle. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged theft incident that occurred Nov. 30 on North 13^th Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly stole $45.56 worth of Avon products from the victim.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct that occurred Thursday at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. During the incident, someone wrote the word “bomb” on the bathroom wall and on the aluminum handle inside a stall.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday on E Street in Rush Township. Further, a Philipsburg man was allegedly detained and handcuffed for a probation violation. He allegedly scratched a reflective vinyl decal and paint on a fully-marked patrol vehicle with the handcuffs.
• State police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle that occurred sometime between Sept. 15 and Nov. 27 in the 200 block of Walnut Street in Unionville Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a Pennsylvania registration plate from the victim’s motorcycle. 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 on Route 119 in Young Township. During the incident, the accused allegedly pulled in front of the victim and stopped. When the victim left and the accused allegedly started to follow him.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief. During the incident, someone allegedly egged a vehicle on Turnpike Avenue.
• Police received a report about a missing person. The person was located shortly after being reported missing, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute in the Shady Grove Trailer Court. It was handled by police at the scene.
• Police received a report about a hunting rifle that was allegedly stolen from a vehicle. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about vehicles speeding on Coal Hill Road.
• Police responded to a noise complaint in the area of Riverview Road.
• Police responded to a local bar for a report about a mailbox allegedly being struck by a vehicle.
• Police received a dog complaint that occurred on Clark Street.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on the Krebs Highway. It involved two vehicles and a deer; no injuries were reported, police said.
• Police received a report about shots fired in the area of McGeorge Road. However, police were unable to locate the source of the noise.
• Police are currently investigating an alleged theft from a local business.
• Police received a noise complaint that occurred on Washington Avenue.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with a patient at the Mountain Laurel Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle at the Best Western.
• Police are currently investigating an alleged forgery incident from a local business.
• Police responded to a local church for a report about found drug paraphernalia.
• Police responded to an alleged incident of harassment that occurred on South Second Street.

DuBois City

• On Nov. 30 police were dispatched for an alleged domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Wood Street. Upon arrival police were able to stabilize the situation and found there weren’t any criminal acts.
• On Nov. 30 police were dispatched to check the welfare of a male on East Second Avenue. The caller told police that the male had missed a doctor’s appointment and hasn’t been able to get a hold of him. Upon arrival police found the male was sleeping and to be OK.
• Police received a report about an accident that occurred Nov. 30 in the Pershing parking lot. The caller told police that someone had struck his parked car. The operator provided insurance information, but police were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. Police noted that they received incorrect registration information for the suspect vehicle, and there weren’t any additional viable leads.
• Police received a report about a hold-up alarm Nov. 30 at the Medicine Shoppe. Upon arrival police found that it was accidental.
• While on patrol Nov. 30, an officer allegedly observed a male driver cut him off while making a left-hand turn in the area of Spring Avenue and Main Street. The officer followed the vehicle and allegedly witnessed additional probable cause for a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, police allegedly observed probable cause to place the driver under arrest for driving under the influence. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Dec. 1 police received a report from a male who alleged he was being abused and harassed by his roommate. The caller told police that his roommate will continually turn off the WiFi and not allow him to borrow his cellular phone. Police explained to the caller that this was neither abuse nor harassment.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male who was walking Dec. 1 in the 500 block of Liberty Boulevard. Upon arrival police located the male and determined he had an outstanding warrant with Clearfield County. The male, Matthew Upton, 34, was apprehended and turned over to the Clearfield County Sherriff’s Department.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of an East Park Avenue male on Dec. 1. His sister called police, reporting he lived alone and possibly had a stroke. Upon arrival police spoke with the male who reported having medical problems but declined medical assistance.
• Police were called to a noise complaint Dec. 2 in the 200 block of South Brady Street. The caller told police that an upstairs neighbor had her television turned up and was making excessive noise. When police made contact with the neighbor she agreed to turn the television down and to make less noise.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident that occurred Dec. 2 in the 200 block of Shaffer Avenue. Further, an unknown driver struck a utility pole, shearing it off near ground level. The utility company was notified by police who collected evidence at the scene for further investigation.
• Police were contacted Dec. 2 by American Express regarding fraudulent charges on a local resident’s account. American Express personnel advised police that more than $11,000 in fraudulent charges have been made over the past several months. It was noted that the cardholder was a care-dependent person and possibly being taken advantage of. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident that occurred Dec. 2 in the area of West Long Avenue and South Main Street. Upon arrival police learned that a vehicle was traveling east when the operator of a sports utility vehicle failed to stop, which caused the two vehicles to collide. The SUV then fled the scene, police said. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact city police.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Dec. 2 on East DuBois Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the first stopped to allow pedestrians to cross. The second vehicle rear-ended it, police said, and its operator was issued several citations. Also, one operator reported minor injuries, and both vehicles were drivable.
• On Thursday police were dispatched to an activated burglar alarm at the Tractor Supply Co. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK. Police were dispatched for the same call and determined it was another false alarm.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a West Washington Avenue male on Thursday. When police made contact with the male he was found not to be a danger to himself.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Friday on West Park Avenue. Upon investigation police learned that a vehicle stopped for traffic and it was rear-ended. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were drivable, police said.
• On Friday a West Long Avenue man alleged to police that he was being harassed by his ex-girlfriend. He told police that she had allegedly posted information about him and his daughter on her Facebook page. Police contacted his ex-girlfriend and advised her to cease contact with the victims.
• While on patrol Saturday in the area of Franklin Street, police allegedly observed a vehicle and suspected its driver was under the influence. After following the vehicle, police allegedly developed enough probable cause for a traffic stop. Upon investigation police placed the driver under arrest for DUI. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Saturday at the intersection of DuBois Street and West DuBois Avenue. Upon investigation police determined that both drivers were turning left when the first one stopped for traffic and was rear-ended. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were drivable.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person Saturday in the Hillcrest area. Police were able to locate a male who was attempting to make a delivery but was lost. Police provided him with a targeted direction.
• On Sunday police received a tip on the location of Paul Price, who was wanted on charges of statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor, corruption of minors and indecent assault. The charges against Price stem from an alleged incident Oct. 25 that involved a 15-year-old girl. Price was to be in the area of 100 North Main Street; when police responded he was taken into custody on a warrant and transported to jail to await arraignment. A search of Price, police said, turned up marijuana, methamphetamine, Suboxone and drug paraphernalia. Price will face additional criminal charges at a later date.

Sandy Township

• A 21-year-old Harper Road resident alleged that while she was away from her home for a couple of hours Friday, someone broke in. She told police that her residence was torn up, items were dumped on the floor and garbage was scattered about.  The only thing that appeared missing was $200 in cash that was in a locked safe, police said, adding the investigation is continuing at this time.
• A vehicle driven by a 79-year-old Reynoldsville man struck the lift gate of a vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Cochranton man that was parked Friday in the Blinker Sheetz parking lot. Minor damage was reported as a result, police said.
• A 50-year-old Weedville woman alleged that someone hit and damaged her vehicle while it was parked at the Commons on Friday.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at K-Mart on Friday.
• Officers were dispatched to a Hanes Drive residence for a 911 hang-up call on Saturday. Upon arrival it was found to be an accident, while kids were trying to call out, police said.
• On Saturday a 64-year-old Treasure Lake man alleged that he had attempted to sell an item on Craig’s List. When the potential buyer sent payment, he allegedly told the man he made a mistake in filling out the money gram, which was for several hundred dollars more than the asking price. He allegedly told the man to cash the money gram and return the extra to him. The Treasure Lake man recognized this as a scam and returned the money gram without opening it.
• A 41-year-old Hanes Drive woman was allegedly seen by Wal-Mart employees attempting to take several items from the store without paying for them on Saturday. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• An 87-year-old Reed Street woman alleged that someone fraudulently used her Wal-Mart Credit card. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Saturday a 27-year-old DuBois woman and a 31-year-old DuBois man were arrested after officers were checking their welfare along Behringer Highway when they received a report about a disabled vehicle. The couple was allegedly acting suspiciously, and it was found the woman had warrants out for her arrest. Also, drug paraphernalia was allegedly found in the vehicle, police said. Charges are currently pending at this time.
• A 26-year-old Ohio woman hit a deer while traveling Saturday on the Bee Line Highway. Severe damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• On Sunday a Kansas woman requested that officers check the welfare of her 38-year-old granddaughter who she had not heard from for a few days. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• An 89-year-old Treasure Lake man lost control of his vehicle while attempting to turn into Dutch Pantry on Sunday. This caused his vehicle to travel into a culvert. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• On Sunday a Wasson Avenue resident reported that someone was walking around in her backyard with a flashlight. Officers checked the area but did not find the intruder.

DUBOIS – A Brockway man who ran from police into a creek waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday during Centralized Court at District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.

Timothy Ryan Irvine, 26, 354 Egypt Rd., Brockway, is charged with intentional possession of a controlled substance by person not registered, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest and escape as a result of an incident on Nov. 17 in DuBois. He remains in the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police learned Irvine, who had an active arrest warrant, was working construction at a site on DuBois Street in DuBois. At 10:50 a.m. they arrived near the construction scene, where Irvine was standing in a parking lot. He was advised to stay put there but he immediately began to flee on foot.

Officers followed him down an embankment into Sandy Lick Creek. He still did not comply with their commands to stop. Irvine proceeded into the water as an officer pulled out his Taser.

This officer warned Irvine that if he did not stop he would use the Taser, but Irvine didn’t listen. The officer then used the Taser but the prongs struck the water. Another officer went into the creek and grabbed Irvine, who continued to resist.

Two other officers went into the water and used their Tasers. After a few more minutes of fighting, he was eventually handcuffed.

Irvine had a black fanny pack that contained several oxycodone tablets, three syringes, a small plastic bag of marijuana, a metal spoon/knife combo with white powder residue on it, and two lock blade knives.

Prior to their encounter, officers had received information that Irvine might have a hand gun but no gun was found. Officers commented that because Irvine continually tried to reach something in a pocket as he ran, it is possible he discarded something while he was in the water. Police did search that area, but were unable to find anything.

According to online court documents, Irvine is charged in Jefferson County with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, two counts of operating a methamphetamine lab, possession of red phosphorus, risking a catastrophe, deposits/stores/disposes chemical waste, knowingly possessing ephedrine, flight to avoid apprehension/trial/punishment and criminal conspiracy/operating a methamphetamine lab.

CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville woman will be spending time in jail for having sex with two teen boys.

Stephanie Ann Embick, 31, 583 Naulton Rd., Curwensville, pleaded guilty Monday to statutory sexual assault-11 years or older, two counts of corruption of minors and indecent assault person less than 16-years of age.

President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman sentenced her to six months to one year in jail and two years consecutive probation. She was ordered to complete the Project Point of Light program and she will have to register her address under Megan’s Law for 15 years.

Because of the felony charge, she must submit to DNA testing at a cost of $250. She was fined $450 plus costs.

The charges stem from an incident in August of 2014 when she had sex with two boys after inviting them into her home.

Prior to sentencing, her attorney, Curtis Irwin stated that Embick was intoxicated during the incident. He asked the judge to give her a chance because this “was a one time incident.”

Ammerman called this “a rather odd case” and noted that she could have gone to a bar and picked up a man instead of approaching the teens outside her home. He also commented that this will “follow her forever.”

Because of her limited prior record, Ammerman stated that he couldn’t justify sending her to state prison.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the boys told police they were riding their bikes on the street around 2 a.m. when Embick walked up to them. The boys said she touched and rubbed on them before she invited them into her home. She was intoxicated according to one of the victims who said she smelled of alcohol and was slurring her words.

She asked them to lie down on the couch. The boys didn’t do this, but instead sat on the opposite ends of the couch while she sat between them. She then reached over and turned off the lamp, leaving them in the dark.

One of them said he couldn’t tell how close she was but he could feel her breath on his cheek as she spoke. She started kissing one of the boys. Embick then got onto the floor and asked the boys to join her.

One of them did. While they were on the floor, she told him “I want you” and “I love you.” The victim got up and sat back on the couch.

Embick then pulled on his leg and got him back on the floor. She performed a sex act on him before they had intercourse, he told police.

Afterward, this first victim returned to the couch and the second victim got onto the floor where he had sex with her, according to the second victim.

When they were finished the boys sat around and “chatted” for two or three hours before they left.

During an interview with police, Embick initially denied sexual contact with either teen but eventually admitted to it. She said it just happened and she wasn’t sure how it was initiated.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of access device fraud that occurred Nov. 21 on Shannelly Drive in Halfmoon Township. During the incident, someone allegedly obtained the victim’s debit/check card information and attempted to make online purchases of $991.48 to an automotive shop in Tacoma, Wash. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a possible lost hunter on Four Mile Road. The incident was listed as unfounded, police said.
• Police received a report about a possible fraud/mail scam.
• Police received a report about a possible stolen vehicle. It turned out to be a civil issue, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct that occurred at the Economy Inn.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of loitering and prowling at a Hyde residence.

Curwensville Borough

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespass that occurred Friday on Anderson Street. Upon investigation police found it was civil in nature between a landlord and a tenant.
• Police filed charges against an Olanta woman Monday for bad checks.
• Police assisted personnel from the Rescue, Hose & Ladder Co. when a dryer caught fire Saturday at a Pennsylvania Avenue address.
• Police arrested a Curwensville man for allegedly operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on Saturday.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of identity theft on Tuesday. Further, someone allegedly activated a phone line in Maryland with the victim’s information.
• Police would like to advise Center Street residents that parking is prohibited the entire length of the street. Police said signs have been installed on the street, and officers will begin enforcing the parking restriction Dec. 9.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly being disorderly Monday in the 400 block of Pifer Street. The caller told police that his roommate was being loud and keeping him up. Upon investigation police allegedly found that his roommate was intoxicated and advised him to quiet down for the night.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a male who was laying on a picnic table Monday in the DuBois City Park. Officers found the male was waiting for a friend and cleared the scene.
• Police were dispatched to Hoover Avenue where a child was allegedly left alone inside a vehicle in a parking lot on Monday. Dispatchers advised the mother had returned to the vehicle while they were speaking with the caller. Also, dispatchers overheard the mother and caller engage in an argument; however, both had left the scene prior to police arrival.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP – A 38-year-old Morrisdale woman, Kori Sue Plotner, has been accused of stealing more than $19,000 from a local band booster club, reported the state police at Clearfield.

According to state police, Plotner served as treasurer of the West Branch Band Booster Club. While in that position, she allegedly stole cash funds from its fundraisers.

State police said between September of 2014 and October of this year, Plotner allegedly failed to deposit all of the funds that she collected from fundraisers into the club’s bank account.

Plotner allegedly stole approximately $19,608.82 in cash during that timeframe, state police said. She has subsequently been charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.

Plotner has been scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing during Centralized Court on Jan. 6, 2016 at the Clearfield County Jail, according to state police.

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of selling cocaine pleaded guilty Monday during a special sentencing session of court.

Jody Rae Little, 52, 319 E. Market St., Clearfield, an inmate of the jail, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

She was sentenced by President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman to six months to one year in jail and one year consecutive probation. She must attend drug and alcohol counseling and submit to DNA testing at a cost of $250. She was fined $100 plus costs.

Little was arrested as part of the “Operation Leaf Rake” investigation in September. According to a press release from District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr., this was a cooperative investigation coordinated by the Clearfield County District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Narcotics Investigation (State College Office).

The investigation focused on street and mid-level drug dealers who were selling controlled substances on the streets, in parking lots, in local establishments and in apartments and houses throughout the county.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Jan. 14 a confidential informant and undercover officer met with Little in the kitchen of her Clearfield home. The officer gave her $200 to purchase crack cocaine. Little said she would pick out “some good ones” for him.

She then went into another room. When she returned, she gave the undercover officer four small, plastic bags containing a white crystal substance. She told them she “hand-picked them.”

When the substances were tested, they were confirmed to be a total of 1.15 grams of cocaine.

In a separate case, Little pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. For this she was sentenced to three months to one year in jail. This sentence will run concurrent with her other sentence. She was fined $50 plus costs.

State police at DuBois

• State police responded to investigate an accident Monday on Route 255 in Huston Township. For unknown reasons, a vehicle entered into the oncoming lane of travel and almost impacted with a northbound vehicle.  The vehicle then traveled off the roadway and impacted a tree. Prior to state police’s arrival at the scene, the operator and passenger fled on foot. State police allegedly located drug paraphernalia at the scene that can be attributed to the operator, a Penfield woman; she also allegedly admitted to not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident. Charges have been filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of terroristic threats that occurred Dec. 3 on Hemlock Street in Rush Township. During the incident, a known suspect allegedly arrived at the victim’s residence and threatened to do serious bodily harm. They then allegedly began damaging the interior of the victim’s residence. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• State police received a report about a hit-and-run accident that occurred Tuesday on North Centre Street in Philipsburg Borough. Further, a Philipsburg woman fled the accident scene and was later located at her residence. She was allegedly found to be under the influence of alcohol and transported to the Mount Nittany Medical center for blood testing. State police are investigating the accident at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Sunday at the Wal-Mart store in Fox Township. During the incident, a Niagara Falls, NY man allegedly removed a two-liter bottle of Pepsi valued at $1. A Ransomville, NY man allegedly removed a hooded sweatshirt valued at $31.97 and a Weedville man allegedly removed a bucket of chicken valued at $12.88. Charges have been filed through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police located an open door to a local business while conducting nightly checks. An employee was contacted who responded to the business and secured it, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment from a Turnpike Avenue resident. The male reported that he was being harassed by another tenant, police said.
• Police responded to West Locust Street for a male who was to be in the area hunting. Police searched the area and were unable to locate anyone.
• Police assisted a motorist with unlocking their vehicle along East Market Street after the keys had been locked inside.
• A wallet was turned into police after it was located along Nichols Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment via communications.
• Police responded to Daisy Street for a report about a dog inside a vehicle. Police located the owner who was advised of the complaint. However, the dog was not found to be in distress, police said.
• Police were called to assist emergency personnel with gaining entry into a residence for a fall patient.
• Police responded to North Fifth Street for an alleged disturbance. Upon arrival police allegedly found that two males had entered into a verbal argument with each other. Police handled the incident at the scene.
• Police responded to East Cherry Street for a car alarm that was going off. Police searched the area but did not locate anyone.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to the area of Pleasant Lane for an alleged incident of criminal mischief.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of scattering rubbish in the area of Hollow Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.

DUBOIS -Two DuBois men are facing felony insurance fraud charges for allegedly placing deer hair on a wrecked vehicle.

Colton Sharp, 20, 174 Swashbuckle Ct., 1576 Treasure Lake, DuBois and Scott Charles Sharp, 42, 55 Saint Marc Rd., 1766 Treasure Lake, DuBois, were charged through District Judge Patrick Ford’s office as a result of their alleged actions after Colton Sharp was in a car accident on Oct. 24, 2013.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, in November of 2013, police were contacted by Progressive Insurance Company regarding an insurance claim from Tera Huston on Oct. 24, 2013.

She reported that her son, Colton Sharp, wrecked her 2005 Subaru and she wanted to purchase collision insurance for that vehicle that she bought on Sept. 11, 2013. Progressive does allow a grace period to add new vehicles to a policy but this attempt to add the car was beyond their 30-day period, according to the criminal complaint.

The representative of Progressive told police that Colton Sharp provided a statement about the accident. He allegedly told them when a deer came onto the roadway he swerved to miss it and went off the road, causing the vehicle to roll twice. He said he didn’t know if he had struck the deer or not until he and his father later checked the vehicle and it had deer hair on it.

This statement to the insurance company was different than what he had told the original investigating officer on the incident. He told police on the day of the accident that he was traveling west on Bay Road near the back gate of Treasure Lake.

He said he was going about 29 miles per hour when he swerved to miss a deer. He said he lost control as the vehicle left the roadway. It struck an embankment and rolled over.

It was determined after an investigation that Sharp’s vehicle struck the embankment then traveled 96 feet, rolling over before coming to rest upright. High speed was listed as a contributing factor.

The original investigating officer did not see any deer hair on the vehicle. Sharp never told him he struck a deer, only that he had swerved to miss it. The vehicle was towed to a local business.

When Colton Sharp was questioned by police on Oct. 19, 2015, he was advised of the questions from the insurance company on the accident. Sharp agreed he told Progressive Insurance he and his father had found deer hair on the vehicle.

The officer advised Sharp that he was being deceptive because the police didn’t observe any deer hair on the car. Sharp then admitted he and his father, Scott Sharp, went to the towing lot after the accident and placed deer hair on the exterior of the car.

He said he got the hair from a deer his friend had killed in archery season. He also reported that he purchased the vehicle on Sept. 11, 2013 and failed to transfer it onto his insurance plan.

Scott Sharp was then questioned. He stated he was also responsible for placing the deer hair on the vehicle. He added that he realized this was wrong. He told police that Colton’s mother had no involvement with the incident.

The preliminary hearings in this case are scheduled for Jan. 15.

Robert Philbert Myers (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A Madera man will stand trial for allegedly raping a girl over an approximate three-year period.

Robert Philbert Myers, 35, of Madera is facing 150 counts each of rape forcible compulsion and statutory sexual assault-11 years older; 100 counts each of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse-forcible compulsion and IDSI-person less than 16 years of age; and 250 counts each of indecent assault-forcible compulsion and indecent assault-person less than 16 years of age. These charges were held for court following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.

Myers was free on $75,000 unsecured bail. However, his bail was modified to $150,000 monetary at his preliminary hearing. Myers is currently incarcerated at the Clearfield County Jail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on May 7 state police received a report from a girl who alleged she had been raped over an approximate three-year period. State police noted that the exact timeframe is unknown; however, the victim indicated it was at least three years of consecutive incidents with the most recent being in summer of 2014.

During interviews with state police and at the Children’s Advocacy Center, the victim said when she was 12-13 years old, Myers allegedly started to “awkwardly” brush against her lower back, buttocks and thigh area. Further, she alleged that Myers forced her to have sex with him for approximately three years.

The victim said that Myers allegedly raped her most of the time at a Madera residence. She said the first alleged rape occurred in Myers’ work truck somewhere pulled off the road, and it caused her pain. The victim said that one other alleged rape incident also occurred in Myers’ work truck.

She said when the alleged rapes occurred at the residence, Myers would ask if she wanted to go to the basement. She would say no, but Myers would be persistent and she was afraid of him. She said as a result, she would do what Myers told her to.

She also alleged that Myers forced her to perform a sex act on him at the residence. She said it occurred often and sometimes almost every day. She said the frequency of the alleged rapes varied from as often to two to three times per week to as little as once every three weeks.

According to the victim, Myers allegedly offered her trades for sex. For example, she said he allegedly helped with her car payment if she didn’t have enough money. She also alleged that Myers gave her cigarettes for sex; during the second alleged rape in his work truck, she said he even gave her marijuana.

The victim said Myers became very upset with her during the last alleged rape incident. She said it occurred in August of 2014, and Myers allegedly told her not to tell anyone. He allegedly warned her that she would get into more trouble than him.

The victim said Myers also allegedly threatened her with ultimatums if she didn’t give him sexual gratification.

CLEARFIELD – The two inmates who allegedly escaped from the State Correctional Institution at the Quehanna Boot Camp in November waived charges to court on Wednesday.

Nicholas Guido, 30, and Trent Robert Maffei, 20, have both been charged with escape, F3, by the Clearfield-based state police. Bail has been set at $100,000 for both Guido and Maffei.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, at approximately 12:50 p.m. Nov. 1, Guido and Maffei allegedly escaped from the SCI 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 Nov. 1. Both were allegedly observed running to a black Sedan that parked off of Route 1011. Both Guido and Maffei allegedly 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 located by authorities and allegedly in Thompson’s vehicle on Nov. 2.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of access device fraud Wednesday from Scaife Auto in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly purchased tires from the victim and paid with a stolen credit card. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal trespass/theft that occurred Nov. 28 at the Rathmel Run Game and Bird Hunting Refuge in Winslow Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the refuge and cut the fence. They allegedly proceeded to remove a deer. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• State police received a report about an alleged indecent assault that occurred at an unknown date and time within Union Township. It allegedly involved a known juvenile. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an accident that occurred Wednesday on DuBois-Rockton Road in Brady Township. John Yebernetsky of DuBois was traveling south when he hit a patch of ice on the roadway and lost control of his vehicle. His vehicle began to spin in a counter-clockwise rotation; when its rear tires hit gravel on the shoulder his vehicle overturned. It overturned an unknown amount of times and came to a final rest on its wheels in the ditch off the right side of the roadway. The Yebernetsky vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Yebernetsky was wearing his seatbelt and sustained minor injuries, state police said. State police were assisted by the Brady and Union Township fire departments, DuSan Ambulance and the Brady Township Ambulance Service.
• State police received a report about an accident Wednesday on the DuBois-Rockton Road in Union Township. Garrett M. France of DuBois was traveling north and attempting to negotiate a left-hand curve. His vehicle hit a patch of ice and traveled off the roadway. He re-entered the roadway, at which point his vehicle began to spin. It rotated counter-clockwise across the roadway and impacted a cement culvert with its right door. Upon impact his vehicle struck two mailboxes and it slid through a yard before coming to a rest. France’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene; no injuries were reported as a result of the accident, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police investigated an alleged incident of DUI that occurred Nov. 21 on Route 36 in Punxsutawney Borough. Further, a Walston man was allegedly stopped for a traffic violation and determined to be under the influence. Charges were filed as a result through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred sometime between May 1 and June 8 at an RES Coal mining site along North Camp Road in Chest Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole 2,263 gallons of diesel fuel from the mine site. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Lawrence Township

• Police assisted Clearfield Ambulance personnel with an unconscious person. The person was taken to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital, police said.
• Police received a report about a male who was sleeping inside a vehicle. Police checked on the male and determined he didn’t have any medical issues.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft of hunting equipment from private property.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft of diesel fuel from trucks parked at Hunter Peterbilt. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about an alleged retail theft that occurred at the Dollar General and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.
• Police responded to an alarm along South Second Street. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK at the business.

Decatur Township

• Police received a report about an alleged reckless driver on Coal Run Road. However, the vehicle was gone prior to police arrival.
• Police responded to Route 153 for a deer that was struck on the roadway. No injuries were reported in the accident, police said. Police were assisted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic incident on Hudson Street. Those involved agreed to remain separated until they could find a ride home, police said.
• Police responded to a vehicle lockout at Kwik Fill in Philipsburg. Police were able to unlock the vehicle for its owner.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Hannah and Brisbin streets. Two people were transported by ambulance to the hospital, police said.
• Police responded to New Liberty Road after a vehicle accident. Upon investigation police found the operator was driving without a license, and he claimed his vehicle was struck by a passing Toyota car. He told police the suspect car was driven by a male with shoulder-length blonde hair.
• Police arrested a female for an alleged incident of retail theft. During the incident, she allegedly stole items from the Dollar General Store on Walton Street.
• Police responded to an activated hold-up alarm at Kwik Fill in Philipsburg. Upon arrival police found that it was accidentally set off.
• Police are investigating an incident in which two Decatur Township residents allegedly left numerous drug paraphernalia items upon leaving their residence.
• Police responded to a single-vehicle accident on Six Mile Road. Further, a female lost control of her vehicle and upon investigation by police was allegedly found to be under the influence. She was also allegedly found with drug paraphernalia items on her person.

CLEARFIELD – During Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail, two former fire company officers accused of stealing more than $4,000 had all charges held for court.

Scott Norman McCracken, 38, and Jennifer Irene McCracken, 36, both of Grampian, have been charged with 13 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and theft by failure to make the required disposition of funds and one count of conspiracy/theft by unlawful taking.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, state police were contacted by a trustee of the Grampian-Penn-Bloom Fire Company. The trustee told state police Scott McCracken was the fire company’s president and treasurer of the fire police, and his wife, Jennifer McCracken, was the secretary for both the fire company and fire police.

While holding their officer positions within the fire company, the trustee told state police that Scott and Jennifer McCracken were in charge of the checkbooks. The trustee noted to state police that the couple wasn’t any longer in charge at the Grampian-Penn-Bloom Fire Company.

The trustee told state police a certified public accountant had completed a financial examination of the fire company’s records.  The results, the trustee said, identified 13 different checks written with payees allegedly listed as Jennifer McCracken on eight and Scott McCracken on four; a family member of Scott McCracken was allegedly listed as payee on one check.

The trustee told state police that there wouldn’t have been any reason for the fire company to write checks personally to Scott and Jennifer McCracken. The total for the 13 checks allegedly written out to the defendants was $4,350, according to the affidavit.

State police obtained a search warrant for the bank accounts of Scott and Jennifer McCracken. The results allegedly showed that the defendants appeared to be in financial distress with many overdraft fees. The 13 dispositions were provided by the fire company trustees and verified with the search warrant.

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
	Anthony Assalone	Grampian	Bench Warrant
	Jamie Bortz	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	David A. Dixon	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Jesse R. Dixon	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Jason Fetters	Glen Hope	Bench Warrant
	James A. Fye	Hazleton	Bench Warrant
	Francis HI. Gaul II	Houtzdale	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
	Jared C. Maines	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Isaac E. Miller	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Caitlin Morgan	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Ray A. Pinto Jr.	Houtzdale	Bench Warrant
	Donald T. Ross Sr.	Osceola Mills	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

Wescott Pusey (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A Hawk Run man will spend up to 50 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.

Wescott Pusey, 41, 171 Telcott St., Hawk Run, was found guilty of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, and 30 counts each of aggravated indecent assault of a child, corruption of minors and indecent assault of person less than 13 years of age after a trial in August. On Thursday Judge Paul E. Cherry sentenced him to a total of 25 to 50 years in state prison.

A hearing was held prior to sentencing to determine if Pusey was a sexually violent predator. William Allenbaugh, a licensed psychologist and member of the sex offender assessment board, testified that he reviewed the case and he did determine that Pusey was a sexually violent predator.

Pusey’s attorney, Ronald Collins, argued regarding inconsistencies in the case surrounding the time period involved. Allenbaugh stated that the assaults occurred over a three-year period, according to the court documents he reviewed. Collins pointed to testimony from the victim and others and stated that it is possible the assaults all happened within a six-month period.

Allenbaugh explained that it didn’t matter if it was only six months because it has to be at least six months of abuse to fall into the predator category.

“The reality is that he did not stop himself,” he stated.

In his closing arguments in the hearing, District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. stated that Pusey victimized a pre-pubescent child over a period of time and this meets the criteria for a pedophilia disorder.

Cherry decided that Pusey does meet the statutory requirements and ruled Pusey to be a sexually violent predator. Pusey will have to register his address with law enforcement for the rest of his life under Megan’s Law.

Prior to announcing the sentence, Cherry referred to Pusey as “sick” and stated that he needed help. He commented that Pusey had violated the sacred trust between an adult and child and noted the girl would have to “live with this forever.”

Pusey himself addressed the court asking Cherry to consider everything he has lost including his family and ministry. He asked for mercy.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, in May of 2014, police began investigating Pusey after receiving a report that he was inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl while at a residence in Boggs Township.

The victim’s mother told police the girl mentioned to her that Pusey had a dirty habit. When she questioned the girl about this, the victim told her mother that when she watched television with Pusey, he would put his hand down her pants. She said this had been going on for over a year.

On one occasion, he came into the bathroom when she was naked and about to get in the shower. He was shirtless and hugged her. When she told him to stop, he said “just give me a couple minutes.”

Two other children told police that they had seen Pusey touching the girl while they watched TV and at other times.

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of stealing a combined total of more than $15,000 from her boyfriend and his mother waived all charges during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.

Linda Levoy Peters, 62, of Clearfield has been charged with 113 counts each of access device issued to another who didn’t authorize use, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.

In a second case, she has been charged with 70 counts each of access device issued to another who didn’t authorize use, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.

According to the affidavit of probable cause in the first case, the victim reported to Clearfield Borough police the alleged theft of money from his credit card. He alleged to police that his girlfriend, Peters, was stealing money from his accounts.

He explained to police that he’d provided Peters with his credit card to make purchases. However, he allegedly didn’t authorize 113 transactions made by Peters. The total allegedly stolen during the unauthorized transactions was $6,240, police said.

According to the affidavit in the second case, the victim contacted Clearfield County 911 to report the alleged theft of money from her credit card and bank accounts. Due to medical issues, she asked police to contact a family member for additional details about the alleged theft.

She told police that her son’s girlfriend, Peters, was allegedly stealing money from her accounts. She said the couple lived nearby and Peters helped her with purchases at the grocery store, with doctor’s appointments and household chores.

When police spoke with a family member of the victim, she said the victim had a Northwest Savings Bank card, a Discover credit card and a Wal-Mart Master Card. The Northwest Savings Bank account allegedly had a zero balance and was overdrawn; it also allegedly had numerous late charges and fees.

On April 30 a pin number was established for the Discover credit card. Afterwards there were allegedly withdrawals made at the Sheetz store on Nichols Street in Clearfield. In July there was allegedly an e-mail created for the Discover credit card in Peters’ name, so statements could be sent to her.

The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging was contacted and assigned a caseworker to assist with a forensic analysis. The victim spoke to Peters, who had moved from her home to a motel room, and Peters allegedly confessed to stealing money.

On July 30 police interviewed Peters, who again allegedly confessed that she used money from the victim’s accounts for personal use without her permission. However, she told police that she didn’t know how much she had stolen.

A CCAAA caseworker and police met with the victim and her family member after an audit was completed and allegedly determined 70 transactions were unauthorized, which totaled $9,047.24.

Peters’ bail has been set at $25,000 unsecured in each case.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of DUI that occurred Thursday on Teutonic Avenue in Brisbin Borough. Further, state police responded for a reportable accident, while the operator of a vehicle had negotiated a left-hand curve, lost control and exited the roadway. The vehicle subsequently struck two street signs and the ground after it overturned; it continued to overturn back onto its wheels. Upon investigation state police allegedly found the operator, a Houtzdale man, was under the influence of alcohol. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• On Nov. 28 a DuBois man was stopped by state police on Hungry Hollow Road in Sandy Township. He had an active warrant out of Elk County and was taken into custody by state police. While searching him, state police allegedly found him in possession of crystal meth and drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Clearfield County Jail to await arraignment. Charges are to be filed through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police are investigating an alleged theft from a grocery store.
• Police arrested a female for suspicion of DUI after she was stopped along North Second Street for a traffic violation. Charges are pending upon receiving the blood results, police said.
• Police responded to Bigler Avenue for a report about a traffic complaint. Further, police were advised about a vehicle that was following another vehicle too closely. Police searched the area and were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Police assisted a motorist whose vehicle had overheated along South Front Street.
• Police responded to North Third Street for a report about a suspicious person who may be intoxicated in the area. Police responded and were unable to locate the person.
• Police responded to the hospital to assist the fire department with a lift assist.
• Police responded to an accident along South Second and Market streets. One vehicle was towed from the scene, and no injuries were reported, police said.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident along South Third Street. Further, two vehicles were towed from the scene, and one driver was taken to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for treatment, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a suspicious person on Chickadee Lane.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft that occurred at the Holiday Inn Express. During the incident, someone allegedly took an iPhone.
• Police received a report about alleged ongoing terroristic threats. Further, police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police completed a warrant service on Good Street, and the person was lodged at the CCJ.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment and ongoing property dispute on Norman Road.
• Police were requested information on Pennsylvania laws regarding runaway juveniles.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft from a motor vehicle that occurred at the Best Western.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred on Montgomery Run Road.
• Police received a report about a found bicycle on Front Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute in the area of Deacon Road. One person was housed in the CCJ with charges pending, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person on Daisy Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person on the Clearfield – Curwensville Highway.

Sandy Township

• On Wednesday an 80-year-old Treasure Lake man reported that his wife received a phone call, stating she won 4.5 million dollars, and they requested she send a money order of $1,500 in order to claim it. The call was recognized as fraudulent, police said.
• A vehicle driven by a 65-year-old Somerset man failed to stop in time to avoid hitting a vehicle being driven by a 68-year-old DuBois man that was slowed in traffic on Thursday. Moderate damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• Officers checked a Treasure Lake residence after dispatch reported receiving a 911 hang-up call from the home on Thursday. The call was found to be accidental, police said.

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.

Chris Lorene Turner (Provided photo)

DUBOIS – A DuBois man accused of raping a mentally challenged boy waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday during Centralized Court at District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.

Chris Lorene Turner, 52, an inmate of the jail, is charged with five counts each of rape of mentally disabled person, statutory sexual assault/11 years older, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with person with mental disability, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse person less than 16 years of age and another sex-related offense. He remains in the county jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.

The charges stem from incidents in Huston Township between February of 2013 and February of 2014. According to the affidavit of probable cause, Clearfield County Children, Youth and Family Services reported that the victim disclosed to them that he was abused as a child.

He said he was first allegedly abused by the defendant when he was 5 years old and he went into treatment at age 10. The last time Turner allegedly sexually abused him was when he was 14 years old and he brought a gun to silence him.

The victim said he told his grandmother what was happening, but she didn’t believe him. She felt he was lying because he as a low IQ.

Police interviewed Turner Nov. 24 at the jail. He allegedly related that in February of 2013 he performed oral sex on the victim who was then 14 years old. He allegedly admitted it occurred five times on five, separate days. He allegedly stated that one of these times he had anal sex with him.