CLEARFIELD – Three DuBois men accused of robbing a man in his home were sentenced recently in Clearfield County Court.

The trio was charged with entering a trailer in Sandy Township on Aug. 27 and holding a man at knifepoint before forcing him to open a safe. They escaped with money, knives and prescription drugs.

Jeanmal McPhee, 19, Wilson Ave., DuBois, Mackenzie A. Carlson, 19, 602 Locust St., DuBois, and Roderick Joe Gregory Jr., 23, 254 N. Wood Ave., DuBois, pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy/robbery, theft by unlawful taking, and simple assault before Judge Paul E. Cherry.

McPhee, who also pleaded guilty to an additional charge of prohibited offensive weapon, was sentenced Friday to 12 months to three years in state prison.

Gregory was sentenced Thursday to 18 months to four years in state prison.

Carlson was sentenced Thursday to six months to two years less one day in the county jail and five years consecutive probation. Before he was sentenced, Cherry told him it was his lucky day and warned him if he came back into court for a probation violation, he would go to state prison.

When asked if he wanted to say anything, Carlson said “I am very truly sorry for the things I’ve done.”

All three men must attend anger management counseling, submit to DNA testing at a cost of $250 and pay $100 in restitution to the victim.

According to the affidavits of probable cause, police responded to a robbery report and spoke with the victim. He said he thought he was going to be seriously or fatally injured during the altercation.

He explained he was at his trailer when two black males and one white male entered his home. All three had knives and were wearing masks to hide their identities.

One of the actors held a knife to his throat while the other two rummaged through his possessions. They used physical force and threatened to kill him if he didn’t open his safe. After he opened it, they took $400 in cash, six knives, prescription drugs and two packs of cigarettes. They then fled on foot.

The victim said he thought he was set up because about half an hour prior to the men entering his property, he received a phone call from a female acquaintance. The female juvenile asked him if he would pick her and her friend up at Snappy’s.

He then traveled to Snappy’s, picked them up and returned to his trailer. He thought it was suspicious that the girl was texting someone while the other female stood outside the trailer. Both girls fled the scene with the three men.

While police canvassed the area, they saw two individuals who matched the descriptions given by the victim. When the officers approached this man and juvenile girl, they dropped several items and tried to hide behind a tree.

One of the officers found three knives lying on the ground. Both individuals were detained and searched. The man, later identified as McPhee had three additional knives. Five of these six knives were later identified by the victim as the ones taken from his trailer. The sixth knife was the one they used to threaten him.

A witness told police that he and his girlfriend went with Carlson to visit with Gregory. McPhee and two juvenile girls were also at the house. McPhee and one of the juvenile girls told everyone they had a plan to set up a guy and take his drugs and money.

The plan was for the girl to make a sexual offering to the victim so he would take her to his trailer. While there she would locate the drugs and money and then text message Gregory, Carlson and McPhee when they could enter. The witness said arrangements were made between the girl and the victim to meet at Snappy’s.

The mother of the second juvenile female provided police with text messages between the first girl and McPhee in which they communicated and arranged for McPhee, Gregory and Carlson to enter the trailer and commit the crimes. This girl confirmed it was McPhee, Gregory and Carlson who entered the trailer.

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois woman accused of trying to ignite a fire at a Sheetz store was sentenced to state prison at her own request Friday in Clearfield County Court.

Andrea Joyce Snedden, 50, 214 Dixon Ave., DuBois, an inmate of the jail, pleaded guilty to arson, risking a catastrophe, three counts of recklessly endangering another person and summary charges of public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. Judge Paul Cherry sentenced her to nine months to three years in state prison.

Prior to sentencing her attorney, Curtis Irwin told the court that she was requesting a state prison sentence because she thinks she will get better mental health treatment there.

Snedden spoke on her own behalf apologizing to everyone. She explained that at that time, she was intoxicated and had no intention of causing anyone bodily harm because that is “not in my nature.” She stated that at state prison she could possibly get to the root of her problem so that she could return to the community as a “cured person.”

Cherry commented that because there were people around her at the pumps, this could have been worse. “I hope you get the help you are requesting,” Cherry said.

The charges stem from an incident Aug. 17 in DuBois at the Sheetz store on North Brady Street when she sprayed gasoline all over the parking lot and tried to light it with a cigarette.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the assistant manager explained to police that a woman later identified as Snedden came into the store with a lit cigarette and was blowing smoke in her face and in the direction of customers. Snedden was told she needed to leave the store because she was not allowed to smoke there.

Snedden paid for $5 worth of gas and left the store. She walked toward a vehicle parked at pump No. 3 and turned that pump on. After a couple of moments the employee noticed the vehicle leaving that pump. Snedden was still standing in the middle of the gas pump island with a lit cigarette.

The employee walked outside and asked Snedden if she got her gas. Snedden advised her she needed to turn on pump No. 6. The employee, believing Snedden was filling up a gas can, went back into the store and turned on pump No. 6.

Once she did this, she noticed Snedden walk around the pump with her lit cigarette. As the employee walked back out to see if Snedden needed any help, she saw Snedden use the nozzle on the pump to spray gasoline all over the ground while she continued to smoke her cigarette. The employee ran back inside the store and told other employees.

Another employee ran outside and saw the gasoline that now had a lit cigarette in it, pouring down the parking lot.  At this point, Snedden no longer had a cigarette in her hand. The employee got fluid stoppers and kitty litter to prevent the gasoline from going any further into the lot. Snedden lit up another cigarette as she was standing right next to the spilled gasoline and the pumps.

The employee got her away from there and asked what she was doing. “See it isn’t real gas or it would have lit up,” she replied.

When police spoke with all of the employees involved, they were scared, shaken and nervous because they thought she was going to blow the store up.

A witness confirmed that Snedden poured the gasoline in the lot and then threw her cigarette into it.

The assistant manager said Snedden was lying on a stone wall behind the building. When police asked what she was doing lying on the wall, she replied “disturbing the peace.” She was smoking the same kind of cigarette the officer had seen in a puddle of gasoline in the parking lot.

As they talked with her they were able to detect an odor of alcohol and noticed she was slurring her words. They took her into custody.

She admitted that she poured the gasoline into the lot and put her cigarette into it. She stated she wanted to prove it would not light on fire.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Dec. 15-16 on Meyers Road in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly used an object to damage the victim’s mailbox. 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 criminal mischief that occurred Dec. 16-17 on Williams Road in Graham Township. During the incident, someone allegedly used an object to damage the victim’s mailbox. 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 forgery that occurred Dec. 17 on Dutchtown Road in Bigler Township. During the incident, a Houtzdale teen allegedly forged the victim’s name on a check and made it out in the amount of $200. The teen then allegedly cashed the check at a local bank. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Friday on Harris Drive in Brady Township. During the incident, a Punxsutawney man allegedly contacted the victim via Skype Chat and directed threats. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Dec. 17 or Friday at a Pavick Lane residence in Snyder Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a door knob on the door to the victim’s residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday at a Pavick Lane residence in Snyder Township. During the incident, someone used a wooden bat to break the windshield on the victim’s vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an accident that occurred Sunday at the intersection of North Ninth and East Pine streets in Philipsburg Borough. Further, a vehicle operated by a Philipsburg teen was traveling on North Ninth Street and proceeded through a steady red signal. At the same time, a vehicle operated by a Philipsburg man entered the intersection while traveling on East Pine Street under a steady green signal. The teen’s vehicle subsequently impacted the man’s vehicle and overturned multiple times before coming to a rest in the intersection of Ninth and East Spruce streets. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the accident, state police said. State police are continuing their investigation of the accident.

State police at Punxsutawney

• On Dec. 12 state police stopped a Knoxdale teen for a summary traffic violation on Knoxdale Road in Pine Creek Township. He was allegedly determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was also allegedly found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and related drug paraphernalia.
• State police received a report about an alleged simple assault that occurred Friday on Glenwood Avenue in Glen Campbell Borough. During the incident, a Glen Campbell female allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted physical contact. Charges will be filed against her through the district court, and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged retail theft that occurred sometime between Oct. 14 and Saturday at the Wal-Mart in Young Township. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Dec. 8 at the Wal-Mart in Young Township. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Sunday state police stopped a Punxsutawney man for an alleged traffic violation on Route 119 in Punxsutawney Borough. During the traffic stop, state police allegedly determined he was driving under the influence of a controlled substance. State police also allegedly located a suspected controlled substance and related drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle. Charges are currently pending at this time, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Dec. 11 at the Hetager Drilling business parking lot in Young Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck from the lot. It is dark blue in color with a Pennsylvania registration; also, it had several stickers in the back window, including Harley Davidson, Marines and Ruger. State police indicated that there were five guns in the vehicle at the time it was allegedly stolen, as well as a tree stand and several items of hunting clothing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a call about an alleged incident of harassment by communications. During the incident, a known male was allegedly to be harassing a female.
• Police received a report about a bad check that was allegedly issued to a local business.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident on SW Third Avenue.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident on North Third Street in which a vehicle impacted a tree and caused damage.
• Police responded to an alleged disturbance in which a male allegedly jumped onto a moving vehicle.
• Police assisted emergency personnel on East Seventh Street with a female who was believed to have possibly been the victim of an assault. However, police determined there wasn’t any assault.
• Police assisted a motorist with unlocking their vehicle.
• Police received a report about a pit bull running loose in East End.
• Police responded to a call about a vehicle parked on the sidewalk and running. The driver was allegedly found to be intoxicated and arrested, police said.
• Police responded to Park Avenue for a vehicle accident that involved a deer. The vehicle was disabled and towed from the scene; there weren’t any injuries reported, police said.
• Police responded to Zimmerman Avenue for an alleged disturbance.  Upon arrival police allegedly heard a male hitting the wall and yelling.

DuBois City

• On Friday police were dispatched to the emergency room at Penn Highlands in regards to an alleged assault victim. Upon arrival the victim told police she was physically assaulted by her live-in boyfriend, a 29-year-old DuBois man. She said he allegedly began to argue with her when she went to leave the Locust Street residence. She said it allegedly turned physical when he grabbed her by the arms and hair, which left a bruise on her. Police said the man was arrested and transported to the county jail. He was later arraigned with his bail being set at $50,000 unsecured. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 31 before District Judge Pat Ford.
• On Friday police were dispatched to the Laundromat on West Long Avenue for a report about juveniles who were allegedly gathered inside and causing a disturbance. Upon arrival police removed the juveniles from the Laundromat. No arrests were made as a result of the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about an unwanted male Friday in the 200 block of West DuBois Avenue. Upon arrival police learned the male had allegedly been thrown out of the shelter due to his behavior. Police were able to relocate him to a men’s shelter in Clearfield. No arrests were made as a result of the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person Friday in the Evergreen Street area. A caller told police that someone may have attempted to open her door but fled when she went to investigate it. She described the person as wearing dark-colored clothing with a slim build. Police checked the area but were unable to locate anyone fitting the description.
• Police received a report about a single-vehicle accident Friday on Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police learned a DuBois man lost control of his vehicle and impacted a fire hydrant, which caused severe damage. No injuries were reported as a result, police said. DuBois fire and public works personnel assisted police at the scene.
• On Friday police were dispatched to the 800 block of DuBois Street for a male who was allegedly causing a problem. The caller told police that the male was upset due to his cable being out. Upon arrival police found him to be calm and cooperative; however, a records check indicated an outstanding warrant for him in Montour County. Police contacted the appropriate agency, which declined to have the warrant enforced; no arrests were made as a result of the incident.
• DuBois fire personnel were assisted Saturday with a reported structure fire on South High Street. Upon investigation police found a male was cooking when he fell asleep and the food began to burn. There wasn’t any damage to the structure, and fire crews were able to clear the scene.
• On Saturday police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred in the 200 block of East Washington Avenue. Upon arrival police were able to determine the caller had allowed another female to stay in her apartment for several days. She had accused the female of stealing a tablet and methamphetamine. She told police she made the female strip naked and prove she didn’t have the stolen items, and they began to engage in a physical altercation. Both women declined medical attention at the scene, and a small amount of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were allegedly located in plain view, police said. Neither female admitted to possession and blamed each other; the caller refused to provide a written statement; and the other female declined prosecution, police said.
• On Saturday a DuBois woman was arrested for public drunkenness after she was allegedly seen staggering on the sidewalk in the 100 block of West Long Avenue. Police believed she was to the point of being a danger to herself.
• On Sunday police stopped a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado on Beaver Drive after its operator allegedly committed traffic violations. The operator, a 36-year-old Rockton man, was allegedly found to be intoxicated and arrested for DUI. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• Police received a report Sunday about an activated alarm at the Timberland Federal Credit Union on Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report Sunday about an alleged incident of trespass that occurred in the 300 block of Hamor Street. Upon arrival police located a Sykesville man who was a friend of the renter but who was not to be there if the renter was not. The man left the residence without incident, police said.

Sandy Township

• On Friday a 28-year-old DuBois woman lost control of her vehicle when a deer ran out onto the Rich Highway. Her vehicle traveled off the roadway, entered the median, impacted two ditches and then re-entered the roadway with two flat tires. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, police said.
• A 20-year-old Reynoldsville man was allegedly seen staggering around Wal-Mart on Friday. When employees approached him they allegedly found he had attempted to conceal items for sale by Wal-Mart. Upon arrival officers allegedly found the man was intoxicated and took him into custody. Charges will be filed as a result of the incident, police said.
• An Overdorf Avenue resident reported hearing multiple gun shots behind her home on Friday. Officers were unable to locate a source of the possible shots.
• A 17-year-old DuBois girl lost control of her vehicle on the Sandy Bridge, causing it to strike the side of the bridge on Friday. Her vehicle was driven from the scene, and no injuries were reported, police said.
• A 49-year-old Treasure Lake woman lost control of her vehicle Saturday on Treasure Lake Road. It subsequently impacted a parked vehicle and then traveled off the roadway over a small embankment into a yard. No injuries were reported, and moderate damage was reported to both vehicles, police said.
• On Saturday a 51-year-old Dubois woman was reportedly driving erratically in the area of Maple Avenue and Shaffer Road. Her vehicle impacted one at the intersection and then continued on Maple Avenue without stopping. While officers were responding to the location, they received a report about a vehicle that impacted a tree on South Eighth Street. Officers located the vehicle and the woman who had been operating it. Upon her allegedly failing field sobriety testing, she was taken to Penn Highlands for a legal blood draw. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at TJ Maxx on Saturday.
• On Sunday a 53-year-old Washington, D.C. man who was a guest at the Holiday Inn Express alleged someone impacted and damaged his vehicle while it was parked at the hotel.
• A yellow lab mix was found in a yard on Kilmer Road on Sunday. Officers took custody of the dog.

Amber Renee Dick (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of making synthetic marijuana and methamphetamines pleaded guilty Friday during plea and sentencing court before Judge Paul E. Cherry.

Amber Renee Dick, 35, 615 W. Front St., Clearfield, an inmate of the jail, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture or distribute a designer drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children. She was sentenced to nine months to three years in state prison.

Her probation on a previous criminal conspiracy/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance case was revoked. For this she was sentenced to 90 days to three years in state prison. Her new sentence will run consecutive to this sentence giving her a total time of one to six years in prison.

Her attorney, Curtis Irwin, noted that she was sent to state prison for an evaluation for the Intermediate Punishment Program in August, but she decided she did not want to participate in that program. In October he filed a motion for reconsideration of sentence leading to her appearing in sentencing court again.

Prior to sentencing, Irwin did ask Cherry to consider making the two sentences concurrent with each other because the revocation was based on the new charges.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, probation officers received information in March that Dick, who is on probation, was manufacturing methamphetamines and K2 or synthetic marijuana at her home.

Police were advised that Dick’s 16-year-old son was also in the home and that she possibly possessed weapons. Officers stood by as the probation officials searched the residence and Dick submitted to a drug test.

Dick was taken into custody and transported to the jail for violating her probation. In an interview with police, Dick admitted to mixing substances to manufacture K2.

A lab report on the items determined there were traces of a synthetic cannabinoid in a pipe, a bag contained synthetic cannabinoid weighing 12.80 grams, residue found in a long glass tube was methamphetamine, five small bags contained 70.59 grams total of synthetic cannabinoid, and residue in a multi-colored tube was methamphetamine, as well as dihydrocodeinone and acetaminophen. Substances used to make K2 were also recovered.

State police at Clearfield

• State police responded to an accident that occurred Monday on state Route 729 in Ferguson Township. Jerry L. Bennett Jr. of Clearfield was traveling north and negotiating a left-hand curve. His vehicle began to slide sideways, entered the oncoming lane and exited the roadway. As a result, his vehicle impacted a hill located off of the western side of the roadway with its front, passenger’s side corner. This caused his vehicle to spin around, overturn and land on its driver’s side. His vehicle had damage and dirt on its passenger’s side corner, damage along its driver’s side and there was an impact mark on the hill. There was also a scar on the roadway that indicated his vehicle’s impact point with the ground when it overturned onto its side. Bennett’s vehicle was towed from the scene, and state police were assisted by the Mahaffey Fire Company.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Monday on Walton Street in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, a female suspect allegedly took a Dallas Cowboys BIC lighter from the Fuel On in Philipsburg. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary that occurred sometime Saturday or Sunday on Liberty Street in Beccaria Township. During the incident, someone allegedly forced open the front door and damaged a television that belonged to the victim. They also allegedly removed an XBOX video game. The total value of the theft was $400, state police said. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at DuBois

• State police responded to an accident that occurred Saturday on the Bennetts Valley Highway in Huston Township. Joshua M. Vallone of DuBois was traveling south and rounding a curve when he applied the gas and lost control of his vehicle. It traveled off the roadway onto the west berm before its undercarriage impacted an embankment. His vehicle then overturned and rotated in a clockwise motion before coming to a rest on its roof. State police were assisted at the scene by the Penfield Fire Department.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft/access device fraud that occurred Saturday on Third Street in Falls Creek Borough. During the incident, a known DuBois man allegedly took a debit card from the victim without having permission and used it for multiple purchases. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Dec. 6 on Beechton Road in Snyder Township. During the incident, a Brockway male allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with the victim. Charges were filed against the male through the district court, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Monday at the Wal-Mart in Young Township. Charges are currently pending against a Punxsutawney woman for the incident, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about the alleged theft of Christmas laser lights in the Hyde area.
• Police received a report about an alleged reckless driver on Route 322.
• Police received a report about a dead deer near River Road. The deer was removed from the roadway, police said.
• Police received numerous reports about alleged IRS phone scams.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of Christmas laser lights in the Krebs Highway area.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred near the Hyde light.
• Police received a report about an alleged fight that occurred at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.
• Police received a report about abandoned property at a local motel.
• Police received a found vehicle key for a Saturn. It is at the township police station.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person off of Guinea Hill Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Hill Street. All parties were separated by police.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft at Wal-Mart. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of Christmas lights in the Hyde area.

Fugitive of the Week: Brandon Fink (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week. Shaw identified the fugitive as Brandon Fink, 29, of Pine Street, Clearfield.

Shaw stated that Fink is wanted in three, separate cases for failure to appear at Motions Court on Dec. 8 and for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing on Dec. 16.

On Aug. 5, Sgt. Greg Neeper of the Clearfield Borough Police Department filed two criminal complaints against Fink. He charged Fink with theft by unlawful taking, M1, and receiving stolen property, M1.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on July 27 Neeper received two reports about an alleged employee theft. Both victims related that Fink had recently been employed at both businesses.

Upon investigation both employers allegedly noticed numerous “no sale” transactions and money missing. When confronted about the alleged thefts, Fink admitted to taking money from both businesses over a period of time.

A preliminary hearing was held on Sept. 23, at which time all charges were held to court. On Dec. 8 Fink failed to appear at Motions Court, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

In a separate case, Officer Daniel Podliski of the Clearfield Borough Police Department filed a criminal complaint on Oct. 26. He charged Fink with inhale toxic releasing substances, M3.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Oct. 25 officers responded to a report about a male, later identified as Fink, who was allegedly to be inhaling a noxious substance.

Upon arrival Fink was allegedly observed passed out and unresponsive. Fink then briefly gained consciousness and allegedly again inhaled the substance. Fink was transported to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital.

A preliminary hearing was held Dec. 16, at which time Fink failed to appear, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Fink is described as a Caucasian male standing 5 feet, 5 inches tall. He has brown hair and eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Fink’s 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.”

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary that occurred sometime Monday or Tuesday on Gaston Road in Rossiter. Further, the victim told state police items were allegedly missing, including miscellaneous U.S. Currency, jewelry and Pesos. State police are continuing their investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to East Walnut Street for a report about suspicious activity. However, police were unable to observe anyone.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing at an address along Daisy Street. Further, police found the incident to be civil in nature.
• Police unlocked a vehicle along West Second Avenue for a motorist who had locked their keys inside.
• Police responded to Reed Street to assist with a psychological emergency.
• Police responded to North Fourth Street for a reported fuel spill. The incident was handled by the Clearfield Borough Fire Department, police said.
• Police assisted the fire department with gas fumes inside a residence along Daisy Street.
• Police were able to assist a resident with gaining access into their apartment along South Fourth Street.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to Lawrence Park Village for an overdose.
• Police responded to the traffic light at River Road for a disabled vehicle.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of laser Christmas lights in the area of Weaver Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a civil issue involving the repossession of a vehicle.
• Police received a report about a possible Protection from Abuse order violation.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of two juvenile individuals.
• Police responded to a noise complaint on Park Avenue Extension. It was handled at the scene.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard on the Clearfield – Curwensville Highway.

DUBOIS – A Penfield man accused of selling an 18-year-old a firearm waived his right to a preliminary hearing recently during Centralized Court held in District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.

John James Drum, 45, 5091 Mountain Run Rd., Penfield, is charged with conspiracy/firearm ownership and firearm ownership. He is free on $2,500, bail.

The teen he sold the gun to, Austin Donald Steele, 19, 5890 Westville Rd., Brockway, was facing similar charges but these charges were withdrawn at his preliminary hearing. He pleaded guilty to a summary disorderly conduct charge. Steele must pay $461 in fines and costs.

The charges stem from an incident in early July when Drum allegedly sold Steele a firearm.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, a trooper interviewed Steele at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in DuBois on July 21. Steele said he purchased a bersa thunder .380 ACP pistol from Drum at the Boy Scott camp.

Earlier that week, Drum made it known that he wanted to sell the gun. Steele told him he was interested in buying it. Steele allegedly met with Drum alone and made the exchange. Steele paid Drum $275 partially in cash and partially by check.

Steele allegedly told him he was only 18 years old at the time, and they would have to wait a few years to do the paperwork. Drum told Steele that would be OK. He told Steele that he trusted him and that he wouldn’t do anything stupid.

A witness told police in an interview that Steele had brought the pistol to his house to do some target shooting. Steele told him he bought it from Drum at the Boy Scout camp for $275.

When Drum was questioned by police, he stated he did not know Steele was only 18 years old. A few weeks prior to the sale, state police came to the camp due to a man threatening suicide.

Drum asked the camp staff if they were legal to carry a firearm to help patrol the property. Steele allegedly stepped forward so he gave him the gun to carry on patrol that night.

Later in the week, Drum decided to sell the gun and mentioned it to a few staff members. That afternoon, Steele told him he was interested in buying the gun. Drum said he checked on the price and told Steele he wanted $275 for it.

When they exchanged the money and the gun, Steele allegedly told him he did not have the money to get it transferred and asked if they could do it at a later date. Drum agreed thinking Steele would have the money in a few weeks when he got paid. Drum stated he had Steele sign a private firearm sale form indicating he was legal to purchase the firearm. He said he didn’t know Steele was only 18 until the officer told him.

On July 22 the trooper interviewed Steele again. He was asked if he stepped forward at the camp indicating he was legal to carry a gun the night that a man was threatening suicide.

Steele confirmed that he did; however, later in the week when they discussed the sale of the gun, he told Drum he was only 18. Drum told him he wasn’t concerned and they could transfer the gun when he turned 21 years old.

He was asked if there was any other time they had a conversation about his age. Steele said they were counting tents when they had a general conversation about him recently graduating.

Drum was contacted again about taking a polygraph test but Drum said he was unsure if he wanted to take it. He said his wife knew Steele’s age because he graduated from high school with their nephew. She yelled at him for not remembering. The trooper asked if it was possible Drum told him his age and he did not hear it. Drum agreed that was possible.

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of attempting to flee and elude police waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during Centralized Court at the Clearfield County Jail.

Jarred David Peters, 23, of Clearfield has been charged with unlawful restraint of minor/not parent – risk of bodily injury; fleeing or attempting to elude an officer and recklessly endangering another person. Bail has been set at $25,000 monetary.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Dec. 16 Lawrence Township police were assisting state parole agent, Keith Summerson, with intercepting Peters in or around the High Street area. A township officer was parked in an unmarked unit on Byers Street and waited for contact from Summerson or to observe Peters.

The officer observed Peters, who was driving a 2003 green Ford Focus with Pennsylvania registration. Peters traveled down Hill Street and allegedly failed to stop at a posted sign while Summerson was following in a vehicle behind him. The officer activated the unmarked patrol unit’s overhead emergency lights and the state parole agent moved out of the way.

The officer allegedly observed Peters turn right onto Woodland Road without signaling. He allegedly continued to travel until turning right onto Wrigley Street without signaling. The officer attempted to keep up with Peters at a safe speed on Wrigley Street. At the top of Wrigley Street, the officer allegedly observed Peters fail to stop at the posted sign and turn left onto Firetower Road without signaling.

The officer continued to follow Peters on Firetower Road, where he allegedly passed and maneuvered around two vehicles. At this point in the pursuit, the officer indicated he was traveling at 86 miles per hour to keep up with the Peters vehicle. The officer allegedly observed Peters fail to stop at a posted sign and turn left without signaling onto Route 153 toward Houtzdale.

The officer allegedly observed Peters cut in front of two oncoming vehicles that were traveling in each direction. The officer stated in the affidavit that the three vehicles almost collided; the other two vehicles had to stop in the intersection. The officer said he had to activate his unit’s siren and signal the vehicles to move.

When the vehicles slowly moved, the officer continued in Peters’ direction of travel on Route 153. However, the officer lost sight of the Peters vehicle and eventually discontinued his pursuit.

Another township officer contacted Verizon Wireless, which “pinged” Peters’ cellular phone. Verizon notified police that his cellular phone last “pinged” near Grandview off of Bloomington in Curwensville.

Later, a Clearfield Borough officer called and reported that a female informed the vehicle, which Peters was driving, almost hit her own. At the time this allegedly occurred, she told police she was inside the vehicle with her two children and she was basically forced to travel off of the roadway.

Officers proceeded to the EconoLodge in Clearfield in an attempt to locate Peters. However, an employee advised officers that there wasn’t any record of Peters staying there.

Clearfield County Control contacted officers and advised a juvenile had information on Peters’ whereabouts.  Upon making contact with the juvenile, she alleged that Peters had grabbed her arm and forced her to get into the vehicle. She told police she was in fear that they were going to get killed or kill someone else due to the speed that Peters was traveling at to flee from and avoid police.

The juvenile told police she asked Peters to stop the vehicle multiple times and even to let her out. He allegedly refused to stop, she said. She advised officers that Peters was staying in a specific room at the EconoLodge with his mother.

Officers, along with Summerson, then went back to the EconoLodge in an attempt to locate Peters. An officer and Summerson went inside to attempt contact with Peters; an officer waited outside near the Ford Focus, which Peters allegedly used to flee and elude police.

A township officer took Peters into custody, and Peters was transported to the county jail. While transporting him, he continually apologized for his misconduct and advised he fled from police because he was scared.

Peters allegedly related he had observed Summerson, which caused him to get into the vehicle registered to his mother. He allegedly said it was an attempt to avoid Summerson because he was aware he violated his parole by leaving a halfway house.

Peters allegedly continued to describe the incident and advised he’d observed the officer with activated emergency lights. Peters allegedly ended his apology, saying: “I was just scared, man.”

Police attempted to contact the motorist whose vehicle Peters almost hit but she couldn’t be reached. The juvenile advised that she would cooperate and a second, teenage female was also in the vehicle with her during the pursuit. The juvenile said she could provide them with her name and information.

Police noted there would be continued attempts to collect information regarding the incident.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged harassment incident that occurred Wednesday. During the incident, a Bellefonte woman allegedly sent a private Facebook message to the victim and threatened her. The woman was cited through the district court in Kylertown, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Dec. 16 in Washington Township. During the incident, a couple from Paris, France contacted the victim through Facebook and Skype. The first suspect allegedly scammed the victim by requesting money in exchange for taking a sexually explicit video off of YouTube. The second suspect allegedly attempted to obtain money for the same video. During the course of the investigation, YouTube Quality Control removed the video due to its content. State police would like to warn residents of the scam in which suspects from Paris, France are allegedly targeting young adult males by getting them to become Facebook friends and then Skype with them.

State police at Philipsburg

• On Wednesday a purse was found on North Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. The owner from Wilmington, Pa. may contact state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370 to claim the purse.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of receiving stolen property that occurred Dec. 18 on Hannah Hill Lane in Taylor Township. During the execution of a search warrant at a Port Matilda man’s residence for drug-related activities, a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle was located in plain view in the garage. It had been reported as stolen in 2014 with an estimated value of approximately $5,000, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct on Jones Lane. A male will be arrested for the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing at the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received information about a non-reportable accident.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Ogden Homestead Lane.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Poplar Avenue.
• Police received a report about possible shots fired in the Plymptonville area. However, police were unable to locate the source of any shots.
• Police responded to an activated alarm along Riverview Road. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.

DUBOIS – A DuBois man has been charged with stealing more than $6,000 in jewelry from his neighbor.

Donald Robert Myers, 38, 59 Atlantic Ave., DuBois, was charged with a felony count of theft by unlawful taking by the Sandy Township police on Dec. 14 in connection with an incident on July 29.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, Myers went into the Sandy Township police station and met with an officer. Myers stated that he thought he had “messed up.” He explained that a week ago, he had found some jewelry on his front porch. He said that he buys property from storage sheds and he believed one of his children must have found the jewelry in something he had purchased and was playing with it on the porch. He took this jewelry to Ben Rossi Jewelers and got $300 for it.

During the interview, he started to cry and told the officer that he got a call from his neighbor who said jewelry was missing from her house. He was very emotional, as he again told the officer that he messed up.

While the officer was meeting with Myers he got a dispatch call to make contact with the victim. He excused himself from Myers and called the victim. She told the officer that she had numerous pieces of jewelry stolen and she suspected Myers had taken it.

The victim explained that she and her family were out of town on a family vacation in July and she had made arrangements with Myers to check on the house and let her dogs out. When she returned, she noticed the jewelry was missing. She text-messaged Myers and told him she was missing jewelry. Myers then told her that it has to be there and he would help her look for it.

She became suspicious of Myers after she asked him a few times more about the jewelry. Myers either ignored her or was playing it off. On July 29 she text-messaged him again and asked for her jewelry back.

After a little while, Myers’ wife text-messaged the victim and asked her to call. When she did, she explained that Myers told her he found the jewelry under her bushes when he was cutting her grass. He had taken the jewelry to Ben Rossi and had cashed it in for $300.

The victim gave the officer a description of the stolen items. There were four diamond and gold rings and two set of diamond and gold earrings. The total value of the items she listed was $6,376.

After speaking with the victim, the officer went back to the interview room to speak to Myers. He confirmed the story of finding the jewelry on his porch. The officer advised him he had spoken with the victim and asked about Myers finding the items in the yard. He denied this and continued stating he found them on the porch.

The officer said he wanted to talk to Myers’ wife and Myers gave him her cell phone number.

The officer spoke to Myers’ wife who confirmed her story that he told her he found the jewelry under a bush at the side of her home. She told the officer it was a mistake and they would get them back.

The officer returned to the interview room and advised Myers he did not believe his story. Myers was then advised of his rights. Myers agreed to continue speaking with the officer.

When the officer pointed out that his story was not consistent with his wife’s story, Myers began to cry and kept saying he was sorry. He said he was trying to get the jewelry back.

He eventually stated that he was in the victim’s home taking care of the dogs when he saw the rings and earrings on a table. He admitted he took three rings and a set of earrings and sold them.

The officer met with John Rossi of Ben Rossi Jewelers, who confirmed Myers cashed in five pieces of jewelry for $300. Rossi turned over one set of earrings that the store still had in his possession. He stated he had already sent out the other pieces, but he would try to get them back. Rossi did eventually get back these pieces as well and turned them over to police.

The victim identified the items as the ones that were missing from her home. Only one item was not recovered; a diamond wedding band with a value of $600.

The preliminary hearing in this case is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 22 in front of District Judge Patrick Ford at his DuBois office.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Dec. 22 at the Sheetz store in Decatur Township. During the incident, a Philipsburg man allegedly shoved the victim into a wall and struck him several times in the head. The man was charged with harassment through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred Thursday on Deer Creek Road in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took six star shower light displays from the victim’s yard. 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 disorderly conduct that occurred Saturday on Myers Road in Morrisdale. During the incident, a Morrisdale man allegedly fired a single shot from a rifle toward his own vehicle. He was cited for the incident, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary that occurred Thursday on North Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone removed multiple items from the victim’s store. The suspect was wearing a black coat/sweatshirt and light-colored pants and entered from the Locust Street side of the store. Surveillance video shows the suspect fleeing the scene toward the alley near Front and Second streets. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police have an item that was found Thursday in an open lot on the western side of North Centre Street in Philipsburg Borough. A trooper responded to the scene and collected the item. The owner may claim the item by calling the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Saturday at the Wal-Mart store in Young Township. During the incident, a Glen Campbell couple allegedly entered the store and removed 15 items, which totaled approximately $136.40. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an alleged burglary that occurred Thursday on Route 219 in Horton Township. During the incident, someone allegedly gained accessed to the victim’s residence and removed numerous items before fleeing the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
• State police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle that occurred Thursday on German Settlement Road in Horton Township. During the incident, someone allegedly gained access into the victim’s locked vehicle. Once inside they allegedly took a known amount of money and then fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged theft from Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute at the Edgewood Apartments.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on Route 879 near Supercenter Drive. One injury was reported, and both vehicles were towed from the scene, police said.
• Police investigated a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident that resulted from a two-vehicle accident on Route 879 near Supercenter Drive. Further, a motorist struck a member of emergency service personnel who was directing traffic. They were transported to the emergency room at Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of terroristic threats.
• Police responded to a false panic alarm at Dunkin Donuts.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of indecent exposure.
• Police investigated a report about a wanted person at Sheetz.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of reckless endangerment in the area of Woodland Road. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a person in the area of McDonald’s on Route 879.
• Police received a report about a possible DUI at a local gas station on Route 879.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred on Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person on Smith Street.
• Police responded to an alarm at the Salvation Army.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle at a local bank on Route 879.
• Police received a report about two lost dogs in the area of Birchfield Street. Both dogs were located and returned to their owner, police said.
• Police conducted a warrant service on Barn Road and housed the person in the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from Rent-A-Center. Charges are to be filed, police said.
• Police received a report about a residential alarm in the area of Meadow Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft that occurred on Rieghard Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle that occurred at Wal-Mart.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident.
• Emergency and fire department personnel were assisted with a possible structure fire on Valley View Drive.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Valley View Drive.
• Police responded to Guinea Hill area, where a dog was struck by a vehicle.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of medications on Clarendon Avenue.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with handling a 302 warrant.
• Police received a report about a civil issue on Wrigley Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of public drunkenness at Wal-Mart.
• Police responded to check the welfare of someone at CoGo’s.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male at the Clearfield Mall.

DuBois City

• On Friday police received a report about a male who was laying on the sidewalk near East Weber Avenue and South Brady Street. Upon arrival to the scene, police observed the male who was limping and holding his side. While speaking with him, police learned he had been struck by a vehicle. The male was transported to the emergency room at Penn Highlands for treatment of minor injuries, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday at a residence in the 200 block of South Highland Street. Upon arrival police made contact with the victim who related that when he returned home he observed that his window in his front door was broken. He provided police with information for a possible suspect. Police are continuing their investigation at this time, and charges are pending.
• Police received a report about a vehicle that was being driven all over the roadway Friday on First Street. Upon arrival to the scene, police allegedly observed a female driving recklessly and activated emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop. While attempting a traffic stop, the female operator traveled through a yard on DuBois Street. Once the vehicle came to a stop and contact was made with the female, police allegedly determined she was under the influence of alcohol. She was subsequently arrested for DUI, and charges are pending, police said.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly being unruly Saturday at a residence on North Church Street. Upon arrival police made contact with the caller who related his roommate was throwing items all over the residence and destroying his personal property. When police made contact with the roommate, he said he only threw a couple of things and didn’t break anything. Police are continuing their investigation at this time, and charges are pending.
• Police received a report about an alarm Saturday at a business on Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK when searching the outer perimeter. A key holder didn’t respond to the scene, and police cleared the incident.
• While on patrol Saturday police observed a silver Jeep Compass being driven recklessly on South Jared Street and Long Avenue. While observing the vehicle, its operator allegedly committed several traffic violations. Police initiated a traffic stop and pulled the vehicle over on East Long Avenue and determined the female operator was under the influence of alcohol. The female was placed under arrest for DUI and charges are pending at this time, police said.

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A Brookville woman is facing child pornography and sexual abuse charges.

According to online court documents, 25-year-old Autumn Graham of Brookville is being charged by Brookville Police Department with the following offenses:

• Corruption of Minors, Felony
• Child Pornography, Felony
• Contact/Communication with Minor – Sexual Abuse, Felony

The alleged incident leading to these charges took place on Sept. 18.

Graham is awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for Feb. 4, 2016 with Magisterial District Judge Gregory M. Bazylak.

Additional details will be published as they become available.

Read more: http://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/.

Fugitive of the Week: David Peterson (Provided photo)

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

Shaw identified the fugitive as David Peterson, 35, of Pine Street, Clearfield. Peterson is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing on Dec. 16.

On Nov. 10 Trooper Nicholas Rickerson of the Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield barracks, filed a criminal complaint against Peterson. He charged Peterson with use/possession of drug paraphernalia, M; driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, M; driving while operating privileges suspended – DUI-related, S; careless driving, S; improper stop, S; and drivers required to be licensed, S.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 15 troopers received a report that a vehicle was parked in the middle of the roadway. Upon arrival troopers allegedly discovered an individual, later identified as Peterson, asleep behind the wheel of the vehicle.

After allegedly making several attempts to wake up Peterson, troopers were able to do so. Upon speaking with Peterson, troopers allegedly detected signs of impairment.

Peterson was subsequently placed under arrest for driving under the influence. He was allegedly found to be in possession of a metal capsule with a pill and a small straw inside. Peterson was transported to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for a blood test.

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Dec. 16, at which time Peterson failed to appear, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

Peterson is described as a Caucasian male who stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Peterson’s 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.”

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Sunday on Atlantic Avenue in Bigler Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole three XBOX games and prescription medication from the victim’s vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• On Dec. 22 a pink and purple Quasar Raptor mountain bike was found along Pleasant Drive in Morris Township. 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 theft that occurred Dec. 14 on the Ginter-Morann Highway in Houtzdale. Further, the victim told state police that someone removed prescription medication from her residence. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Dec. 8 at the Hometown Market in Osceola Mills. During the incident, someone allegedly removed the victim’s wallet from her purse that was in a shopping cart. 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 theft by deception that occurred Dec. 14 on Sandy Ridge Lane in Worth Township. Further, the victim reported to state police that she believed she’d been scammed out of $1,120. The actor allegedly sent the victim a check, and the victim was to send a portion to the actor or someone on their behalf, state police said. State police indicated that the check is fraudulent, and the victim gets scammed out of the money they sent to the actor in return.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Friday at a North Ninth Street residence in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a Philipsburg man and the victim were allegedly involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. He allegedly struck the victim in the shoulder with a closed fist and threw a piece of cheesecake at her. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Saturday on North Ninth Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a FedEx package from the victim’s porch that contained an LG Android straight talk cell phone.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary that occurred sometime between Dec. 22 and Thursday at the Burnside Sportsmen’s Club. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the club and removed an AM/FM radio and then fled the scene.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a runaway juvenile in the Hyde area. The juvenile was located, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft from a local business on Route 879. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about lost property from a Curwensville resident. The resident lost a ring while walking on Rails to Trails, police said.
• Police received a report about two suspicious males on Smith Street.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle on High Level Road.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of an individual at the Edgewood Apartments.
• Police received information about a non-reportable accident that occurred at Wal-Mart. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred within the township. However, police determined it occurred within the borough.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct. During the incident, someone was allegedly shining a spotlight into the rooms of a local motel.
• Police responded to an activated alarm on Turnpike Avenue. However, police were cancelled while en route.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle on Linden Street.
• Police responded to a 911 hang-up call on Poplar Avenue. It was determined to be accidental, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious on Robinson Avenue. It was handled at the scene, police said.

State police at Clearfield

• State police responded to an accident that occurred Monday on Smay Road in Pike Township. Danny Seaburn of Curwensville was traveling north when he lost control of his vehicle. As a result, it crashed into a tree on the western side of the roadway. He was injured and transported to the DuBois Penn Highlands Hospital for treatment and evaluation. Upon investigation state police allegedly determined Seaburn had been drinking. State police were assisted by towing services and fire and emergency personnel.

State police at Philipsburg

• On Tuesday state police received a report from a victim who alleged being sexually assaulted by a known individual about 15 years ago. State police determined that it allegedly occurred in an adjourning county, and information will be forwarded to the state police barracks with proper jurisdiction.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft from a motor vehicle that occurred sometime between Dec. 21 and Monday on Walker Street in Rush Township. Further, the victim told state police that a firearm was removed from his vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a delusional male at Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about a possible theft at the EconoLodge.
• Police received a report about missing keys.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute at the Edgewood Apartments.

DuBois City

• On Monday someone allegedly damaged a window of a building located in the first block of East Park Avenue. Police aren’t sure if it was an attempted break-in or an act of vandalism. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about an alarm Monday at the DuBois Diner located on West DuBois Avenue. Upon arrival police determined that everything was OK.
• Police received a report about an alarm Tuesday at Matt White Properties on Quarry Avenue. Upon arrival police determined it was accidentally activated by an employee.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute between a husband and wife Tuesday in the first block of Quarry Avenue. During the incident, he allegedly tossed her clothes into the yard. Upon investigation police determined there wasn’t any physical violence; there weren’t any arrests as a result of the incident.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend Tuesday at a residence in the 100 block of West Weber Avenue. During the incident, there was a verbal argument, and he hid her keys. Upon arrival police took the keys and gave them to the woman in order for her to leave the residence.
• On Tuesday police received a report about a victim who was allegedly assaulted by a DuBois man in an apartment in the 300 block of West Long Avenue. Another man allegedly brandished a pellet pistol on a group of people who were present during the altercation. He also allegedly brandished a knife. Police arrested both men and lodged them in jail to await arraignment.

State police at Clearfield

• State police responded to an alleged domestic simple assault/terroristic threats incident Wednesday at Kwik Fill in Cooper Township. During the incident, a Gilford, Conn., man allegedly assaulted the victim multiple times in several areas. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at DuBois

• A DuBois teen was flown to the Altoona Hospital with major injuries after an accident Dec. 24 on Route 219 in Bloom Township. She was traveling north when, for unknown reasons, her vehicle’s brakes locked up and it started to slide. Her vehicle started to spin in a clockwise direction and exited the roadway to the east; there, it impacted with a ditch with both wheels on the driver’s side. Her vehicle started to overturn, continued north and impacted a tree with its hood, which caused major damage to its hood and roof. The teen’s vehicle came to a final rest in the ditch on its wheels, and she was entrapped inside of it. She was freed by mechanical means by the Brady Township Fire Department. She was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident.
• State police responded to an accident Wednesday on Richardsville Road in Warsaw Township. Further, Donna Bauer of Brockway was traveling north in the right-hand lane. Upon cresting the hill, she observed a deer in her lane, and swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid it. However, her passenger’s side struck the deer; her vehicle then struck an embankment adjacent to the east berm. Bauer was wearing her seatbelt; she wasn’t injured in the accident.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police have a black Nokia cell phone that was located Wednesday on the railroad tracks behind North Front Street in Rush Township. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police investigated an alleged DUI/Act 64 violation Wednesday on Route 28 in Clover Township. Further, a Ridgway woman was stopped for a traffic violation and allegedly determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. She was allegedly found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana. She was also allegedly found to be in possession of several pills not prescribed to her. Charges are currently pending against the woman, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an ongoing traffic problem in the Hyde area along Washington Avenue. It will be addressed with patrols.
• Police were contacted by Philadelphia police regarding a recovered stolen handgun.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard on the roadway at the intersection of Flegal Road and Rockton Mountain Highway.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications that occurred on Facebook.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of an individual on Mount Joy Road.

Decatur Township

• Morris-Cooper Regional police were assisted with a possible burglary on Deer Creek Road.
• Police responded to an alleged burglary at a local camp on Coal Run Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
• Lawrence Township police were assisted with a pursuit of a wanted male. The male was later apprehended, police said.
• Police responded to a minor, two-vehicle accident along North Front Street in Philipsburg.
• Police responded to a vehicle accident in Houtzdale. No injuries were reported as a result, and a vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a couple arguing inside a pick-up truck that was traveling on the Drane Highway near Rebel Lane. However, the truck was gone upon police arrival in the area.
• Police received a report from a resident who was allegedly having a suspicious vehicle come up to her house and then leave. Its occupant also allegedly took pictures of her house. State police at Lamar assisted with making contact with those involved in the incident.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of equipment from a local business. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.

WESTOVER – Joe’s Garage, located at 181 W. Bridge St., Westover, was burglarized sometime between 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday, reported the state police at Punxsutawney.

According to state police, 50 Pennsylvania State inspection stickers were allegedly missing from the garage. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of assault/harassment that occurred Dec. 30 on Deer Creek Road in Morris Township. During the incident, a Philipsburg woman and the victim allegedly engaged in a verbal argument. It allegedly escalated to a physical altercation during which the woman pushed the victim with open hands. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of assault/harassment that occurred Dec. 31 on Rockwood Road in Bigler Township. During the incident, a Ramey woman allegedly grabbed a female child by her facial area. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged DUI that occurred Friday on Firehouse Road in Cooper Township. During the incident, state police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a Drifting man. State police allegedly suspected he was under the influence of alcohol. DUI charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief/harassment that occurred Friday in the Fuel-On parking lot in Curwensville Borough. During the incident, a Clearfield man allegedly punched out the driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle with his fist while it was being operated by the victim. As a result, he caused the window to shatter and a laceration to the victim’s left ear. Damage is estimated at $500, state police said, and charges are pending through the district court.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of assault/harassment that occurred Friday on Naulton Street in Pike Township. During the incident, a Curwensville man and woman allegedly engaged in a verbal argument, which turned physical when they pushed and shoved each other. Charges are currently pending against both through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday on the Quehanna Highway in Karthaus Township. Further, a vehicle exited the right side of the roadway and impacted a Kuntz Farm sign; it then overturned into a wooded area. The operator of the vehicle fled the scene, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime between Friday and Sunday on Miriam Street in Ramey Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly pried open a padlock and hasp to a shed and caused approximately $40 worth of damage. 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, theft and criminal mischief that occurred Aug. 24 at a vacant rental property on Pleasant Valley Road in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly used a blunt instrument to force open a wooden basement door. Once inside they allegedly cut and removed an unknown amount of copper throughout the residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred on Hoffman Lane in Beaver Township. During the incident, a Summerville man allegedly bit the victim during a physical altercation. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday on Dora Timblin Road in Ringgold Township. During the incident, a Mayport allegedly fired numerous rounds from several firearms in celebration of New Year’s. One round allegedly struck an aerial fiber optic cable belonging to Comcast, which caused damage. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Dec. 21 at Wal-Mart in Fox Township. During the incident, a St. Marys woman allegedly left the store without paying for a ham, Miracle Whip and eggs, which were valued at $37.36. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Dec. 20 at Wal-Mart in Fox Township. During the incident, a St. Marys woman allegedly left the store without paying for a ham, a case of soda and two gift bags, which were valued at $41.16. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday or Saturday on Highland Road in Highland Township. During the incident, someone allegedly punctured a tire in the victim’s 1999 GMC Jimmy and then fled the scene.

Clearfield Borough

• Clearfield Borough police had a stray dog turned into the station. The dog was then taken to the SPCA, police said.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred on West Fifth Street. Further, there was to be a vehicle parked on the roadway for more than 48 hours, and it also had an expired inspection.
• Police responded to Merrill Street for an alleged disturbance between two family members.
• Police responded to East Cherry Street for a report about a male who was allegedly running through yards and who was dressed in dark clothing.
• Police received a report about a missing juvenile. The juvenile was later located and safe, police said.
• Police arrested a male for allegedly driving under the influence following a traffic stop.
• Police received a report about a person driving carelessly by allegedly intentionally spinning his tires on the slippery roadway.
• Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident where an individual backed into a parked motorcycle on South Fourth Street.
• Police responded to a report about a suspicious person near Gulich Avenue. The person was asking individuals for rides to Curwensville, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police were called to the Sheetz store along Route 879 while numerous cell phones were found in the parking lot area.
• Police received a report about a missing juvenile female. She was eventually located and returned to her parent, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred in the Guinea Hill area.
• Police received a report about a lost/stolen wallet at the Road Trip Lounge.
• Police received a report about a vehicle accident near Novey’s Recycling.
• Police received a report about an alleged physical domestic dispute at the Edgewood Apartments.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency at Edgewood.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency at the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief at Family Dollar.
• Police received a noise complaint that occurred on Hill Street.
• Police received a report about a found bicycle on Rails to Trails near Kwik Fill.
• Police received a report about a parking complaint/suspicious vehicle on Nelson Road.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Park Avenue Extension.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communication that occurred on Wrigley Street.
• Police received a report about a civil issue in the area of Robinson Avenue.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle in the Rec Park.

DuBois City

• Police were dispatched to the area of Park Avenue and Brady Street for a suspicious male. The caller told police the male had arrived earlier and caused problems and he had now returned. However, police checked the area and were unable to locate him. Police were then called to the 200 block of West Long Avenue to check the welfare of a male. Upon arrival police located a male who was asking for help, and he was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred in the 100 block of East Long Avenue. The caller told police that someone had cut his break line. Upon investigation police determined the caller’s break line had been damaged due to a faulty mounting bracket, not by a criminal act.
• Police received a report about a license plate that was allegedly stolen from a fleet vehicle at a local business on Beaver Drive. Police were advised the vehicle hadn’t been moved in a while, and the business representative had just learned of the alleged theft. Police entered the registration for the vehicle as stolen with the NCIC.
• Police were dispatched for a male who was laying on the floor and convulsing on North Jared Street. He was found to be highly intoxicated and transported to the hospital by emergency personnel.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the front parking lot of the DuBois YMCA on Parkway Drive. A witness reportedly observed a purple-colored Chevrolet Silverado strike a vehicle; two young males reportedly exited the truck, observed damage to the vehicle and then fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact DuBois City police.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment. It was found to be an issue between family members, police said.
• Police were dispatched to check the welfare of an individual in the 800 block of DuBois Street. The caller told police they hadn’t heard from the man and indicated he has health issues. Upon arrival police found that the man was OK.
• Police received a report from a Sandy Township man who alleged his daughter was being harassed by an adult woman. However, police determined that it wasn’t occurring in DuBois City and directed the caller to other agencies for assistance.
• Police received a report about an illegally parked vehicle in a private lot in the first block of East Park Avenue. The caller requested that police ticket the owner of the vehicle.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute that occurred between a boyfriend and girlfriend in an apartment in the first block of West Long Avenue. Both were allegedly intoxicated and arguing over her speaking with a male friend at the bar. The man called for a ride and returned to his own residence, police said.
• Police received a report about an alarm at the United Way on South Jared Street. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK, and notified the key holder of the situation.
• Police received a parking complaint involving a 2009 Honda Civic in the 300 block of East Park Avenue. Police found that it was parked too far from the curb, and issued its owner a ticket. Following another complaint several hours later, the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police were dispatched to a garage in the 300 block of Shaffer Avenue for a report about someone possibly being inside it. Upon arrival police checked the garage and didn’t locate anyone.

Sandy Township

• On Friday police received a report about a couple of males who were outside of a vehicle at Johnson Motors and who were acting suspicious. When the males saw the caller they drove away in a green vehicle with green wheels. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Hawbakers on Saturday.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at VA Clinic on Sunday.
• On Sunday police responded to a Home Camp Road residence for an alleged domestic dispute between a 24-year-old woman and her 24-year-old husband. The dispute was verbal in nature, and police handled the situation without incident.
• A 54-year-old South Main Street woman alleged Sunday she had been struck by her 63-year-old husband. Further, she alleged to police that he had been drinking and when she attempted to leave the residence he physically assaulted her. Police went to the residence, found the man who was on probation and took him into custody; he was then transported to the jail. Charges have been filed against him as a result of the incident, police said.
• On Sunday a 41-year-old Treasure Lake woman reported that she moved out of a rental property in Treasure Lake. When she returned to retrieve some items she allegedly found that someone took a Wildfire all-terrain vehicle, a Polaris ATV plow and her father’s ATV trailer from a shed at the residence. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.

UNION TOWNSHIP – Two Reynoldsville teens, Dylan Tapper and Darren Foradori, both 18, were taken into custody for an alleged aggravated assault incident, reported state police at DuBois.

According to state police, on Jan. 1 Tapper and Foradori allegedly assaulted a DuBois man with a blunt object on Heller Lane in Union Township. They also allegedly kicked and struck him.

After that, Tapper and Foradori allegedly pushed and struck two DuBois women. Arrest warrants were issued for both men who were taken into custody without incident, state police said.