Fugitive of the Week: Andrew Slogosky (Provided photo)

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

Shaw identified the fugitive as Andrew Slogosky, 28, of Presqueisle Street, Philipsburg. Slogosky is wanted for failure to appear at Arraignment Court on Dec. 30, 2015.

On Oct. 8, 2015, Officer Shawn Kronenwetter of the Lawrence Township Police Department filed a criminal complaint against Slogosky. He charged Slogosky with receiving stolen property, M1, and retail theft, M1.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 29, 2015, officers were dispatched to a local business for a report about an alleged theft.

Upon review of surveillance video, a man who was later identified as Slogosky was allegedly observed pushing several large items out of the store without paying for them.

An employee, along with Kronenwetter, was able to view the make and model of Slogosky’s vehicle and its registration.

Police made contact with Slogosky, who initially stated that two friends had borrowed the vehicle on the date in question. However, Slogosky later allegedly admitted to committing the theft.

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Dec. 2, 2015, at which time all charges were held for court. On Dec. 30, 2015, Slogosky failed to appear at Arraignment Court, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Slogosky is described as a Caucasian male who stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He has brown hair and green eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Slogosky’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.”

PHILIPSBURG – While investigating the illegal distribution of controlled substances between March of 2014 and March of 2015, members of the North Central Strike Force Unit allegedly found numerous pornographic photos and videos of children on a cellular phone belonging to Kevin T. Aitken, 38.

Aitken was subsequently charged with 140 felony counts and 139 misdemeanor counts of sexual abuse of children and related offenses, according to the state police at Philipsburg.

State police noted that Aitken is currently incarcerated in state prison on unrelated charges. It was also noted by state police that this investigation is currently pending further court proceedings.

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP – A 35-year-old Reynoldsville man, John J. Vickers III, is facing drug- and firearm-related charges, reported state police at DuBois.

On Tuesday state police stopped Vickers for a summary traffic violation on Route 310 in Winslow Township. During the stop, state police allegedly observed a syringe, which was protruding from Vickers’ sweatshirt.

After conducting a search, state police allegedly found Vickers to be in possession of a loaded handgun, marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine, a digital scale, a large amount of U.S. Currency and other related drug paraphernalia.

Vickers was taken into custody and lodged in the Jefferson County Jail. Charges have been filed through the district court, according to state police.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged simple assault that occurred Jan. 3 on Oakwood Street in Rush Township. During the incident, the male suspect and the victim allegedly engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical when he attempted to wrestle a laptop computer away from the victim. The victim, state police said, sustained injuries to the arms, legs and chest.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Saturday at a Walker Street residence in Rush Township. During the incident, a known male allegedly messaged the victim via text and Facebook after being told to stop. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred sometime between Dec. 14 and Dec. 16 in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly wrote checks to himself without authorization from a known local business. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Fugitive of the Week: Austin Patterson (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced the capture of a wanted fugitive.

Shaw identified the fugitive as Austin Patterson, 21, of Clearfield. Patterson was added to the Clearfield County Fugitive of the Week list on Nov. 2, 2015.

On Sept. 24, 2015, Patrolman Elliott Neeper of the Lawrence Township Police Department filed a criminal complaint against Patterson. He charged Patterson with burglary, F2; criminal trespass, F2; theft by unlawful taking, F3; receiving stolen property, F3; and criminal mischief, M3.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 16, 2015, Neeper received a report about suspicious items abandoned outside of a local business.

Upon arrival Neeper allegedly observed various electronics and DJ equipment located outside of the business along with a two-wheeled hand cart.

Officers traveled to a local storage unit facility, where they allegedly observed that the padlock on one of the units had been removed. Officers then contacted the property manager who was able to pull the surveillance video.

Officers allegedly observed two males enter the property and proceed directly to the storage unit. The two males were allegedly observed cutting the padlock of the storage unit and removing the various items.

The male suspects allegedly transferred the items to a vehicle. However, they left behind the two-wheeled hand cart and a pair of recently-purchased bolt cutters.

Officers were able to obtain surveillance video of three males who had recently purchased the bolt cutters from a local business. One of the males was identified as Patterson.

Officers were also able to further identify the suspected vehicle as belonging to Patterson. When later confronted by officers, Patterson allegedly admitted to involvement in the burglary.

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 28, 2015, at which time Patterson failed to appear, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Shaw stated that on Jan. 5 an officer from the Clearfield Borough Police Department spotted Patterson’s vehicle while on routine patrol. The officer then went to Patterson’s previous address in an attempt to locate him.

Upon obtaining permission to enter, the officer spotted Patterson retreat into the basement in an attempt to conceal himself. Patterson was then apprehended in the basement of the residence. Patterson is currently lodged in the Clearfield County Jail.

Shaw thanked the Clearfield Borough Police Department for its assistance with this case.

Anyone with knowledge of a fugitive’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 responded to an accident Tuesday on Interstate 80 westbound at mile-marker 120 in Lawrence Township. A vehicle operated by Ronald D. Butler of Howard was traveling westbound in the right-hand lane. As he was negotiating a left curve in the roadway, his vehicle entered into the left-hand lane. He abruptly swerved back into the right-hand lane; however, he lost control due to the snow-covered roadway. The Butler vehicle slid into the side of the bridge rail as a result. Butler and his two passengers were wearing their seatbelts; no injuries were reported in the accident. Butler’s vehicle was towed from the scene, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred sometime between Nov. 1 and Jan. 8 in a wooded area behind Key Largo’s in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly cut copper wire from standing power line poles. 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 harassment that occurred Tuesday on Independent Road in Bradford Township. During the incident, two males who occupied a gold Jeep Cherokee were allegedly trespassing and made threats toward the homeowner. The operator of the vehicle was described as being of medium height and approximately 200 pounds with a full beard; his passenger was described as having a tall, slender build with light-colored hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• On Monday Earl L. Peterman of Miamisburg, Ohio was stopped for purposes of inspection in his truck trailer by the DuBois Motor Carrier Enforcement Team on Interstate 80 westbound at the rest area in Washington Township. Upon speaking with Peterman, it was allegedly determined that his operating privilege was suspended. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that he was allegedly in possession of hydrocodone, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Peterman was subsequently arrested for related vehicle code violations and drug charges.
• A school bus was involved in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday on Arch Road in Snyder Township. Further, a vehicle operated by Eric Lunger of Brockway was traveling north and reportedly at a rate of speed that was beyond reasonable for the snowy roadway conditions. He reportedly failed to negotiate a downhill, right-hand turn, and his vehicle slid across the centerlines; it then impacted the school bus with the left, front in a sideswipe crash. The Lunger vehicle came to a rest in the center of the roadway, blocking both lanes; the school bus came to a rest on the southbound shoulder. State police noted it was a Brockway area school bus that was transporting 38 students, none of whom reported injuries. Lunger sustained minor injuries; he was also cited for the crash. State police were assisted by Brockway Area Schools, Brockway Volunteer Hose Co., Brockway Ambulance and PennDOT.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary that occurred between Dec. 14 and Jan. 9 on Native Road in Henderson Township. During the incident, someone allegedly kicked in the door of the victim’s residence and removed numerous items. These items allegedly included: a 32-inch flat screen television; a DVD/VHS player; approximately 50 DVDs; a Horton crossbow with Red Dot scope, quiver and hard case; a trail camera; a cordless drill; an AM/FM radio; a deer processing kit; a coyote/fox call; a ShopVac; and a jar of change. State police noted based on interviews, it’s believed the alleged burglary may have occurred after 12 a.m. Jan. 4. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a lost wallet in the area of Plaza Drive.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred on George Road.
• Police received a report about a single-vehicle accident on Calvary Road.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a business on South Second Street.

Curwensville Borough

• Police reported that charges of retail theft, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property were filed against an Olanta man Tuesday. The man allegedly walked out of Gates Hardware Friday with a chain saw valued at more than $350 that he didn’t pay for.  He was located in county jail on an unrelated issue.
• Police would like to urge motorists to observe signs for no parking and not parking too close to corners. It is to allow borough plow trucks to pass for clearing streets.

DuBois City

• On Monday police received a report that someone allegedly broke a window in the Laundromat on West Long Avenue. Police were advised three people were observed running away from the Laundromat, and they are continuing their investigation of the incident at this time.
• On Monday police received a report from a DuBois man who had received a message on his answering machine from a caller who claimed to be with the IRS. The caller allegedly threatened a lawsuit if the man failed to make payment, police said. Police determined that the phone number for the caller originated in Seattle, Wash., and other scam calls have originated from the same phone number.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief Tuesday at a local business on West Long Avenue. Sometime overnight, the caller told police a window to the business was struck or shot with an object, causing it to completely shatter and require replacement. Anyone with information is asked to contact city police.
• On Tuesday police were dispatched to the intersection of South Brady Street and Aspen Way for a two-vehicle accident. Upon investigation police learned that the operator of a Sandy Township plow truck was unable to stop due to roadway conditions and struck the rear end of a vehicle stopped in traffic. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a vehicle that was off of the roadway Tuesday in the 300 block of Quarry Avenue. Upon investigation police determined an operator of a vehicle was traveling north when another who was traveling south lost control of their vehicle. As a result, it crossed the centerline and forced the northbound vehicle off the roadway. The southbound vehicle, according to police, didn’t stop and fled the area. The northbound vehicle was pulled out and found to have a flat tire, police said.
• Police were dispatched Tuesday to the 300 block of Aspen Way, where a tractor-trailer struck a parked pick-up truck. The operators exchanged information, and there weren’t any citations issued as a result of the accident, police said.

Sandy Township

• On Monday police encountered a minor motor vehicle accident on the Rich Highway. No injuries and minor damage were reported, police said.
• On Monday employees of Boot Hyde Out in the DuBois Mall alleged that a girl was seen attempting to leave the store with a pair of boots on her feet. When she was confronted, the 17-year-old Clearfield girl allegedly took off the boots and fled from the store without any shoes on. Police located the girl in the mall parking lot. Retail theft charges have been filed against her as a result of the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Big Lots on Monday.
• Police responded to numerous motor vehicle accidents that occurred due to weather conditions on Tuesday. Several vehicles were towed due to damage, and minor to moderate injuries were reported, police said.
• On Tuesday a 38-year-old Hanes Drive woman alleged that a known male had jumped over the fence into her back yard and was attempting to gain entrance to her residence. Officers responded to the scene and located 29-year-old Michael Alessi, who had been arrested previously for allegedly assaulting the 38-year-old woman.  Charges were filed for harassment and stalking; Alessi was arraigned and transported to county jail, police said.
• Two tractor-trailers were involved in a minor accident in the Pilot parking lot on Tuesday. No injuries and minor damage were reported, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Big Lots on Tuesday.

Danielle Christine Yontosh (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A motion to suppress evidence in the cases against a former Arizona man and a DuBois woman accused of selling drugs in a motel room was discussed in Clearfield County Court.

This week’s testimony was a continuance of testimony given during Motions Court last week.

Matthew Thomas Marley, 41, and Danielle Yontosh, 42, 324 Knarr St., DuBois are charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy, possession of drug paraphernalia, corruptions of minors, endangering the welfare of children and dealing in proceeds of illegal activity. Both are in the county jail in lieu of $100,000 bail each.

The charges stem from an incident on Sept. 29 at a motel on the Clearfield-Shawville Highway in Lawrence Township when officers found Marley in a room with methamphetamine, traces of drugs, pills, drug paraphernalia and more than $11,000 in cash.

Matthew Thomas Marley (Provided photo)

Sgt. Crystal Panebianco of the Lawrence Township police testified last week that officers were at the motel to serve a warrant on another individual who was known to reside there. They checked room 227, which was registered to Yontosh.

Panebianco explained at first there was no response to her knocking, but after a third series of knocks she heard a toilet flush. She admitted she thought this was because drugs were being flushed away. She knocked again asking for Yontosh and telling her she needed to open the door.

Instead a man, later identified as Marley, opened the door widely. Marley was wearing shorts and a T-shirt. A small, naked, female child was sitting up in the bed.

This caused Panebianco some concern initially, but there were three, other people in the room. Marely was later identified as the girl’s father, according to court documents.

Senior Deputy Attorney General David Gorman, who is prosecuting the case, asked her why she entered the room. Panebianco explained that she wanted to know what was going on with the child who could have been sexually abused or exposed to drug activity. She also needed to show the people in the room photos of the suspect who was the object of her warrant.

She stated there was a male sitting on a chair and female sitting on the couch.

When Panebianco went into the bathroom she could see water on the floor from the toilet. There was drug paraphernalia on the night stand within reach of the child.

Children, Youth and Family Services was contacted regarding the girl, she testified.

Because of the possible drug activity and in consideration for the officers’ safety, Panebianco had everyone in the room identified and searched. The room was secured and a search warrant was requested.

Yontosh was located in the lobby and brought back to the room within 10 to 15 minutes.

CYS responded within 20 to 30 minutes and took the child into custody, she said.

During cross-examination by Patrick Lavelle, who represents Yontosh, Panebianco stated the purpose of their visit was to locate another suspect who had been there two days prior to this incident.

Lavelle asked why someone flushing a toilet was unusual. She responded that people often flush drugs to avoid charges.

Leanne Nedza, attorney for Marley, had her read another report that stated she did not see the child until she entered the room. Panebianco agreed that she had created this report.

Nedza asked Panebianco about photos taken at the scene. During this series of questions, Panebianco admitted that some items had been moved before the photos were taken, including a bag with drug paraphernalia and items taken from Marley that were placed on to the nightstand.

Panebianco explained that only the pack of cigarettes was placed on the night stand for the photo. The other drug paraphernalia on that stand was there when she entered the room and was within the child’s reach.

Gorman, during re-direct examination, asked Panebianco again if she saw the child before she entered the room and she confirmed she did.

According to a court employee, four people, including an agent with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, testified this week in the continuation of the discussion.

During the preliminary hearing in the Marley case, the agent testified that he/she was notified regarding the activity of room 227. He/she was able to obtain a warrant and the room was searched.

An inventory list included $11,870 found in a grocery bag in a clothes basket, $238 in a jacket, multiple cell phones, a container with various pills in it, a metal container with different pills, pieces of pills, marijuana, a packet of suspected heroin and various drug paraphernalia.

When he/she questioned Marley at the police station, he said he was from Arizona and had connections with a drug cartel. He met Yontosh in Arizona and they moved back to this area, her home state. She knew people in this area who were in the drug business and could introduce him, he said.

Gorman asked for the agent’s opinion on what was going on in that room. He/she replied that it was a drug business.

During her cross examination at the preliminary hearing, Nedza asked if any large quantities of drugs had been found in the room. The agent admitted there wasn’t but that it was likely drugs were being flushed down the toilet as the officers knocked on the door.

Nedza also pointed out the lack of a scale and large amounts of plastic bags for the packaging of drugs. The agent responded by saying that the large amount of money and the way it was found was a clear sign of drug activity.

Nedza said in a phone interview that Marley testified briefly this week, confirming he had stayed overnight in that room. The two other witnesses were other officers who were on the scene that day.

President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman asked both sides to provide briefs on the suppression issue within 40 days. After reviewing that information, he will make his decision.

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker has announced troopers seized more than $118 million in prohibited drugs in 2015.

“In 2015, state police seized over $118 million in prohibited drugs – which is an increase in the amount seized in 2014,” said Blocker.

In the fourth quarter of 2015, troopers seized more than 11 kilos of heroin and more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana with a combined approximate street value of more than $15.8 million.

In addition, state police seized more than 20 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $2 million.

“Our troopers have made great strides in enforcing Pennsylvania drug laws and will aggressively prosecute individuals involved in illegal drug activity within the Commonwealth,” said Blocker.

“These seizures confirm our obligation to the citizens of Pennsylvania by defeating these illegal criminal enterprises that have a devastating impact on the quality of life in our neighborhoods.”

For more information about the Pennsylvania State Police, visit their Web site atwww.psp.pa.gov.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Jan. 9-10 on Main Street in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a turbo heater and rope Christmas lights from the Bible Tabernacle Church. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Jan. 12 on South High Street in Port Matilda Borough. During the incident, two males allegedly engaged in a physical altercation when an argument ensued over a parking space. State police are continuing their investigation of the incident at this time.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal trespass in the area of Uni Road in Halfmoon Township. During the incident, a Warriors Mark man allegedly entered onto the victim’s property, which is properly posted with “no trespassing.” State police are continuing their investigation of the incident at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police are investigating an incident in which a known Johnsonburg man who is a Megan’s Law registrant failed to comply. He allegedly made a change in his employment status in August and failed to report it to the Pennsylvania State Police within three business days as required by law. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to NW Fourth Avenue for a report about a disabled vehicle. Upon arrival police learned that it was in the process of being moved from the scene. Police checked and then learned the vehicle had been moved a short time later.
• Police were able to assist a motorist by unlocking their vehicle.
• Police received a complaint about a lost cell phone. The caller later advised that he had located the phone, police said.
• Police are investigating a report about an alleged incident of harassment via communications involving text messages.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Weaver and Nichols streets. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, and one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police handled a parking complaint along Daisy Street.
• Police assisted a motorist whose vehicle had become stuck on the railroad tracks along Williams Street.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with a patient along Nichols Street.
• Police assisted Crisis with serving a mental health warrant at a residence along Reed Street. The patient was transported to the hospital for further treatment, police said.
• Police handled a trespassing complaint at a residence along Park Avenue.
• Police were called to Third Street for a male who had allegedly refused to leave. Police arrived at the scene and attempted to speak to the male, at which point he allegedly became aggressive with police. He was eventually subdued by police and transported to the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police responded to an alarm along East Market Street. Upon arrival police determined everything was OK.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a lost wallet in the area of Plaza Drive.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred on George Road.
• Police received a report about a single-vehicle accident on Calvary Road.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a business on South Second Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged mail theft that occurred on the Krebs Highway. During the incident, someone allegedly entered onto the victim’s porch and removed a postal package from the mailbox. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
• Police received a report about a male who was possibly intoxicated and urinating along Clark Street and Firetower Road.
• Police received an animal call that occurred on Route 879 near Swisher Concrete.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment at a local business.
• Police received a call about a traffic violation and a male driving without a license.
• Police received a report about a fire alarm at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Thursday at the intersection of 13^th and Pine streets in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, two, known juveniles allegedly engaged in an altercation. Further, one juvenile was allegedly grabbed by the face; the other was allegedly struck on the side of the head.

State police at Ridgway

• State police investigated an alleged incident of underage consumption Thursday on Route 255 near Cherry Road in Fox Township. During the incident, a 20-year-old Curwensville man was allegedly observed walking along Route 255 and had consumed alcohol. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police were requested to assist Lawrence Township police with a medical emergency along Ester Lane. Police were cancelled while responding to the scene.
• Police investigated an accident at the intersection of West Front and Merrill streets. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were towed from the scene, police said.
• Police are investigating a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred along Dorey Street.
• Police responded to a parking issue along East Market Street.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of a package from a Bigler Road resident. Police determined that the resident lives in Lawrence Township and referred them to township police.
• Police handled a report about an alleged incident of harassment involving a male and female.
• Police are investigating an alleged retail theft that occurred at a local business along East Market Street.
• Police conducted a vehicle stop along Park Avenue for an equipment violation. While on the stop, police allegedly located drugs and drug paraphernalia.
• Police handled a parking complaint along South Fourth Street.

Sandy Township

• Police received a report about a false alarm at Big Lots on Wednesday.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at the Law and Finance Building on Thursday.
• On Thursday police encountered two, 19-year-old girls who were allegedly physically fighting in the yard of a Pacific Avenue residence. Police said that the girls allegedly began fighting when one returned home and her step-sister would not allow her to stay there. Both girls had been consuming alcohol, and charges for underage drinking are pending at this time.
• A Sykesville woman lost control of her vehicle Thursday on Oklahoma Salem Road due to snow-covered roads. Her vehicle ended up in a ditch. No injuries were reported as a result, and once her vehicle was pulled from the ditch, it was driven from the scene, police said.
• On Thursday a 50-year-old DuBois woman lost control of her vehicle due to snow on South Eighth Street. As a result, it traveled off the road and into the ditch on the opposite side. No injuries were reported, police said.
• A vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Treasure Lake girl slid off of Bay Road into a yard due to snow-covered roads on Thursday. Severe damage was reported to the vehicle, and a fence and lawn ornaments were damaged in the yard. No injuries were reported in the accident, police said.

FOX TOWNSHIP – A former club secretary is suspected of stealing in excess of $14,000 from the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 727, Kersey, according to the state police at Ridgway.

State police say she allegedly committed the theft/fraud between July of 2014 and September of 2015. She allegedly fraudulently obtained the cash from the club’s checking account.

State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

DUBOIS – Two Reynoldsville teens accused of assaulting people at a camp party waived their rights to preliminary hearings Friday during centralized court at District Judge Patrick Ford’s office in DuBois.

Dylan Michael Tapper (Provided photo)

Dylan Michael Tapper, 19, 357 S. 14^th St., Reynoldsville, and Darren Mark Foradori, 18, 501 Jackson St., Reynoldsville, are both charged with two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of simple assault, criminal mischief, three counts of harassment and recklessly endangering another person. They are in the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail each.

The charges stem from an incident on Jan. 1 at 3:30 a.m. at a Union Township camp.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police interviewed four victims at Penn Highlands DuBois. Victim No. 1 told them that she and three others returned to the camp to retrieve another girl who was at the party.

When they pulled into the driveway, Tapper and Foradori immediately rushed toward the vehicle and began punching and kicking it. They then allegedly pulled Victim No. 2 from beside the vehicle and struck him on the side of the head with a stick or pipe. He fell to the ground as Tapper and Foradori continued the assault.

Tapper allegedly punched and kicked the victim in the head and body as this victim tried to cover himself. At this time, multiple people from the party attempted to stop Tapper. Two females (Victims No. 3 and No. 4) also attempted to intervene and were allegedly struck and pushed.

Victim No. 3 told police she had been contacted by Victim No. 1 who advised that her daughter was at an “out of control party” where Victim No. 1 had been assaulted. She requested Victim No. 3 meet Victim No. 1 and her husband to go back to the party to retrieve the daughter. After meeting at a location away from the party, they traveled to the camp.

Darren Mark Foradori (Provided photo)

When they arrived, Victim No. 3 said they were met by Tapper and Foradori, who seemed to be “crazed and out of control.” Tapper began to beat his chest and yelled “you know who I am. I am Dylan (expletive) Tapper!” She said her husband, Victim No. 2, was drug from beside the car and struck with something. While he was on the ground, they allegedly continued to assault him by punching and kicking him.

She tried to intervene and was pushed by both teens. As she went to the ground, she fell and heard a snap in her knee and was immediately in extreme pain.

Victim No. 4 told police that she went to the camp with the others to get Victim No. 3’s daughter. She then corroborated the other victims’ stories.

Victim No. 2 told officers that after he exited the vehicle he was assaulted by Tapper. He was able to grab Tapper and place him on the ground.

At that time, Foradori and two unknown males assaulted him by striking him in the head causing him to fall to the ground. He was allegedly punched and kicked repeatedly by Foradori, Tapper and the two unknown males.

Police returned to the camp but no one was there. They did see beer cans strewn throughout the driveway leading to the camp. Behind the camp, in a clearing, they saw a man standing beside a truck. This man said he got to the party late and did not witness any of the events the others had described. At some point, he had gotten in his truck and had fallen asleep.

The officers canvassed the property and were unable to locate anyone else. In the area where the assault was said to occur, they found a stick that was three feet long. It did not have any blood or hair on it, but it had a crack near one of the ends that caused a split down the stick, which is consistent with an impact strike.

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman will stand trial for allegedly giving beer to minors and offering to pay one of them to withhold information from police.

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

After a preliminary hearing Friday, the felony count of corruption of minors and the indecent exposure charges were dismissed. District Judge Patrick Ford sent the other charges on to the court of common pleas.

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

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

One of the males provided a written statement to police on Aug. 9, advising Fultz had provided the alcohol for them. He said she called him into the restroom at one point during the night. When he opened the door, she had her pants completely down, fully exposing herself to him.

He left the bathroom and she approached him, saying “no, it’s OK.” She then hugged him and stated “I don’t care if you’re 15, just don’t get me for rape.”

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

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

Fultz was on probation in Jefferson County at the time of the incident. Her probation was revoked in November and she was sentenced to 18 months to three years in state prison.

State police at Clearfield

• State police investigated an alleged incident of burglary and criminal mischief that occurred at a vacant property on Main Street in Bradford Township. On an unknown date, someone allegedly forced open a side entrance door to a residence. It is unknown at this time if anything was stolen from inside. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police investigated an alleged incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred sometime between Jan. 12 and Thursday in Decatur Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole the victim’s handicap placard from her vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police responded an alleged incident of burglary that occurred Jan. 8 at an apartment on Hannah Street in Houtzdale Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly forcibly entered the victim’s residence. However, nothing was taken from inside, state police said. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police responded to an accident that occurred Sunday at the intersection of Friendly Acres and Haytown roads in Penn Township. Further, a Grampian man is suspected of driving while under the influence at the time of the accident. Charges have been filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police investigated an alleged incident of theft that occurred Sunday on Cherry Corner Road in Greenwood Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed 100 gallons of home heating fuel and a cord of firewood that belonged to the victim. The total value of the stolen items is estimated at $225, and the incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred Saturday on Sandstone Drive in Washington Township. During the incident, a Falls Creek man was stopped for several summary traffic violations. While speaking with him, state police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and other summary offenses, which are pending blood test results.
• State police investigated an alleged incident of theft/forgery that occurred Oct. 8, 2015 on Main Street in Falls Creek Borough. Further, the victim prepared a personal check for a school fundraiser and then provided it to the suspect’s daughter. The suspect allegedly altered the amount and cashed it.
• State police investigated an alleged incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred Saturday or Sunday on Main Street in Knox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole the victim’s private property sign affixed to a wooden stake from her yard. 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 from a motor vehicle that occurred sometime between Jan. 8 and Jan. 10 on Sawmill Road in Halfmoon Township. During the incident, someone allegedly gained access to the victim’s vehicle and removed several fishing rods, reels and spools of fly line. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police received a report about an alleged sexual assault that occurred sometime between July 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2015 in Philipsburg Borough. Further, state police were contacted by an area hospital regarding the victim who had received treatment and who allegedly admitted to being sexually assaulted by a person known to her about five months prior. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Jan. 13 at Wal-Mart in Young Township. It remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• On Friday state police responded to a complaint for an alleged indirect criminal contempt violation of a Protection from Abuse Order on Howe Road in Union Township. Upon investigation state police determined it was unfounded and there wasn’t a violation.

Clearfield Borough

• Police observed a male walking on East Market Street who had warrants for his arrest.  The male was taken into custody and turned over to the Sheriff’s Department, police said.
• Police and the Sheriff’s Department served arrest warrants on two individuals on Clearfield Street.  While at the residence, three others were also found to have warrants. All individuals with warrants were taken into custody, police said.
• Police received a request to check the welfare of a person on Reed Street.  Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police had keys turned in that were found in the area of East Market Street.
• Police responded to an alarm at Penn Highlands.  It was set off accidentally by an employee, police said.
• Police responded to the area of East Market and Third streets for a report about a hit-and-run accident. Upon arrival police found debris on the roadway and both parties had left the scene. Police were able to identify those involved in the accident.
• Police responded to Margaretta Street for a disturbance between two males.  Police were able to get two individuals calmed down.
• Police were advised about a fire alarm at a local business. The fire department responded and determined that there wasn’t a fire, police said.
• Police stopped a male for allegedly driving the wrong way on a one-way street and determined he was intoxicated.  The male was arrested for DUI, police said.
• Police received a report about a possible theft between family members.  It remains under investigation, police said.
• Police issued several parking tickets for vehicles parked more than 48 hours on the streets without moving.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about the alleged theft of medication from an Edgewood resident.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of mail that occurred in Lawrence Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s porch and removed a postal package from the mailbox. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
• Police responded to an alleged incident of theft that occurred on Turnpike Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged disturbance in the area of Jones Lane.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with a warrant service.
• Police conducted a warrant service on a female for retail theft.
• Police received a report about an alleged drug violation.
• Police received a report about a vehicle off of the roadway on River Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred at Wal-Mart. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged verbal domestic dispute at a residence along Turnpike Avenue Extension. It was resolved without criminal charges, police said.
• Police received a report about wanted persons at Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred at Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing that occurred on Clarendon Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alarm at Long John Silvers.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of lost or mislaid property at Sheetz.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Joseph Road.
• Police received a report about a deer that was struck on Daisy Street Extension.
• Police are investigating an alleged burglary that occurred on McPherson Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred on Clarendon Avenue.

Decatur Township

• Police responded to a single-vehicle accident on Old Route 322. Further, the operator of a vehicle lost control on the icy roadway and went into an embankment. Towing services assisted at the scene, police said.
• A known male allegedly fled from police on Old Route 322 and Old Erie Pike after they attempted to stop him for operating an all-terrain vehicle on the roadway.
• Police recovered medical equipment that was held in a storage shed. It appeared to be several years old, and police contacted the owner.
• Police received a report about a male who was in a wheelchair in the middle of the roadway on Route 53. Police located the male and asked him not to ride his wheelchair in the middle of a busy roadway.
• Police received a complaint while a vehicle was parked at Advanced Auto in Philipsburg. Police contacted the owner of the vehicle.
• Police received a complaint about a shed and garage that had allegedly been broken into off of Keystone Hill Road.
• Police questioned a male who was suspected of driving off the roadway and hitting mailboxes on Clover Street. He allegedly admitted to doing so after being presented with evidence.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about an activated alarm Friday at Tractor Supply on Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• On Saturday police stopped a vehicle traveling north on South Main Street for its operator committing traffic violations. Upon speaking with the DuBois woman, police allegedly detected an odor of alcohol. After conducing field sobriety tests, police arrested her for DUI. Charges are currently pending toxicology results, police said.
• Police received a report about an activated alarm Saturday at Tractor Supply on Beaver Drive. While en route to the scene, police were cancelled by the key holder.
• On Sunday police stopped a vehicle at the intersection of North Brady Street and West Park Avenue after its operator committed a traffic violation. Upon speaking with the Reynoldsville man, police allegedly detected an odor of alcohol. After conducting field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. Charges are currently pending toxicology results, police said.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident Sunday at the intersection of West Long Avenue and Chestnut Street. A vehicle operated by a DuBois woman was stopped when it was rear-ended by another vehicle, also operated by a DuBois woman. During the investigation, police found the second vehicle slid on the snow and ice and wasn’t able to stop to avoid impact. One passenger was injured and transported by personal vehicle for treatment; one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said. The DuBois woman who operated the second vehicle was cited for the accident.

Sandy Township

• On Friday police were dispatched to a Behringer Highway address for an Onstar alarm, and the alarm company was unable to get a response from the driver. Upon arrival it was found that the car was for sale, and the button was pushed accidentally while someone was looking at the vehicle, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Domtar on Friday.
• Police were dispatched to an Oklahoma Salem Road residence Saturday to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up call. Upon investigation it was determined to be accidental, police said.
• On Saturday a 45-year-old Treasure Lake man was allegedly caught outside the Lakeview Lodge in Treasure Lake with a small amount of marijuana and various paraphernalia.
• Police received a report about a young man who was standing along the road and soliciting money Saturday. Upon arrival officers found the 19-year-old North Carolina man who told officers that he traveled to different areas pretending to be homeless and to solicit money.  The man was asked to leave the area, police said.
• A 67-year-old Coal Run Lane woman reported that her Black Lab was missing on Sunday.
• On Sunday police received a report about an elderly woman who had fallen prey to a scam and sent a total of $12,500 to someone claiming to be with the Publishers Clearing House. The scammers allegedly told the woman to send the money via various Western Union locations, and that it was for travel expenses so they could personally deliver her $500,000 winning check.
• An Edinger Road resident turned over a female beagle that he found at his residence on Sunday.
• A 16-year-old DuBois girl lost control of her vehicle Sunday on Coral Reef Road in Treasure Lake, causing it to wreck. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.

Fugitive of the Week: Joseph Blake (Provided photo)

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

Shaw identified the fugitive as Joseph Blake, 51, of Main Street, Coalport. Blake is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing Jan. 6.

On Dec. 14, 2015, Trooper Jared Wolff of the Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield barracks, filed a criminal complaint against Blake. He charged him with numerous counts of forgery, F2; theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, M1; and theft by unlawful taking, M1.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, over approximately three-and-a-half years while serving as treasurer, Blake allegedly wrote checks to himself from the account of a local club. Senior club members told state police that three signatures were required on each check.

Upon investigation it was discovered that Blake had allegedly signed his name and forged the signatures of two, other club members on numerous checks. In addition, it was discovered that Blake had allegedly made previously signed checks payable to himself.

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Jan. 6, at which time Blake failed to appear, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Blake is described as a Caucasian male standing 6 feet, 1-inch tall. He has gray hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Blake’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 criminal mischief that occurred sometime between Friday and Monday at the Cooper Township Building. During the incident, someone allegedly used a high-powered rifle to fire three rounds into the building. Damage is estimated at $600, and the incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• On Monday state police received a report about the alleged theft of services that occurred at the Grassflat Fire Company. During the incident, someone put approximately 10 bags of garbage in the fire company’s dumpster. The theft is estimated at $40, and it remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Monday on the Kylertown-Drifting Highway in Cooper Township. During the incident, several individuals were allegedly involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. One male sustained minor injury as a result of the incident, state police said. Charges for harassment were filed on two individuals through the district court.
• State police responded to an accident Sunday on Good Street in Houtzdale Borough. Further, a Houtzdale teen turned left onto Good Street and when he accelerated he lost control of his vehicle. His vehicle subsequently struck a utility pole, causing damage to it. His vehicle continued south and struck a fence. State police were assisted at the scene by the Houtzdale Fire Department and towing services.

State police at Punxsutawney

• On Jan. 2 state police stopped a female for a summary traffic violation on Walston Road near the Young Township Building. During the traffic stop, she was allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance and to be driving under the influence. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.

CLEARFIELD – A local bakery owner found guilty of indecent assault after an October trial was sentenced Tuesday.

Uzi Kornhauser, 57, 3100 Oklahoma-Salem Rd., DuBois, was charged with three counts of indecent assault after an incident at his bakery in February when he touched a customer inappropriately and kissed her.

In October, Kornhauser was found guilty of one count of indecent assault after a trial by jury and Judge Paul Cherry found him guilty of a summary harassment charge.

He was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days to one year in jail and one year consecutive probation by Cherry.

District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. noted that Kornhauser had undergone an assessment to determine whether or not he was a sexually violent predator. The investigator determined Kornhauser did not meet the criteria of a predator.

However, Kornhauser will still have to register his address with law enforcement officials for 15 years. He was ordered to complete the Project Point of Light program and pay restitution of more than $1,200. He was fined $400 plus costs.

Prior to sentencing, Gary Knaresboro, attorney for Kornhauser, asked the judge to consider a probation only sentence because Kornhauser is the sole operator of his own business.

Cherry noted that recently the business was shut down for two weeks while Kornhauser was out of town.

Kornhauser responded that he was visiting his 84-year-old mother and business was slow at that time of year.

Several people spoke in favor of Kornhauser, stating that he is a hard worker. Cherry noted he had also received several letters on Kornhauser’s behalf.

“There is no doubt in the court’s mind that he is a hard worker and has a good reputation,” Cherry said. “But I can’t disregard that the jury convicted him of indecent assault. I have to weigh the crime with consideration of the victim.”

According to testimony at the trial, the victim was sitting at a table in Uzi’s Pastries when he kissed her twice and hugged her while he touched her breast. Before she was able to leave, she said he grabbed her shoulders from behind and then “bear-hugged” her. She said she could also feel him touching her all over her body. He turned her face and kissed her again, twice on the lips.

According to her, she kept walking until she was out of Kornhauser’s embrace. She put her jacket on and collected her purse from her table, so that she could leave the bakery. When she got near the door, she said Kornhauser reached around her. She said he grabbed her buttocks and commented to her “nice butt.”

For a complete recap of the trial, click here.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Jan. 12 at Kwik Fill in Cooper Township. During the incident, a Woodland man allegedly took merchandise from the store. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Saturday at CNB Bank in Cooper Township. During the incident, a Morrisdale man allegedly egged the ATM. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred Monday at the Kylertown Market in Cooper Township. During the incident, a Morrisdale man allegedly took merchandise from the store. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of burglary that occurred Jan. 12 on State Street in Rush Township. During the incident, two men allegedly entered an abandoned residence and removed several items. They were taken into custody at the scene as a result and transported to the Centre County Correctional Facility. Both men were arraigned with bail set at $25,000.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about dogs locked in a vehicle at Wal-Mart.
• Police assisted a motorist with starting her vehicle at the Kwik Fill store in the Golden Rod area.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic incident on Daisy Street. It was handled at the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a person who is possibly not to possess a firearm. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police assisted a motorist at the Kwik Fill store in the Golden Rod area.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault patient at the Economy Inn. The female was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment, police said.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle Monday in the 200 block of North Church Street. The caller told police it had out-of-state tags and was parked near her driveway. Police found it was legally parked with a clean registration record.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief Monday in the 300 block of Olive Avenue. The caller told police that there was damage to an upstairs window, which was consistent with being shot by a BB gun.

Sandy Township

• On Monday a Treasure Lake man alleged he was being harassed by a man visiting a neighbor. Police are continuing their investigation.
• Police responded to the Clarion Inn for an alleged domestic dispute between a 41-year-old Michigan woman and her 42-year-old boyfriend on Monday. Upon arrival police located the woman who stated that an argument turned physical when the man allegedly choked and pushed her. The man was gone from the scene prior to police arrival. Police assisted the woman in finding another place to stay, and the boyfriend could not be located.
• On Tuesday a 68-year-old West Long Avenue man alleged receiving 11 harassing phone calls from an unknown number. The person was allegedly asking him out on dates and using vulgar language. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at CNB on Tuesday.

John Moffitt (NFL photo)

CLEARFIELD – An ex-NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles accused of assaulting and threatening his girlfriend had his preliminary hearing continued for six months in order for him to complete anger management during Centralized Court Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.

John Moffitt, 29, of Guilford, Conn., has been charged by the state police at Clearfield with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment. The charges stem from an alleged domestic simple assault incident that occurred Dec. 30 near the Kwik Fill in Kylertown.

Moffitt will complete anger management in the state of Washington, return to court in six months to show proof of completion and likely enter a plea at that time. He is to have no contact with the victim who has Protection from Abuse orders against him. Moffitt’s bail has been set at $10,000 unsecured, according to Magisterial District Judge James Hawkins.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Dec. 30 the victim reported to state police that she and her boyfriend, Moffitt, were on their way to Seattle. She said that Moffitt started smoking a cigarette and she told him she thought he’d given up smoking.

The victim said she took Moffitt’s pack of cigarettes and threw it out the window while they were traveling. Both Moffitt and the victim told state police they engaged in a verbal altercation, which allegedly escalated to him hitting her in her facial area several times over the course of two hours.

Additionally, Moffitt allegedly dumped two bottles of water on her head, grabbed and twisted her wrist, spit on her three times and bit her finger. The victim was observed with a bump on the back of her head, a cut on her right hand, redness on her left arm, a small scratch on her right arm and bruising to her left eye, state police said.

During the altercation, Moffitt allegedly threatened to hit, abuse and “torture” the victim the whole way back to Seattle. He commented that he was allegedly “going to do something horrible to her in the future.” Moffitt also commented to the victim if he was going to jail, then he was going to “make it count.”

The victim told state police that she felt threatened by Moffitt’s comments to her.

According to previously published NFL reports, Moffitt, an offensive guard, most recently played for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted in the third round and 75^th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in 2011; he played college football at the University of Wisconsin.

Moffitt abruptly decided to walk away and retire from the NFL in November of 2013 while holding a roster spot with the Denver Broncos. In 2015, he announced his decision to come out of retirement after he had completed drug rehabilitation.

After being out of the league for 19 months, Moffitt returned to NFL football and signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles this past summer. He was released by the Eagles in September.

CLEARFIELD – A Morrisdale man accused of stealing metal from RJ Corman pleaded guilty Tuesday during sentencing court.

Frank Edward Walls Jr., 49, pleaded guilty to theft by unlawful taking and was sentenced by Judge Paul E. Cherry to 45 days to one year in jail and one year consecutive probation. He was fined $250 plus costs and he must pay more than $6,000 in restitution.

Prior to sentencing, a representative of RJ Corman addressed the court, explaining they gave him “a chance to be honest” when he was asked several times about the thefts. Walls was one of four employees of RJ Corman charged with stealing railroad ties and other metal and selling them as scrap.

According to the affidavit in this case, Walls was with Michael Hummel and Paul Harris on Sept. 12, 2013 when they drove to GC Scrap Metal LLC in Osceola Mills in RJ Corman vehicles loaded with railroad steel weighing a total of 23,010 pounds. They were each paid $997.

The items were rails, tie plates, spikes and comp bars and had a higher value than just scrap metal.

In October, Hummel, 47, 163 Palmer St., Clearfield, pleaded guilty to a felony count of criminal conspiracy/theft by unlawful taking and 10 misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful taking. He received a sentence of 90 days to one year in jail and two years consecutive probation. He was ordered to pay more than $32,000 in restitution.

Hummel was accused of selling metal 12, different times. The total amount Hummel took was listed in his affidavit as 35,170 pounds.

Harris was scheduled to be sentenced in November, but Cherry rejected his plea offer for a 90-day sentence. He was asking for a minimum 12-month sentence.

According to his affidavit, in addition to his trip to the scrap yard with Hummel and Walls, Harris brought 11,820 pounds to the scrap yard on Dec. 14, 2013.

Attorney John Sughrue, who is representing GC Scrap Metal LLC, addressed the court, saying his client has a “significant issue” with the restitution in these cases. He noted that he asked for cash reimbursement in all four cases. He stated that the metal seized by investigators was more than the men had sold to the scrap yard.

Sughrue said they also did not understand why RJ Corman was being reimbursed because the items were returned to them.

District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. disagreed with Sughrue’s statements. He said they only took metal that was identified with the RJ Corman name.

Assistant District Attorney Ryan Dobo also stated that they “did a lot of research on the restitution owed.”

Sughrue asked for a restitution hearing. Ron Collins, who was representing Walls, agreed to this and added that Willis Leonard Hull is also a client of his and would want a hearing.

In August, Hull pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and 18 misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful taking for similar thefts from RJ Corman that occurred between October of 2010 and October of 2013. He was sentenced to 90 days to one year in jail and four years consecutive probation. He was ordered to pay restitution of more than $164,600.

At the time Hummel was sentenced, his attorney also requested a restitution hearing.

Cherry ruled that a restitution hearing be scheduled to allow for more specific information on each case and to discuss Sughrue’s claims.