State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred Tuesday on Main Street in Ramey Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly removed 150 oxycodone pills from the victim’s purse. The total value of the pills is $200, state police said, and the incident remains under investigation at this time.

State police at DuBois

• State police responded to a hit-and-run crash that occurred sometime between April 1 and Tuesday in front of a residence on Richardsville Road in Warsaw Township. Further, a vehicle was traveling north when its operator failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. It subsequently traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking a large rock and an embankment. The vehicle returned to the roadway and fled the scene. State police believe the suspect vehicle is a small car or sports utility vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of retail theft that occurred March 31 at the Wal-Mart store in Young Township. During the incident, a Mahaffey man allegedly removed a watch from the shelf and attempted to exit the store before being apprehended by an associate. Charges are currently pending through the district court, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime Saturday or Sunday on Route 555 in Benezette Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged all the hand-made wood furniture outside of the Mountain Top Distillery. There was an empty beer bottle left behind, which will be tested for evidence, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft/fraud that occurred sometime between March 26 and March 31 at the Corner Market & Deli in Fox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly passed a counterfeit $20 bill for payment. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to Cumberland Street for a report about a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the roadway. Further, police made contact with the driver who became argumentative and who will receive citations as a result.
• Police stopped a male and cited him after he was allegedly observed intentionally spinning the tires on his vehicle along Gulich Avenue. The male, police said, then appeared to lose control of his vehicle.
• Police were called to the hospital for a mental health patient who had left. The male later returned and was being cooperative, police said.
• Police unlocked a vehicle along Reed Street for a resident.
• Police are investigating an alleged theft from a business along East Market Street.
• Police are investigating an alleged assault that involved a male and female who were engaged in a physical altercation.

Lawrence Township

• Police were called to the Economy Inn to collect drug paraphernalia.
• Police received reports about two, different incidents of identity theft involving the IRS. Further, residents filed their taxes and then discovered someone else allegedly had already done so under their name.
• Police received information that a male who was wanted for retail theft was located by the NYPD.
• Police located an open door at a business, which was closed at the time.

Decatur Township

• Police responded to assist emergency personnel with clearing a trailer, where a possible patient was staying after the activation of a medical alarm. No persons were found inside, police said.
• Police received a report about persons going door-to-door on behalf of an energy company in the area of McAteer Street in Houtzdale. Further, police asked them to leave the area, as they didn’t have the proper permits.
• Police responded to the area of Ashland Road due to a dog running loose. The owners were warned if it occurred again, they would be cited, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Stumptown Road. It involved a son and other family members, and they were separated, police said.
• Police located a disabled motorist at the intersection of McAteer and Elizabeth streets. Further, police were able to push the vehicle from the roadway.
• Police responded to a Mary Street address in Houtzdale to assist emergency personnel with a patient.
• A female requested to speak with police about careless driving in the Peebles Plaza. Police would like to remind motorists to be careful and courteous while traveling through parking lots.

Sandy Township

• On Monday a Hungry Hollow woman alleged that the 24-year-old man who lives with her got upset and began “acting crazy.” She told police that after he was dropped off at a bus stop, he began calling to threaten to come back and shoot them. However, officers were unable to locate the man.
• On Monday a vehicle was waiting to turn left into NAPA when it was rear-ended by a vehicle; that vehicle was also struck from behind. No injuries were reported as a result, and all of the vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• A vehicle driven by a 34-year-old Treasure Lake man swerved into the opposite lane of travel on Bay Road and impacted a vehicle being driven by 44-year-old Treasure Lake woman Monday. The woman was treated on scene by emergency personnel, and the man’s vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• On Monday a 50-year-old South Main Street man alleged being harassed by a known 52-year-old DuBois man who had been repeatedly calling his house. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• On Tuesday a 23-year-old Sykesville woman was allegedly caught taking things from Wal-Mart while working and returning them for cash. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• A 69-year-old DuBois man lost control of his truck when his brakes went out on Rockton Road on Tuesday. This caused it to travel off the roadway, through a yard and to damage three mailboxes. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• On Tuesday a 31-year-old Behringer Highway man reported an incident with his 32-year-old neighbor as part of an ongoing dispute. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about two people who were sleeping in a vehicle Tuesday at the Falls Creek Sheetz. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• A 25-year-old Treasure Lake woman alleged that she and her 26-year-old boyfriend got into a dispute, which got physical when she tried to leave the house Tuesday. She finally got out of the house and was at the security office.  Officers attempted to contact the boyfriend at the home, but he would not come to the door.  Police handled the situation without incident.

Fugitive of the Week: Joni Shawley (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A wanted fugitive, Joni Shawley, 34, of Madera has voluntarily surrendered, according to District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr.

Shawley was added to the Clearfield County Fugitive of the Week list on Monday.

On Sept. 25, 2015, Officer Daniel Podliski of the Clearfield Borough Police Department and agents of the Office of the Attorney General, filed a criminal complaint against Shawley. She was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, F, two counts, and criminal use of a communication facility, F3.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Jan. 5, 2015, agents received a call from a confidential informant who stated that he/she had contact with an individual, identified as Shawley, who sells prescription medication.

The next day, agents and Podliski met with the CI to set up a purchase of prescription drugs from Shawley. After exchanging a series of text messages and phone calls, the CI allegedly set up a purchase of Adderall and Hydrocodone pills from Shawley.

The CI and an agent then allegedly met with Shawley outside of a local business to complete the drug transaction. The Adderall and Hydrocodone pills, which were purchased, were sent to for laboratory testing.

A preliminary hearing was held Oct. 21, 2015, at which time all charges were held to court. On March 31 Shawley failed to appear at a Pre-trial Conference, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.

Shaw stated that on Tuesday Shawley voluntarily surrendered herself to deputies from the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office. He thanked the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office 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.”

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania State Police have announced the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations and arrests as a result of such investigations for the first quarter of 2016.

In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of cities of the first class and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer.

“When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state or federal form, an investigation is initiated and an investigation referral is sent to the corresponding law enforcement agency,” said Major Scott Price, director of the Bureau of Records and Identification.

“According to Pennsylvania law, a person commits a felony of the third degree if they make a false oral or written statement on any federal or state agency form or willfully presents false identification that is likely to deceive the seller, licensed dealer or licensed manufacturer. During the PICS process, some individuals are identified as having an active warrant for their arrest as well,” said Price.

During the first quarter, the following investigations were initiated by the state police Firearms Division and referred to Troops, municipal police departments and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for further investigation and possible prosecution.

CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man accused of assaulting three people at a local club pleaded guilty Monday in Clearfield County Court.

Shad Lucas Bloom, 27, 11669 Curwensville-Tyrone Hwy., Curwensville, an inmate of the jail, pleaded guilty to three counts of simple assault and was sentenced to five months to two years in state prison by President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman.

He was fined $3 plus costs and he must pay over $800 in restitution.

Prior to sentencing, one of the victims addressed the court explaining that he still has problems as a result of the assault. He said he has double vision, and he has no smell or taste abilities. He asked to be reimbursed for a loss in his earnings.

Bloom also spoke, apologizing for what he had done and saying he wished he had acted differently. He stated that he was trying to defuse the situation and instead it “spiraled out of control.”

His attorney, Curtis Irwin, noted that Bloom is on state parole and will be transferred to a state prison to complete his sentence. He asked that Ammerman give Bloom a county sentence because he has already served five months. The county could parole him and then transfer him to state prison to serve out his parole violation, he suggested.

Ammerman commented that no matter what he did, Bloom would be going back to state prison and he couldn’t control what the state parole board did with Bloom. He noted that Bloom had almost finished his state parole when this incident occurred.

His parole sentence is from March of 2008 when Bloom was given five to 10 years in state prison for eight counts of aggravated assault. According to published reports, in the early morning hours of April 22, 2007 Bloom led police on a high-speed chase through Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township, which ended with him crashing into a DuBois City Police car.

In all he struck three police vehicles and two officers were injured. He was originally charged with criminal attempt/criminal homicide in this case.

According to the affidavit of probable cause in the latest case, on Oct. 31 police were called to the Curwensville Moose in response to a report of an assault in the parking lot. After a number of people returned to the lot following a wagon ride, three people were involved in an altercation.

After this was broken up, they tried to enter the bar area but the victim was refused access by a member. Bloom approached the victim and they began arguing. Bloom then threw the victim to the ground, causing injuries. A second victim saw what was happening and yelled for Bloom to stop. Bloom then threw her to the ground causing her to be injured. After seeing this, the second victim’s husband approached Bloom, who struck him once in the face with a closed fist, knocking him unconscious. Bloom then entered his vehicle and fled the scene.

This third victim suffered several broken bones in his face and a concussion.

Brenda Grenier (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – The former secretary and treasurer of Grenier Enterprises Inc. and Crown Crest Cemeteries accused of deceptive business practices for not supplying grave markers waived all charges to court Wednesday.

Brenda Grenier, 57, of Colonial Heights, Va., has been charged with 30 counts each of deceptive or fraudulent business practices, theft by deception and theft by failure to make required disposition of funds and two counts of theft by unlawful taking.

She has also been charged in two, additional cases. For those, she has been charged with one count each of deceptive business practices, theft by deception and theft by failure to make required disposition of funds. She is incarcerated in lieu of $25,000 bail in each case.

These charges against Brenda Grenier are the result of an ongoing problem for those who have been doing business with Crown Crest Cemetery in Lawrence Township and Lakelawn Cemetery in Sandy Township.

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State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Wednesday at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. Both parties alleged to state police that they had punched each other during an altercation. Both were charged for the incident through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police investigated an alleged Protection from Abuse violation that occurred along Chester Street. Upon investigation police determined there wasn’t enough evidence to pursue charges.
• Police arrested a male on a bench warrant through the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office after he was seen walking along Reed Street. The male was wanted for failure to appear at sentencing court. He was transported to the county jail where the Sheriff’s Office served the warrant.
• Police assisted the Clearfield Fire Department along East Market Street with a report of smoke inside a residence. The incident was handled by the Clearfield Fire Department, police said.
• Police arrested a female for suspicion of DUI after she was stopped along East Cherry Street for an equipment violation.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment at a local school. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about lost or stolen medication. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received reports about two, different alleged incidents of theft at a local business. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred in the area of Edgewood.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred in the area of Washington Avenue. Charges have been filed as a result, police said.
• Police received a report about suspicious people at a business on Route 879. Upon arrival police found that they were employees.

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man who threatened to shoot a woman and her children was sentenced Tuesday during plea and sentencing court in Clearfield County.

Joseph Francis Alvin, 32, 135 E. Weber Ave., DuBois, an inmate of the jail, pleaded guilty to simple assault and harassment.

President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman sentenced him to 30 days to 60 days in jail and two years consecutive probation. He was fined $135 plus costs. Alvin was ordered to complete anger management counseling, drug/alcohol counseling and undergo a mental health assessment.

The charges stem from an incident on Nov. 18 at Alvin’s residence.

Prior to sentencing, the victim told Ammerman she wants to have contact with Alvin so that she can be a support system for him.

Ammerman stated that he has no tolerance for violence against women or children and warned Alvin that if he violates his probation, he would sentence him to state prison.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police were called to the home at 8:26 p.m. The victim said Alvin was screaming at her and threatening to harm her and her children. She explained that he had been sent to a mental health facility the previous week for threatening to shoot her.

Before they arrived, police were advised that he left the residence in a gold Nissan Altima. Then he returned, and left again as an officer appeared on the scene. Another officer in a vehicle got behind Alvin’s vehicle, activated his emergency lights and followed Alvin’s vehicle as he made a circle around the block and back to the residence.

The officers made contact with him, asking what was going on. He said he and the victim got into an argument so he left the residence. He came back because he saw police were there.

The victim told police that earlier that day she discovered Alvin was abusing his medications.  She then told him she wanted him out of the house and he said he was going to move out.

Later when she arrived home from work, he was still there and sleeping, she told police. When he woke up he told her if she died, he would kick her in the face. He started yelling at her asking if she was going to “302 him again or call the cops.” He stated that just because she didn’t find a gun didn’t mean he did not have one. She asked him if he had a gun and he laughed at her, she said.

According to the complaint, as she got their things together because they were leaving for the night, he approached her in an aggressive manner. She sat back because she thought he was going to hit her. Alvin got right in her face and said “[Expletive], I hate you and I will shoot you in the face. Don’t think I won’t.”

She then got off the couch and started to call 911. As she did this, he told her to call the cops because he would shoot them too. Before he left the home, he pointed his finger at her like a gun and said “bang, bang, your kids are dead.”

While she waited for police, she said he came back around the block, got out of his car and started screaming, that she was “done.” He then got into the trunk of his car and started running towards the door. She went inside the home and locked the door as she waited for police.

According to online court documents, Alvin was charged with disorderly conduct after an incident at his residence on Nov. 7 when he was allegedly confrontational with officers and was ordered to stop causing a disturbance. However, he allegedly went back outside and began using profanity and yelling again, according to a police report.

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

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

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

Clearfield County Domestic Relations		Contact DRO by E-mail
Photo (if provided)	Name	Last Known Address	Violation
	Brandy M. Boda	Hyde	Bench Warrant
	Jamie Bortz		Bench Warrant
	Justin Clinton	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Nichole D. Eminhizer	Houtzdale	Bench Warrant
	Ross Graner	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	Cody E. Groo	Brookville	Bench Warrant
	Devon Hoch	Mahaffey	Bench Warrant
	David T. Hoover Jr.	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	John H. Kirkland	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Elena Lacerda	West Decatur	Bench Warrant
	Jeffrey L. Laing	Coalport	Bench Warrant
	Steven J. Ledbetter	Arkansas	Bench Warrant
	Reymond J. Ley	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Jared Maines	Penfield	Bench Warrant
	Henry W. Martell III	Morrisdale	Bench Warrant
	Robert J. McKinney Jr.	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Harley B. Palmer	Kylertown	Bench Warrant
	William J. Pearce Sr.	Glen Campbell	Bench Warrant
	Ray A. Pinto Jr.	Hawk Run or Weitoish	Bench Warrant
	Donald T. Ross Sr.	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	Kevin E. Ruhl	Penfield	Bench Warrant
	Dale Shaffer	Olanta	Bench Warrant
	Jeremy M. Sipe	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Kenneth D. Smith	Olanta	Bench Warrant
	Jeremy Snyder	Weston, W.Va.	Bench Warrant
	Joshua W. Sweitzer	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	John Varner Sr.	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	Mark A. Walsh	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	William L. Waring Jr	Curwensville	Bench Warrant

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment Thursday on Hale Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a Hendersonville, NC allegedly sent the victim alarming pictures in the mail.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police investigated an alleged incident of DUI on March 27 in the area of Route 310 and Spruce Street in McCalmont Township. No further information was provided in the state police report.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of retail theft that occurred April 4 at Elk County Foods in Ridgway Township. During the incident, a Ridgway male allegedly entered the store and placed a hoagie down his pants. The male then fled the store. Upon investigation state police identified the male, and he was interviewed and issued a non-traffic citation for the incident.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a West Front Street address to check the welfare of children who were reportedly home alone. Upon arrival police found the mother at the scene.
• Police were notified about a vehicle in the area of Williams Street that was operating with its headlight dragging on the ground. However, police searched the area with negative contact.
• Police were called to Daisy Street for a parking complaint. Further, police issued a ticket due a vehicle that was blocking the caller’s driveway.
• Lawrence Township police were assisted with an alleged altercation along South Second Street. The individuals involved were located at a residence in the borough, police said.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with an incident along South Fourth Street.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle along Washington Avenue. Upon arrival police assisted the motorist with towing the vehicle and finding transportation.
• Police received a report about a missing male from the Super 8 Motel. He was later located, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male at Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about a missing four-wheeler. It was lost off of a trailer in the area of Antes Hill and the Clearfield-Glen Richey Highway. Anyone with information is asked to contact township police.
• Police received a report about possible elder abuse. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police served a warrant on a Sykesville male. He was lodged in county jail to await arraignment.
• Police received a report about an alleged fight at the Economy Inn on South Second Street.
• Police responded to a 911 hang-up call at a Hyde residence. Upon arrival police found that the family dog had called 911.

Sandy Township

• Police investigated a 911 hang-up call Wednesday at a Bush Court residence. Further, the property owner told police that he and a roommate had engaged in an argument. Police handled the situation without incident.
• A tractor-trailer backed into another tractor-trailer Wednesday in the Pilot parking lot. Minor damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• A vehicle driven by a 29-year-old Rossiter man pulled from Oklahoma Salem Road into the path of a vehicle driven by a 27-year-old DuBois woman who was traveling on Maple Avenue on Thursday. Moderate damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• On Thursday Wal-Mart employees alleged a 32-year-old East Weber Avenue man has been stealing from the store and returning items he has taken. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.

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

DUBOIS – A DuBois man will stand trial for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman and putting a gun to her head.

Jeremy Sedor, 39, 20 Clipper Ct., DuBois, was charged by Sandy Township police with terroristic threats, unlawful restraint, two counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment after an incident at his residence on March 22.

Following a preliminary hearing during centralized court on Friday, District Judge James Hawkins sent these charges on to the court of common pleas. Sedor’s bail was set at $25,000, unsecured.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police received a call from the victim at 3:24 a.m. reporting an assault by Sedor.

When an officer spoke with her at a location away from the home, he saw blood splattered on her face, chest, hands and clothing. Her nose was bleeding; she had red marks around her neck and her mouth and contusions on her left knee. There was also blood outside her vehicle. The victim explained to the officer that she is seven months pregnant.

She said the assault began after she confronted Sedor about having contact with his ex-girlfriend and he “flipped out.” He threw her down a hallway and then down some steps.

She tried to leave and was loading some belongings into her vehicle in the garage when he physically held her to keep her from leaving, according to the complaint. At one point he grabbed her by the throat and took her vehicle key from her. He then allegedly slammed her into the garage wall and threw her down onto the concrete as she tried to gather her things.

He went into the house and allegedly returned with a gun. He held it to his head, stating he was going to kill himself. She told police he then turned the gun on her, pointing it at her head stating he was going to kill her and then himself. As he was doing this, she was punching at his face in an attempt to get away.

Eventually she was able to get into the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Sedor then tried to rip her out of the vehicle and again grabbed her around the head, she said. While he was doing this, she bit him in the shoulder to try to get him to let her go. She told police Sedor tried to rip her out of the vehicle and punched her in the stomach.

Officers attempted to make contact with Sedor at the residence, but he fled the scene before they arrived. In the driveway, they found blood and pieces of a rain guard from the driver’s side window of a vehicle that had been ripped off.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of simple assault, harassment and public drunkenness that occurred Sunday on the Viola Pike in Smithmill, Gulich Township. During the incident, a Smithmill man was allegedly highly intoxicated and assaulted the victim. He was transported to the county jail and is awaiting arraignment.
• State police received a report about an incident of fraud/forgery that occurred sometime between March 11 and Thursday on North Hill Street in Beccaria Township. During the incident, someone who alleged to be with the Publishers Clearing House scammed the victim into sending him a total of $400 via Western Union in exchange for $1.5 million. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred sometime between Feb. 13 and Friday on Old Penfield Road in Pine Township. During the incident, someone allegedly forcibly entered a shed and removed various items, including tools, digging equipment and a generator. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred March 29 on Little Trout Run Road in Frenchville. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a mailbox as well as the post it was attached to. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an incident of theft from a motor vehicle that occurred Friday on Interstate 80 eastbound at a rest area in Pine Creek Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a large, cream-colored leather purse containing personal items from a 2015 Toyota Highlander sports utility vehicle parked there.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of theft from a motor vehicle that occurred sometime April 3-4 on Bush Hollow Road in Union Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed $50 from the victim’s purse in her unlocked vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police received a report about an incident of simple assault that occurred April 1 on Philips Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a teen boy allegedly head-butted the victim, which caused him to sustain a concussion.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime Wednesday or Thursday on Belshazzer Road in Rose Township. During the incident, someone allegedly struck the victim’s mailbox. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime Wednesday or Thursday on Hunters Grove and Jones Hill roads in Knox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly struck the victims’ mailbox. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime Wednesday or Thursday on Oak Drive in Pine Creek Township. During the incident, someone allegedly struck the victim’s mailbox. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred sometime between March 27 and March 30 on East Third Street in Burnside Borough. State police are continuing their investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.
• State police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats that occurred between Friday and Saturday on Graffius Avenue in Punxsutawney Borough. The victims alleged to state police that they were threatened and stalked by a Valier, Pa., man. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Jefferson County Jail for arraignment. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to West Pine Street for a complaint due to a vehicle being parked against traffic.
• Police performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violations and determined that the driver was allegedly under the influence.  The driver was arrested for DUI, police said.
• Police stopped a vehicle that failed to stop at a red light.  The driver was found to allegedly be under the influence and arrested as a result, police said.
• Police responded to Daisy Street for a report about wires down. Upon arrival police found that a tractor-trailer was being driven on Daisy Street and pulled down low-hanging wires connected to an abandon building.
• Police responded to a suspicious male complaint on Williams Street.  The male was located and identified by police.
• Police received a report that someone allegedly threw eggs at a residence on Richard Street.

Lawrence Township

• Police were requested to check the welfare of a female who may have been involved in a domestic dispute.
• Police received a report about a burglary alarm at a local business. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about a phone scam in which the caller claimed to be with Microsoft and requested computer access.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a female on South Second Street.
• Police were requested to provide extra patrols on Wrigley Street.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency/domestic on Clarendon Avenue.
• Police received a report about an unwanted person at Lawrence Park Village. They were gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Mount Joy Road.
• Police responded to an alarm on PennDOT Drive.
• Police received a report about a 911 hang-up call in the area of Clarendon Avenue.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male in the area of Weaver Street. Upon arrival police made contact with him and found he was a Penelec worker.
• Police conducted a traffic stop that resulted in a male being taken into custody on a warrant.
• Police received a report about a possible drunken driver in the area of the Route 879 Bypass and the Park Avenue/Route 153 exit.
• Police responded for a report about a traffic hazard on the Route 879 Bypass.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle at the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle at Burger King.
• Police received a report about a civil issue at the Economy Inn.
• Police responded to a report about property damage in the area of Rural King.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment in the area of Clark Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing in the area of the Old Erie Pike.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident on Route 879 near Wal-Mart. It involved a tractor-trailer and a roadway sign, according to police.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle at the Clearfield Mall.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle at the Snappy’s Convenience Store.
• Police were requested to check the welfare due to possible drug activity at the Rainbow Carwash along the Clearfield-Shawville Highway.
• Police assisted a motorist with a vehicle lockout at Family Dollar.
• Police responded to the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop for an equipment violation.
• Police responded to a medical emergency at the EconoLodge.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with a welfare check at the Economy Inn.

DuBois City

• On Wednesday police were dispatched to a disturbance in the 500 block of Knarr Street. The caller alleged to police that her ex-boyfriend showed up at her house and was harassing her. The male, however, left prior to police arrival at the scene; police searched the area but were unable to locate him.
• Police responded to an activated alarm Wednesday on Liberty Boulevard. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• On Wednesday police received a report about a telephone scam in which the caller claimed to be with the IRS. A message was left for the resident, which threatened their arrest if they failed to pay a debt, police said. Police advised the resident it was a scam.
• Police received a report about a noise complaint Wednesday on North Church Street. A downstairs tenant was playing their music too loudly and disturbing an upstairs tenant, police said. The tenant turned down their music without further incident.
• On Wednesday police received a report about an alleged Protection from Abuse order violation that occurred at a local business. Upon investigation police arrested a man for the violation and lodged him in the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police received a report about a noise complaint Wednesday on West Washington Avenue. The caller told police that his neighbor was blowing an air horn and disturbing him. Police made contact with the neighbor who stated he blew the air horn twice to entertain his daughter, but he agreed to stop.
• On Thursday police were dispatched to assist emergency personnel in the 100 block of West Long Avenue. Upon arrival police were able to gain access to a patient’s residence to allow medics to provide treatment.
• On Thursday police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred to the Yeager Moving and Storage building on Maple Avenue. During the incident, someone allegedly smashed two windows out of an overhead door.
• Police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Thursday. A female alleged to police that she was being harassed by a friend on Facebook; however, upon reading the messages, police didn’t find they were harassing in nature. Police advised the female to block the friend if she didn’t want further messages.
• Police received a report about a suspicious female Thursday in the 300 block of Rumbarger Avenue. The female told police that she was looking for a piece of jewelry that she’d lost the night before.
• On Friday a DuBois woman called police after she received a voice mail from a man who claimed to be with the IRS. He allegedly threatened that she would be sued if she didn’t return the call. Police advised that it was a scam and not to return the call.
• On Friday a DuBois woman and her ex-boyfriend allegedly engaged in a domestic dispute over property. Further, police found it was an argument and that nothing physical had occurred; they were advised to handle it in a civil manner.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident Saturday at the intersection of McCracken Run Road and East DuBois Avenue. Further, a vehicle operated by a DuBois man was turning onto East DuBois Avenue was struck by another vehicle that didn’t stop at a red light. The operator of the second vehicle was arrested for suspected DUI, and charges are currently pending at this time, police said.

Sandy Township

• On Friday Wal-Mart employees caught a 20-year-old Penfield man allegedly attempting to take $163.03 worth of merchandise by concealing it on his person and leaving the store without paying for it. Charges are to be filed as a result, police said.
• On Friday a 35-year-old business owner alleged that a former employee had not returned approximately $400 worth of items belonging to the business when she left. Officers contacted the 26-year-old former employee and handled the situation without incident.
• A 33-year-old Hillsboro, Ala., man alleged to police that when he pulled into the Pilot Travel Center to get gas in his tractor-trailer on Friday he was assaulted by an unknown man with a heavy pipe. Officers reviewed the surveillance footage from Pilot and have tentatively identified the assailant. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Friday a woman reported that while visiting a friend on Kilmer Road, she saw a horse and a goat tied to a tree in the yard of a residence. She said they appeared to be tied too tightly and were unable to reach any food or water on the ground.  Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• A 57-year-old Penfield man lost control of his vehicle while traveling south on Route 255 due to weather conditions on Saturday. This, police said, caused his vehicle to overturn and come to rest on its roof on the road. Minor injuries were reported to the driver and their passenger, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police were called to a Treasure Lake residence for an alleged domestic dispute between a 51-year-old woman and her 55-year-old boyfriend on Saturday. Both told police that it was “getting physical” in nature and both had been drinking. Both decided to separate for the night without further incident, police said.
• A 17-year-old Ohio girl lost control of her vehicle while traveling on Breck Road after a deer jumped out in front of her Sunday. The vehicle hit an embankment and came to rest in a ditch, police said.  No injuries were reported as a result, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
• A 61-year-old Wayne Road man lost control of his vehicle while traveling near Dietch Road on Sunday, causing it to overturn. The man refused medical treatment but was transported to Penn Highlands for a legal blood draw. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.

Decatur Township

• Police took a male into custody after he was allegedly found to be driving under a suspended license and while consuming alcohol. He had two warrants for his arrest, police said.
• Houtzdale emergency personnel were assisted with a patient on Mary Street. Personnel thought the patient might become combative but they did not, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a gas drive-off in Houtzdale. Further, police located the male and he returned to pay for the fuel.
• Police contacted a female who had questions about her son being afraid of his personal care aide. However, police learned the issue was occurring outside of their jurisdiction and asked that she contact the appropriate department.

Fugitive of the Week: Mathew Silvis (Provided photo)

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

Shaw identified the fugitive as Mathew Silvis, 28, of Park Street, Sykesville. Silvis is wanted for failure to appear at a pre-trial conference on March 31.

On Oct. 7, 2015, Officer Derrick Welsh of the Sandy Township Police Department filed a criminal complaint against Silvis. He charged Silvis with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, M1; use/possession of drug paraphernalia, M; and careless driving, S.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Aug. 1, 2015, police were dispatched for a report about a vehicle accident. Upon arrival at the scene, Welsh made contact with the operator of the vehicle who was later identified as Silvis.

Welsh immediately detected signs of impairment. After a series of sobriety tests, Welsh determined that Silvis was allegedly under the influence of a drug or combination of drugs.

Silvis was then allegedly found to be in possession of three, different types of prescription pills and a glass pipe. Silvis was transported to the DuBois Penn Highlands Hospital for blood testing.

A preliminary hearing was held Nov. 13, 2015, at which time all charges were held to court. On March 31 Silvis failed to appear at a pre-trial conference, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Silvis is described as a Caucasian male who stands 6 feet tall. He has brown hair and eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Silvis’ 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 a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday in the parking lot of Ridgeview Health Care & Rehabilitation in Curwensville Borough. Further, a pick-up truck was leaving the lot and impacted a legally parked Buick Rendezvous. Upon impact the operator of the truck failed to stop and fled the scene; the truck was last seen traveling south on McNaul Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday at the intersection of Cherry and Second streets in Clearfield Borough. Further, Clearfield Borough police officer Shawn Fye was responding to a call with activated emergency lights. He was traveling north on Second Street while a vehicle operated by Holy A. Demkovitch of Clearfield was traveling east on Cherry Street. At a green light, she proceeded through the intersection and failed to see Fye’s patrol vehicle approaching it. As a result, his vehicle impacted Demkovitch’s passenger’s side front fender area. Upon impact Fye continued to travel north for about 10 feet before coming to a rest in the right-hand lane of Second Street; Demkovitch continued to travel east for about 12 feet and came to a final rest on the north sidewalk of Cherry Street. Both Demkovitch and her passenger were transported by emergency personnel to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, state police said. State police are continuing their investigation of the accident.

State police at DuBois

• State police investigated an Act 64 violation Monday on Interstate 80 westbound at mile-marker 104.2 in Union Township. Further, state police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by a 27-year-old Illinois man for speeding. Upon approaching the vehicle, state police allegedly detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia, state police said. The man was arrested and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland; he was lodged in the Clearfield County Jail.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about a dog law violation Monday on South High Street in Port Matilda Borough. During the incident, a man’s dog entered the victim’s property, where it allegedly acted aggressively and chased him to his residence. The man was cited for failure to keep his dog on his property or leash, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police investigated a dog law violation Monday on Spruce Street in McCalmont Township. During the incident, a Punxsutawney woman allegedly failed to confine her dog, and she was subsequently charged through the district court.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Sunday on Acorn Ridge Lane in Clover Township. It involved a Brookville male and female; however, both declined prosecution.
• State police received a report about an incident of simple assault that occurred Sunday on Ramseytown Road in Knox Township. During the incident, a Brookville male allegedly caused bodily injury to the victim. He was taken into custody and charges were filed through the district court, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to assist emergency personnel in the area of Riverview Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief in the area of River Road.
• Police responded to a report about a disabled vehicle in the area of River Road.
• Police received a report about an abandoned vehicle at the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of medication that occurred on Riverview Road.

Curwensville Borough

• Police have initiated an investigation into an alleged incident of indecent contact with a minor.
• Police have received complaints about phone calls from persons claiming to be with the IRS. As a result, police would like to remind residents not to respond, as this is a phone scam.
• Police investigated a hit-and-run crash on April 7.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle crash April 4 on State Street. Further, a driver failed to stop and rear-ended a vehicle, which forced it into another one. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• Police located a motorist who was driving within the Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday. Further, police warned the occupants regarding the time restrictions at the property.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person in the Moose Street area on Monday. He was to be soliciting for utilities. Police would like to request that such incidents be reported immediately. All solicitation in the borough is currently prohibited with permits not being issued at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious van in the area of the Snappy’s Convenience Store. Police identified the occupant(s) and ordered them to leave the parking area.
• Police would like to inform residents that the animal control officer will be inspecting dog licenses between April 15 and April 30. Owners who have unlicensed dogs will be cited for the violation, police said.
• Police would like to remind residents that their studded tires must be off of their vehicles before April 16. Anyone who operates a vehicle with studded tires after this date will receive a traffic citation, police said.

John Lutzow (Provided Photo).

Editor’s Note: This news article contains graphic content.

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been accused of exchanging inappropriate photographs with a teenage girl, according to court paperwork from Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland’s office.

John Paul Lutzow, 33, of Clearfield has been charged by Clearfield Borough police with six counts each of photograph/film/depict on computer sex act-knowingly or permitting child, child pornography and criminal use of a communications facility and 15 counts of corruption of minors.

Lutzow is currently incarcerated at the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 11:45 a.m. April 20 during centralized court at the jail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on March 9 police received information that Lutzow had allegedly exchanged nude photos with a teenage girl who had recently stayed at his residence. A witness told police she had observed the explicit messages between Lutzow and the victim.

Police subsequently responded to the Lutzow residence and obtained consent to search his phone. It was seized by police. Lutzow told police he didn’t know anything about messages between him and the victim

After returning to the station, police looked through Lutzow’s phone. Police were able to observe some messages to and from the victim, which had been deleted. An e-mail observed by police prompted for a text messaging application to be reinstalled to continue a conversation with the victim.

Police proceeded to interview the victim at the station. On Feb. 20 she told police she spent the night with her friend at the Lutzow residence and approximately one week later, she and Lutzow started talking “inappropriately.”

The first three or four days, she said they just talked until Lutzow allegedly sent her a photograph of his private area. Afterward she told police that Lutzow asked her to send him photographs of her “private parts,” which she did, and he stated he “liked them.”

Lutzow told her that he had dreams about having sexual relations with her friend, the victim alleged in her interview with police. She also told police she was afraid for her friend and didn’t want to see her get hurt.

The girl told police Lutzow admitted to her that in the past, he’s had sexual relations with a teen. The victim stated that because she became afraid for her friend, she sent the photographs to Lutzow. She and Lutzow used a text messaging app to send the photographs back and forth, she told police, and she provided Lutzow’s username.

On March 10 Lutzow agreed to an interview with police. He told police he believed the allegations against him were made up. Lutzow denied sending/receiving any sexual photographs with the victim.

On March 23 police received information from the victim’s father who had an iPod with a text messaging app. Lutzow was in her contacts, he told police.

On March 31 police attended a Child Advocacy Center interview with the victim. During the interview, she provided a similar account as she had previously to police.

On April 4 police reviewed the extracted data from all devices that were returned from a detective with the State College police. On the victim’s cell phone, police observed multiple images of her that were partially or completely nude.

There were a total of 74 images on the victim’s phone, which were similar to those described in her interview with police and at the CAC, according to the affidavit.

On Lutzow’s phone, there weren’t any pornographic images physically located. The detective was also unable to locate the text messaging app on the phone and to identify if it had been previously installed on it.

On the victim’s iPod, police observed multiple photographs of a male with his pants down who matched the victim’s description of Lutzow. There were nine, different photographs of Lutzow’s private area, according to the affidavit.

Also, the detective was able to recover some of the deleted incoming and outgoing messages from the text messaging app on the victim’s iPod.

On April 6 police made contact with Lutzow, and he agreed to come to the station for a second interview. During the interview, he denied the photographs recovered from the victim’s iPod were of his private area.

However, police observed that Lutzow was wearing similar clothing in both the photographs and during his interview. Police also noted other similar identifying characteristics.

Lutzow eventually admitted to police that photographs recovered from the victim’s iPod were of his private area. He admitted to sending them to her through a text messaging app on an old cellular phone. Lutzow also admitted to requesting that the victim send him inappropriate photographs of herself.

Lutzow told police he committed the crimes because he was “lonely,” and he knows that he is a “piece of [expletive]” for doing it.  “I want to die,” he told police.

DUBOIS – A Penfield woman has been charged by state police with a felony count of endangering the welfare of children for allegedly not caring properly for her three-year old autistic child.

Christal Ann Cole, 32, 37 Pondersoa Dr., Penfield, was charged after an incident Jan. 29 at 6:15 p.m. when a woman allegedly found the child clothed only in pajamas, shivering on her front porch. The victim had no jacket or shoes. The woman reported that the child who was getting into her garbage bags said “help” to her.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, this witness did not know the child or her mother, but she believed the victim belonged next door. She said when she took the victim to the residence the front door of the trailer was open.

The woman yelled but she did not get a response. After she stepped into the home and said “hello,’ Cole came out of the rear bedroom and appeared to have been awakened. She told the woman she was sleeping when the victim wandered out the front door.

After the witness left the residence, she could hear Cole allegedly screaming at the child. The witness stated that this is not the first time the victim was outside without supervision. Once last summer, this witness found the girl under her porch and other times she saw the victim wandering around without supervision, she told police.

Another resident of the witness’ home told police that he was home all afternoon. At 3:30 p.m., he heard a knock on the door and their dog started barking. But when he opened the door he didn’t see anyone around. He stated that this could have been the victim. He added that he has seen the child outside alone all the time.

When Cole was interviewed by police, she said she and her mother were sleeping at the time of the incident. They both went to the rear bedroom around 4 p.m. The victim was also taking a nap on a circular bed in the living room where she prefers to sleep. Cole explained the child had a bed in her room, but she doesn’t like to sleep in it. She said she had already spoken to the landlord about getting a different lock on the door that the child couldn’t reach.

Police were called back to the Cole residence March 19 for a reported disturbance. Neighbors said they could hear yelling inside the trailer. Several of them had knocked on the doors and windows without a response.

When police arrived, they heard the three-year-old yelling and being defiant. After the officer knocked on both doors and several windows announcing himself, Cole finally came to the door. She was very lethargic, slow and appeared intoxicated, he reported. There was an overwhelming odor of mint mouthwash coming from her. She admitted to being under the influence of alcohol but claimed she only had one drink.

Cole’s mother explained she was trying to give the child a bath and said she would watch over the child because Cole seemed incapable of doing it. Cole told the officer they had installed an alarm on the top of the front door to alert them if the child wandered off.

An officer spoke with a caseworker from Children, Youth and Family Services about this case March 30. The caseworker said her investigation revealed that the child had not been receiving proper medical care. Cole claimed she did not have transportation to a doctor but when the worker offered to provide transportation, Cole didn’t call her back with an appointment date and time.

Cole’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for centralized court on April 29.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Tuesday on Main Street in Bigler Township. During the incident, someone allegedly used an unknown object to damage the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. 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 incident of harassment that occurred Tuesday on East Spruce Street in Port Matilda Borough. During the incident, two people were cited for allegedly pushing and slapping each other.

Sandy Township

• On Monday a Spot Road resident reported that the neighbors’ dogs had gotten into his yard and made a mess. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about building materials being scattered all over Gamelands Road near the shooting range on Monday. The Sandy Township Road Crew assisted with the clean-up.  Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• A DuBois woman reported that while she was at work on Monday, her boyfriend took her car without permission and refused to return it. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Monday Wal-Mart employees alleged seeing a 60-year-old Falls Creek woman under-ringing several items in the self-check- out. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Monday an Arminta Street resident alleged seeing a young male and female rummaging through their car that was parked in their driveway. The pair ran off when the resident went outside to confront them, police said.
• On Tuesday police received a report about a 48-year-old man who was allegedly attempting to enter the Maple Avenue residence of a 52-year-old woman. When the woman would not let him in her apartment he went to another apartment and then fled the area on foot, police said. The man was allegedly highly intoxicated and gone from the area prior to police arrival.
• Police were called to the Highland Street School when a 12-year-old male student allegedly made a bomb threat Tuesday. The student was angry over a grade, and the threat was unfounded, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm Tuesday at a Treasure Lake residence.
• A vehicle driven by a 39-year-old Treasure Lake woman pulled out in front of a vehicle driven by a 52-year-old Falls Creek man at the intersection of Coral Reef and Caribbean roads Tuesday in Treasure Lake. Moderate damage and no injuries were reported as a result, police said.

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Authorities have obtained arrest warrants for 17 individuals for drug-related offenses in Jefferson County.

Captain Bernard J. Petrovsky, commanding officer, Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, Punxsutawney, along with the Jefferson County District Attorney, Jeff Burkett have announced the issuance of 17 drug-related arrest warrants for offenders from Jefferson County and the surrounding area.

The arrest warrants are the result of an investigation by Troop C, Vice Unit members that dates back to 2014.

The investigation’s focus was comprised of several items of contraband that includes: heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and misused prescription medications.

The following individuals are all charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (felony), along with additional related offenses:

• Eric Kerestesy, 34, Punxsutawney, Heroin
• Mary Lou Smith, 48, Rossiter, Cocaine
• Adam Lowmaster, 32, Punxsutawney, Methamphetamine
• Stephen Bouch, 24, Punxsutawney, Heroin
• David Walker, 32, Pittsburgh, Cocaine
• Ashley Vega, 28, Falls Creek, Heroin
• Kayla Gianvito, 31, White Oak, Heroin
• Bobbie Jo Wright, 40, Rossiter, Subutex (pills)
• Tyler Siple, 21, Reynoldsville, Methamphetamine
• William Hutchins, 33, Brookville, Marijuana
• Derek Hillebrand, 18, DuBois, Marijuana
• Michael Bussard, 39, Reynoldsville, Methamphetamine
• Cole Johnson, 18, Brockway, Heroin
• Melissa Rubba, 48, Punxsutawney, Xanax (pills)
• Christian Cummings, 23, Brookville, Marijuana
• Raymond Marsh, 31, Punxsutawney, Heroin
• Ronald Cook, 45, Punxsutawney, Hydrocodone (pills)

No further details are available at this time.

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

DUBOIS – A DuBois man has been charged with two felony counts of retail theft for stealing from a local Wal-Mart on two, different occasions.

Daniel Joseph Donnelly, 32, 26 E. Weber Ave., DuBois, was charged by Sandy Township police after Donnelly was seen on surveillance footage from Wal-Mart removing two GPS units from a display on Feb. 14.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, a loss prevention employee noticed the units that had been on mounting posts were missing. As the surveillance footage was reviewed to determine what had happened, employees could see two men entering the store and proceeding to the electronics department.

One of these men removed the GPS units by force and put them in a shopping cart under some clothing. This man selected various video games and put them under the clothing, as well. The man then took the cart to another section of the store.

The video allegedly shows this man walking out of the store with a big bulge sticking out of the back of his winter coat. The other man was not around at this time.

The shopping cart was found in the last aisle with nothing but the clothing items in it. Employees checked that area and were unable to find the missing merchandise.

The man left the store just 13 minutes after he entered. The total value of this theft was $637.68.

An employee recognized the man as someone who had been arrested a year ago for a similar incident. Photos of both incidents showed the man who was wearing the same winter coat on both occasions.

The newer photos were shown to the officer who handled the previous incident and he remembered Donnelly. Another officer was also able to confirm the man as Donnelly.

The loss prevention manager advised police that Donnelly was a suspect in another theft in September. At that time, the store had only a photo to provide police and the officers did not do a report on that incident.

According to the employee, on Sept. 28 an unknown male was seen walking through the ladies department with a GPS box in his hand. He appeared suspicious, so the employee followed him. Moments later he observed the man conceal the GPS box under his jacket. The man then had a square-shaped bulge underneath his coat.

The man went out the grocery exit where the EAS system beeped, which indicated he had something that had not been deactivated. A cashier tried to get the man’s attention, but he didn’t stop.

When the employee who was following him pointed out to the man that the other employees were trying to get his attention, the man swore and said he didn’t have time for this.

The employee followed him outside the store where the man got into a vehicle. The employee said he could not stop him because he had just gotten off work. This employee identified the man as Donnelly. The value of the GPS unit was $199.

Police discovered that Donnelly had pleaded guilty to two previous retail thefts.

Donnelly is scheduled for a preliminary hearing May 6 during centralized court at District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.

Nicolette Joann Holzer (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – All charges were held to court after a preliminary hearing in the case against a Pittsburgh woman who is accused of attempting to jump from a second-floor window of the Clearfield County Courthouse in early March.

Nicolette Joann Holzer, 35, of Pittsburgh has been charged with criminal attempt/escape; resisting arrest; four counts of disorderly conduct; and criminal mischief. She is incarcerated at the county jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on March 8 sheriff’s deputies were assigned to motions court being held before Clearfield County President Judge Fredric Ammerman. Probation officers escorted Holzer to a holding room just outside of the courtroom for detainment.

As standardized practice, Holzer was detained with her hands handcuffed behind her back and placed on the couch just inside the doorway. Deputies described Holzer as being agitated and crying while repeatedly saying, “I need help! I am addicted to methamphetamine, and I need to go to rehab!”

Holzer also stated, “You guys don’t do an [expletive] thing for people who need help!” A probation officer, Steve Gillespie, went into the courtroom to notify Ammerman that Holzer was recently tested, and it showed positive results for methamphetamine. When Gillespie returned to the holding room, he notified Holzer she was going to county jail.

At that point, Holzer “lunged off” the couch toward a window across the room. A deputy tried to grab Holzer’s arm to get her back to the couch but only caught the end of her jacket. Holzer broke away from the deputy’s grasp and lunged into the window while screaming, “I just want to die,” according to the affidavit.

(Photo by Julie Rickard)

Holzer made contact with the window and broke the glass with her head in an attempt to jump out of it. The deputy grabbed Holzer’s arm and pulled her out and away from the window. Holzer was then taken to the ground by the deputy.

Gillespie assisted the deputy with controlling Holzer, who was allegedly kicking, screaming and resisting efforts to control her. Holzer was advised by the deputy to stop fighting and relax.  However, Holzer allegedly continued to resist and screamed that she “wanted to [expletive] die.”

Holzer repeatedly hit her face off of the floor. Another deputy had to assist in order to prevent Holzer from sustaining further injury, according to the affidavit. The sheriff and his chief deputy entered the holding room, and a third deputy retrieved a set of shackles and placed them on Holzer.

Holzer permitted them to sit her up to be examined for injuries. Holzer had a minor laceration to the center of her forehead, which caused minor bleeding. Deputies attempted to clean and examine the wound.

In order to de-escalate Holzer’s anxiety, deputies moved the handcuffs from behind her back to the front with a restraint belt being used. Deputies also requested emergency personnel to respond to the scene.

Holzer was placed back onto the couch to await the arrival of emergency personnel. She continued to cry and stated, “I don’t want to hurt you guys, just myself. Death is better than going back to jail. That place is bad for me.”

When emergency personnel arrived, deputies assisted them with taking Holzer to the ambulance outside. Holzer was placed into the back and secured to the stretcher with three safety seatbelts due to her physical combativeness. A deputy accompanied emergency personnel transporting Holzer for treatment.