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CLEARFIELD – A state trooper has been accused of assaulting his wife and then holding her at gunpoint, according to court paperwork from Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland’s office.

Terry Drew Jordan, 46, of Clearfield has been charged with aggravated assault, F1; two counts of simple assault, M2; terroristic threats, M1; reckless endangering another person, M2; harassment, M3; and two counts of harassment and one count of public drunkenness, all summary offenses.

Jordan was arraigned on the charges at 9 a.m. Friday with his bail being set at $1,000,000. He is currently incarcerated at the Clearfield County Jail. Jordan’s preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. April 27 during Centralized Court at the jail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Thursday Clearfield County Control advised Lawrence Township police about a female caller who was on the line to report that her husband had allegedly assaulted her and then threatened to kill her and then himself.

The victim also advised her husband was a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police. The weapon, he had in his possession was a “duty weapon,” she reported, and she had locked herself into a closet. She was using his work cell phone while he had hers in his possession.

While responding to the scene, police were advised by County Control that the victim’s husband was Jordan. Police were also advised that the victim wasn’t any longer able to hear Jordan outside of the closet door, and she wasn’t sure if he was still in the home.

Upon arrival to the scene, police observed a dark-colored Chevrolet sports utility vehicle in the driveway. Police asked County Control to find out from the victim what vehicles were to be in the driveway, and she indicated the SUV and a blue Honda passenger car, which was missing.

Police proceeded to approach the residence and asked County Control to let the victim know that police were at the home and would make entry. Police announced their presence three times after which the victim came out to them.

She told police that she and Jordan had dinner and a few drinks. They went to a friend’s residence for drinks in Clearfield Borough. When they returned to their home Jordan allegedly grabbed her and struck her, and it caused a large bruise and lump on the left side of her head.

Jordan grabbed her again and slammed her head into the wall. She went to the floor, and Jordan began to kick her numerous times in the back and in her right side area. Jordan then put a handgun against her head, stating “I’m going to kill you and then kill myself,” the affidavit alleges.

Clearfield Emergency Medical Services was summoned to the scene, as the victim was complaining of pain. Officers observed she’d suffered a bloody lip, a large scratch to the left side of her neck and a very large lump and bruise to the left side of her head. She was examined by emergency personnel at the scene and wanted to go to the hospital by private vehicle.

Police were then advised a vehicle was approaching the home. Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough police and Clearfield-based state troopers observed a blue-colored Honda Coup pull into the driveway, and Jordan was the operator. Jordan parked the vehicle and placed his hands in the air.

Jordan proceeded to exit the vehicle and was handcuffed by police. He was taken to and placed inside a patrol vehicle, and a handgun was removed from the passenger’s seat of his vehicle. Police also detected a strong odor of a malt beverage coming from Jordan, according to the affidavit.

When Jordan was being placed in the patrol vehicle he asked if the victim was OK. He was advised she was experiencing pain from her injuries. Jordan was transported to the jail on a 48-hour detainer due to his level of intoxication and until he could be arraigned.

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HUSTON TOWNSHIP (EYT) – DuBois-based state police say around 1:10 p.m. April 22, troopers responded to a report of terroristic threats and assault on Hoovertown Road in Huston Township, Jefferson County.

According to state police, a known, 63-year-old Penfield man entered into a verbal altercation with his 23-year-old daughter of DuBois. State police say “the accused threw and hit the victim with a pack of cigarettes.”

He then entered into a verbal altercation with his wife, a 59-year-old Penfield woman, and physically assaulted her, according to state police.

A 26-year-old DuBois man then physically assaulted the 63-year-old, state police say.

The 63-year-old man “eventually retrieved a knife and threatened death and serious bodily injury upon (the 26-year-old),” according to state police.

Both men were taken into custody and lodged in the Clearfield County Jail. The names of the suspects were not released by state police.

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YOUNG TOWNSHIP (EYT) – Punxsutawney-based state police say an alleged theft occurred on Monticello Drive in Young Township, Jefferson County.

According to state police, a Punxsutawney man was deprived of $81,215.00 from a retirement bank account. The transaction occurred via wire transfer sometime on April 12.

The actor is unknown at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact state police Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

The investigation is ongoing.

The above report was released to exploreJeffersonpa.com on April 23.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft by deception that occurred Friday on the Old Erie Pike in Boggs Township. During the incident, someone contacted the victim by telephone and claimed to be with the IRS. The caller allegedly threatened that she’d be taken to jail if she didn’t pay an amount of money. The victim, state police said, subsequently provided the caller five iTunes bar codes, which totaled $2,500 over the phone. State police would like to remind the public to be vigilant of these scams. If you are uncertain about the legitimacy of a call, please contact your local police department or the Attorney General’s office.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred sometime between April 20 and Friday at a residence in Winslow Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed some cash from the victim’s residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police responded to a DUI-related crash Saturday on Walnut Street in Rush Township. Further, a vehicle operated by a Philipsburg woman exited the roadway to the right and came to a final rest in a ditch. Her vehicle didn’t appear to sustain any damage; she didn’t appear to have any injuries, state police said. However, state police determined she was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time, and charges will be filed through the district court.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime Friday or Saturday on Bo’shazzar Road in Rose Township. During the incident, someone allegedly struck a mailbox, and the incident remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Saturday or Sunday in the area of Laurel and Fern lanes in Fox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged mailboxes that belonged to 13, different people. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an expiration on Clarks Hill Road.
• Police received a report about a minor accident at the Wolf Run intersection.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of identity theft from a township resident.
• Police received a report about a verbal domestic dispute on Pauline Drive.
• Police received a civil complaint and those involved were referred to the magistrate.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespass at the Economy Inn on South Second Street.
• Police assisted the constable with an eviction on South Second Street.
• Police received a report about an IRS scam from a township resident.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on South Second Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment at a local school.
• Police received a report about suspicious activity in Hillsdale.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of access device fraud in which an account was compromised from an out-of-town location.
• Police received a report about shots fired in the Leonard Street area.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespass in Glen Richey.
• Police received a report about a phone scam involving a caller who claimed to be with the IRS.
• Police received a report about a domestic dispute on Valley View Drive. It was handled at the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about an unwanted male on Valley View Drive. It was handled at the scene, police said.

DuBois City

• On Friday police responded to the 300 block of West Long Avenue, where a male was allegedly striking the caller’s vehicle with his walking cane. The male then “flipped off” the caller and walked away, police said. Police later located the male, Kevin Shirey, 58, of Sykesville, and he denied striking the vehicle; however, he was cited for disorderly conduct for the incident.
• On Friday police received a report from a Sykesville man who alleged he was being harassed via Facebook. While officers were speaking with him, a DuBois woman called police to allege the man was harassing her. Police advised both to cease contact with each other.
• Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Beaver Drive on Saturday for an activated burglar alarm at a local business. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police were dispatched to North Brady Street for a possible burglary in progress on Saturday. Further, a renter believed that someone was attempting to pick a lock to his apartment door. Upon arrival officers didn’t locate anyone inside of the building.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred Saturday on East Long Avenue. The caller told police that her neighbor was harassing her because she arrived at her apartment and knocked on her door. Upon speaking with both, police determined that no crime had occurred.
• On Saturday police were called to the 100 block of East Long Avenue after a resident alleged her adult daughter was harassing her. She told police her daughter had called and yelled at her for being a bad mother. Police determined that no crime was committed; however, they referred the mother to her daughter’s probation officer.
• On Saturday police received a report from an 18-year-old DuBois man who was at the City Park when a known male allegedly stole his medications. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• On Sunday police received a report from a Quarry Avenue resident who said a female and male had arrived at her house and demanded their dog back. Police spoke to those involved about the ongoing issue and advised it needed to be settled in civil court, and any further contact would result in harassment charges.
• Police responded to the 100 block of Quarry Avenue, where music was coming from a neighboring apartment Sunday. Upon arrival officers requested the male turn his music down, which he did.
• Police received a report about an assault patient Sunday at the DuBois Penn Highlands Hospital. During the incident, a known actor allegedly assaulted the victim on West Park Avenue. The male, police said, was treated and released from the hospital, and criminal charges will be filed against the actor.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime Sunday or Monday on Oakhurst Lane in Graham Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took the victim’s trail camera from her property. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an indecent assault that occurred Sunday on Route 28 in Jefferson Court in Pine Creek Township. During the incident, a 74-year-old Fairmount City, Pa., man allegedly had indecent contact with a 72-year-old Brookville woman. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an Act 64 violation that occurred April 19 in Reynoldsville Borough. During the incident, a known actor was allegedly found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a small amount of suspected marijuana.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a Park Avenue residence for an unwanted person. Upon arrival police found that a female had learned her boyfriend was cheating on her and wanted him removed from the residence.
• Police received a call about a dog that was running loose in the area of Capricorn Drive.
• Police responded to Shultz & Brown for a vehicle that illegally parked in its lot.
• Police received information about a hit-and-run accident that occurred on East Market Street. Further, a vehicle was parked when it appeared that a white vehicle struck its rear, causing minor damage.
• Police responded to the rear of Buck’s Pizza for a male who was allegedly causing a disturbance. The male was found to be highly intoxicated and arrested for public drunkenness, police said.
• Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense and after making contact with the driver, they allegedly found a small bag of marijuana.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of medication. Further, police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense and allegedly found that the driver was under the influence. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUI.
• Police responded to the area of Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital for a patient who was being seen and causing problems. The patient later left the hospital and had to be returned for further treatment, police said.

Curwensville Borough

• Police reported two Curwensville students will be cited for disorderly conduct for separate incidents.
• Police responded to a civil, landlord/tenant issue at a State Street apartment.
• Police arrested a Curwensville man for allegedly driving under the influence Saturday.
• Police received a report about an outside patio table that was allegedly stolen from a campsite at the Moose.
• Police received a report about a fraud/scam while a person received a telephone call from a caller who claimed to be an IRS agent. Police would like to remind residents not to respond or provide payments in such instances.
• Police received a report about a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed through Irvin Park on Saturday.
• Police are continuing an investigation into a drug incident, which involved individuals who were apprehended for allegedly having illegal items in Irvin Park on Saturday.

CLEARFIELD – A Houtzdale woman has been accused of taking more than $56,000 from her employer by writing herself extra payroll checks.

Mary Jean Miller, 52, 253 Juniata Ave., Houtzdale is facing 10 felony counts each of theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property. The charges were filed with District Judge Richard Ireland on April 21 and she was arraigned Monday. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 4.

The charges stem from her actions while employed by Clearfield Face Veneer in Lawrence Township. Part of her job responsibilities was writing the payroll checks. She allegedly wrote several extra checks to herself and also paid herself for extra vacation and personal days.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police were contacted by the owner of the company, Jerry Bloom. He told them the company is no longer in business but when two separate accountants went through their records they discovered a discrepancy of $56,374.33. Closer investigation of these numbers revealed that these funds were allegedly dispersed to Miller through checks written from a company checking account and were signed by Miller.

Miller was given the responsibility of writing payroll checks in December of 2006. She was given the privilege of signing the checks herself without the need for any additional signatures, according to the complaint.

It was the policy of the company that employees could sell back their vacation time. The maximum Miller would have each year would be 10 vacation days and two personal days. In 2007 she was paid for 32 vacation/personal days, in 2008 for 22 days, in 2009 for 29 days, in 2010 for 35 days, in 2011 for 40 days, in 2012 for 22 days, in 2013 for 24 days, in 2014 for 40 days and in 2015 she was paid for 25 vacation days, according to court records.

She allegedly started writing the extra checks to herself just after she was given the responsibility of writing payroll checks. On Dec. 1, 2006 she wrote two additional checks to herself for $361.92. Police say she wrote five additional checks for that amount in December of 2006. The total in that month alone is $2,533.44.

According to court documents, she paid herself an extra $3,301 with 11 extra checks in 2007; in 2008 she had a total of $4,164 in 10 checks; in 2009 it was a total of $6,076 in 15 checks; in 2010 she received 15 additional checks for a total of $6,200; in 2011 she wrote 11 additional checks totaling $5,500; in 2012 she wrote seven extra checks for $3,700; in 2013 she received 14 extra checks for a total of $5,900; in 2014, she received $9,700 in 21 additional checks; and in 2015 she wrote 10 additional checks for a total of $4,500.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of simple assault that occurred April 13 on Sunset Lane in Curwensville Borough. During the incident, a Curwensville man allegedly assaulted the victim following a domestic dispute. The victim, state police said, was injured but didn’t require medical treatment. State police identified the man as Jerry A. Lefort, and there’s an active warrant for his arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Monday at the intersection of Route 948 and Highland Road in Highland Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a political sign and changed the wording of it. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police assisted a motorist who had locked their keys inside of their vehicle along South Third Street.
• A medical card was turned into police after it was located along West Side. Police were able to contact the owner and advise them.
• Police responded to Spruce Street as a child called 911. Police found that a female was having a medical issue, and she was transported to the hospital for treatment.
• Police handled a parking complaint along NW Fourth Avenue.
• Police arrested a 36-year-old male on assault charges after police were called to an address along East Eighth Street for an alleged disturbance. The male was transported to the Clearfield County Jail, police said.
• Police were advised of kids possibly breaking into vehicles along East Market Street. Police responded but were unable to find anyone in the area.
• Police were called to South Second Street for an intoxicated male who had made statements of self-harm. Further, police located the male who advised he was having thoughts of self-harm; he was transported to the hospital for further mental health treatment.
• Police served a warrant on a male after he was stopped for a traffic violation in East End.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of child endangerment that was referred by Children & Youth Services.
• Police received a traffic complaint regarding a violation near Nichols and West Front streets. It was referred to Clearfield Borough police.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment in the Hillsdale area.
• Police responded to the county jail to transport a female on a 302 warrant to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with locating a male who was threatening to harm himself.
• Police received a report about an incident involving alleged verbal abuse at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle on the Route 879 Bypass.
• Police responded to South Second Street to assist Crisis personnel.
• Police received a report about an IRS scam in the Sipes Lane area.
• Police received a report about an alleged fraud/phone scam in the Maple Avenue area.
• Police received a report about an alleged fraud/phone scam in which the caller requested money to be sent in exchange for lottery winnings.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident involving unattended property. It remains under investigation, police said.
• Police received a report about a traffic violation on South Second Street.
• Police received a report about a verbal domestic dispute on Robinson Avenue in Hyde.

Curwensville Borough

• On Monday police received a report about a bad check allegedly being passed with the amount being more than $1,000. Further, police have identified a former Curwensville woman, and charges will be filed against her.
• Police reported that the animal control officer has been receiving numerous complaints of people walking their animals throughout Irvin Park and the borough and not cleaning up after them. This will not be tolerated and anyone found in violation will receive a citation, police said.

CLEARFIELD – A Gallitzin woman accused of taking more than $177,000 from an elderly couple’s account waived her right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during centralized court at the Clearfield County Jail.

Crystal Ann Hagen, 52, 608 Grant St., Gallitzin, is charged with 11 felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception in addition to 44 misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception. She is free on $25,000, unsecured bail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, a trooper spoke with a Protective Services Care Manager from the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging that said the victims were being neglected and living in filth at their Chest Township home. Hagen and her husband, Gerald had power of attorney and were to be taking care of the elderly couple. The couple was moved to a personal care home in Ebensburg.

The care manager explained that when she looked into what was going on with the couple during the last year, she discovered Hagen had written out numerous checks totaling $177,489.39 from the couple’s account.

When she asked her about this, Hagen told the manager that the female victim allowed her to write checks out for specific items. When the manager spoke with Gerald Hagen, he said his wife was taking care of all the financial information for the couple when this occurred. He said he and Crystal Hagen had power of attorney for the victims beginning in January of 2014.

The trooper spoke with an administrator at the care home and asked to interview the couple. This administrator advised them that the male victim’s memory is impaired and he can only make day-to-day decisions. His long-term memory is gone to the point that he doesn’t know what year it is. The female victim’s condition was even worse, the administrator reported.

In an interview with police, Hagen explained that the female victim asked them to be power of attorney. She stated that the woman gave her the money. She claimed that she wrote out the checks and the female victim signed them.

When asked if anything she purchased was for the couple, she replied no. She stated that the woman told her not to tell anyone including her husband that she gave her the money. She said that the male victim gave her money to remodel the bathroom. She also admitted she bought a camp with the money the female victim gave her. Hagen stated that she “was not hiding anything.”

When a trooper spoke with Gerald Hagen on the phone to ask him to meet with him at the station, he said he would contact him to set up a time. The next day a representative from Terry Despoy’s office notified the trooper that he was now representing Gerald Hagen.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday on Halfmoon Valley Road in Halfmoon Township. During the incident, a Port Matilda man allegedly continued to send text messages to the victim after he was previously advised by state police to have no further contact with her.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary and theft by unlawful taking that occurred sometime between Saturday and Monday on South Eagle Valley Road in Worth Township. The victim told state police that someone entered her unlocked residence and removed $300. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Wednesday on Presqueisle Street in Philipsburg Borough. Further, the victim told state police that a Philipsburg woman had threatened to punch her in the face over a washer. The woman was cited through the district court as a result, state police said

Clearfield Borough

• Police were called to Doctors Drive for a report about a dog inside of a vehicle with the windows up. Police responded and searched the area but the vehicle was gone upon their arrival.
• Police responded to Paradise School Road as Lawrence Township police had custody of a male who held an active warrant through the police department. Police responded and were able to take care of the warrant at the scene.
• Police reported that a male was recently terminated from a job and had allegedly failed to return items to the company.
• Police assisted the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office with a female who had an active warrant out of Philadelphia.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle in the area of Elizabeth Street.
• Police responded to East Eighth Street for a male who was acting wary. Police arrived on scene and determined he had ingested narcotics; he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
• Police received a report about a theft from an East 10^th Street resident. The caller then advised police that the items had been located, and they were hidden by someone.
• Police were called to the hospital for an alleged assault that had occurred in the borough. As a result of the investigation, a female was arrested on assault charges and lodged in the Clearfield County Jail on a probation violation.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an IRS scam from a township resident. During the call, someone who claimed to be with the IRS threatened a lawsuit against the resident, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with locating a female who was wanted for her alleged involvement in an assault incident.

Curwensville Borough

• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance Wednesday on Walnut Street. During the incident, a mother and daughter engaged in a verbal argument.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of fraud Wednesday and referred the caller to the appropriate agency.
• Police received a report about dogs that were running loose in the area of George Street. They were secured back into their owner’s property on Wednesday. Police would like to remind residents that animals aren’t permitted to be running loose and must be in a secured area.
• Police received a report about speeding vehicles and motorists not obeying stop signs in the area of Anderson and School streets. Police will provide extra patrols in the South Side area.
• Police received a noise complaint in the area of Anderson Street. Further, people were playing music from a vehicle late at night and into the early-morning hours. Police will provide patrols to the area to determine the source of the disturbance.
• Police are investigating an alleged assault that occurred Wednesday, which involved two Curwensville students. One student was treated at Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital, police said.

DUBOIS – Charges have been filed against a Penfield couple who allegedly let their children hang out of their moving vehicle leading to one of them being run over.

Michelle Lyn, 42, and Christopher Michael Endicott, 37, 22 Ponderosa Ln., Penfield, were charged by Pennsylvania State Police April 18 with two counts each of endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person as a result of an incident Nov. 30 in Huston Township.

Michelle Endicott is also facing additional summary charges of careless driving, reckless driving, restraint systems-child booster seats and failure to use safety belts.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, a police investigation revealed that Michelle Endicott was driving while two male juvenile passengers were sitting on the floor board of the second row seating area of their 2005 Dodge Caravan, with their feet dangling outside the opened sliding door.

Police determined the four-year old was ejected when the vehicle struck a pothole. The nine-year old attempted to grab the other boy as he was being ejected and as a result was also ejected from the vehicle. The right rear wheel ran over the four-year-old before coming to a controlled stop.

Christopher Endicott exited the vehicle, picked the boys up and put them back in the vehicle. Michelle Endicott allegedly drove them back to their residence rather than immediately seeking medical treatment for the boys.

As a result, the four-year old sustained life threatening injuries and was transported by helicopter to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to the complaint. The nine-year-old was transported by ambulance to Penn Highlands DuBois for treatment.

When Michelle Endicott was interviewed by police, she told them it was common practice for the boys to dangle their feet outside the vehicle and drag them on the dirt road while they drive in the mobile home park.

She also admitted she was operating the vehicle and she ran over the youngest boy. She revealed to an officer that the boy had “tire tracks” on his back and that was how she knew she ran over him.

The preliminary hearings in this case are scheduled for centralized court June 3 at 9:30 a.m. at District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.

DUBOIS – One of the men arrested during the “Operation Ice Storm” investigation was scheduled for a preliminary hearing during a special session of centralized court Thursday before District Judge Patrick Ford.

Hank C. Petrillo, 28, 314 Shaffer Ave, DuBois, is charged with felony counts of manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy, and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity.

After the hearing, Ford sent these charges on to the court of common pleas. Petrillo is currently in state prison for a probation violation. His bail remains at $25,000.

According to testimony in court documents from the grand jury, a search warrant was executed June 19 on a vehicle driven by Hank Petrillo. Traveling with him from Philadelphia was Jessica Vicklund and Joseph Alvin. Officers found approximately 12.38 grams of heroin and 12.91 grams of meth in the vehicle. Other items located were related to the packaging of drugs. Alvin had more than $2,600 in cash. Petrillo had the type of empty bags associated with the use and distribution of drugs on his person.

A confidential informant had made two controlled purchases from Vickland earlier in June.

The three individuals gave different stories to police regarding the drugs. Vickland said just prior to the traffic stop, Alvin threw the drugs into her lap. She stated she and Petrillo were only giving a ride to Alvin so he could visit his cousin.

Petrillo told police the same thing but added that Alvin had them stop in Philadelphia where Alvin met a guy and made an exchange with him. After that Petrillo claimed Alvin began using meth in the car. They went on to Alvin’s cousin’s house. Before they left, Petrillo said Alvin’s cousin gave something to Alvin.

Alvin’s version of the story was simply that all three of them were going to Philadelphia to purchase heroin and he admitted they were heroin users.

Alvin, 32, 162 Hanes Dr., DuBois, and Vickland, 35, 314 Shaffer Ave., DuBois, are both facing the same charges as Petrillo in this case. They waived their rights to hearings on April 19.

“Operation Ice Storm” involved the arrests of 30 people in March for their connection with a drug ring that was selling methamphetamine and heroin in the area, according to previously published reports. The arrests were the result of a year-long investigation that involved the DuBois City and Sandy Township Police Departments, the Clearfield County Drug Task Force, the District Attorney, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

State police at DuBois

• State police responded to a DUI-related crash Thursday on Hormtown Road in Winslow Township. Further, a DuBois woman was traveling north when she lost control of her vehicle, and it spun off the roadway into a field. Her vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, but the woman was taken to the hospital due to suspicion she was driving under the influence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• On Wednesday a 23-year-old St. Marys man was observed driving while his privileges were suspended in St. Marys. State police initiated a traffic stop, but the man allegedly fled through a field. Charges were filed through the district court as a result, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to East 10^th Street for the alleged theft of packages from a porch.  Police located a person who says they witnessed the theft.  One of the suspects, police said, was contacted and has admitted to the theft.
• Police were dispatched to Nichols Street for a 911 hang-up call.  Upon arrival to the scene, police learned that it was an accidental dial, and police observed no signs of foul play.
• Police were dispatched to the hospital for an assault patient who was seeking treatment.  Upon arrival police found that the victim did not want to be cooperative. Police were unable to determine what occurred during the incident as a result.
• Police responded to the area of East Locust and North Third streets for damage that occurred to a light pole.
• Police received a report about a phone that was possibly lost in the area of Olive Street.
• Police are investigating an alleged theft of medication that occurred from a residence along Daisy Street.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a lost cell phone in the area of Save A Lot.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred in the area of the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.
• Police received a report about a lost cell phone in the area of Hotel Heights.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic disturbance in the area of Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received reports about IRS scams that occurred in the township.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.
• Police received a report about the theft of medication, but it was listed as unfounded.
• Police responded to a local business along Route 879 and Interstate 80, where an employee found two syringes and a spoon used to ingest illegal substances in the restroom area. Police took custody of the items.
• Police responded to the Hillsdale area for a report about loitering and prowling. Upon arrival police checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

DuBois City

• Police responded to the Gray Foundation Wednesday on West Long Avenue for a life alert activation. Upon arrival police learned that the residents were out of state.
• On Wednesday police were contacted about a dog that barked all hours of the day in the 400 block of Church Street. Further, police made contact with the owner and advised them of the complaint.
• On Wednesday police were dispatched to the Meadow Lane area, where a tractor-trailer was reportedly leaking fuel. Upon arrival police learned the vehicle was reported as stolen from Sandy Township. Crews from the fire and city works departments were summoned to mitigate the diesel fuel. Sandy Township police later found the person who reported it was lying due to being in an accident, and charges will be filed by Sandy Township police as a result.
• On Wednesday police were dispatched to Sheetz on East DuBois Avenue for a report about a stolen air pump. Upon reviewing surveillance, police learned a white sports utility vehicle with a trailer pulled into the lot the day before. When the vehicle left the air pump wasn’t there. Anyone with information is asked to contact city police.
• On Thursday police were dispatched to Sheetz on North Brady Street for a report about a retail theft suspect. Upon arrival police learned that the suspect had fled with three Tasty Cakes valued at $4.01. Police checked the surveillance and recognized the suspect as a 25-year-old DuBois man, William Runyon, who was on state parole. He was detained until parole agents arrived and transported him to a state correctional institution. Runyon will be charged with retail theft.
• On Thursday police were dispatched to the Tannery Dam for a fight. Upon arrival police found a female had come there to speak with her ex-boyfriend who had entered the vehicle and then refused to get out. Police directed them to separate, and no charges were filed as a result of the incident.

Sandy Township

• On Wednesday a 29-year-old Allport man allegedly attempted to take approximately $1,647 worth of merchandise through a hole he cut in the garden center fence at Wal-Mart without paying for it. He was approached by Wal-Mart security and fled the scene. While fleeing from Wal-Mart in a pickup truck, police said he ran over a fire hydrant, causing severe damage to it and his truck. The man was located the next day and was transported to county jail due to a probation violation; charges are currently pending at this time.
• On Wednesday a 55-year-old New Jersey man reported that someone had stolen his tractor-trailer while he was inside of Pilot. The next day, police said the truck was found in the parking lot of the Peking restaurant on Liberty Boulevard with a punctured fuel tank.  Upon investigation police determined the driver had taken a wrong turn and damaged the truck and allegedly decided to report it as stolen.  Charges are currently pending against him at this time.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at a Treasure Lake residence Wednesday.
• On Wednesday a 22-year-old Clarion woman reported losing a diamond engagement ring between PNX Bank and Subway at the DuBois Mall.
• A 36-year-old Euclid Avenue woman reported that a male and female who were in their late 20’s pulled up in front of her house and were taking pictures of it and the area. When confronted the pair said they were taking harmless photos and then fled the area, she told police.
• A 39-year-old DuBois woman lost control of her vehicle when a deer ran out in front of her on Oklahoma Salem Road on Wednesday. The woman was taken to Penn Highlands for treatment of injuries she sustained, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Dave Rossi Jewelers on Wednesday.
• On Thursday a 49-year-old Ohio man reported meeting a man in the Wal-Mart parking lot to discuss the terms for purchasing a vehicle that was posted on Craig’s List. The Ohio man put a $200 deposit down on the vehicle, and when the time came to make the exchange he was told the vehicle had been involved in an accident.  The Ohio man has been unable to get his deposit back, police said, and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• A tractor-trailer driver reported that he hit the mirror of another truck Thursday while parking and he could not find the driver of that truck.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred on Friday or Saturday on Rockwood Road in Bigler Township. Further, the victim told state police that $500 was taken from her purse. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police responded to a single-vehicle accident Friday on the Kylertown-Drifting Highway in Cooper Township. Further, a Grassflat man was traveling south when his vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, and the man was wearing his seatbelt, state police said.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday at the American Legion parking lot in Curwensville. During the incident, someone allegedly keyed the passenger’s side of the victim’s vehicle in the area of the rear door near the taillight. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• On Sunday state police received a report that a female was traveling to the Interstate 80 viaduct bridge at mile-marker 138 in order to commit suicide. Upon arrival of troopers, the victim climbed onto the bridge sidewall and threatened to jump. After a long period, troopers were able to talk to the female and take her into custody for a mental health evaluation. State police at Clearfield and Rockview responded to the incident.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about a burglary that occurred sometime between April 26 and Friday on Main Street in Falls Creek Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s apartment and removed a gun safe and its contents, which included three firearms. State police are continuing their investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact 814-371-4652.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between April 3 and April 21 at the Morning Glory Terrace in Worth Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed scrap metal and approximately $3,000 cash from a residence.
• State police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats that occurred April 25 on Reese Hollow Road in Worth Township. Upon arrival state police learned a Port Matilda man had allegedly made alarming statements toward a worker from the state Department of Environmental Protection who was questioning about the disposal of waste outside of his residence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about a burglary that occurred sometime between Oct. 1, 2015 and April 21 on North Front Street in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a mattress and broke a window from a Fleetwood Terry fifth-wheel camper that belonged to the victim.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred April 10 on Walston Road in Young Township. Further, state police stopped a Punxsutawney man for a traffic violation and he was allegedly found to be under the influence. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint during the month of May. It will focus on removing impaired drivers from roadways in Jefferson County.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about a theft of a motor vehicle that occurred sometime between April 24 and Friday on Winslow Hill Road in Benezette Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took a 2006 Kawasaki KL-X250 motorcycle that belonged to the victim. 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 criminal mischief that occurred sometime between March 1 and Saturday on Spring Run Road in Jay Township. Further, several bullet holes were found in the side of a camp owned by the victims, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police assisted a disabled motorist on Cemetery Road.  Further, police were able to assist the driver with moving the vehicle from the roadway.
• Police responded to East Pine Street for a report about juveniles who were causing a disturbance.  Upon arrival police spoke with several individuals and found that the actors had left the area.
• Police assisted Clearfield-Jefferson Mental Health with serving paperwork and transporting a patient to Penn highlands Clearfield for evaluation.
• Police reported that a female arrived at the station in need of assistance due to her level of intoxication. The female requested emergency personnel and they transported her to Penn Highlands Clearfield for treatment. The female was also arrested for public drunkenness, police said.
• Police located an intoxicated male who was walking on East Sixth Street.  Police made contact with the male and found a family member was coming to take custody of him.
• Police received a call that an individual received several fraudulent calls from an individual claiming to be with the IRS.
• Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident in the area of South Second Street and Ogden Avenue.  There were no injuries reported as a result; however, one of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene, police said.
• Police located an intoxicated female on East Pine Street. She was stopped by police and taken to a sober friend. The female was arrested for public drunkenness as a result of the incident.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Bridge and North Second streets. Upon arrival police found that a passenger car was on Bridge Street and in the right lane, which is a right-hand only turning lane. It traveled straight at the same time a sports utility vehicle was turning onto Bridge Street with the green light. The SUV subsequently collided with the passenger car.  Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene, and minor injuries were reported, police said.
• Police received a call about the location of a male who had warrants through the department.  Police made contact with the male and served the warrants.
• Police responded to East Walnut Street for a tree branch that was blocking the roadway.
• Police assisted Lawrence Township police with a motor vehicle accident on Rockton Mountain Highway.

DuBois City

• On Friday police received a report about a suspicious person. The caller told police that a male was outside of her residence and requesting to see her electric bill. Police made contact with four males who did not possess the proper solicitation permit from DuBois City. Police advised the males to cease their activities until obtaining the proper permit.
• Police received a report about an incident of harassment by communication Friday. Further, a known male allegedly contacted the victim more than 50 times by text message in less than a 24-hour period. Police advised the male to cease all contact with the victim.
• Police responded to a vehicle-versus-bicyclist accident Friday at the intersection of Hoover Avenue and Liberty Boulevard. Further, a woman was struck while riding her bicycle across Hoover Avenue from the sidewalk. She was knocked over into the northbound lane of Liberty Boulevard. The woman was taken to the hospital and then released, police said. Police were assisted by the DuBois City Fire Department and DuSan Ambulance. Police are continuing their investigation of the accident.
• On Friday police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of West Weber Avenue. It was verbal in nature, police said, and the husband agreed to leave the residence for the night.
• On Friday police were dispatched for an “unruly fan” at Showers Fields on Maple Avenue. The fan, police said, calmed considerably upon the arrival of officers, and the game ended without further incident.
• Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday on West Long Avenue. Further, a window at Studio Fifty Five was found broken, police said, noting names of possible suspects were provided and the business owner was notified of the damage.
• On Friday police allegedly observed an intoxicated male who was walking along West Long Avenue near its intersection with Hubert Street. Police issued a citation to the male and he was released to a friend.
• Police were dispatched to a report of stolen medication Saturday on South Avenue. The caller told police that a known female suspect stole pain medication from him. Police are continuing the investigation at this time.
• Police were dispatched to a noise complaint Saturday on North Church Street. Upon arrival police asked a male to turn his music down, which he did.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident that occurred Saturday in the St. Michael’s Church parking lot. The caller told police that she parked her Chevrolet Blazer in the lot. After she returned home, her husband observed a dent in the driver’s side near the rear quarter panel.

Decatur Township

• Police contacted a female regarding an ongoing domestic dispute that was occurring in Houtzdale.
• Police received a report about a dog that was locked inside of a Dodge Neon in front of Family Dollar in Philipsburg. However, the vehicle had left prior to police receiving the report. Police would like to ask residents to be respectful of their pets.
• Police responded to an alarm on Dixon Lane. Everyone was found to be OK, and police were able to clear the scene.
• Police received a complaint about all-terrain vehicles being driven on Mease Road across the caller’s property at all hours of the night. Residents are asked to be respectful of properties and to stay off any posted properties.

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CLEARFIELD – A Luthersburg man recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter was in Clearfield County Court Monday afternoon to be sentenced.

Brian Lee Schaffer, 44, 173 Luthersburg Rockton Rd., Luthersburg, had originally also been charged with murder and aiding suicide. A jury found him not guilty of these charges after his trial in March.

The charges stem from an incident in DuBois on Jan. 2, 2015 when the victim shot herself with Schaffer’s weapon. Schaffer told police they had been doing methamphetamine for three or four days prior to the shooting.

President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman sentenced Schaffer to 24 months to five years in state prison for involuntary manslaughter and 24 months to 10 years for delivery of a controlled substance. The second sentence will run consecutive to the first sentence giving him a total of four to 15 years in state prison.

Ammerman commented that the standard range for sentencing on this offense was “pathetic” considering what happened and the high level of recklessness involved. The minimum sentence even in the aggregated range was only 14 months, he explained. Ammerman stated that he sentenced Schaffer outside the range because he didn’t think it was adequate, adding that he felt this sentence was still not sufficient for this case.

He noted that the victim had been doing drugs for days, had no sleep, had other health problems and a past history of suicide attempts. He called this a “recipe for disaster” and said he didn’t understand why Schaffer went out to his vehicle to bring a gun into the situation. Schaffer held the gun to his own head before handing it to the victim.

Ammerman went on to say that he couldn’t disagree with the verdict because there was not enough evidence to find Schaffer guilty on the other charges. For more information on the trial, click here.

Schaffer was also in court to be sentenced on two drug cases for which he had signed plea agreements. The agreement was for a six-month sentence on each case, but this was rejected by the court. Schaffer declined an offer of a 16-month sentence on each case and withdrew his pleas in both cases. In these cases, he is accused of selling methamphetamine to an informant in February of 2015.

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Fugitive of the Week: Luis Hardmon (Provided photo)

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

Shaw identified the fugitive as Luis Hardmon, 41, of Fourth Street, Philipsburg. Hardmon is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing on April 6.

On Feb. 24 Trooper Scott Sankey of the Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield barracks, filed a criminal complaint against Hardmon.

Sankey charged Hardmon with driving under the influence of alcohol, M; notice of change of address, S; required financial responsibility, S; driving on right side of roadway, S; driving on roadways laned for traffic, S; and driving vehicle at safe speed, S.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 10 Sankey was assigned to investigate a reported two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival at the scene, Sankey made contact with one of the operators, identified as Hardmon.

Hardmon allegedly showed signs of impairment. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Hardmon did not have insurance for the vehicle. He was then transported to the Clearfield barracks for a breath test.

A preliminary hearing was held April 6, at which time Hardmon failed to appear, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Hardmon is described as an African-American male standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Hardmon’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.”

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CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man will be spending time in state prison for killing a dog.

Ralph Thomas Brown III, 29, pleaded guilty during colloquy court Monday to cruelty to animals, disorderly conduct, loitering/prowling at night time and public drunkenness.

President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman sentenced him to nine months to three years in state prison. This sentence will run consecutive to a probation violation of six months to one year in jail that he received in March.

The charges stem from an incident in Clearfield Borough Feb. 2 when Brown killed a four-month-old pit bull/terrier mix puppy by strangling it and kicking it. For the full story, click here.

Ammerman commented that people in the community were very upset with Brown and many people were talking about this case.
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Ammerman said he heard more about this than he had heard about any other case, including those involving serious child abuse.

He also noted that Brown had to be kept in isolation at the jail to protect him. There was a fear he would be harmed by the other inmates for his treatment of the animal, he said.

Brown’s attorney, Curtis Irwin, asked the judge, prior to sentencing, to take into consideration that Brown had both alcohol and drugs in his system at the time of the assault.

He pointed out that Brown has been cooperative throughout the investigation. He stated Brown is not violent, and this is not something “he has a predisposition to do.”

Brown addressed the court explaining he had been accused of another crime and this led him to drugs and alcohol to deal with that. He said he drank excessively that night and does not have a recollection of the incident. He apologized and admitted his actions were “pretty outrageous.”

In a related case, the owner of the dog, Angela Ricketts, 31, pleaded guilty for neglecting to properly dispose of the dog in March. She was ordered to pay fines and costs totaling $141.50.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Monday at an East Pine Street residence in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, two people engaged in an argument that allegedly resulted in physical contact. Both were cited for the incident, state police said.
• State police investigated a natural death Monday at a Nearhood Lane residence in Taylor Township. According to the report, troopers were contacted by Centre County 911 about a deceased male being found, and upon investigation state police and the coroner determined it was due to a vast array of ongoing medical issues. The case will remain open pending receipt of the coroner’s report or death certificate, state police said.

Sandy Township

• On Friday employees of S&T Bank reported a man who was calling and wanting his money, which is in an account managed by someone else. The calls were threatening in nature, according to police.  Officers handled the situation without incident.
• A 76-year-old Ridgway man was traveling over the parking spaces in the Bon Ton parking lot Friday. At the same time, a vehicle driven by a 42-year-old Port Allegheny woman was traveling down the proper row and hit the man’s vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• On Friday officers were called to Wal-Mart for a report of possible child abuse. Upon investigation officers determined there was no abuse.
• A 26-year-old Ollie Lane woman reported her 29-year-old estranged boyfriend was standing on her front porch and would not leave Friday. Once she called police, he fled the area.
• On Friday Wal-Mart employees alleged a 38-year-old DuBois woman attempted to take $60.46 worth of merchandise without paying for it. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a Treasure Lake residence for a report about a verbal domestic dispute Friday. It was found to be between a woman and her boyfriend, and alcohol was contributing factor.  Police handled the incident at the scene.
• A 54-year-old DuBois woman was allegedly caught by Wal-Mart employees attempting to take $16.08 worth of merchandise without paying for it on Friday. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Sunday a Circle Road man reported his daughter received stolen merchandise from a friend. A 19-year-old boy admitted to police that he took the merchandise.  Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• A 43-year-old woman reported someone was attempting to break into her camp at Cayman Landing Sunday. Officers searched the area but couldn’t locate anyone.

CLEARFIELD – A Philipsburg man found guilty of theft for not finishing a home improvement job was sentenced Tuesday during plea and sentencing court.

Brian T. Barton, 46, 525 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, was found guilty in February of theft by deception, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, and home improvement fraud.

On Tuesday President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman sentenced him to one to five years in state prison. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $70,000.

Barton’s attorney, Tami Fees, stated that there was nothing on record to determine this amount of restitution and asked for a restitution hearing. Ammerman replied that he had already dismissed a motion for a restitution hearing from Barton’s prior attorney, Brian Jones.

Ammerman noted that he gave Barton a state sentence because of the amount of restitution owed and the damage Barton did to the home.

During the closing arguments of the trial, District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. told the jury that Barton intentionally underbid the job in order to get money from the victim. The bid for the entire project was $90,000.

She paid him $30,000 initially. After he did some work, he asked for $30,000 more for labor and supplies. He did some more work and then asked for another $20,000. She was reluctant to give him the full amount because the job was not even half done and instead gave him $10,000, Shaw said.

The work Barton did complete was not up to code and she had to pay someone else over $14,000 to fix it.

A police officer testified that Barton told him he was waiting for the victims to sue him so he could then file bankruptcy.

In an interview after the verdict was announced Shaw said he was “very satisfied” with the result of the trial.

“This is the only justice (the victims) will get out of this whole event,” he said.

He noted that Barton will be put on a payment schedule for the restitution but the victims still “owe a boatload of money to complete it.” The home located in Osceola Mills, is still not livable.

The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act was established because of these “unsavory contractors,” he explained.

“This sends a message to contractors to be honest in their dealings. I encourage anyone retaining a contractor to check their credentials and get references.” Contractors should register and this information is on the Attorney General’s Web site, he said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Tuesday on Birch Drive in McCalmont Township. During the incident, two people engaged in a verbal altercation that allegedly turned physical. Charges are currently pending against both through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a parking complaint along North Second Street.
• Police were notified about an animal complaint along Turnpike Avenue. Police found that someone was taking care of the animal.
• Police were called to Merrill Street for a male who was reportedly intoxicated. Upon arrival of police, he fled the area; however, police were able to apprehend him.  The male showed signs of a possible overdose, police said, and emergency personnel were summoned to the scene.  The male was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment.
• Police arrested a male for public intoxication after he was allegedly observed staggering along U.S. Route 322 and determined to be highly intoxicated. He was transported to the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police unlocked a vehicle along Daisy Street after the owner had locked the keys inside of it.
• Police cited an individual after they issued a check that was returned due to insufficient funds.

Curwensville Borough

• Police received a report about an ongoing issue involving unknown juveniles in the area of Center Street. Juveniles were allegedly observed shooting each other with a BB gun and also causing mischief at the caller’s property. Police plan to provide extra patrols in the area.
• Police located several minors Saturday in the South Side area. They told police they were walking to a friend’s house for the night. Police provided a verbal warning for a curfew violation.
• On Saturday police received a report about a resident who was not retrieving mail. Further, police found the resident had been injured and had gone out of town for treatment.
• Police received a report about an incident of trespassing Saturday at an Anderson Avenue property. The property owner requested that police give the offender a verbal warning.
• Police reported that a child was found in the area of Susquehanna Avenue and Ann Street on Sunday. The child, police said, was wearing only a diaper and shoes. Police located the parent who was responsible and contacted Children & Youth Services, which will develop a safety plan for the family.  Police warned the parents if a similar incident occurs, they would be arrested as a result.
• Police arrested a Grampian resident for allegedly driving under the influence Sunday after a traffic stop on Route 879.

Decatur Township

• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Brisbin and Elizabeth streets in Houtzdale. No injuries were reported in the accident that occurred when a car crossed the centerline and impacted a pick-up truck.
• Police assisted a resident with locating a missing dog.
• Police received a report about a male who is driving under a suspended license.
• Police received a report about a bike that was located along Perks Street.
• Police responded to a psychological emergency.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred along Hannah Street. Further, vehicles were parked in the wrong direction; the owners moved their vehicles upon request by police.

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Franklin William Wilson (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man facing numerous sexual assault charges from incidents beginning in 2001 has decided to plead guilty.

Franklin William Wilson, 41, 102 Putty Rd., Clearfield, is charged with a total of 1,215 counts of various charges including multiple counts of aggravated indecent assault, rape of a child, indecent assault, statutory sexual assault, sexual assault, indecent exposure, dissemination explicit sexual material to minors, and corruption of minors. This case was scheduled to go to a five-day trial starting May 16.

On Tuesday Wilson signed a plea agreement. He will be evaluated to determine if he is a sexually violent predator and be scheduled for sentencing after that, according to court documents.

An investigation into Wilson began after he touched a 10-year-old girl inappropriately, exposed himself to her and showed her online pornography on his phone, according to the affidavit of probable cause. Afterwards, he told her not to tell her mother.

A search warrant was issued for the phone, which was seized and examined for evidence. A detective was able to find the images the girl described as well as hundreds or thousands of pornographic images. He had viewed hundreds of adult Web sites.

As the investigation continued, an officer found another report from Children and Youth Services involving Wilson. When this victim was interviewed, she stated that he abused her beginning when she was only six years old. This abuse started with him touching her inappropriately while she was in the bathroom. Because of this, the girl was terrified of going into the bathroom and chose to urinate and defecate in a shed. She did not tell anyone of the abuse and this behavior led to her being sent away for counseling.Image may be NSFW.
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As the years passed, the abuse became more serious and violent. When she had friends around, this victim said Wilson would abuse them as well. He forced them to be involved in sexual acts or they were not permitted to have food or drinks. He also showed them pornography.

This victim said the abuse escalated when she was in fifth grade. He showed her pornography of a woman performing oral sex on a male, and then he forced her to do the same. As she got older, he had sex with her almost every single day.

She was frightened that he was going to hurt her or her family. She found bullets in her drawers, a knife in her dresser drawer and razor blades on the headboard of her bed, she said.

Officers were able to contact the other girls the victim had named and interviewed them. One of them said he was perverted and inappropriate towards them. He would touch them as they slept and she was afraid to tell anyone because he threatened to kill them, she said.

The fourth victim said he showed them pornography and had sexual contact with them. A fifth girl said he made her touch the victim inappropriately as he made them watch pornography. She said she is terrified of Wilson. The final victim said he offered money to see her naked in the shower. He also made her and the others watch pornography before being able to use a four-wheeler, she said.

Police attempted to set up an interview to discuss these accusations with Wilson, but he failed to show up for the interview or contact the investigating officer.

After a preliminary hearing in August, the charges related to the original 10-year-old girl were dismissed and re-filed in September under a different case number. He later waived those charges on to the court of common pleas and both cases were scheduled to be heard together in May.