CLEARFIELD – A Houtzdale woman who has been accused of taking more than $56,000 from her employer by writing herself extra payroll checks waived the charges to court Wednesday.

Mary Jean Miller, 52, 253 Juniata Ave., Houtzdale has been charged with 10 felony counts each of theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property. Her bail has been set at $50,000 unsecured.

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.

Miller allegedly wrote several extra checks to herself and also paid herself for extra vacation and personal days, according to the affidavit of probable cause.

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State police at Philipsburg

• State police investigated an incident of DUI on Tuesday on West Presqueisle Street in Chester Hill Borough. Further, state police stopped an Osceola Mills woman for a traffic violation, at which point she was allegedly determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Charges are currently pending at this time, state police said.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred Monday on East Spruce Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a male suspect allegedly gained entry into an unoccupied residence owned by the victim without permission, and he stayed there for several days before being removed by state police. He was subsequently charged with burglary and lodged in the Centre County Correctional Facility.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to an activated alarm along Power Avenue. Upon arrival police learned a delivery driver had accidentally tripped the alarm.
• Police arrested a male along Bigler Avenue after he allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with a female. The male was also found to be highly intoxicated, police said. He was transported to the Clearfield County Jail on assault charges.
• Police were called to North Second Street to assist a motorist who had locked their keys inside of their vehicle.
• Police responded to East Fourth Street for a report about wires being down across a driveway. Police were able to remove the wires, as they were for a phone line.
• Police are investigating a retail theft, where a known female was allegedly observed removing jewelry without paying for it.
• Police responded to East Cherry Street for a report about people yelling inside of an apartment. Police were able to determine it was an argument over another family member. Those involved were advised of the complaint, police said.

CLEARFIELD – A Philipsburg woman accused of stealing more than $5,000 from the Morrisdale Moose Lodge pleaded guilty Tuesday during plea and sentencing court.

Jennie Lynn Lutz, 55, 206 N. Center St., Philipsburg, was charged with theft by unlawful taking in September after officials realized, Lutz, who was hired to pay the bills, had been writing out unauthorized checks to herself.  She would then list the check number and amount in the register as being a payment on a bill, according to the criminal complaint.

President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman sentenced her to two years probation. As part of her plea agreement to receive a probation only sentence, she paid restitution of more than $6,300 in full prior to sentencing.

Ammerman commented that representatives of the Moose Lodge in Morrisdale were concerned with getting the money back and were not looking for her to serve any jail time. It was noted that they did, however, want her to have the theft charge on her record to alert any possible employers of her behavior.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the unapproved check writing began in April of 2013 and ended in January of 2014. Trustees discovered money was missing from their accounts and some bills had not been paid, leading to an investigation.

It was thought that Lutz was marking the ledger as if the bills had been paid, but was writing her own name on the checks or writing them out to cash.

The first questionable check from May of 2013 was made payable to Lutz and was for $500. The ledger showed the check with this number was made out for Moose International. The amount of $500 was listed correctly.

The investigation revealed there were 18 checks totaling more than $5,700 that were listed incorrectly. A closer inspection of the transactions with the bank confirmed Lutz as the person who cashed the checks.

CLEARFIELD – A woman accused after a young child she was babysitting got out of her apartment and was found without a coat in very cold temperatures near an area of heavy traffic in Clearfield Borough will stand trial.

Jennifer Marie Williams, 29, of Clearfield has been charged by police with endangering welfare of children, M1. She waived her right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during centralized court at the Clearfield County Jail. Williams’ bail is set at $10,000 unsecured.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on March 4 police were dispatched to the Clearfield Presbyterian Church, while a small child was brought there by two men working in the area of North Second and East Pine streets.

The area is near state Route 153, a two-lane highway with heavy traffic flow, police noted in the affidavit. Upon arrival to the scene, police spoke with one of the workers and a staff member from the church and pre-school.

The worker told police he was in the area of North Second and East Pine streets when he observed the child standing on the street corner. The child was not wearing a coat, and the temperature was very cold between 25 and 34 degrees, he said.

He said that the child looked very cold and was calling out for her mother. He tried to talk with the child who had difficulty verbalizing her name, and he wasn’t able to understand her, according to the affidavit.

Police then spoke to a church staff member. She didn’t recognize the child from being in the pre-school or from playing in the neighborhood. Police then attempted to get the child’s name, age and mother’s name from her; however, it was difficult to understand her due to her age.

As a result, police had the child taken into protective custody.  The child was turned over to Clearfield County Children & Youth Services. Police then began searching the neighborhood for the child’s mother.

Police received information the operator of a sports utility vehicle had been driving in the area, and it was believed the occupants were looking for the child. Police were subsequently directed to an apartment on East Pine Street.

In the area of the apartment, police observed a female yelling a name in a private parking lot. When police knocked on the apartment door, they made contact with Williams. Williams appeared to be upset, had watery eyes and a flushed face.

Williams told police she was babysitting for an acquaintance. The child, she said, must have opened her apartment door and walked away. She pointed to the door and stated it looked like it was locked by the position of the locking mechanism.

However, police alleged in the affidavit that her apartment door was not locked, and the child was able to open it. Williams said that she had been sleeping, and the child’s mother had gone to Wal-Mart.

While at the scene, police questioned Williams about any prescription medication she may have taken. She told police she was on methadone, and she provided her address as being on North Second Street.

Williams was instructed by police to report to CYS to take custody of the child. She was also told to contact the mother and notify her of the location of her child.

Williams later reported to Clearfield County Adult Probation, where she admitted to taking Ativan without a prescription. Further, she told probation that she had taken the Ativan on March 1, according to the affidavit.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct Wednesday in the Save A Lot parking lot in Sandy Township. During the incident, two men were allegedly urinating in the parking lot, and both were charged through the district court.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of scattering rubbish that occurred Thursday on Brown Road in Fox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly left rubbish that contained bricks and stones on the victim’s property. 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 burglary that occurred sometime between April 1 and Thursday on Mt. Dew Road in Fox Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the location without permission from the owner. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to East Market Street for a report about a tire that had been slashed on a vehicle. Upon arrival police determined a sharp object had damaged a tire. Police are continuing the investigation of this incident at this time.
• Police assisted a motorist along Turnpike Avenue who had locked their keys inside of their vehicle.
• Police responded to Turnpike Avenue and West Pine Street for a minor vehicle accident. Police reported that a vehicle pulled from a stop sign along West Pine Street, striking another one being operated on Turnpike Avenue.  Both vehicles were driven from the scene, and no injuries were reported, police said.
• A set of car keys were turned into police after they were found along the 300 block of West Front Street near Clearfield Street.
• Police were called to the area of East Locust and North Third streets for a parking complaint. Police issued a parking ticket for the violation.
• Police arrested a male for public intoxication after he was located by deputies from the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office along Water Street. The male was subsequently taken to the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police reported that damage occurred to a church along River Road. It appears that someone had either backed or pulled into the building, causing damage, police said, adding that the driver then left the scene.
• Police received a report about a known male who allegedly removed items from a store and left without paying for them.
• Police cited a male for disorderly conduct after they were called to a North Front Street office. He was allegedly throwing items and causing a disturbance.
• Police were called to South Park for a reported dog that was found in the area. Police were able to locate the owner and the dog was returned to them.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Valley View Drive.
• Police were requested to assist a motorist on the Clearfield – Curwensville Highway.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Robinson Avenue.
• Police received a report about a disabled tractor-trailer on Woodland Road.
• Police received a report about a possible domestic dispute in one of the apartments behind Time Square. Upon arrival police didn’t locate a domestic dispute.
• Police received a report about an unwanted person at Lawrence Park Village. Police made contact with those involved and had them disperse to prevent further incident.
• Police received a report about a possible incident of harassment. The incident was unfounded, police said.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Rockton Mountain Highway.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of assault that occurred on West Front Street.
• Police received a report about a 911 hang-up call at an apartment on South Second Street. Upon arrival police found the person to be OK.
• Police were requested to assist state parole with serving a warrant at a residence on Valley View Drive.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of a package from the post office.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of identity theft from a township resident.
• Police responded to a civil issue on Barn Road.
• Police served a warrant on a Clearfield female at the EconoLodge along Route 879. She was taken into custody and put in county jail and will be arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland.
• Police received a report about an alleged Protection from Abuse order violation. Charges were filed against the actor, police said.
• Police received a noise complaint that occurred on Weaver Street Extension.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of loitering and prowling.
• Police assisted the Hopewell Township police in Beaver County by providing contact information to a victim of identity theft.
• Police assisted PennDOT by closing River Road for road construction this week.
• Police responded to a psychological emergency at a Coal Hill residence.
• Police received a report about a phone scam from a township resident.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of access device fraud from a township resident.
• Police responded to a single-vehicle accident on the Old Erie Pike. Further, a LaJose male lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and struck a tree. He was flown from the scene for medical treatment at the Altoona Hospital, police said.
• Police assisted emergency personnel in Country Club.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief at the Super 8 Motel.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft from a resident at Lawrence Park Village.
• Police responded to assist a disabled motorist along U.S. Route 322.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment from a Hyde resident that occurred between school students.
• Police received a report about a tree being on fire in a wooded area just off Byers Street. Upon arrival police found it was extinguished, and it remains under investigation at this time.
• Police responded to an alarm at a local business in the area of Route 879 and Interstate 80. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.

DuBois City

• On Wednesday a female contacted police about an alleged incident of harassment. She told police she’d met a male online from Georgia, and now he will not stop calling and harassing her. Police told her not to accept any more calls and to report further incidents.
• On Wednesday police received a report from Penn Highlands regarding a patient’s husband who was allegedly calling and threatening a doctor. Police contacted the doctor who advised he didn’t want to pursue charges. Police contacted the male and warned him that if his behavior continued, it would result in his arrest.
• Police received a report about an unruly customer Wednesday at a business on Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police were able to remove the Altoona man from the business without incident. A representative from the business didn’t want to pursue charges, and police directed the man to leave the property and not to return.
• Police responded to an active hold-up alarm Wednesday at a business on Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK, and a key holder confirmed there wasn’t any emergency.
• On Wednesday police received a report about a dog on the roof of a house on East Park Avenue. Upon arrival officers observed a dog on the front porch’s roof. The owner told police that he didn’t realize the dog could go out the window and onto the roof.
• On Wednesday police received a report about a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Morrison Street. Upon arrival police found a 21-year-old man fleeing the area, and he wasn’t located by police. A female told police he was an ex-boyfriend, and he had refused to leave until she reported him. No charges have been filed at this time, police said.
• On Thursday police were dispatched to the 400 block of South Church Street, where a female was reportedly naked and praying in the street. Upon arrival police found her inside of her residence, and she hadn’t taken her medication for some time. The female was subsequently transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment, police said.
• Police arrested a 29-year-old DuBois man for public drunkenness Thursday after he was seen stumbling through the parking lot of the City Park. He was located and allegedly found to be under the influence of a drug. He was on Clearfield County Probation and arrested as a result, police said.

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – The Lawrence Township Police Department would like to warn residents that the IRS phone scam is still prevalent in the area.

According to police, the callers are posing as representatives from the IRS, claiming money is owed and threatening lawsuits against area residents.

The callers are demanding immediate payment for residents to resolve debt to the IRS. “The IRS will not call you and sends certified mail,” police say.

“Residents should not be alarmed by these calls. This is a phone scam.” Police would like to advise residents not to respond to these calls.

State police at Clearfield

• State police responded to a DUI crash Saturday in the area of Route 53 and Blain Street in Coalport Borough. Further, a Flinton female drove her vehicle into the oncoming lane and struck an Irvona man’s vehicle on the driver’s side in the rear tire area. While investigating the crash, state police determined that the female was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. She was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI and other traffic offenses. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, state police said, and both vehicles sustained moderate damage and were towed from the scene.
• State police responded to an accident involving a truck tractor Sunday on Interstate 80 westbound at mile-marker 116 in Lawrence Township. Further, its operator, a Warren man, slammed on his brakes for unknown reasons, and it caused his truck tractor to jackknife into the guiderails. The man wasn’t injured and wearing his seatbelt, state police said, and his truck tractor was towed from the scene. State police cited the man for the accident.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday in a parking lot along U.S. Route 322 in Reynoldsville Borough. During the incident, a DuBois man was allegedly under the influence of prescription medication and slashed the rear tires of a vehicle and caused extensive damage by also smashing it with a brick. He was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail on $20,000 bail.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Saturday near a residence on U.S. Route 322 in Winslow Township. During the incident, the suspects allegedly used a shotgun to shoot the windshield of the victim’s car. The shot, state police said, ricocheted off the windshield and struck the victim’s garage, which caused damage to the siding. The victim told state police that he believed the suspects were in a vehicle with a loud exhaust and traveled towards Reynoldsville Borough. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred along Fourth Street between Deemer and Osborne avenues in Falls Creek Borough. Further, a Falls Creek man was allegedly driving erratically and upon locating his vehicle, state police observed several violations. Upon investigation state police determined he was a wanted person, and he was also placed under arrest for suspected DUI. The appropriate charges will be filed against the man, who was identified as Michael P. Snyder, and submitted through the district court, state police said. Snyder was taken into custody by the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department and transported to the county jail.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about a Protection from Abuse order violation that occurred May 4 at a residence on Loch Lomond Road in Rush Township. During the incident, a Dover, Pa. woman allegedly violated an active PFA order by contacting the victim via text message. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Sunday at an East Pine Street residence in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a Philipsburg man was involved in a verbal altercation with Victim 1, which turned physical. The man allegedly grabbed Victim 1 by his shirt, at which point Victim 2 attempted to separate both and was struck in the face by the man. Victim 3 then attempted to help Victim 2 and was also allegedly struck in the face and kicked in the ribs by the man. The man was cited for the incident through the district court, state police said.
• State police reported a found check card May 5 on Second Street in Philipsburg Borough. Further, troopers identified the owner of the check card and it was returned to him shortly after.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Sunday at Playtime Boutique in Huston Township. During the incident, a known Boalsburg male arrived and allegedly caused an annoyance and alarm to the victim.
• State police initiated the investigation into an accidental death Saturday that occurred at a property along Rattlesnake Pike in Huston Township.
• State police investigated a natural death Sunday at a private residence on Butterfly Lane in Taylor Township.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment Sunday at a Boddorf Road in Ringgold Township. During the incident, two females were allegedly involved in a verbal/physical altercation, and subjected each other to unwanted physical contact. Both were cited for the incident through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police served warrants on a female who was stopped for a traffic violation by Lawrence Township police. The female then resolved her warrant, police said.
• Police received a report about a burglary on Williams Street. During the incident, the actor allegedly stole several prescription pill bottles. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about vehicles speeding on Daisy Street.
• Police received multiple complaints about individuals who are receiving phone calls from people claiming to be with the IRS.  These were all found to be a scam, police said.
• Police received a call from a Nichols Street resident to report that someone had tampered with her Dish for her television.
• Police received a report that a female picked up her child, and that she was to be intoxicated.  The female was located and allegedly found to be under the influence. The female was arrested for DUI along with other charges, police said.
• Police responded to the Bob’s Army & Navy Store for a report about individuals who were trespassing.  Police spoke with employees and found that several actors were allegedly found to have been trespassing after store hours.
• Police assisted Lawrence Township police with a male who was allegedly causing a disturbance at the Truck Stops.
• Police stopped a vehicle on Park Avenue for an expired registration and determined that the driver was allegedly under the influence.  The male was then arrested for DUI, police said.
• Police found a dog running loose near St. Francis School.  Further, police found the owner of the dog and they were able to retrieve it.
• Police received a report about individuals going door-to-door in reference to utilities. Police made contact with one of the individuals and then found he had warrants through Ohio; however, there wasn’t to be an extradition.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of a wallet from a residence on West Market Street.
• Police stopped a vehicle on South Second Street for a traffic violation and determined that the driver was allegedly under the influence.  The driver was subsequently arrested for DUI, police said.
• Police stopped a vehicle for running a red light on Bridge Street.  The driver was found to allegedly be under the influence and arrested for DUI.
• Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and found that the driver was under age and driving after hours.  Police also allegedly located an open alcoholic container in the vehicle.
• Police received a report that a female received a note on her vehicle that was allegedly threatening in nature. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
• Police received a report about a theft involving a known actor.  The victim later came to the station and told police that the actor returned all of her money, and she did not want anything done.
• Police received a report about a female who was to be highly intoxicated and who nearly struck a male. While en route to the scene, police learned that she’d crashed her vehicle on Bigler Avenue.  Fire and emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene, as the vehicle was located on a steep hill, and the female driver was still inside of it, according to police. The female self-extricated herself, police said, and she was subsequently arrested for DUI. She continued to cause a disturbance and was taken to the Clearfield County Jail.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a suspicious person in the Hyde area. Upon arrival police found the person worked for gas and electric company.
• Police received a traffic complaint and located a male driver. Further, police found he wasn’t under the influence but driving while being distracted.
• Police served a warrant during a traffic stop.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft.
• Police recovered a firearm from a disabled vehicle along Route 879.
• Police are investigating an accident in which a vehicle was abandoned at a local business.
• Police responded to an activated alarm at The Discovery House.
• Police received a report about a 10-year-old who walking along the Route 879 bypass.
• Police responded to an activated alarm at CNB Bank on Industrial Park Road.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person in the area of Lynns Road.
• Police responded to the Economy Inn for an eviction issue and alleged theft of leased property.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone at the Shady Grove Trailer Court.
• Police responded to two business alarms.
• Police received a report about a disabled male who appeared to be lost. Upon arrival police found his relatives and transported him to the appropriate location.
• Police received a report about a large rock on the roadway in the area of Wolf Run Road. PennDOT was contacted to remove the rock from the roadway.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred at a local business on Leonard Street.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Daisy Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a civil custody issue in the Golden Rod area.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone in the Lick Run area. Charges are currently pending for DUI and possession of a controlled substance, police said.
• Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Industrial Park Road, which resulted in a warrant service.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of terroristic threats in the area of Wrigley Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment via communications in the area of Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about a possible burglary in the Hillsdale area.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male on Industrial Park Road.
• Police received a report about a possible missing person along Charles Road. It was determined to be unfounded, police said.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with a DUI stop.
• Police responded to a domestic dispute on Park Avenue Extension. It was handled at the scene, police said.
• Police are currently investigating an alleged incident of assault.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment via communication.
• Police responded to an activated alarm along Riverview Road. It was found to be accidental, police said.
• Police responded to a disturbance along Park Avenue Extension. One male was taken to Penn Highlands Clearfield for treatment, police said.
• Police received a noise complaint in the Hill Street area.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Friday in the 300 block of East Long Avenue. Upon arrival police found there weren’t any injuries and both vehicles were drivable.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident Friday in the parking lot of the DuBois Public Library. Upon arrival police found that a Jeep was backed into a Ford Fusion. No injuries were reported as a result and both vehicles were drivable, police said.
• On Saturday police received a report about loud music coming from an apartment on North Church Street. Upon arrival police determined the music was too loud and asked for it to be turned down. The resident, police said, turned it down without further incident.
• Police received a report about the theft of a log splitter Saturday in the 600 block of South Highland Street. The victim told police that it was missing, and it was last seen in his yard about one week ago. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Clearfield

• On Saturday state police received a report about a Philadelphia woman who was found to be in possession of a small amount of suspected marijuana on the property of the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale. Charges were filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of theft from a motor vehicle and access device fraud that occurred sometime Thursday or Friday on South Eagle Valley Road in Union Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed the victim’s debit card from her vehicle and then made multiple withdrawals. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.

Lawrence Township

• Police were requested to check the welfare of a male in the area of Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. However, he was gone upon police arrival to the area.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief in the area of Dixon Road.
• Police received numerous reports about IRS scams.
• Police responded to the Economy Inn for a report about an unwanted male.
• Police received a report about a traffic violation on Washington Avenue in Hyde. Further, several vehicles passed another that was turning into the Hyde Post Office on the right side of the roadway. Police will provide extra patrols in the area.
• Police received a report about an overdose on Turnpike Avenue Extension. The patient was transported to the hospital for treatment, police said.
• Police are investigating the alleged theft of a “Baby Trend” jogging stroller. It was taken from the Sapp Bros. Truck Stops on May 8. The stroller, police said, is black, gray and red in color and will be missing its baby seat. Anyone with information is asked to contact the township police.
• Police responded to a report about a prowler on Valley View Drive.
• Police were requested to check the welfare at a disabled vehicle on Little Clearfield Creek Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute.

Sandy Township

• A 24-year-old DuBois man was charged with public drunkenness and careless driving after officers received a report of him recklessly driving in Treasure Lake on Friday.
• On Friday a 70-year-old Johnsonburg man reported that somewhere on Route 219 he hit a cement barrier along the roadway; however, he couldn’t remember where exactly. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• A vehicle driven by a 72-year-old Reynoldsville woman was stopped on Watson Highway waiting to turn into Hanzely’s Nursery on Friday when she was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by an 82-year-old Reynoldsville man. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were towed from the scene, police said.
• On Friday Treasure Lake Security reported that someone had damaged a sign near Captain Kidd Park.
• A vehicle driven by a 16-year-old girl was slowed down to pull into The Roadside Café when her vehicle was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by a Clarion woman on Friday. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police responded to a Hanes Drive residence for an alleged domestic dispute Friday. Upon arrival officers found the 20-year-old couple had been having a verbal argument, and they handled the situation without incident.
• In violation of a “No Trespass Notice” on Saturday, a 26-year-old Treasure Lake man who was a former employee of McDonalds was allegedly hanging out in the restaurant. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Sunday a 45-year-old Circle Drive resident alleged that a 20-year-old Brockway woman had been harassing her 17-year-old daughter via social media. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault occurring in the Perkins parking lot on Sunday. Upon arrival officers found the female victim who stated that her 21-year-boyfriend had assaulted her after they had engaged in a fight while sitting in their vehicle.  The man then left the scene on foot, she told police. The man was located and arrested on domestic violence charges and transported to Clearfield County Jail.

DUBOIS – An Allport man has been accused of cutting a hole in a security fence at a Wal-Mart store in an effort to steal merchandise.

Kyle V. Couturiaux, 26, 600 Old Turnpike Rd., Allport, is facing a felony retail theft charge and a misdemeanor count of criminal mischief as a result of his actions on April 27.

He was charged by Sandy Township police on May 2, and he is scheduled for a preliminary hearing during centralized court in DuBois on June 3.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police received a report from the Wal-Mart in Sandy Township that a man tried to push a shopping cart out of a hole in the security fence. The suspect had left the cart and fled.

A Wal-Mart employee told police he saw the man in the store around 12:30 a.m. At that time, he was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and was pushing a cart full of items. This man then put the cart around the area of the service desk and left the store.

He got into an older red Ford truck with a loud exhaust system. About 20 to 40 minutes later the truck was seen in the lot again. The same man was in the store but he had changed into a white sweatshirt, the employee said.

This was later confirmed to be the same man who tried to push a cart through the hole in the fence.

The outside security fence had been cut in two vertical lines then the fence was bungee corded up. Two shopping carts were found in that area. The one that the man was pushing had 24 items in it valued at $564.92. The other cart that was pushed all the way out and was in the access road to the rear of the store had 75 items valued at $1,082.46.

While police were still at the Wal-Mart store, they received a dispatch that a fire hydrant had been hit and was laying the middle of Industrial Drive.

The investigating officers found that a vehicle had driven over a curb, through the grass and then hit the hydrant. This was on the same side of the lawn and garden area of Wal-Mart where the man had fled.

It appeared that the vehicle dragged the hydrant over 200 yards across the rear of the store. The hydrant became dislodged in the middle of the road. A bumper light was found near it.

The vehicle that struck the hydrant was now leaking a large amount of anti-freeze, leaving a trail across the parking lot, to Shaffer Road and state Route 255 to Interstate 80.

Officers followed this but were unable to find the vehicle.

At 6 a.m. police received a call from state police that a disabled vehicle fitting the description of the truck was found on I-80. It had severe damage to the front bumper and the radiator area. It had a bumper light identical to the one found earlier by the police. The truck was registered to Couturiaux.

After an officer reviewed surveillance footage, he was able to identify the suspect as Couturiaux because he had prior contact with him. Local authorities were contacted and arrangements were made for Couturiaux to meet with the investigating officer in the Morris-Cooper police station.

During his interview, Couturiaux told police he was in DuBois to meet someone for a date but she stood him up. He explained that when he was returning home the fan belt slipped off his truck, it became overheated and then disabled. He continued to talk about the truck while avoiding eye contact with the officer.

When the officer asked if he remembered him from two years ago, Couturiaux said he didn’t. The officer then told him he knew what happened and he needed to tell the truth.

Couturiaux then admitted he was in the DuBois Wal-Mart where he had loaded up a shopping cart. He said he got scared and left the cart in the store. He got into his truck, left the parking lot, changed his hat and put on a white sweatshirt before returning.

This time he loaded up two carts and took them to the garden center where he left them. He exited the store from the front entrance and drove his truck around the back and parked, he told police.

He walked to the outside of the garden center and cut the security fence with wire cutters. He was able to get one cart out of the fence and when he was pushing out the other cart, he saw an employee and fled. He said he did drive over the curb but thought he hit a traffic sign. He was unaware he hit a hydrant, he said.

DUBOIS – A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly reporting his tractor-trailer stolen after he abandoned it because fuel was leaking out.

Samuel A. Procopio Jr., 55, 14 Johnson Pl., Edgewater, New Jersey, was charged with false reports, accident to unattended vehicle or property and failure to notify police of accident by Sandy Township Police on May 3. The charges stem from an incident on April 27.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, Procopio called police and stated his tractor-trailer had been stolen from the Pilot Travel Center along Rich Highway. He told police he dropped off a load at DuBois Logistics and then traveled to the Pilot Travel Center.

He parked the truck, took a nap in the sleeper and then went into the business to take a shower. When he returned about an hour later, the truck was gone. He said he had left it running because the starter on the truck was acting up.

He gave police a description of the vehicle but did not know any of the plate numbers. He called the owner to advise him of the situation. The owner said someone would call back with the truck registration information and VIN number.

Although Procopio claimed he had taken a shower and had a trash bag that contained clothes, the officer could smell a strong odor of diesel fuel coming from him. The officer also noted that Procopio didn’t seem concerned about the theft of the truck and this officer had a feeling something was not right with his story.

Later that day, the truck was found in DuBois behind the Peking Restaurant. It was up over a curb and the gas tank had been ruptured, disabling the vehicle. This location was between DuBois Logistics and Pilot. The officer felt Procopio was not telling the truth about it being stolen.

When the officer called Procopio, he was 60 miles away. This officer questioned Procopio telling him he thought he had made up the story about the truck being stolen. He advised Procopio that the Pilot station had video surveillance of all the trucks that entered the lot and he was going to be checking to see if the truck was ever in the lot.

After Procopio was told this was going to be the only opportunity to tell the truth, he stated he was sorry for wasting the officer’s time, but he had panicked and didn’t know what to do. He admitted he was the one who got the truck stuck and disabled it on the curb. He added that he tried to plug the hole in the tank with a branch from a tree, once he realized how much fuel was leaking and how expensive the clean up bill would be.

The City of DuBois Public Works Department and the City of DuBois Fire Department did respond for the containment and mitigation of the fuel spilled. The cost was $1,543.32.

Procopio is scheduled for a preliminary hearing during centralized court in District Judge Patrick Ford’s office on June 3.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an Act 64 violation that occurred April 28 on Sunny Side Hollow Road in Worth Township. Further, a female was allegedly found to be in possession of several controlled substances and paraphernalia. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident involving drug possession April 23 on Houtz Lane in Halfmoon Township. Further, troopers were dispatched to an underage party, and a small amount of marijuana and glass pipes were allegedly found at the scene.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred May 2 on Ernestville Road in Rush Township. During the incident, a male allegedly became involved in a physical altercation with the victim. Charges have been filed through the district court, state police said.
• State police investigated an Act 64 violation that occurred April 27 on North Ninth Street in Philipsburg Borough. Further, state police responded to a possible overdose, and a male was transported to the Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment. He was also allegedly found in possession of illegal drugs and paraphernalia. Charges are currently pending against him at this time, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• On Tuesday a Brockway woman was traveling south on Brandy Camp Road when she heard a loud bang. It was later discovered that she had a bullet hole in the passenger’s side of her vehicle, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

DuBois City

• On Monday police received a report about a male who was on the ground in his yard on Shaffer Avenue. Upon arrival the male told police he was sleeping; he refused medical attention.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance Monday on East Sherman Avenue. Upon arrival police learned there had been a verbal disagreement between a family member’s significant other and a parent. Police assisted at the scene with finding a peaceful resolution.
• Police are investigating the alleged theft of a Sony PlayStation 4. It was taken from an apartment in the 200 block of West Long Avenue, and police have a suspect at this time.
• Police received a report about an alarm Monday at the Q102 building in the 800 block of East DuBois Avenue. Upon arrival police located an open door and secured it. Everything else appeared to be OK at the scene, police said.
• On Tuesday police were dispatched to the 300 block of Quarry Avenue to check the welfare of a female who had dialed 911 and who dispatchers were unable to understand. Upon arrival police learned that she had accidentally dialed 911.
• On Tuesday city police received a report about an alleged incident of theft by deception from the DuBois Area School Police. Further, three females had fraudulently solicited donations for an alleged fundraising event. When collecting donations from residents, the females said it was for school events; however, it was for personal use, police said. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a domestic disturbance Tuesday in the 100 block of East Scribner Avenue. A juvenile male and his adult brother alleged to police that their mother pointed a knife at them and stated she would kill the juvenile and then stand over his bleeding body. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Stacey Miller, 38, of DuBois and attempted to take her into custody. However, police were unable to locate Miller at her residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact DuBois City police.
• Police received a report from a Clearfield woman who lost her diamond ring while at the Hahne Cancer Center on May 4. It is described as a Neal Lane design white gold ring with a total weight of two carets with the center being one caret. Anyone who finds the ring is asked to contact city police.

Terry Drew Jordan (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A state trooper who has been accused of brutally assaulting and then threatening his wife with his duty weapon waived all charges to court at his preliminary hearing today before Magisterial District Judge Jerome Nevling at the Clearfield County Jail.

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 is currently incarcerated in lieu of $1 million bail at the Clinton County Prison, according to court documents.  He is being represented by defense attorney Carl John Zwick, Esq. of DuBois.

Zwick discussed the case with Jordan prior to and again today at the jail, and he said Jordan was prepared to waive the charges to court. However, Zwick indicated that the commonwealth wanted bail to remain $1 million, and he wanted to request a reduction.

District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. adamantly opposed any bail reduction, calling attention to the fact that Jordan brutally assaulted the victim in the case and directed threatening statements toward her and others while holding her at gunpoint.

“He was a state trooper,” he said, “… The victim is deathly afraid; two others are also deathly afraid.” Shaw also called attention to a Centre County case in which a retired trooper was released following a domestic and carried out his threats in a murder-suicide in 2013.

“There is a bona fide concern for the safety of our victim and witnesses. The defendant has the ability to do some real damage [if he gets out].” Shaw stressed that if Jordan was to get out on bail, there wasn’t any way to ensure safety of the victims and others involved in the case.

Nevling said he heard the arguments of both Zwick and the district attorney and was well aware of the County Market shooing involving a  retired state trooper in Philipsburg a few years ago. He said for him, the “big thing,” was  the brutal assault with a weapon and the threatening comments. Nevling then ruled for bail to remain the same.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on April 21 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 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 his arraignment.     

State police at Clearfield

• On Wednesday state police were contacted regarding a false, drug-free urine sample from a known Grampian man on Legion Hill Road in Penn Township. During the incident, he allegedly attempted to provide a false urine sample to his parole officer. Charges will be filed against him, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct Wednesday in the parking lot of the Ridgway Commons. During the incident, a Wilcox man was allegedly observed urinating on the door handle of the victim’s vehicle. Charges were filed against the man through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to an East Cherry Street apartment for an unwanted male. Further, police made contact with the male and advised that he was no longer wanted on the property.
• Police received a report about an incident of burglary at an apartment on West Front Street. During the incident, someone allegedly broke in and took several items from inside.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male at Lower Witmer Park.
• Police received a report about a minor motor vehicle accident on River Road near the JG Food Warehouse. There weren’t any injuries reported as a result, and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police responded to Spruce Street for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival police found there was a verbal argument and that the actor had already left the scene.
• Police responded to the Reed Street Apartments to check on a male with mental health issues.  The male was taken to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital for treatment, police said.
• Police responded to the JG Food Warehouse for four individuals who were allegedly attempting to take items from the store without paying for them.
• Police stopped a vehicle on North Third Street for a minor traffic violation and determined the driver to allegedly be under the influence.  The driver, police said, was subsequently arrested for DUI.
• Police responded to Boyer Street for two males who were allegedly engaged in a physical altercation.
• Police responded to Penn highlands Clearfield Hospital for a female who had allegedly refused to leave the hospital property and was causing a disturbance.
• Police responded to Daisy Street for an incident of disorderly conduct. During the incident, a female was allegedly driving by and yelling at residents. She was contacted and asked to come to the police station for questioning about the incident. The female was also arrested on unrelated warrants, police said.
• Police stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic violation and the driver was allegedly under the influence.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a 911 hang-up call at Hotel Heights. Upon arrival police found there had been a verbal domestic dispute.
• Police responded to a report about a civil matter that occurred on Patton Street. Further, police made a referral to the magistrate’s office.
• Police received a report about a disabled motorcycle along the Clearfield – Glen Richey Highway.
• Police served a warrant on a Clearfield female.
• Police assisted another agency within the township.
• Police received a report about a traffic violation that occurred on Route 879.

Curwensville Borough

• Police assisted MHMR at a Bloomington Avenue residence on Wednesday.
• Police requested MHMR to follow-up with a Curwensville resident upon receiving a complaint.
• Police assisted a motorist on Susquehanna Avenue on Wednesday.
• Police received a report about several juveniles who were allegedly causing a disturbance in the Schofield Street area on Wednesday.

Sandy Township

• On Monday a Treasure Lake man reported receiving a scam call from the IRS. The Sandy Township Police Department again would like to warn residents that the IRS does not contact people by phone and to never give out personal information to people over the phone.
• Police received a report about a woman who was passed out in her vehicle in the parking lot of BonTon on Monday. Witnesses told police that the woman was seen huffing duster before she passed out. Upon arrival police located a 20-year-old Reynoldsville woman who was alert but visibly under the influence. She was placed under arrest and transported to Penn Highlands at her request. Charges have been filed against the woman as a result of the incident, police said.
• On Monday Wal-Mart employees detained a 48-year-old DuBois woman who was allegedly seen attempting to take $191.42 worth of merchandise without paying for it. Charges have been filed against her, police said.
• A 38-year-old Treasure Lake woman reported that while she was traveling on Anchor Road in Treasure Lake on Monday, her windshield was smashed when a vehicle drove by her in the opposite lane. No description of the other vehicle was available, police noted in their report.
• A 45-year-old DuBois woman reported that someone hit her vehicle Monday while it was in the Wal-Mart parking lot and then left the scene. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Tuesday a 41-year-old DuBois woman alleged that she was receiving harassing text messages from a 32-year-old Reynoldsville woman. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• On Tuesday a 53-year-old Forest Avenue woman reported that her brother was at her house and would not leave. He left when she called the police.
• Officers received a report about a 17-year-old Home Camp Road boy who had run away from home after a confrontation with his mother Tuesday. The boy was located and officers handled the situation without incident.

(Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating a Jeep that was reported stolen Wednesday night from Arnold Avenue.

Police described it as being a 2012 Jeep Wrangler that is orange in color. It also has the Pennsylvania registration number of JHM-7578.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Clearfield Borough police.

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
	Jamie Bortz	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	Matthew O. Clyde	West Decatur	Bench Warrant
	Christina M. Dixon	Florida	Bench Warrant
	Candace M. Gillingham	Grampian	Bench Warrant
	Ross Graner	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	Vernon Hubler	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Shayla L. Kempton	Punxsutawney	Bench Warrant
	John H. Kirkland	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Jeffrey L. Laing	Coalport	Bench Warrant
Photo Not Available	Steven J. Ledbetter	Arkansas	Bench Warrant
	Reymond J. Ley		Bench Warrant
	Michael A. Little	Winburne	Bench Warrant
	Henry W. Martell III	Morrisdale	Bench Warrant
	Cameron McGuire	Munson	Bench Warrant
	Robert J. McKinney Jr.	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Christa Merritts	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Justin A. Millinder	Woodland	Bench Warrant
	Ray A. Pinto Jr.	Hawk Run or Weitoish	Bench Warrant
	Natasha L. Quade	Philipsburg	Bench Warrant
	Kevin E. Ruhl	Penfield	Bench Warrant
	Andrew P. Seaburn	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Dale E. Shaffer	Olanta	Bench Warrant
	Jeremy M. Sipe	Clearfield	Bench Warrant
	Kenneth D. Smith	Olanta	Bench Warrant
	Todd S Smith	Brisbin	Bench Warrant
	Jeremy Snyder	Weston, W.Va.	Bench Warrant
	Nicholas J. Strickland	Houtzdale	Bench Warrant
	Joshua W. Sweitzer	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	John Varner Sr.	Osceola Mills	Bench Warrant
	James L. Vaughn	Madera	Bench Warrant
	Mark A. Walsh	DuBois	Bench Warrant
	William L. Waring Jr	Curwensville	Bench Warrant

State police at Clearfield

• State police responded to an incident of burglary Friday at the Curwensville Uni-Mart. During the incident, a suspect allegedly used a brick and smashed the glass door to gain entry. Once inside, they jumped over the counter, looked around for a few seconds and then fled the scene without taking anything. State police described the suspect as being an approximately 20- to 30-year-old Caucasian male wearing a black Steeler hooded sweatshirt, shorts and sneakers. Damage to the store’s door is estimated at $900, state police said, and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred sometime between May 5 and Thursday on Banion Road in Bigler Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s garage and proceeded to throw the victim’s belongings throughout it. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Philipsburg

• On May 5 troopers responded to Loch Lomond Road in Philipsburg Borough for an incident of criminal mischief. Further, someone allegedly pushed a piece of plywood into a storage shed that is used by the Philipsburg-Osceola High School band. The plywood was damaged and had to be replaced, state police said, and the incident remains under investigation.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of retail theft that occurred May 9 at the Family Dollar Store in Big Run Borough. During the incident, a known male allegedly attempted to steal a phone charger valued at $5. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On May 10-11 a Leesport man allegedly violated a Protection from Abuse order by sending text and video messages to the victim’s cell phone. The PFA order states that the man is to have no contact with the victim, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between May 6 and Thursday on Hollywood Road in Jay Township. Further, the victim received a package in the mail; it was confirmed as delivered by a tracking number. However, it wasn’t in the victim’s mailbox. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to Arnold Avenue for a Jeep that was reported as stolen.  While investigating the incident, police found there were several vehicles entered overnight on Wednesday into Thursday.  Multiple items were taken from the vehicles, police said, including wallets, credit cards and keys.  The Jeep was recovered Thursday in Clearfield Borough along with some of the items that were reported as stolen from the other vehicles.  Police would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles. The investigation into the thefts is still ongoing, police said.
• Police responded to East 10^th Street for a domestic dispute.  Upon arrival police found it was a landlord-tenant issue; it was also found that the actor had been driving while under the influence.  The actor was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a civil property dispute and referred those involved to the appropriate agencies.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred at a local school. One juvenile female was arrested as a result, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged retail theft at Dollar General. One male was arrested for the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about found property.
• Police received a parking complaint on River Road.
• Police received a traffic violation that occurred in the Country Club area.
• Police received a report about contraband that a male allegedly had in his possession at the jail.
• Police recovered drug paraphernalia in Hyde.
• Police assisted a female on Route 879.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from a motor vehicle in the South Park area. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with a report about suspicious activity.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle on Arrowhead Way.

Sandy Township

• On Wednesday police received a report about horses running loose in the area of WhiteWave Foods on Oklahoma Salem Road. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• A 40-year-old DuBois man was stopped by Wal-Mart employees allegedly attempting to leave the store without paying for $35 worth of merchandise Wednesday. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Wednesday a 33-year-old DuBois man reported that a water bottle got stuck under his foot near the pedals, and he was able to stop in time to avoid hitting a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old Hanes Drive woman who was stopped in a turning lane on Shafer Road. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• A 24-year-old Bush Court man alleged that his 58-year-old roommate threw food at him Wednesday. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• On Wednesday a Jefferson Avenue woman reported that her 16-year-old daughter had not returned home from school and was last known to be with her 18-year-old boyfriend. Officers located the girl and handled the situation without incident.
• Police responded to a South Brady Street residence for an alleged domestic dispute Wednesday. Further, a 21-year-old woman and her 23-year-old boyfriend got into verbal dispute, and she stated that he threatened her with physical harm. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• Police responded to the Highland Street School for a report about a 16-year-old male student who allegedly assaulted and injured a teacher Thursday. The boy was transported to Penn Highlands for a mental health evaluation, police said, and the investigation continues into the incident..
• An 82-year-old DuBois woman lost control of her vehicle in the Commons parking lot, causing it to go through a fence and down over an embankment Thursday. No injuries were reported as a result; once the vehicle was pulled up the embankment, it was able to be driven from the scene, police said.
• On Thursday a vehicle driven by a 32-year-old Luthersburg man was pulling out near Care Unlimited, and he did not see a vehicle being driven by a 48-year-old Dubois woman. Her vehicle was traveling up East Dixon Avenue, and it resulted in a collision. No injuries were reported as a result, and one of the vehicles was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police responded to a Jefferson Avenue residence for an alleged domestic dispute between a 16-year-old girl and her father Thursday. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• Police reported that a 19-year-old DuBois man failed field sobriety testing Thursday after he was located in the NAPA parking lot. He pulled his vehicle there after it was driven on a flat tire and appeared to have traveled through some landscaping. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a woman allegedly being held against her will in the area of Guy Avenue Thursday. Upon arrival officers located the woman and determined it was a misunderstanding after she got into an argument with her ex-boyfriend while they were driving around in her car.  Officers handled the situation without incident.
• Police received a report about an unwanted person at an Ollie Lane residence Thursday. Further, a woman told police that her on-again-off-again boyfriend was at her house and left drug paraphernalia in the residence.   She also stated that the man continued to go to the residence several more times throughout the night and would flee each time she called police.  Officers handled the situation without incident.
• On Thursday police received a report about a 25-year-old DuBois man who called 911 because his ex-girlfriend would not stop texting him. He also made threats to dispatchers to harm himself.  Police were unable to locate the man and a be-on-the-look-out alert was issued for him.

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.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between July 1, 2015 and Sunday on Old Route 322 in Wallaceton Borough. Further, someone allegedly stole a Ruger SR, .45 semi-automatic pistol that belonged to a Morrisdale man. It is black in color and has an estimated value of $400, state police said, and the incident remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident during which someone allegedly threw eggs at the victim’s residence Friday on Main Street in Bradford Township.
• State police received a report about a hit-and-run crash May 9 on Troy Hill Road in Morris Township. Further, a vehicle operated by a Philipsburg teen was traveling west when he lost control. It traveled off the roadway and impacted a mailbox, and he left the scene without notifying state police. The teen was cited for leaving the scene of the crash, state police said.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between Wednesday and Friday on Hardscrabble Road in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a stereo, amplifier and subwoofers from the victim’s vehicle. 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 scattering rubbish that occurred sometime between April 29 and May 5 on Chamberlin Road in Warsaw Township. During the incident, someone allegedly dumped several large pieces of concrete from a dual-wheeled vehicle onto the victim’s property before fleeing the scene.
• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred Sunday in the area of Route 219 and Lincoln Drive in Sandy Township. Further, a DuBois woman was stopped for several summary traffic violations, at which point state police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. She was subsequently arrested for DUI and other summary traffic charges, which are pending blood test results.
• On Saturday a Luthersburg teen was stopped for several summary traffic violations on Stanley Road in Sandy Township. While speaking with him, state police allegedly detected a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath. He was subsequently arrested for DUI, underage drinking and other summary traffic charges, which are pending blood test results. His passenger, a DuBois man, had also allegedly been drinking; he was cited for underage drinking through the district court.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred sometime between March 9 and Wednesday on Rock Street in Falls Creek Borough. The victim told state police that he had left some items at an ex-girlfriend’s residence while he was incarcerated. Upon returning he was informed that her new boyfriend had sold some of the items. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Friday in the driveway of a Falls Creek Borough residence. During the incident, someone allegedly broke the rear window of the victim’s vehicle.
• State police found a garbage bag containing marijuana plants Thursday on Route 950 in Warsaw Township. It was transported to the state police at DuBois and placed into evidence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime May 10 or Wednesday on Main Street in Falls Creek. During the incident, someone allegedly put a small hole in the side of the victim’s garbage can.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred May 4 at Lykens Market in Port Matilda Borough. Further, the victim and accused engaged in a verbal argument; it allegedly turned physical when the accused pushed the victim.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between May 8 and Wednesday at a camp on Black Moshannon Road in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole two, gray satellite dishes from a wooden post. Anyone with information is asked to call the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred Friday on South Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence and removed an X-Box 360 and various prescription medications. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police investigated an incident of DUI that occurred Friday on Route 322 at the Hill Top One Stop in Pine Creek Township. Further, the driver was stopped for a summary traffic violation and allegedly found to be under the influence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police responded to a non-reportable DUI crash that occurred Sunday on Route 948 in Jones Township. Further, a vehicle operated by a St. Marys male was traveling north and went off the right side of the roadway. It went into a ditch and ended up on its right side. State police said the male showed signs of intoxication and was transported to Penn Highlands Elk for a blood draw. However, the male refused a blood test, and he will be charged for DUI through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to an alarm at a business on West Front Street and learned an employee accidentally set it off.

• Police responded to the parking lot of JG Food Warehouse for an alleged theft from a vehicle.  The victim told police that someone had entered her vehicle while she was in the store and took items from it.
• Police received a call from a local business about a suspicious male.
• Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on North Second Street where a vehicle struck the mirror on a parked car. It caused minor damage.
• Police responded to Turnpike Avenue for a disabled vehicle.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Park and Martin streets. There were minor injuries in the accident, police said.
• Police observed a female who was allegedly intoxicated walking down South Third Street.  The female was arrested for public drunkenness as a result of the incident.
• Police responded to the area of Ogden Avenue for a suspicious male who was looking into the windows of the church. The male was found to be waiting to speak with someone from the church, police said.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with a request to check the welfare of a Leavy Avenue resident.  It was found that the individual was in need of medical attention.
• Police responded to South Fourth Street for an alleged incident of burglary.  The actor gained entry into the residence and broke into a safe and stole the contents, police said.
• Police assisted the fire department with a possible structure fire in East End.  The cause of the alarm was found to be a malfunctioning furnace, police said.
• Police responded to Ogden Avenue for a dispute over a vehicle.
• Police received a call about a stray dog.  Police were able to locate the owner and have them retrieve the animal.
• Police stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic offense and determined that the driver was allegedly under the influence.  The driver was arrested for DUI, police said.
• Police received a complaint about an alleged incident of harassment in which the victim knows the actor.  Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on North Front Street. Upon arrival police found that the driver of a vehicle was attempting to turn left and made sure it was safe to do so. However, they turned into the path of another vehicle.  There were minor injuries and one of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about multiple abandoned vehicles along Carbon Mine Road.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone on Martin Street Extension.
• Police received a report about fraudulent phone calls. During the call, a male asks about the victim’s computer in order to gain access to it or to obtain personal information from the owner. Anyone who receives the call is advised to hang up and not to provide any information.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of someone on Clarendon Avenue.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle in the area of Elwood Drive.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of stalking in the area of the Lawrence Park Village apartments.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications that occurred on Village Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred at a local bar.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred in the area of Bowman’s Hill Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred on Mill Road.
• Police received a report about a possible drunken driver in the area of Washington Avenue.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle behind the Clearfield Mall.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft in the area of Cambria Drive.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a local business on Appalachian Drive.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute in the area of the Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred at Wal-Mart.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard in the area of Tyler Road.
• Police received a report about two missing juveniles who were found along South Second Street and returned home.

Decatur Township

• Police arrested a male on DUI, drug possession and related charges. He was located while allegedly smoking marijuana with a juvenile and found in possession of other illegal narcotics and paraphernalia.
• Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Frenchtown Trailer Park. Further, a male who was allegedly causing a problem left prior to police arrival.
• Police received numerous complaints from residents about the IRS phone scams. Police would like to advise residents that it is a scam and not to provide any personal information.
• Police responded to an accident at the intersection of Elizabeth and McAteer streets in Houtzdale. Further, it was believed a male who was involved had fled the area; he returned to the scene while police were speaking to the female victim.
• Police observed a large amount of smoke and responded to the area. Upon arrival police found a resident who was burning, and there were numerous items on the fire not permitted to be burned.
• An intoxicated male made a report about a littering incident to police. A single piece of paper, police said, was found along the roadway; he requested it be handled by the state police. State police were then notified of the littering complaint.

DuBois City

• On Friday police received a report about an alarm at the DuBois Lanes. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute Friday at a residence in the 300 block of Shaffer Avenue. It involved a 12-year-old boy and his father’s fiancée, and he threatened her with a plastic baseball bat. No assault occurred during the incident, and police suggest counseling for the boy.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute Saturday in the 200 block of South Jared Street. Upon arrival a DuBois man and his girlfriend told police that they had engaged in a verbal argument. Police asked them to return to their residence if they planned to continue to argue, as they were disturbing those around them.
• On Sunday police stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Dixon Avenue that occurred within DuBois City. While the vehicle was coming to a stop, the driver jumped a large curb and saddle-bagged the vehicle on it. During the traffic stop, police determined the operator, a DuBois woman, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. She was taken into custody and to the hospital for a blood test. Charges are currently pending blood test results, police said. The woman’s vehicle was removed from the curb by a tow truck.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft Sunday at the Martin’s Grocery Store. Upon arrival police determined a teen took three boxes of cold medication, which were valued at $35.97. He was taken into custody and to the police station; he was later released to his guardian. The boy will be charged for the incident, police said.

Sandy Township

• Two tractor-trailers were involved in an accident in the Pilot parking lot Friday. Minor damage and no injuries were reported, police said.
• On Friday police received a report about a man who was running around the DuBois Mall parking lot without a shirt on and holding his stomach. The 43-year-old man was near the Cinema upon police arrival; he told police that he was having stomach pains and the running made it feel better. Police handled the situation without incident.
• On Friday a Treasure Lake woman reported that while her car was parked at Wal-Mart, someone hit and damaged the passenger side of her vehicle.
• On Saturday the owner of the Bobbette Restaurant alleged that someone broke in during the nighttime hours and took several hundred dollars in cash. Police found that the suspect had forced their way in through the back door and took the money from the cash register. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Employees from Pilot reported there was a man in the store who was causing a disturbance after he lost his blue tooth headphones Saturday. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• On Saturday a Shamoran Drive resident alleged that someone attempted to gain entry to her locked vehicle that was parked in her driveway. Damage was caused to the driver’s side of the vehicle, police said.
• A vehicle driven by a 71-year-old New Jersey man crossed in front of a vehicle driven by a 27-year-old DuBois man while they were both traveling on Route 219 in the area of Sheetz on Saturday. Both vehicles suffered moderate damage, and no injuries were reported as a result of the accident, police said.
• On Sunday a 52-year-old DuBois woman alleged that she was being harassed by her 33-year-old daughter. Officers handled the situation without incident.

Fugitive of the Week: Daniel Donnelly (Provided photo)

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

Shaw identified the fugitive as Daniel Donnelly, 32, of Weber Ave., DuBois. Donnelly is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing May 6.

On April 4 Officer Scott Johnson of the Sandy Township Police Department filed a criminal complaint in which he charged Donnelly with retail theft, F3, two counts.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 24 Johnson was assigned to investigate the report of a retail theft at a local business. Upon arrival at the scene, Johnson met with employees who stated that several electronic devices were observed to be missing.

Upon review of the surveillance video, Johnson observed an individual who was allegedly removing several electronic devices and concealing them under his coat before leaving the store.

After consulting with other officers from the Sandy Township and DuBois City police departments, Johnson was able to identify the individual as Donnelly.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that Donnelly was also involved in another incident of retail theft Sept. 28, 2015. Store personnel provided information and surveillance video from the incident in which Donnelly was allegedly observed removing several electronic devices.

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

Donnelly is described as a Caucasian male who stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of Donnelly’s location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site at “www.ClearfieldDA.org” and selecting “Report A Crime.”

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred sometime between April 25 and Sunday on Schuckers Orchard Road in Brady Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence and removed two rifles. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between Friday and Monday on Viaduct Road in Bloom Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed several PennDOT construction signs from the roadway. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between May 4 and Sunday on Hemlock Drive in Huston Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed money from the victim’s vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.