State police at Clearfield

• State police reported a motor vehicle theft occurred Friday on Walnut Street in Osceola Mills Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly stole the victim’s 2012 Polaris RZR 800S all-terrain vehicle. It was orange and black in color and customized with an aftermarket sound system, a diamond plate interior roof and a three-pipe snorkel kit visible from the rear. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred Saturday on South Second Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly stole the victim’s cell phone.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment by communications that occurred between Oct. 29 and Monday at a Gillouly Avenue residence in Ridgway. Upon investigation it was found the victim had allegedly received several text messages from a known female suspect. The suspect had been advised to quit several times, state police said. Charges are currently pending with the investigation ongoing at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a vehicle accident on West Market Street. No injuries were reported as a result, and one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police responded to South Third Street for a report about a domestic dispute. It was resolved following police arrival to the scene.
• Police responded to Fulton Street for a report about a suspicious person. Further, police made contact with a female.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to an animal complaint at Lowe’s.
• Police responded to the location of a deer on the Clearfield – Glen Richey Highway, which was creating a traffic hazard.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred at a local business on Industrial Park Road.
• Police received a report about suspicious people in the area of Dutch Pantry.
• Police received a report about an abandoned vehicle at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop.
• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle in the area of the Old Erie Pike.
• Police received a report about a disorder in the area of Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received a report about a phone scam in the area of Warren Drive.
• Police responded to a vehicle fire at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief at a business along Route 879. During the incident, someone allegedly had carved into a vehicle while it was parked at a business. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received information about a wanted person who was located in Louisiana.

Sandy Township

• Police received a report about a false alarm Friday at the Law and Finance Building.
• On Saturday a 64-year-old Brockway woman reported that she accidently left her purse in a shopping cart at Lowe’s. When she realized what she had done, she returned to the store but her purse was gone. 
• Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident at Pilot Travel Center on Saturday. No injuries and minor damage were reported as a result, police said.
• On Saturday a Clear Run Road resident reported hearing an accident outside. When he went to check, he found several mailboxes had been hit and the vehicle had left the scene. There were car parts left behind by the driver, and the investigation is continuing at this time, police said.
• On Saturday a Behringer Highway resident reported hearing what sounded like someone banging on her house. Upon arrival officers located a corn cob beside her house, which possibly was thrown at it.
• On Saturday a 41-year-old South Carolina man was attempting to turn a tractor-trailer onto Hungry Hollow Road from the Bee Line Highway. However, his trailer hit a guiderail, causing it to get stuck. Major damage and no injuries were reported as a result, police said.

Robert Philbert Myers (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – The commonwealth rested Tuesday afternoon in the trial for a Madera man who has been accused of forcing a girl to have sex with him over a three-year period beginning in 2012.

Robert Philbert Myers, 36, of Madera is standing trial on charges, which include 20 counts each of rape forcible compulsion; statutory sexual assault-11 years older; involuntary deviate sexual intercourse-person less than 16 years of age; and indecent assault-person less than 16 years of age.

Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. is presenting the case on behalf of the commonwealth. Myers is being represented by defense attorneys Carl Zwick and Leanne Nedza. Judge Paul E. Cherry is presiding over the trial.

Myers is on trial for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a girl over a three-year period, beginning in July of 2012 and ending in July of 2014. The victim, who is now 18, detailed the abuse for jurors when she took the witness stand Monday.

According to her, Myers started out making inappropriate comments when she was about 12 or 13 years old. She said it progressed to him having inappropriate contact with her and eventually forcing her to have sexual relations with him in his truck’s sleeper cab and at a Madera residence.

She said when the abuse first began it was occurring once or twice a month. But as she got older, it was occurring more frequently and sometimes two or three times a week. She didn’t tell anyone for a long time out of fear of Myers and embarrassment.

The victim’s mother took the stand Tuesday morning and told jurors how she found out about the sexual abuse. On May 7, 2015, she said she woke up to find text messages from her daughter who needed to talk to her about Myers touching and hurting her.

Later that morning, they went to the state police’s Clearfield barracks and filed a report. Afterward she said the trooper recommended they obtain a Protection from Abuse order against Myers through the Crossroads office.

When asked by Shaw, the victim’s mother said she always thought Myers treated her daughter well. However, she did point out that at times her daughter received special treatment from Myers while other times she was treated very harshly.

While this was occurring, she said she didn’t really understand it. After she was made aware of the abuse, she said it started to make more sense. When asked by Shaw, she said her world has been turned upside down, and neither she nor her daughter has any motive to make up the allegations.

Melissa Fultz, a caseworker with Clearfield County Children & Youth Services, made a home visit June 1, 2015 and spoke with the victim to conduct a “basic facts” interview in the case. The purpose of the interview, she said, was to collect the “who, what, when, where and why you’re reporting now.”

She said the victim alleged Myers had inappropriately touched her and forced her to have sexual relations with him over a period of years at a Madera residence and on over-the-road truck trips.

Fultz said one reason the victim provided her for making the report now was because her younger sisters were getting to the age when Myers began sexually abusing her.

Amanda Cole, a CYS caseworker, testified that on June 25, 2015, she notified Myers of the victim’s sexual abuse allegations by letter. She was writing to offer him the opportunity to provide a statement. On June 30, 2015, she said Myers responded, telling her the allegations were “100 percent false” and “not true.”

Myers also told her that he and the victim had a very close relationship, and she’d posted about it on her Facebook page.

Brenda Manno, a licensed social worker and director of Project Point of Light, testified for the commonwealth as an expert in the field of child sexual abuse. Manno also sits on the state’s Sexual Offenders Assessment Board.

Manno explained to jurors the behaviors that can be attributed to child sexual abuse victims. She said many victims do not disclose the abuse until their adult years and some even go a lifetime without doing so.

The majority of child victims are sexually abused by family members, friends and acquaintances. “They know them, they like them and for some, they even love them,” she said. She added that abusers rarely go after children who are strangers to them.

According to her, victims don’t tell anyone what’s happening to them out of fear no one will believe them and that it will get their abuser in trouble.  She said other fears include how it will affect their lives, such as if they will have to move, if it will change their family dynamics, etc.

Manno said abusers tend to “groom” their victim to lay the groundwork to move into the sexual realm with them. She said they establish closeness and make their victim feel love, affection and acceptance in order to maintain the relationship and its secrecy.

She testified that it would be a “great mistake” to believe the victim only feels negatively toward their abuser. Although it is traumatic for the victim and they know their abuser is wrong, she said there’s often a bond, making disclosure difficult because they don’t want to lose what has been good and beneficial.

Under cross-examination, Zwick asked Manno if there were a higher percentage of false allegations surrounding divorce/separations and custody disputes. She agreed to that and later added there are also very valid reports made in cases with changing family dynamics.

On May 7, 2015, Trooper Jared Wolff, a criminal investigator with the state police at Clearfield, interviewed the victim about the alleged sexual abuse. After taking down her report, he asked her mother to provide any additional information they could think of in the days to follow.

When he asked if there were possibly any messages from Myers, the victim later recalled a series of Facebook messages that were sexual in nature. She provided them to her mother who e-mailed them to Wolff. Wolff said he later asked the victim to come back to the barracks, she logged into her account there and he took pictures of them.

As part of his investigation, Wolff said he spoke by phone with Cole from CYS and a child psychologist. He also watched the victim’s interview at the Children’s Advocacy Center. It resulted in him filing criminal charges against Myers.

During cross-examination, Nedza played Wolff’s entire recorded interview with the victim for the jury. She also pressed Wolff as to why he didn’t ask to see the text messages the victim had sent her mother overnight May 7, 2015, telling her about the alleged sexual abuse.

Wolff said it was irrelevant to his investigation, but they did eventually send the victim’s mother’s phone to the state police computer lab. However, when asked by Nedza, he said they were unable to retrieve any messages.

Under re-direct, Wolff explained that the victim’s mother’s cell phone was damaged, the lab couldn’t even examine it and it was returned to him. He said not having the texts the victim sent to her mother telling her of the abuse didn’t influence his decision to file charges.

The defense began presenting its case Tuesday afternoon. It called three witnesses who had observed Myers and the victim together in the past. All three said their relationship appeared normal, and there wasn’t anything out of the ordinary.

Also, the defense called its private investigator, Susan Schick, who had been hired to take numerous pictures and measurements of Myers’ work truck and the Madera residence where the alleged sexual abuse occurred at.

These were all presented while she was on the witness stand; under cross-examination, she also listed the names of numerous people she interviewed as part of her investigation.

Myers was the final witness called by the defense late afternoon. He was shown the same pictures as the private investigator, and he identified each one taken of his work truck and house.

Myers’ testimony will continue at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Clearfield County Court.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Nov. 5-6 on Main Street in Madera. During the incident, someone allegedly threw eggs at the victim’s vehicle and then fled the scene. 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 a hit-and-run crash that occurred Monday on Route 322 near the Dollar Store in Winslow Township. A vehicle operated by a Reynoldsville woman was traveling east; while slowing for a left turn into the store’s parking lot, another vehicle rear-ended hers. The woman’s vehicle came to a rest in the parking lot; however, the operator of the other vehicle failed to stop and fled eastbound on Route 322. State police described the suspect vehicle as being a blue- or teal-colored Scion with a possible rear window covered with something white. It has unknown front end damage, as well. 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 criminal mischief that occurred Saturday on Route 310 in Winslow Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a mailbox belonging to the victim. 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 criminal mischief/trespassing Nov. 6 on the McLaughlin Parkway in Huston Township. During the incident, three people allegedly entered a building and were staying there without permission to do so. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2 on Kupp Road in Brady Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s shed and removed multiple items. They also allegedly entered the victim’s seasonal residence and took an item. While entering both, they caused damaged to the door, lock, latch and frame. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a disorder in the area of Daisy Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a phone scam in the area of Warren Drive.
• Police assisted the Lawrence Township Fire Department with an outside fire that was “out of control” on Patton Street Extension.
• Police received a report about found drug paraphernalia in the area of Patton Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a vehicle repossession in the area of High Street.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident at the intersection in the area of Sheetz and Wal-Mart. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident near Burger King.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Daisy Street. As a result, a male was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Decatur Township

• Police received a report about an alleged burglary on Walton Street. It remains under investigation at this time.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident in front of Dunlap Auto Sales. It occurred when a truck lost its tire, which went into the oncoming lane and struck a vehicle. No injuries were reported in the accident, police said.
• Police responded to McDonald’s in Philipsburg for a hit-and-run accident involving a male who was allegedly intoxicated. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police responded to a vehicle lockout at Sheetz in Philipsburg.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle along Logan Road.
• Police arrested a male after learning he had an outstanding warrant.
• Police arrested two males for allegedly having possession of bath salts, marijuana and Suboxone.

CLEARFIELD- Several people facing felony drug charges were scheduled for preliminary hearings Wednesday during centralized court.

These charges stem from a drug bust at 128 Clearfield St., in Clearfield in January.

Peter Murphy, 31, of Woodland, Joshua Robert Neptune, 26, of Clearfield and Stephanie Swanson, 28, of Clearfield all waived their rights to a hearing.

Melanie Joy Hartman, currently an inmate of state prison, Dylan Thomas Kline, 24 of Clearfield and Mikhail Bloom Greenland, 29, of Clearfield had their hearings continued until Nov. 23.

Ethan William McLachlan, 25, of Curwensville failed to appear for his hearing, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest, according to online court documents. A hearing was held in his absence with all charges sent on to the Court of Common Pleas.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, an officer was investigating the distribution of methamphetamine and Subutex out of a Clearfield Borough home. A search warrant was executed at the residence Jan. 15 and controlled substances were seized.

When officers arrived, they made contact with Kline at the door. Officers asked for Murphy, who had an active warrant from Clearfield Borough police. Kline wouldn’t open the door and said Murphy was next door before running upstairs. Swanson then came downstairs and opened the door. She said Murphy was upstairs and officers were able to locate him.

It was determined Kline and Swanson both had warrants for their arrests. Kline was known to be dating Hartman, who was staying at this residence and who also had warrants for her arrest. She was located in the attic, hiding in a corner under boxes and blankets.

During the search, officers allegedly found multiple items of drug paraphernalia, log books and meth. McLachlan had $848 when he was taken into custody, police said.

In his interview with police, Greenland said Murphy, Neptune, Hartman and Kline all stayed at the residence and paid rent. Kline had only been there for two weeks.

Greenland said the night before the arrests, that McLachlan did have meth. Greenland admitted he had a prescription for Subutex, but he said he did not sell it.

He also stated that Hartman goes to multiple doctors and has offered pills as payment for the rent, but Greenland said he did not accept them.

McLachlan told police that Hartman and Kline had meth Jan. 14. He remembered two people coming to the residence to purchase Subutex.

The search of Hartman and Kline’s room uncovered a log book and $375, according to the criminal complaint. This book contained information on how many pills Hartman and Kline had to sell. The money was the proceeds from the sales, police said.

Kline, in his interview, told police it was McLachlan, who brought one gram of meth to the residence Jan. 14. It was given to Hartman, Neptune, Murphy and Swanson, he said. Kline admitted that he himself had sold Subutex.

Hartman told officers she did not deal with McLachlan, and she had only asked him for meth for her personal use. She said McLachlan showed up Jan. 14 with about half to one gram of meth.

When that was gone, he left and returned with two grams more. She admitted she, Kline and Murphy did all the meth. Swanson came to her room to get some meth for her and Greenland. Hartman said she does not sell her Subutex but gives it to Kline to sell. She stated that Greenland also sells his Subutex.

Murphy told police that McLachlan brought meth to the residence Jan. 14. He thought there was about two grams worth of the substance. He said it was for Hartman and Kline.

He also told police McLachlan bought an 8-ball (3.5 grams) in State College and sold some of it prior to getting back to Clearfield. The meth was distributed to Hartman, Kline, Murphy, Swanson and Greenland, according to Murphy.

He said Kline was the main seller of Subutex. When Murphy was searched at the jail, officers found he had concealed pills inside his rectum. He said he did it to keep from detoxing during his incarceration.

In her interview with police, Swanson admitted she was aware of the drug activity of the others. At first she denied knowing anything about the meth that was found under her side of a bed.

In a later interview, she admitted it was hers and it was given to her by Hartman. Swanson stated she was not a user and had only done meth once before. The amount the officers found, she said, was what was left of what Hartman gave her.

Neptune was questioned regarding what was found in his bedroom. He told police there was only a knife, and brass knuckles in the room. He said when he arrived home Jan. 14, Hartman, McLachlan and Kline were in Hartman’s room cooking up some meth on a book. He estimated it to be one to two grams of the substance.

A review of the group’s various cell phones, revealed several drug-related messages.

McLachlan’s phone had many messages from him to other people setting up purchases of meth. He also mentioned needing to get rid of some “poop,” which is a slang term for synthetic marijuana.

Hartman’s phone had messages to people asking for money to pay for her doctor’s appointment and arranging drug sales. In some of the conversations, it is stated Kline was the one sending the messages to arrange the transactions. McLachlan sent a picture to Hartman Jan. 13 of suspected meth. Hartman then asked him to save her half a gram.

Murphy’s cell phone had text messages regarding the sale of Subutex, which is identified as being Hartman’s pills. There were messages from Greenland to Hartman talking about the selling of Subutex and “throwing in money” for their doctor’s appointments.

McLachlan is charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of communication facility, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, intentional possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kline is charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of communication facility, intentional possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Hartman is charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, criminal use of communication facility, intentional possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Murphy is charged with criminal conspiracy-manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance-contraband, criminal use of communication facility, possession of drug paraphernalia, and intentional possession of a controlled substance.

Greenland is charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of communication facility, and intentional possession of a controlled substance by person not registered.

Swanson is charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, intentional possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Neptune is charged with criminal conspiracy-manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, make repairs/sell offensive weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia and intentional possession of a controlled substance.

Robert Philbert Myers (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – The case against a Madera man who has been accused of forcing a girl to have sexual relations with him over a three-year period beginning in 2012 will go to the jury Thursday morning.

Robert Philbert Myers, 36, of Madera is standing trial on charges, which include 20 counts each of rape forcible compulsion; statutory sexual assault-11 years older; involuntary deviate sexual intercourse-person less than 16 years of age; and indecent assault-person less than 16 years of age.

Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. presented the case on behalf of the commonwealth. Myers is being represented by defense attorneys Carl Zwick and Leanne Nedza. Judge Paul E. Cherry is presiding over the case.

Myers is facing the charges for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a girl over a three-year period, beginning in July of 2012 and ending in July of 2014. The victim, who is now 18, detailed the abuse for jurors when she took the witness stand Monday.

According to her, Myers started out making inappropriate comments when she was about 12 or 13 years old. She said it progressed to him having inappropriate contact with her and eventually forcing her to have sexual relations with him in his truck’s sleeper cab and at a Madera residence.

She said when the abuse first began it was occurring once or twice a month. But as she got older, it was occurring more frequently and sometimes two or three times a week. She didn’t tell anyone for a long time out of fear of Myers and embarrassment.

Myers resumed his testimony to defend himself Wednesday morning, telling jurors he’d been elected Bigler Township supervisor after all the allegations had been made against him. He took office in January.

Later under questioning by Shaw, he agreed charges weren’t filed against him until Nov. 30, 2015, which was actually after the General Election.

Myers denied that he set up his e-mail and Facebook accounts when he got his first smartphone device in 2014. The victim, he said, had his phone, entered the information and created both accounts after he expressed interest in Facebook.

When asked, Myers denied sending any private Facebook messages to the victim that was sexual in nature in April of 2015. He also denied ever making inappropriate comments toward her, inappropriately touching her and forcing her to have sexual relations with him anywhere.

So far as working for him, he said the victim split fire wood, and she asked to help him because she enjoyed it. He compensated her $10 per hour. On her 16^th birthday, he bought her a car as a surprise, which was “free and clear.”

He said he never changed the terms and asked for monthly payments for the car. He said he also never traded her car payments –or anything else – for sexual favors. Myers said he bought the car for the victim, as he eventually expected her to get her driver’s license.

When he found out about the sexual abuse allegations made against him, Myers said he was confused more than anything and upset. He felt he and the victim had a close relationship, and she’d always given him that impression.

Under cross-examination, Shaw pressed Myers for an explanation about why the defense presented numerous pictures and measurements of his truck cab and Madera residence, where the victim had alleged the abuse occurred at.

He asked Myers if he was trying to say he was physically too big to have sex with the victim in the truck cab, for example. Myers said he never made that claim when the pictures were presented to him in court.

However, under questioning by both Zwick and Shaw, Myers claimed that he was not physically capable of abusing the victim in the position she alleged because his stomach would “get in the way.”

The defense subsequently called nine character witnesses, all of whom told jurors that Myers had a good reputation as being honest and truthful in their Madera community.

After the lunch break, the defense indicated it had four more potential character witnesses. Both sides agreed their testimony would be very similar, and the four individuals’ names were put on record. After that the defense rested its case.

In closing, Nedza argued the victim’s testimony was riddled with major discrepancies. For this investigation, the victim was interviewed multiple times, and she said each time her account of the alleged sexual abuse changed.

Nedza told jurors when she pressed the victim about these discrepancies, she had a “million excuses” from she hadn’t thought about it or had forgotten about something to she wasn’t asked the right question.

She accused the victim and her mother of making false allegations against Myers and plotting to file the report. This, she said, was why the victim’s mother wanted to be present for the interview with the trooper “to make sure they got their story straight.”

Nedza said the district attorney would get up and say the victim didn’t script her report and of course there will be discrepancies. She said that would be expected of a child sex abuse victim who was four or five years old but not for the victim who was 16 years old at the time of her report.

“She knows it’s wrong. She knows she can ask and get help,” she argued. “She doesn’t ask because nothing happened.” She questioned how it was possible for the victim to experience multiple rapes but not remember which one was the first incident.

Nedza said although the victim testified that she was blocking it from memory, it still would have been traumatic for her, and she would have remembered exact details of where and how it happened.

She went on to describe how Myers took the victim camping and fishing, let her ride along in the truck to see different places and to work with him to teach her about work ethic. She said it was all being turned around and used against him.

“Now they [the commonwealth] want to say that’s grooming,” Nedza said. She said if that was the case, she was “scared,” because people could take acts of love and kindness and use them to label others they don’t like as a pedophile.

Nedza played the audio of the victim’s interview with state police at the start of her closing. In concluding, she called jurors’ attention to the fact that the victim lacked emotion in her voice and demeanor.

Shaw countered, telling jurors the victim went through multiple interviews with each person asking different questions. Each interviewer also had the benefit of reviewing information from previous reports.

So far as the victim not remembering which incident was the first, he suggested it wasn’t intimate or romantic but instead something traumatic. “It’s not something she wants to remember,” he said. “She’s been traumatized for years.”

Shaw also argued that when the sexual abuse started, the victim was only 12 or 13 years old. He asked jurors if they really thought she was thinking: “Hey, I need to write this all down because someday Ms. Nedza is going to ask me a million questions, and I better be able to answer her so the jury doesn’t think I’m lying.”

Shaw called Nedza’s cross-examination of the victim an “attack” that lasted the entire afternoon. He said the victim was the only witness Monday and she was “unshakeable” when giving her testimony.

He went on to say it wasn’t any wonder parents and children don’t come forward in these types of cases. He said, “It’s because they don’t want to get caught up in this nonsense, and it’s offensive” for the defense attorneys to shift fault from defendants onto the victims.

“Don’t deny her justice because she acted like a child sex abuse victim,” Shaw concluded his argument. “Find him guilty so it lets her know that it was worth it.”

Cherry will charge the jurors promptly at 9 a.m. after which he will send them into their deliberations.

State police at DuBois

• State police reported a Protection from Abuse order violation occurred Nov. 7 at a Falls Creek residence. During the incident, a DuBois man allegedly sent a text message to the victim, which contained information not allowed for within the PFA. He was taken into custody, arraigned and lodged in the Jefferson County Jail.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute at an Edgewood apartment. It resulted in several warrants being served; charges are also pending against one person who was taken to county jail, police said.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident along Old Town Road. A male driver was taken to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital for treatment of injuries; a female driver refused treatment at the scene, police said. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Police were assisted by Clearfield EMS and Hyde Fire and Rescue.
• Police received a report about a possible drunken motorist along Route 879, the Clearfield bypass. Police searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Police received a report about a possible theft. However, it was found to be civil in nature.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle and persons in the Coal Hill area. Upon arrival police found people looking for a lost dog.
• Police received a report about a minor accident at a business on Route 879.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male at a business on Route 879. He was allegedly found to be under the influence and arrested as a result.

CLEARFIELD – A jury of eight women and four men found a Madera man who was accused of raping and sexually assaulting a girl over a three-year period beginning in 2012 not guilty of all charges after deliberating for approximately two hours Thursday.

Robert Philbert Myers, 36, of Madera was charged with 20 counts each of rape forcible compulsion; statutory sexual assault-11 years older; involuntary deviate sexual intercourse-person less than 16 years of age; and indecent assault-person less than 16 years of age.

Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. presented the case on behalf of the commonwealth. Myers was represented by defense attorneys Carl Zwick and Leanne Nedza. Judge Paul E. Cherry presided over the trial, which began Monday in Clearfield County Court.

Myers was accused of raping and sexually assaulting a girl over a three-year period, beginning in July of 2012 and ending in July of 2014. However, he denied the allegations made against him when he took the stand in his defense yesterday.

The defense also presented numerous character witnesses, all of whom told jurors that Myers had a good reputation as being honest and truthful in their Madera community.

In her closing arguments yesterday, Nedza told jurors that the alleged victim’s testimony was riddled with major discrepancies. She accused her and her mother of making up the allegations and plotting to file a report.

She also questioned how it was possible for the girl to experience multiple rapes but not remember which one was the first incident. Nedza said although she testified she was blocking it from memory, it still would have been traumatic for her, and she would have remembered exact details.

Nedza played the audio of the alleged victim’s interview with state police at the start of her closing arguments yesterday. In concluding, she called jurors’ attention to the fact that she lacked emotion in her voice and demeanor.

In a media interview after the trial, Shaw said: “The jury rendered a verdict in the case. Although we disagree, we support the jury system . . . People read about these cases in the newspaper and say ‘boy, it’s awful.’

“But they really don’t realize how hard it is to get a conviction with one child and so little evidence.” Shaw went on to say the district attorney’s office will continue to pursue these types of cases.

“Otherwise these kids don’t have a chance. We don’t want kids and families to be discouraged [by the verdict]. We don’t want this case to have a chilling effect … If you are a child who is being abused, report it. We will listen to you.”

Shaw pointed out that while the verdict was being read, a few jurors teared up. He said that was “telling” to him and he felt they may have felt Myers had done something to the alleged victim, but it was a case of her testimony against that of Myers.

Shaw said he was extremely proud of the girl for standing up for herself and telling her story in court. He said while being questioned by the defense for hours Monday afternoon, she showed her maturity and poise.

“Sex abuse cases are some of the hardest convictions to get though,” Shaw said, because children don’t develop hatred for their abuser and continue to love them. “It hurt she was a child. People have a hard time believing their response to the abuse.”

CLEAFIELD – A former employee of a local pizza place will stand trial for stealing money from the business.

Laurajean Nichole Hill, 25, Mount Joy Rd., Clearfield, is charged with 75 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property as a result of her actions from March 1 through July 1 while she worked as a waitress at Buck’s Pizza in Clearfield.

Hill waived her right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during centralized court and is free on $10.000 unsecured bail.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the manager noticed discrepancies in her daily deposits. After investigating, the manager discovered that when Hill was given cash from a customer, she would process the sale with an employee discount or refund.

She would then pocket the difference. When she was confronted, Hill admitted to the illegal transactions.

An audit revealed Hill had taken more than $1,540.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a disorderly conduct incident on South Third Street. The actor had left the scene prior to police arrival, according to the report.
• Police received a report about alleged criminal mischief at the Shaw Public Library. Anyone with information is asked to contact Clearfield Borough police.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft. It remains under investigation at this time.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal attempt/access device fraud that occurred Nov. 16 on Elizabeth Street, Houtzdale. During the incident, someone allegedly attempted to use the victim’s credit card number at the Snappy’s Convenience Store, Houtzdale, for a $102.25 purchase. However, they were unable to make the purchase, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police responded to a single-vehicle crash Saturday on the Tyrone Pike in Jordan Township. William J. Peoples of Coalport was traveling south when, for unknown reasons, his vehicle left the roadway. It subsequently struck an embankment. Peoples was cited for the crash.
• State police received a report about an incident of simple assault/harassment Nov. 16 at a Main Street residence in Bradford Township. During the incident, two Woodland men engaged in a verbal dispute that turned physical. Both have been charged in the incident.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Nov. 10 on Halfmoon Valley Road in Halfmoon Township. During the incident, a male allegedly pushed and struck the victim in her face. As a result, charges will be filed against him through the district court, state police said.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about the alleged theft of services that occurred Nov. 1-14 on Howe Road in Union Township. No further information was provided in the report; 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 burglary that occurred sometime between Nov. 11 and Friday on Grant Street in Benezette. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s shed and removed a 1988 Honda Foreman. The suspect gained entry by prying off the wood siding on the shed, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about a trespassing incident on South Fourth Street. Officers were able to contact the actor and resolve the situation.
• Police received a report about an alleged criminal mischief incident on East Seventh Street. The actor had fled the scene prior to police arrival; however, officers were able to locate the actor at a later time.
• Police responded to a minor vehicle accident on Bigler Avenue. No injuries were reported at the scene, police said.
• Police responded to Reed Street to assist emergency personnel with a patient.
• Police responded to a neighbor dispute on Fourth Street.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male on South Fourth Street. Officers made contact with the actor.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault incident on Cemetery Road. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a noise complaint and responded to South Second Street.
• Police responded to an alarm on East 11th Street.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle at the Hyde Light.
• Police received a report about an accident on the Clearfield-Shawville Highway near the Route 322 off-ramp.
• Police received a report about wires down on Weaver Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a truck that had lost its load of corn all over the roadway from the Wolf Run intersection to Bigler Avenue.
• Police received a report about a deer that was struck by a vehicle on Coal Hill Road.
• Police received a report about a civil issue involving property at a business on Route 879.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief in the area of Robinson Avenue.
• Police responded to the area of Tyler Road for a report about a lost hunter. They were later located, police said.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred on Route 322.
• Police received a noise complaint that occurred in the area of Mann Road.
• Police responded to an automatic fire alarm in the area of Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about a missing female juvenile. Her last known location was to be at the Wal-Mart Supercenter. She was accompanied by another female.
• Police received a report about an alleged assault in the area of Powell Avenue.
• Police responded to an alarm in the area of Plaza Drive.

MAHAFFEY – Harry Dunlap, 64, of Curwensville has been accused of pulling a knife on and attempting to stab a Luthersburg man Saturday at the Starlite Restaurant & Lounge, Mahaffey.

According to state police at Punxsutawney, Dunlap and the victim became involved in an argument over some tools that Dunlap had reportedly borrowed.

During the argument, Dunlap allegedly pulled a large knife from a sheath on his side and attempted to stab the victim in the stomach.

State police say the knife was retrieved by the bartender. Dunlap fled the scene prior to the arrival of state police.

Dunlap has been charged with terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct.

Dunlap is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing at 10 a.m. Dec. 28 during centralized court.

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – Lawrence Township police are warning the public about a “gold and jewelry” scam.

According to police, this scam recently occurred at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. Police say an Indian female had approximately $2,000 in gold and jewelry for sale there for $170.

The female processed the transaction but allegedly didn’t give the victim their gold. She then left the scene. Police say the jewelry was appraised locally, and it was valued as “cosmetic.”

“It had no value,” police say. They went on to warn people not to purchase items from anyone who is traveling along Interstate 80. “If the products sound too good to be true, they probably are.”

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman is facing homicide by vehicle charges for striking and killing a pedestrian while she was allegedly driving under the influence.

Jackie Lynn Beach, 37, has also been charged with aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, DUI, and three traffic summaries as a result of an incident June 24 in DuBois. She allegedly struck a pedestrian in the area of West DuBois Avenue and DuBois Street.

A report from DuBois City police said they arrived at 9:44 p.m. on the scene of a motor vehicle accident to find a 50-year-old man laying at the intersection of Railroad and West DuBois avenues. He was transported to Penn Highlands DuBois where he was pronounced dead.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, when police spoke with the driver, Beach, she explained she was on her lunch break and was returning to work from the Falls Creek Sheetz store.

She said she was traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour when she approached the intersection. She struck an object, which smashed her vehicle’s windshield. She said: “I never saw him” multiple times but could not provide any details about the victim’s direction of travel.

An officer noticed her constricted pupils and asked if she had consumed any alcohol. She said she hadn’t. Beach did state that she was on several medications, including lexapro, lamictal and adderal.

She said she had taken her daughter’s Vyvanse medication because her adderal prescription had expired. The officer asked her to perform several sobriety tests, which she failed. She admitted she had taken Subutex (Buprenorphine) late the night before and at 3 p.m. that day.

Beach was taken to Penn Highlands DuBois for a blood draw. Her blood was then sent for testing. The test results showed she had 31ng/ml of amphetamine and 2.3 mcg/ml of lamictal, which is used to treat seizures, in her system. Traces of Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine were also detected.

Beach’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 16 at 9:30 a.m. during centralized court in District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.

State police at DuBois

• State police reported a DUI incident that occurred Monday at the intersection of Route 322 and DuBois Rockton Road in Union Township. A Clearfield teen was stopped for several summary traffic violations and state police allegedly detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from his vehicle. When state police conducted a search of his vehicle, a pair of brass knuckles was allegedly found in the teen’s possession. He was subsequently arrested for DUI/controlled substance and other summary charges, which are pending blood test results.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Monday at a North Fifth Street residence in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a 15-year-old juvenile pushed and struck the victim, a 16-year-old juvenile. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of unauthorized use of a vehicle. It remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about fraud regarding calls to be from Penelec. Police would like to advise residents not to provide personal information over the phone.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident in the area of Route 879 near the Clark Street overpass. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a phone scam in the area of Flegal Road. During the incident, the caller allegedly claimed to be with the Publisher’s Clearing House in New York and that the victim had won cash and a car. Police would like to remind residents not to provide their personal information over the phone.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a truck being into a house on Deacon Road.
• Police received a report about an abandoned vehicle at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received two reports about bad checks.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic disturbance in the area of Highview Road.
• Police received a report about a suspicious female at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft in the area of Daisy Street Extension.
• Police responded to an alarm at a business on Route 322. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.

Sandy Township

• On Friday a 20-year-old DuBois man lost control of his vehicle while he was traveling on Home Camp Road near Mauthe Road. His vehicle slid off the roadway and hit a tree.  Both the driver and passenger were wearing seatbelts and were uninjured; the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• On Friday a 41-year-old DuBois woman alleged that her grandchild’s mother has been harassing her via text message.
• On Friday Treasure Lake Security reported an 83-year-old Hermitage woman had flagged them down to report hitting a deer. Security told police that the woman appeared to be intoxicated. Upon arrival officers located the woman, and after she failed field sobriety testing, she was taken to Penn Highlands for a legal blood draw.  Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Saturday a 27-year-old Treasure Lake woman reported seeing a man lying on the ground along the Blinker Parkway. However, he was gone upon police arrival. 
• On Saturday a 40-year-old Treasure Lake man reported that his estranged wife had locked him out of their house. Upon arrival officers spoke to both parties and handled the situation without incident.
• On Sunday police reported a false alarm at FedEx.
• On Sunday a vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Treasure Lake woman was hit, as it was traveling through the intersection of Dixon Avenue and South Brady Street. Police said the 36-year-old DuBois woman who was driving the suspect vehicle left the scene without stopping. She later came back and after failing field sobriety testing, she was taken to Penn Highlands for a legal blood draw. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• On Monday a 41-year-old Hanes Drive woman reported that her 22-year-old son had been drinking and was causing problems. Officers handled the situation without incident.

Fugitive of the Week: Ethan McLachlan (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week. He identified the fugitive as Ethan McLachlan, 25, of Grandview Road, Curwensville.

McLachlan is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing Nov. 16, at which time a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On Oct. 3 Officer Daniel Podliski of the Clearfield Borough Police Department filed a criminal complaint against McLachlan.

McLachlan was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, F; criminal use of a communication facility, F3; dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, F1; possession of a controlled substance, M; and use/possession of drug paraphernalia, M.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Jan. 15 officers responded to a local residence after a report about wanted persons residing there. Once inside officers made contact with several people who had active warrants.

After observing numerous items of drug paraphernalia as well as those consistent with the distribution of illegal substances, police obtained a search warrant for the residence. It allegedly yielded additional items consistent with the use and distribution of narcotics.

After conducting several interviews, police determined that McLachlan, as well as several others, were involved in the use and distribution of narcotics, stated Shaw.

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

McLachlan is described as a Caucasian male standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of McLachlan’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.”  

WOODLAND – A Woodland woman allegedly had a large sum of money stolen from her sometime between Nov. 18 and Monday, according to the state police at Clearfield.

State police say the woman had $40,000 stolen from her purse at her Shiloh Road residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.

OSCEOLA MILLS – An Osceola Mills man has been accused of threatening two women and state troopers with a running chainsaw, according to court paperwork filed through the office of Magisterial District Judge Jerome Nevling.

Joseph J. Komisar, 53, of Osceola Mills has been charged with two counts each of terroristic threats, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person and then criminal mischief, harassment and disorderly conduct. For this, his bail has been set at $50,000 monetary.

Komisar has also been charged with two counts each of aggravated assault, terroristic threats and simple assault and then one count of harassment. For this, his bail has been set at $100,000 monetary.

According to the affidavits of probable cause, on Nov. 20 state police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Trcziyulny Street in Osceola Mills. A woman had requested assistance from state police, as she’d asked Komisar to leave, but he had refused to do so.

She told troopers Komisar started yelling at her and then shoved her. After he was outside the residence, he allegedly started pounding on windows and doors and yelled threats at her and a friend who was also there.

He then left but came back with a chainsaw and made entry by pushing in a window. While holding the running chainsaw, Komisar allegedly began yelling that he was going to kill everyone inside the residence. Both women fled and sought refuge with a neighbor.

State police made contact with the woman a few residences away from hers. Troopers then attempted to make contact with Komisar and knocked on the door.  He approached after being asked to exit but was observed starting a chainsaw. He then allegedly threatened to kill the two troopers.

When Komisar struck and broke a portion of the glass in the door and the window blind, troopers backed away from the residence and requested assistance. While waiting, Komisar again threatened to harm troopers from an upstairs window and he was operating the chainsaw, according to the affidavits.

The affidavit also stated that Komisar used the chainsaw to cause damage to the walls and window blinds inside of the bedroom.

When back-up arrived at the scene, troopers attempted to make contact with Komisar again. He would not engage with troopers other than to tell them to leave. He had secured all of the doors to the residence.

The woman provided troopers with a key and entry was made through the kitchen area. He was observed upstairs at the top of the steps in possession of a small knife. After several minutes, he put the knife on the ground, came down the steps and was taken into custody.

After being placed in a patrol unit, Komisar became irate and started yelling at troopers. A trooper entered the back seat for transport per policy, at which time Komisar threatened and then spit on him. Troopers placed a spit mask on Komisar, and he was transported to county jail without incident.

State police at Clearfield

• State police reported a DUI incident occurred Wednesday at the Snappy’s Convenience Store parking lot in Curwensville Borough. A known person was found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle and allegedly determined to be under the influence. Charges are currently pending at this time, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of burglary/criminal trespass that occurred Tuesday on Chestnut Street in Rush Township. According to the report, a male who was possibly in his early 20’s was allegedly found on the second floor of the victim’s garage. He had been there for an undetermined amount of time. State police described the male as being short with a thin build and having curly hair; he was wearing work boots, dirty blue jeans, a dark-colored or black jacket, a dark-colored or gray beanie hat, and a navy bandana over his face. He had an ear piercing in his right ear. State police said he fled on foot out the back door and into a wooded area behind the residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of indecent exposure that occurred Monday at the Wal-Mart in Young Township. During the incident, an unknown male entered the store, approached two females who were shopping and allegedly exposed his genitals to them. He then fled the scene. 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 theft that occurred between Sept. 16 and Sept. 29 at the Brockport Army Navy Club. During the incident, someone was allegedly giving away merchandise. The merchandise had a known dollar amount, but customers weren’t charged for it, state police said. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Lawrence Township

• Police reported an alleged incident of unsworn falsification in the area of Plaza Drive.
• Police received a report about found drug paraphernalia at a local business on Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about an abandoned vehicle at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop.
• Police received a report about a phone scam in the area of Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged retail theft at Wal-Mart.
• Police recovered a bicycle along River Road. The owner may claim it by contacting the police department.

Sandy Township

• On Monday a 22-year-old Treasure Lake man was traveling on Clear Run Road when he lost control of his vehicle. Police say this caused it to travel off the roadway and come to rest on its side in a ditch. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident.
• On Monday police say a vehicle slid on ice while pulling from the Homewood Suites and hit another vehicle that was traveling on Industrial Drive. No injuries were reported as a result, and one of the vehicles was towed from the scene.
• On Monday police reported a false alarm at Dollar General.
• On Tuesday police received a report about a dog running loose in the area of the Falls Creek Sheetz. However, the dog was gone upon police arrival.
• On Tuesday a 29-year-old DuBois woman was traveling on the Bee Line Highway in the area of Wal-Mart. Police say she was unable to stop her vehicle in time to avoid hitting a vehicle driven by a 26-year-old DuBois woman that was stopped in traffic. No injuries were reported as a result, and the offending vehicle was towed from the scene.
• On Tuesday a 55-year-old Treasure Lake man was traveling on Clear Run Road in the area of Bay Road toward the back gate of Treasure Lake. Police say a vehicle driven by a 76-year-old Treasure Lake woman was traveling in the opposite lane and – for unknown reasons – drifted into his lane of travel, causing the two to collide head-on. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, and the man was transported to Penn Highlands.
• On Tuesday police received a report about a false alarm at the Law and Finance building.

CLEARFIELD – Four people charged with selling drugs as a result of “Operation Ice Storm” were sentenced Tuesday during plea and sentencing court.

“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.

Hank C. Petrillo, 28, DuBois, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy. Judge Paul Cherry sentenced him to 27 to 54 months in state prison on each charge with the two sentences to run concurrent with each other.

According to testimony from the grand jury, a search warrant was executed June 19, 2015 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.

Vickland, 36, DuBois, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two to five years in state prison in August and Alvin, 32, DuBois, was given a two- to four-year sentence when he pleaded guilty in September.

Jackie Clyde Yohe, 35, Troutville, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He was sentenced to nine months to two years less one day in jail and two years consecutive probation.

According to court documents, Yohe was also making runs to Philadelphia to get methamphetamine.  An informant was able to make a purchase of 1.92 grams of meth from Yohe on July 8, 2015. Yohe has two other drug cases still in the court system.

Lacey Marie Dean, 34, Brookville, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. She was sentenced to three months to one year in jail and one year consecutive probation.

According to her affidavit, Dean sold an eight-ball, or 3.5 grams, of methamphetamine to a confidential informant.

Joseph Clair Frantz, 28, DuBois, pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He was sentenced to nine months to three years in state prison. In a second case, he pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. For this, he was given one year probation, which will run concurrent with his first case.

According to his complaint, Frantz was involved with the sale of 1.24 grams of meth to an informant on March 26, 2015.

CLEARFIELD – Two people who were charged in a Clearfield Borough drug bust were scheduled for preliminary hearings during centralized court Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.

Melanie J. Hartman, an inmate of state prison, is charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, criminal use of communication facility, intentional possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mikhail B. Greenland, 29, of Clearfield is charged with manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of communication facility, and intentional possession of a controlled substance by person not registered.

Greenland waived his charges to court Wednesday for further disposition. However, Hartman’s hearing was continued until 11 a.m. Dec. 28 at centralized court at the jail.

The charges filed against Hartman and Greenland resulted from a drug bust on Clearfield Street in Clearfield Borough back in January. Click here to read the complete story.

Several others were also charged in the drug bust. This included: Peter Murphy, 31, of Woodland; Joshua Robert Neptune, 26, of Clearfield; and Stephanie Swanson, 28, of Clearfield, all of whom waived their preliminary hearings Nov. 16.

Ethan William McLachlan, 25, of Curwensville failed to appear for his hearing, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest, according to previously published GANT News reports.

However, a preliminary hearing was still held in McLachlan’s absence with all charges being transferred over to the Court of Common Pleas for further disposition.

Dylan T. Kline, 24, of Clearfield was also charged in the bust. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for centralized court Nov. 30.