State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft from a motor vehicle that occurred Thursday in Coalport. During the incident, someone allegedly stole prescription pills 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 an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Thursday in a yard along Route 219 in Snyder Township. During the incident, a Brockway woman allegedly drove a pick-up truck into the victim’s yard and spun out, causing damage to the grass and leaving ruts. Summary charges have been filed through the district court.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Nov. 18 on North Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a Philipsburg man allegedly physically touched the victim in an unwanted manner. Charges were filed through the district court as a result.

State police at Punxsutawney

• On Wednesday state police stopped a DuBois man for summary violations on Route 322 near Fuller Road in Pine Creek Township. He was suspected to be under the influence of marijuana and subsequently evaluated by a drug recognition expert. He was taken to the hospital for a chemical blood test, and charges are currently pending at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Nov. 16 on Marchiori Road in Horton Township. During the incident, a Brockport man allegedly struck the victim in the face.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about a domestic dispute on East 10^th It was resolved following police arrival to the scene.
• Police responded to Williams Street after a report about a vehicle that was stuck on the railroad tracks. It was subsequently removed from the railroad tracks.
• Police responded to a medical emergency on South Second Street. The patient was transported to Penn Highlands, police said.
• Police responded to a welfare check on Healey Avenue. The patient was transported to Penn Highlands, police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a suspicious male in the Clearfield Mall parking lot.
• Police received a report about a suspicious male in the parking lot of Sheetz in the area of Route 879 and Interstate 80.
• Police assisted a motorist on the Rockton Mountain Highway.
• Police received a report about an intoxicated female at a business on Route 879. She was released to a relative.
• Police received a report about an intoxicated person at a local business on Race Street.
• Police received a report about debris on the roadway in the area of Route 879. It was removed from the roadway by police.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a local business on Route 879.
• Police conducted a traffic stop that resulted in an alleged drug violation.
• Police received a report about a civil disorder that occurred in the area of the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of River Road.
• Police received a report about debris on the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.
• Police received a report about an alleged burglary on McPherson Road.
• Police responded to an activated alarm in the area of Airport Road.
• Police received a report about prowling near the Salvation Army.
• Police received a report about a possible fraud incident in the Hyde area.
• Police responded to an activated alarm at Save-A-Lot.

Decatur Township

• Police responded to Log Cabin Lane for trespassing complaints.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at Weitosh’s Garage after a male driver traveled off the roadway to avoid rear-ending another vehicle. His vehicle subsequently struck a parked car. No injuries were reported in the mishap, police said.
• Police camp upon a vehicle accident that didn’t involve any injuries on the Drane Highway. Further, police found a motorist had lost control of his truck, which was hauling a trailer and overturned.
• Police responded to Houtzdale for a report about a vehicle that had impacted a deer. The deer wasn’t located, police said.

CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man who was allegedly paid to do a reroofing project and then didn’t complete any work waived the charges to court Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.

Harold E. Warren II, 47, of Curwensville has been charged by Clearfield-based state police with receive advance payment for services and fails to perform and theft by deception. His bail has been set at $25,000 unsecured.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on June 17 a trooper received a report from a male victim who felt he was scammed out of $2,500. He told state police that on Sept. 16, 2015 at his camp in Curry Run, he paid Warren to purchase building supplies.

Warren was to purchase the supplies to put a new metal roof on his camp. The $2,500 was a down payment a part of a $4,000 contract for the re-roofing of his camp, the victim stated. Since then he’d made numerous attempts to contact Warren regarding the status of the project.

To date Warren allegedly hasn’t purchased materials or completed any work. The victim stated he’d pursued the matter civilly, but Warren failed to show for a hearing, and although he was awarded a settlement, he was advised it may be a long time for him to receive it.

As a result, the victim told state police he was advised to pursue it as a criminal matter. He explained that all he wanted was to be reimbursed in full, as well as for the costs to him associated with filing a civil suit against Warren.

On June 23 the trooper interviewed Warren, who acknowledged the victim’s report was factual. However, he made “every excuse” about why he didn’t purchase materials or complete any work, according to the affidavit.

The trooper advised Warren that the victim just wanted his money back in full along with $162 for filing the civil suit against him. The trooper noted it would have to be in a timely manner, and if he couldn’t come up with it, he’d risk being charged for theft by deception and home improvement fraud.

Warren told the trooper he didn’t have the money but would try to get it in full. The trooper advised Warren he would give him a fair amount of time to pay back the victim.

On Sept. 19 the victim called the trooper regarding the investigation, at which time he reported he hadn’t received any payment from Warren. He advised the trooper that he wanted to proceed with criminal charges.

The same day, the trooper tried to contact Warren, but he was unable to speak with him.

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YOUNG TOWNSHIP – Punxsutawney-based state police are seeking information regarding an incident that occurred Nov. 23 involving a suspicious person at Pasquale’s Restaurant, located along Route 119 in Young Township, Jefferson County.

According to state police, around 4:20 p.m. Nov. 23, an unknown Caucasian male entered Pasquale’s Restaurant and related that he worked for “the police.”

He asked for a woman – by name – who did not work at the restaurant, and he was able to retrieve information on current employees, state police say.

The suspect is approximately 6 feet tall and 200 pounds with black hair and a black beard. He was wearing a black coat and blue jeans.

Punxsutawney-based state police are attempting to identify the suspect; anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact PSP Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

YOUNG TOWNSHIP – Punxsutawney-based state police have identified the man in connection with an incident that occurred Nov. 23 at Pasquale’s Restaurant, located along Route 119, in Young Township, Jefferson County.

According to state police, around 4:20 p.m. Nov. 23, a Caucasian male entered Pasquale’s Restaurant and related that he worked for “the police.”

He asked for a woman by name who did not work at the restaurant, and he was able to retrieve information on current employees, state police say.

State police now say the known man has been found to be legitimately affiliated with the local police department and is working on a drug awareness program with them.

State Police remind the public to continue to be cautious of anyone trying to obtain personal information.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Friday at a private residence in Ramey Borough. During the incident, a known person allegedly broke the victim’s phone and caused injury to her. Charges will be filed through the district court.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Thursday at four locations in Coalport Borough. During the incident, an unknown male and female allegedly painted the words “Soser” and “Fatal 5” on the side of businesses. State police say the female was wearing a coat and the male a hoodie and pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred Friday on State Street in Curwensville Borough. During the incident, a male who was driving a silver Sedan pumped $20.01 worth of gas and left Snappy’s Convenience Store without paying for it. State police say the male’s vehicle had damage to the front passenger’s side. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of assault/harassment that occurred Friday on North Front Street in Decatur Township. During the incident, an unknown male and the victim allegedly engaged in a verbal dispute that turned into a physical altercation. State police described the male as being Caucasian with dark hair, and he was driving a black sports utility vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred Thursday at a private residence on Walton Street in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a 55-inch Sony Smart Television from the victim’s residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of assault/harassment that occurred Saturday at Wildwood II in Pike Township. During the incident, an unknown female allegedly assaulted the victim by grabbing her by the throat. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about a burglary that occurred between Oct. 12 and Friday at a Bushley Road residence in Washington Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered without the victim’s permission and removed numerous items, totaling around $8,000 in value. State police say items stolen included an engine hoist, Delta floor model drill press, electric log splitter, 800 rounds of Portuguese 7.62 ammunition, 2,000 rounds of Canadian IVI SS 106 and a Bausch & Lomb spotting scope. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.
• State police reported a DUI incident that occurred Saturday on Wayne Road in Sandy Township. Troopers stopped a DuBois man for several summary traffic violations and allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. He was subsequently arrested for DUI, along with other summary traffic violations, which are pending blood test results.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged motor vehicle theft that occurred Nov. 20 on Twin Oaks Street in Rush Township. State police say the stolen vehicle was crashed and recovered on Route 322. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment/disorderly conduct that occurred Saturday at the End Zone Night Club in Huston Township. According to state police, a State College male was requested to leave the club due to his actions inside. Once he was outside, he allegedly became loud and aggressive. A club employee allegedly grabbed, pushed and struck the male as he was leaving the premises. State police cited the male with disorderly conduct and the employee with harassment.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Thursday or Friday at the Slabtown Park in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a garbage can and railing at the skate park. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of identity theft that occurred Nov. 22 in Jay Township. During the incident, someone allegedly gained access to the victim’s personal information and obtained $430 by using the victim’s bank card. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of reckless endangering that occurred Sunday at a Shawmut Road residence in Brockport. During the incident, someone allegedly fired a round from a rifle, which struck the right side of the victims’ residence. State police say it passed through the siding and entered the master bathroom; it continued across the bathroom and became lodged in an electrical receptacle. When troopers arrived at the scene, they conducted several interviews in an effort to identify possible suspects. State police are continuing their investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Ridgway barracks at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a welfare check on Daisy Street. Officers were able to make contact with person in question.
• Police responded to an alarm on Power Avenue. Further, police say it was found to be false.
• Police responded to East Locust Street for a report about a person who was knocking on doors of residences. However, the actor had left prior to police arrival.
• Police responded to an alleged theft incident on East 11^th Police say it remains under investigation at this time.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment in the area of Byers Street.
• Police received a report about a civil issue at the Economy Inn Motel along South Second Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing at the Sheetz store on Route 879. Upon arrival police spoke with a female who wasn’t any longer permitted at the store. She subsequently left without incident.
• Police received a report about suspicious people in the area of Rent A Center. However, they had left prior to police arrival.
• Police received a report about a domestic dispute and determined it was a verbal argument involving family members.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run that occurred in the area of Hyde.
• Police received a report about a runaway juvenile in the Summit Street area. Police say the child was located and returned home.
• Police received a report about two runaway juveniles in the area of Lawrence Park Village. Police say both children were located and returned home.
• Police received a report about a civil property issue in the High Street area.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle in the area of a local business on Route 879. However, it had left prior to police arrival.
• Police received a report about a fuel spill in the area of a local business on Industrial Park Road. Police contacted the fire department, and its personnel cleaned up the spill.

CURWENSVILLE – A Curwensville woman is being accused of having sexual intercourse with a dog, according to state police at Clearfield.

The woman was not identified in a news release issued by state police Monday afternoon.

State police say the woman allegedly performed sexual acts on the dog at 2:24 p.m. Monday at a Windy Hill Road residence, Curwensville.

Charges will be filed against the woman through the office of Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland, according to state police.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred Thursday or Friday on North Second Street in Philipsburg Borough. No further information was provided in the report.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about a motor vehicle theft that occurred Nov. 21 on Route 119 in Henderson Township. The victim alleged that a known suspect from Punxsutawney had stolen their vehicle. State police say the vehicle was returned to the victim several hours later.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred between Nov. 23 and Monday in a wooded area near the intersection of Westover and Ridge roads in Chest Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole two hunting stands and a trail camera belonging to the victim. State police do not have any suspects at this time, and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at a business along Route 879.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of theft from a business along Martin Street Extension.
• Police responded to a report about an unwanted male at a business along Route 879. However, he had already left prior to police arrival to the scene.
• Police assisted with a psychological emergency on Leonard Street.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about a trespass incident that occurred Monday on Fernwood Road in Gulich Township. During the incident, two people allegedly trespassed on the victim’s property. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about a theft incident that occurred Tuesday at an Old Route 322 residence in Decatur Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed $60 from the victim’s residence before fleeing the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Ridgway

• State police reported a natural death Tuesday in a wooded area on Forest Route 134B off of Maple Run Road in Highland Township. Upon troopers’ arrival, members of the Highland Township Fire Department and emergency personnel were on scene, and they were able to confirm the deceased male’s identity as James S. Bacho Jr. Upon further investigation, troopers determined Bacho had died from natural causes while hunting, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by Elk County Deputy Coroner Frank Ferragine.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of the Route 879 bypass. According to police, it appears a motorist lost control of their vehicle but didn’t strike any vehicles or objects. Police say there weren’t any injuries as a result of the mishap, and the vehicle was driven from the scene.
• Police received a report about an alleged retail theft that occurred at the Wal-Mart Supercenter. Police say it remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about an alleged child abuse/neglect incident in the area of Poplar Avenue.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with a fall patient.

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Willie Lunsford (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough police arrested Willie Lunsford, 31, of Philadelphia on Tuesday, who was wanted on a parole warrant. Police also say he will be facing charges for allegedly being found with heroin.

According to the report, officers were dispatched to the parking lot of the Sheetz store at 101 Nichols St., where several adult males were supplying cigarettes to five teenagers who were between 12 and 13 years of age.

Upon arrival to the scene, an officer who recognized Lunsford knew there was a warrant for his arrest through the Pennsylvania State Parole Board.  Police say Lunsford was among the adults who were supplying cigarettes to the minors.

Upon arresting Lunsford on the parole warrant, he provided officers with a false name. Police also seized numerous bags of heroin that were located in his pocket, according to the report. Lunsford was turned over to Pennsylvania State Parole agents.

Criminal charges will be filed on Lunsford for possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance upon completion of the investigation.

State police at Clearfield

• State police reported a lost dog Sunday on the Shawville-Frenchville Highway in Girard Township. A small Pitbull was found along the roadway; it is white and brown in color and wearing a choker collar. State police took the dog to the SPCA, and the owner may go there to claim it.

State police at Ridgway

• State police reported a lost/missing firearm Tuesday in a wooded area near Loleta and Gregg Hill roads in Millstone Township. State police say a Mayport, Pa., man lost his Ruger pistol, and anyone who may find it is asked to contact the state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about a theft that occurred at a residence on Bigler Avenue. During the incident, someone allegedly took several pieces of jewelry.
• Police received a report about a verbal domestic dispute on South Second Street.  Upon arrival police made contact with those involved and spoke with them regarding their actions.
• Police received a report about a disturbance on East Market Street. During the incident, the suspect allegedly threatened to physically assault the victim.
• Police responded to West Pine Street after a report about juveniles who were attempting to catch a dog that was running loose.
• Police received a report about a stolen package.  Upon arrival police found that a person who had picked up the package for the owner returned it to them.
• Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and determined that the driver was allegedly under the influence. Police subsequently arrested the driver for DUI.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident on the Clearfield-Shawville Highway.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Industrial Park Road.
• Police received a report about a lost or stolen license plate from a township resident.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred on the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival in the area.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person in the area of Route 322 and 21^st Street.
• Police received a report about a motor vehicle accident in the area of Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp.
• Police received a report about a possible medical emergency on Route 879.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a business on South Second Street. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about a vehicle-versus-deer accident on River Road. There wasn’t any damage to the vehicle, police say.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about an attempted theft from the coin dispenser Wednesday at the laundromat, located at 201 W. Long Ave, DuBois. According to police, an unknown suspect entered around 6:30 a.m., wearing a dark blue snow suit with reflective bands on the arms and legs. Their face and hands were covered; however, a piece of latex glove material was recovered by police at the scene. During the incident, the suspect allegedly made “several, bungled” attempts to pry open the coin dispenser machine that was designed specifically to prevent such an attack. “Despite enormous effort on the part of the suspect, including several falls to the floor when the pry tool gave way, no money was stolen,” police say. “The only thing the suspect accomplished was causing damage to the expensive machine, which he will have to pay for when the evidence comes back from the lab.”
• Police received information about a phone scam Wednesday. During the incident, an unknown caller claimed they represented the Fraternal Order of Police and were asking for donations. Police would like to remind everyone not to give their personal information out over the phone.
• Police received a report about a stolen vehicle from the 100 block of Olive Avenue Wednesday.  Police say a brown Nissan Rogue was taken from that area sometime during the night; it was unlocked and the keys were inside. Police have entered it into the NCIC stolen vehicle database. Police would like to remind everyone to lock their home and vehicles every time they are unattended.

Charges have been filed against a Morrisdale man for allegedly setting a pick-up truck on fire to conceal misusing his fire company’s funds, according to court paperwork filed through the office of Magisterial District Judge Jerome Nevling.

William Blake Verbeck, 62, of Morrisdale has been charged by Pennsylvania State Police with 18 counts of arson, F1; reckless burning or exploding, F3; two counts of criminal mischief, F3; theft by unlawful taking, M1; theft by deception, M1; failure to control/duty, M1; two counts of criminal mischief, M2; and reckless burning or exploding.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, at around 6:31 p.m. Aug. 23, Verbeck reported a working vehicle fire via his fire radio to Clearfield County 911, and both the Winburne and Grassflat fire companies responded with 18 firefighters. Verbeck was a volunteer firefighter at the time.

Upon arrival to the scene, firefighters found a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck on fire, and it was estimated to be worth around $6,000. State troopers from the Clearfield barracks were also dispatched to investigate what was believed to be a vehicle crash and accidental fire.

However, it was later learned that the truck’s owner, Verbeck, who reported the fire had “Cash Bash” tickets as well as cash that he was delivering to the Morris Township Fire Department, totaling $1,400. He told authorities both the tickets and money were burned up in the fire.

A state police fire marshal was subsequently requested to determine the origin and cause of the fire. According to the affidavit, it was determined the fire originated in the truck’s cab; however, the cause couldn’t be determined.

The fire marshal noted there was an “inordinate amount” of paper products, such as a phone book, stacks of mail and other combustible items. But there allegedly wasn’t any evidence that any amount of tickets or cash were inside the truck during the fire.

The fire marshal suspected the fire was intentionally set in order to cover up the fact the money for the tickets had been spent by Verbeck, the affidavit states.

Verbeck was subsequently interviewed by the fire marshal about the cause of the fire. He admitted to having problems paying bills and went on to say there was only about $300 in cash inside the truck along with $800 worth of Cash Bash ticket stubs.

Another $600 worth of Cash Bash ticket stubs were recovered at Verbeck’s residence. However, the proceeds from those stubs were allegedly missing. Verbeck went on to admit to using the money to pay bills and to intentionally starting the fire to conceal he’d misused the funds.

Verbeck told the fire marshal that he used a cigar to light a pile of tissue paper on the floor of the truck behind the gear shift and in the front seat.

Morris Township Fire Chief Todd Howe was provided with the $600 worth of Cash Bash ticket stubs. He was advised that there wasn’t any money for tickets assigned to Verbeck to sell for the fire company.

Fire company members indicated that at least eight people had reported purchasing tickets from Verbeck. However, their tickets weren’t turned in by him or anyone else who was selling them. These people were given replacement tickets prior to the gun raffle.

Fire company members have estimated the company has suffered pecuniary losses of at least $2,000 on lost tickets, replacement tickets, refunds and legal fees to produce the requisite press release that was disseminated to the public just ahead of the gun raffle.

Holiday Financial Services, the lien holder on the pick-up truck, was informed of the loss. It estimated that around $6,000 is still owed to them by Verbeck, according to the affidavit.

Verbeck is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 4 during centralized court.

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.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Wednesday in Morrisdale. As a result, troopers cited a man for allegedly harassing two women; the investigation, however, will remain open pending final disposition with the district court.

State police at DuBois

• State police reported a burglary incident that occurred Nov. 16-17 on Worth Street in Reynoldsville Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s residence through a window and removed a 43-inch television, a five-disc DVD player/Surround Sound with six speakers, a gold chain with a silver cross and gold “Jesus” on it, two iPhones and $100 in cash in $20 denominations.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to South Second Street where a traffic sign was down. 
• Police received a report that a known individual had passed a bad check at a local business.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly passing a forged check at CNB Bank.  Police say it was found that he’d done this multiple times within two days. He was arrested and arraigned on forgery and theft charges.  The male is currently in Clearfield County Jail on $50,000 bail awaiting a preliminary hearing.
• Police responded to North Fifth Street to assist Area Agency on Aging personnel with checking the welfare of an individual. 
• Police received a report about a prowler on Daisy Street. During the incident, someone was reportedly around a residence and appeared to be attempting to gain entry by checking for an open window.
• Police received a report about a lost dog on Spruce Street.
• Police located a male at a residence on East Locust Street who was wanted by the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department. He was taken into custody and turned over to the sheriff’s department.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an electrical hazard on Bowman’s Hill Road where a tree had fallen on wires.
• Police received a report about an alleged trespass incident that occurred on the Old Erie Pike.
• Police received a report about an alleged criminal mischief incident from a Hillsdale resident.
• Police received a report about an outside fire on South Second Street.
• Police received a noise complaint on Hill Street. It was listed as unfounded.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle on Mount Joy Road.

DuBois City

• On Thursday police were dispatched to North Main Street for an activated hold-up alarm. Upon arrival police determined that it was an accidental alarm and cleared the scene.
• Police were dispatched to the 400 block of South Highland Street for a one-vehicle crash Thursday. Upon arrival officers located a Honda sedan at the intersection with Tozier Avenue. Police say it had been traveling north on South Highland Street, and its driver had failed to negotiate the left turn onto Tozier Avenue. As a result, the vehicle had struck a retaining wall and was disabled. Police found the driver was under the influence of alcohol, and they were transported to Penn Highlands Hospital for treatment as result of the crash. Charges are currently pending lab results.

Decatur Township

• Police located several suspicious vehicles in the area of Pumpkin Hollow and Ashland roads during the nighttime hours. Police say several males explained they were picking up trash along the roadway.
• Police arrested two individuals after they were located along the roadway in Decatur Township and allegedly found to be smoking marijuana. Police subsequently seized the drugs and paraphernalia and released the individuals to family members as they were under the influence.
• Police responded to the area of the Peebles plaza for a reported elderly male who was not dressed for cold weather and riding a scooter. His welfare was in question by the individual who contacted police. However, police could not locate the male upon arrival in the area.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle but didn’t find anything criminal in nature.
• Police responded to the area of the Troy – Hawk Run Highway and North Front Street for a motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were driven from the scene, police say.

Editor’s Note: GANT has teamed up 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 monthly based upon information provided by the participating law enforcement agencies.

DUBOIS – Two people accused of possessing heroin after they left a suspected “drug house” were scheduled for preliminary hearings Friday during centralized court.

Jason Paul Davis, 35, DuBois, is charged by DuBois City police with a felony count of manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and a misdemeanor count of intentional possession of a controlled substance.

When he failed to appear for his preliminary hearing in this case and an additional drug paraphernalia case, his hearings were held in absentia. District Judge Patrick Ford ruled all charges be sent onto the court of common pleas. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

Danielle M. Siple, 28, Brockway, who faced similar charges, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. She was given one year probation and she must pay fines and costs.

The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 12 in DuBois after police investigated a traffic violation by Davis as the vehicle left a known “drug house.” Both Davis and his passenger, Siple, were nervous as they spoke to an officer. Davis was issued a citation for the traffic violation and then asked if he had a minute to talk. He agreed, according to the affidavit of probable cause.

The officer asked him if there was anything in the vehicle he should know about such as drugs, guns or a large sum of money. Davis said there wasn’t. The officer then asked if he could search the vehicle and Davis said he could. Both of the occupants of the vehicle were asked to stand at the back of the truck.

When asked again if he would find something, Davis responded that the officer was going to find some bags. Police said the search uncovered eight stamp bags of heroin stamped with “DONALD TRUMP” in a plastic zip lock bag in the center console.

Under the cup holder, the officer found nine more stamp bags with the word “SCORPION” on them. Inside a purse the officer found drug paraphernalia and two stamp bags of heroin.

Siple told police she purchased the two stamp bags in her purse from Davis.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of trespass by motor vehicle that occurred Saturday in a remote wooded/fielded area off of Blackburn Road in Bigler Township. During the incident, two Philipsburg men were allegedly caught trespassing in a white Dodge truck on the victim’s property by members of the Blackburn Hunting Club. State police say the men weren’t paying members of the hunting club and didn’t have permission to be there. Additionally, the property is visibly posted with “no trespassing” signs. Charges are currently pending through the district court upon further investigation.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between Nov. 29 and Saturday at Morrisdale Auto Sales in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed inspection stickers from two used vehicles on the lot. The stickers have an estimated value of $25, according to state police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police reported a firearm/drug violation that occurred Friday at a private residence on Greenwood Road in Pike Township. According to the report, state parole agents requested assistance in checking the welfare of a 50-year-old male. Agents canvased the male’s residence and allegedly seized multiple contraband items, including a rifle, shotgun and marijuana. State police say the male wasn’t to be in possession of firearms, and he was taken to county jail. Charges were filed through the office of Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft/criminal mischief that occurred May 18 at the Curwensville Area School. During the incident, a Curwensville teen allegedly stole the victim’s cell phone, speaker and headphones from their school locker. The estimated value of the items is $350, state police say. Charges are currently pending through Clearfield County juvenile court.
• State police received a report about an incident of simple trespass/disorderly conduct that occurred Sunday on Red Schoolhouse Road in Decatur Township. During the incident, a Bellefonte man showed up to drop his daughter off at her mother’s residence. He allegedly went into the house without permission and was causing a disturbance without any legitimate purpose. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred Sunday on Pottersdale Road in Karthaus Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s property and removed several items, including a wedding ring and prescription drugs. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police reported a DUI incident that occurred Saturday on Route 3040 at Reese Hollow Road in Worth Township. Troopers stopped a Port Matilda man for a minor traffic violation and allegedly found him to be under the influence. Charges are currently pending BAC results.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats that occurred Sunday at a Main Street residence in Burnside Borough. During the incident, suspect 1 allegedly punched suspect 2 in the face and then suspect 2 threatened to kill him and two other victims with a knife. Minor injuries were reported but no one requested medical treatment, state police say. Suspect 1 will be charged with harassment and Suspect 2 with terroristic threats and harassment through the district court.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Nov.25 on Lost Lane in Bell Township. During the incident, a male and female were allegedly involved in a verbal dispute that turned physical.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Friday at the White Horse bar in Weedville. During the incident, a Weedville man allegedly pulled the victim’s hair.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report of harassment where a known individual was allegedly committing the act through a third person.
• Police received a report about an alleged trespassing incident. The victim told police she had put her dog outside for a short time; then, someone had opened her door and let it back into the residence.
• Police located a male who had an active warrant through the department. He subsequently resolved the warrant.
• Police located a female on East Locust Street who was having mental health issues. She was transported to Penn Highlands Clearfield for treatment.
• Police responded to the Laundry Station for a male who was sleeping near the door. 
• Police assisted a resident on Woodland Road with removing a bat from his residence.
• Police received a report about harassment by communication from a female who stated a male was texting and calling her. Police say she only wanted the male to stop, and this was related to him.
• Police responded to East Cherry Street for a report of an unruly female. 
• Police located two females who were allegedly intoxicated and staggering on North Third Street. Upon making contact, police determined they were intoxicated, and they will be cited for the incident.
• Police responded to the State Farm office, located on East Locust Street, for vehicles illegally parking in the lot.
• Police responded to East Locust Street for a report about loud music. 

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a stolen bike from a Kerr Avenue residence. The owner was advised by police that it had been found along River Road and could be claimed at the station.
• Police received a report about a disorderly/intoxicated female at Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. She was taken into custody and put in county jail.
• Police received reports about two, separate alarms at a local business on Daisy Street Extension.
• Police received a report about a disorderly female at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. She was put in county jail to await several charges.
• Police recovered a possible stolen four-wheeler in the area of Mann Road. It remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency on Highview Road.
• Police received a report about an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. It was eventually returned to the owner, police say.
• Police received a report about glass on the roadway at the Hyde light. Fire personnel were dispatched and removed the glass.
• Police receive a report about illegal burning in the area of Hollow Road. It will be forwarded to code enforcement, police say.
• Police conducted a warrant service in the area of 21^st
• Police were dispatched to conduct a welfare check on a suspicious person on Village Road. Upon arrival police were unable to locate the male.
• Police conducted a warrant service with assistance from state police. The wanted male was put in county jail, police say.
• Police were dispatched to the area of Fullerton Street where a deer had been struck by a vehicle.
• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle in the area of the Route 879 bypass.
• Police were dispatched to a deer-versus-vehicle accident on the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.

DUBOIS – A Penfield man will stand trial for allegedly brandishing a gun in a convenience store.

Jason Thomas Bricen, 38, is charged with terroristic threats, simple assault, driving under the influence and three traffic summaries.

He waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday during centralized court, where his bail was lowered from $50,000 to $25,000.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Nov. 18 at 10:34 p.m., police were called to the Nittany Minit Mart in Huston Township because of a report about an individual brandishing a gun inside the store. When they arrived on scene, the man had fled. He was identified as Bricen.

A witness told police Bricen had been in the store several times throughout the evening, looking for his girlfriend and continually arguing with her.

At one point when he returned, he had a black gun and was brandishing it. This witness said she was in fear for her life and several of the customers were also concerned. This is when the police were called.

At approximately 11:15 p.m., troopers saw Bricen driving an all-terrain vehicle on state Route 266 before he pulled into the Minit Mart. A perimeter was set up as Bricen was observed going back into the store.

When he exited the store, he was given verbal commands and was taken into custody. He was searched and it was determined he did not have a gun.

He did have a large knife, a prescription bottle with numerous white pills and another container with a white pill.

A trooper believed Bricen was under the influence of drugs and Bricen did not know why the police were there or what was happening. Bricen was asked to complete field sobriety tests that he failed.

He was transported to PSP DuBois and questioned. Bricen admitted he had been in the store and yelled at his girlfriend. He said he did not have a gun with him at the time of the incident but admitted he had a large knife on his right side.

Bricen is a convicted felon and not permitted to have a firearm, according to police.

Bricen’s girlfriend told police in her interview, that he also showed up at her house with a gun. Bricen allegedly told her son who also saw him with the weapon that “two people are going to get shot tonight” and he would figure out in the morning who it was.

She told police she was asleep on her couch when she woke to see Bricen standing over and leaning on her. After she told him he needed to leave, he went outside and pointed the gun to his head. She said he told her that if he can’t have her, then no one can. She described the gun as a 9 mm gun with the serial number ground off.

Because he did not have the gun when taken into custody, a search warrant was executed on Bricen’s residence. Police were not able to find the weapon described by witnesses but they did find two additional firearms that they seized.

DUBOIS – Drug charges have been filed against a DuBois man for allegedly possessing crystal meth.

Eric Allen Clinton, 25, was charged by Pennsylvania State Police Nov. 30 with a felony count of manufacture/deliver/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, misdemeanor counts of intentional possession of a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana and 18 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.

He is also charged with resisting arrest, fleeing or attempting to elude police and traffic summaries.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Nov. 14 troopers were on routine patrol when they initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle Clinton was driving that had a LED light bar illuminated on its front bumper.

After the trooper activated his emergency lights, the vehicle accelerated. When the roadway ended at a camp, the vehicle spun around and attempted to come back toward the police car. The trooper blocked the road with his vehicle. Clinton backed up his vehicle in an attempt to flee.

At this point, one of the troopers exited his vehicle and drew his firearm. He instructed the operator to stop his vehicle and exit. The driver failed to comply and rolled his driver’s side window up, police said.

The vehicle moved several times forward and back in an attempt to get around the patrol vehicle. The second trooper exited the vehicle and instructed the driver, later identified as Clinton, to shut his truck off and exit it.

He failed to comply again, according to the complaint. The trooper used his baton to remove the driver’s window that was tinted and concealed the actions of the driver. Clinton was told again to exit the vehicle and he refused.

The two troopers opened the driver’s side door and removed him. Once outside, he allegedly resisted and made an attempt to flee on foot. The troopers were able to subdue him as they took him to the ground to be handcuffed. Clinton continued to resist.

When he was searched, police say they found a plastic bag of marijuana, two pills, a marijuana smoking pipe, a cell phone, a wallet with $335 in it and $337 in cash in his pockets.

After he was placed in the back of the patrol vehicle, he again attempted to flee on foot while handcuffed, police said. He was taken to the ground again and put back into the back seat.

He explained to them he ran because he had a probation warrant out of Jefferson County. When asked if there was anything in the truck the troopers needed to know about, he admitted to having a backpack that contained methamphetamine.

The backpack allegedly contained 14 grams of crystal meth along with drug paraphernalia, plastic bags and two cell phones. Another cell phone was found in the cigarette lighter of the truck.

When he was questioned about the drugs, Clinton told police he had just purchased the meth and was going to repackage it to sell to his friends. He said he ran because he didn’t want to go back to jail. He is currently housed in the Jefferson County Jail. No preliminary hearing has been scheduled yet for this new case.

(Photo by Steven McDole)

CLEARFIELD – Lawrence Township police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a local Grinch who stole Christmas.

Police have received a report about an alleged theft in the area of Route 322 along the railroad bridge that runs parallel to the roadway.

Police say unknown suspect(s) “stole the spirit of Christmas” cutting chords and stealing decorations, solar lights, bulbs, garland and a tree topper from a Christmas tree on the bridge.

Arnold Swales of Clearfield decorates the tree to spread Christmas joy. He discovered it was damaged and its decorations were stolen Monday morning.

According to Swales, he’s spent more than $100 in tree decorations. He feels “saddened that someone has so little respect … especially at this time of year.”

“This was the third year I decorated that tree, and I always added to it.  I was just trying to do something nice in the spirit of Christmas.” 

Swales says he is unsure if he will start over and trim the tree again. He went on to say: “It’s just heart-breaking.” 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Lawrence Township police at 814-765-1648/47.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of burglary, theft and criminal mischief that occurred sometime between Friday and Monday at Woodland Auto Sales in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly threw a concrete block through the front window of the business and once inside, they cut a padlock off a filing cabinet to remove money from an envelope. State police say they also removed a plastic cup full of loose change before fleeing the scene. Damage and amount stolen were estimated at $250 and $120, respectively. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about theft, fraud and forgery that occurred Monday on Elm Drive in Morris Township. During the incident, someone allegedly scammed the victim who was attempting to purchase a dog online. State police say the victim sent $650 via Western Union for the dog and she was later contacted by an unknown person who threatened to sue her if she didn’t send another $1,000 for pet abandonment. She realized at this time she had been scammed and contacted state police, who are continuing their investigation.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred Sunday or Monday on West Market Street in Timblin Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly stole 10 Adderall pills from the victim’s vehicle while it was parked on the street.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime between Nov. 27 and Sunday at the United Methodist Church in Perry Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged a screen door at the church. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of corruption of minors that’s been occurring in the area of Race Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief at the Glen Richey Fire Hall. During the incident, police say someone spray-painted graffiti on a shed.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of medications in the area of Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that has been occurring in the area of Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about an alarm at The Discovery House. Upon arrival officers found everything to be OK.
• Police received a noise complaint on Park Avenue Extension. It was handled at the scene.