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 burglary that occurred sometime Wednesday or Thursday on the Shawville Highway in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered a seasonal residence and removed personal items belonging to the victim. State police said some items were also damaged in the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• On Jan. 18 an inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale reported to staff an alleged incident of sexual harassment. A maintenance worker asked to see his private parts and in return he would give him his job back on the maintenance crew, the inmate told staff. The allegation was reported by prison officials to state police at Clearfield. However, the inmate later changed his statement and admitted to making a false allegation.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Thursday at the West Branch High School. During the incident, a known 18-year-old Madera boy allegedly punched out an interior door window. Charges are currently pending an estimate of an amount of damages, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police reported an Act 64 drug violation that occurred Jan. 29 on Interstate 99 northbound at mile-marker 59.7. Three State College men were allegedly found in possession of narcotics and related paraphernalia. Charges were filed through the district court against Brandon A. Graham, August Willis and Dominic C. Gregory.
• State police received a report about an incident of retail theft that occurred Wednesday at Weis Market in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a Morrisdale male allegedly attempted to steal $32.04 worth of items from the store. Charges were filed against him through the district court.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about trespassing on Short Street, where juveniles have been continuously crossing onto another property.
• Police received information that while leaving a local business, a driver backed into a vehicle and it caused minor damage.
• Police assisted the Clearfield Sheriff’s Department with serving a Protection from Abuse order on a male.
• Police observed a male sitting near the roadway on Boyer Street.  Police made contact with him and he had allegedly been assaulted.  He went to Penn Highlands Clearfield for treatment, and police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a request for extra patrols.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with an incident.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a person.

DuBois City

• On Thursday police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief at a West Weber Avenue residence. During the incident, someone allegedly shot a front window with a BB gun. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Thursday police were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on North Main Street. According to the report, a Dodge backed into a Ford truck, causing minor damage. Police assisted with the exchange of accident information.
• On Thursday police were dispatched to the area of Joe Tux Shop on West Long Avenue, where a male was reportedly yelling from a second-floor window for help.  Upon arrival the male told police he’d locked himself inside his apartment. Police said the landlord arrived with the master key and opened the door.
• On Thursday police received a report about a suspicious male who was dressed in black and riding a wheelchair backwards on the sidewalk along North Main Street. Upon arrival police didn’t locate anyone matching the description.
• On Thursday police issued multiple traffic warnings and citations.

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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.

CLEARFIELD – Three former firefighters who set a Chester Hill home on fire will pay more than $92,000 in restitution.

When they were sentenced, Hunter Thomas Harris, 22, Philipsburg, Samuel Wilbur Connor V, 20, Howard, and Kenneth Moore, 21, Lanse were ordered to pay a total of more than $52,900 to the owner of the house that burned in October of 2015.

Each of them pleaded guilty to burglary, arson and related charges and received a sentence of 12 months less two days to two years less one day in jail and an additional five years’ probation.

Attorneys for Harris (Chris Pentz) and Conner (William Fleming), both inmates of the county jail, filed a motion for reconsideration of the restitution amount that was discussed in Clearfield County Court before President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman.

Moore, although sentenced in October, has not yet reported to the jail because he is recovering from a serious health problem.

Only one person, the owner Patrick Coval, testified in court.

Coval explained that the home on Ida Street in Chester Hill was purchased for $20,000 as an investment. The plan was to “flip” it by renovating it and selling at a higher price.

As he and his wife, worked on it, gutting it completely, replacing wiring, plumbing, redoing the kitchen and bathrooms, they began to consider either moving into it, or renting it. He called it a “completely brand-new house inside.”

He and his wife did a lot of the work themselves, but they also spent between $40,000 and $50,000 into it, including all new appliances, he said.

His insurance company only paid him $30,000 plus $1,500 to tear it down. That cost including having the rubble removed was actually $7,400.

Coval stated that he has a disagreement with the insurance company over the amount received because he said he paid for additional insurance on the property that wasn’t credited to his policy. He is filing a civil suit against them in Centre County.

Both the commonwealth and the defense attorneys supplied appraisals for the home. The defense was saying it was worth $80,000 and the commonwealth’s figure was $84,000.

Even though the estimated cost to replace the home was $158,000, Ammerman explained according to the law, is able to only order restitution for the assessed worth of the property.

After a brief recess for the defense to review receipts supplied by Coval, Ammerman ruled that the three split a total of $61,345.84 paid to Coval and $31,500 to be paid to the insurance company.

Coval’s amount was determined by taking $84,000 for the value of the house, plus $1,445.84 paid for the new appliances and $7,400 to tear it down, minus the $31,500 paid by his insurance.

Ammerman commented that he sympathized with Coval and called the fire “a despicable act.”

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police were asked to investigate the fire by Chester Hill Fire Department’s chief. It was determined that the fire started inside a shed attached to the back of the home where a direct flame was used deliberately on some combustible materials. From there the fire spread up the exterior rear of the unoccupied home and into the residence.

When the three men were interviewed about the fire on Oct. 26, 2015, they independently confessed after receiving their Miranda warnings. Their statements were consistent with each other, with the damage and the evidence at the scene.

They said while they were at the Hope Fire Station in Philipsburg in the early morning hours of Oct. 9, 2015 they talked about starting a fire in a vacant home Moore had previously located. They wanted a fire so they could respond there with their fire company that provides aid to the Chester Hill Fire Department.

Using hay, a cardboard toilet paper roll, a paper wrapper from a new toilet paper roll and a paper plate they created a fuel package for ignition. They traveled to the home where Moore dropped Harris and Connor off.

Harris placed the package inside an opening of the wood frame shed and he used a lighter that he obtained from Moore’s vehicle to ignite the fuel package. Harris and Connor went to the parking lot of Highway Pizza where they met back with Moore.

They then returned to the fire station in Philipsburg to wait for the call that came about 15 minutes later for the fire company to respond to a structure fire in Chester Hill. The three men returned to the scene with the fire company and assisted with putting out the fire.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred Saturday on Friendly Acres Road in Penn Township. During the incident, a Curwensville man went to the victim’s residence and allegedly threw an object through the driver’s side window of his vehicle, breaking the glass. Charges will be filed through the district court.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft by deception that occurred sometime between Wednesday and Friday on East Street in Curwensville Borough. During the incident, the victim sent a $180 Wal-Mart money card to Cash Advance America. Cash Advance America was shown to be a scam, according to state police.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Thursday in Pioneer Court, Boggs Township. During the incident, a Morrisdale woman allegedly intentionally contacted the victim after being directed not to do so. Charges are being filed through the district court.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred sometime Friday or Saturday on Barabas Road near Kinderman Road in Brady Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole a 2014 Polaris all-terrain vehicle with an attached plow from the victim’s residence. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the DuBois barracks at 814-371-4652.
• State police reported an incident of DUI that occurred Friday in the area of Home Camp and DuBois Rockton roads in Sandy Township. During the investigation, state police found a 34-year-old DuBois man had been operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs. He was also found in possession of drug paraphernalia, state police said.
• State police received a report about an incident of assault/harassment that occurred Wednesday at the S&S Storage Co. parking lot in Snyder Township. During the incident, a 43-year-old Kersey man and the victim engaged in an argument. It allegedly resulted in the man striking the victim’s left cheek and pulling her hair. Summary harassment charges will be filed through the district court.
• State police reported an incident of DUI that occurred Monday on South Main Street in Sandy Township. A 34-year-old DuBois man was stopped for several summary traffic violations. While speaking with him, state police allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and other summary traffic offenses, which are pending blood test results.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief that occurred sometime between Jan. 27 and Friday on Pike Road in Henderson Township. During the incident, someone allegedly damaged the victim’s window and siding on her house by throwing rocks at it. State police are continuing their investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of theft that occurred Friday at a Route 536 residence in Ringgold Township. No further information was provided in the report. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to Advantage Home Oxygen after a report of a hit-and-run accident in its parking lot.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly intoxicated and causing a disturbance in the area of West Front Street. He was located and arrested for his actions.
• Police responded to an alarm at a local business.
• Police received a complaint about an all-terrain-vehicle being driven on the roadway in the area of Martin Street.
• Police attempted to stop a motorcycle in the area of Turnpike Avenue. Its driver fled from police; however, officers were able to identify them.
• Police responded to the area of West First Street after a report about two suspicious juveniles.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a male in the 1100 block of Daisy Street. Upon arrival police located a male who was passed out in the bathroom, and it appeared to be drug-related. He was transported to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital for treatment.
• Police located a male who was sleeping in the entranceway of an apartment building. He was transported to a relative’s residence.
• Police responded to a business alarm on Reed Street. Upon arrival police determined that an employee accidentally set off the alarm.
• Police received a report that a male was trespassing at JG Food Warehouse. However, he had already left, police said.
• Police received a report that a vehicle was struck while parked at the gas pumps at Sheetz. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a suspicious person on 21^st
• Police received a report about a disturbance at Golden Rod Storage.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft that occurred at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received a report about kids ringing doorbells and running away in the area of West Second Avenue.
• Police received a report about a property dispute at Lawrence Park Village.
• Police received a report about a civil issue involving personal property.
• Police received a report about a possible burglary that occurred at the Economy Inn on Old Town Road.
• Police received a report about an alarm on Daisy Street Extension. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute in progress on Butler Road.
• Police received a report about a civil issue in the area of Ross Drive.
• Police received a report about lost or stolen passports in the area of Village Drive.
• Police received a report about a noise complaint along South Second Street.
• Police assisted emergency personnel at a residence on Leonard Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance on Willow Drive.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received a report about property damage at a local hotel on Route 879.

DuBois City

• On Friday police received a report about an incident of harassment by communications. Police directed both persons to not have any further contact with each other.
• On Friday police were dispatched to check the welfare of a male and a child on Hoover Avenue. Upon arrival police found both were OK.
• On Friday police received a report about the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. A male told police that a known female had taken his vehicle without permission. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Friday police were dispatched to Timberland Federal Credit Union, for a report about an alarm. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• On Saturday a woman alleged to police that she was being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. He was making posts about her on social media and constantly attempting to contact her by phone, she said. Police are following up on the incident.
• Police were notified about the arrest of Victor Elliott of Kentucky by a law enforcement agency in Kentucky. According to police, Elliott was wanted on an outstanding warrant as the result of “Operation Ice Storm.” The operation was conducted in cooperation with the Office of Attorney General Bureau of Narcotics and DuBois City police. Elliott is awaiting extradition.
• On Saturday police received a report about the alleged theft of a cell phone from an apartment in the 200 block of West Long Avenue. The cell phone was left in the living room while they went into another room. When they returned, it was missing and the door was ajar, the victim told police. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Saturday a Robinson Street resident was alerted by their bank about an attempted fraudulent charge on their credit card. The charge was attempted in Arizona and was declined, police said.
• On Saturday police received a report about a dog that had been left in a vehicle on North Main Street. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• On Sunday police located a vehicle parked in the turning lane along the 200 block of West DuBois Avenue. According to police, the driver was located at a nearby residence, and she stated she was dropping off a package. She was asked to immediately move the vehicle, which she did.
• On Sunday police received a report from a teen from the South Avenue area who called 911, stating there was a male with a gun breaking into residences. When police arrived, it was found the teen had received a text message, which stated this was happening, they became scared and called 911. Police didn’t receive any reports about armed home invasions from city residents and found the report was fraudulent.
• On Sunday an East Scribner Avenue woman called police, reporting she was babysitting for a friend. Her friend was overdue to pick up the child, eventually she heard she was too intoxicated and would return for the child in the morning. The woman called back later that morning and reported it again. Police located the mother who had been working night shift when she was attempting to pick up her child. Police said she wasn’t intoxicated and able to care for the child properly.
• On Sunday police reported a male dog was found on West Park Avenue. It was not wearing a license, but the owner was later located by police. The owner failed to produce current licensing and was cited for the incident.

CLEARFIELD – Two people allegedly involved in a robbery that was an attempt to recover naked photos were in Clearfield County Court Monday.

Michael Jerome Irby Jr., 26, Altoona, is facing felony counts of criminal conspiracy/burglary, burglary, conspiracy/robbery, robbery, conspiracy/theft, theft by unlawful taking and misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person.

Sara Ann Wolfe, 24, Altoona, is charged with felony counts of criminal conspiracy/burglary, conspiracy/robbery and conspiracy/theft. They are both inmates of the county jail and were scheduled for sentencing court Monday.

The charges stem from an incident in Mahaffey in June when Irby allegedly forced his way into the victim’s home and threatened to kill him if he didn’t turn over his computer, phone and camera that had photos of Irby’s girlfriend, Wolfe.

The plea agreements in each case were for a six-month minimum sentence.

The victim addressed the court, stating that Irby put a gun in his face and told him he was going to die in his home. Because of this incident, he said he has barricaded his home and keeps a gun near his bed.

The victim stated he didn’t understand why it “had to come to this.” Wolfe had called him, he explained, asking for the photos while he was in Cleveland and unable to retrieve them. He told her he would give them to her when he returned to his home in a few days.

When President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman asked the victim if the plea had been discussed with him, the victim said it was explained to him that some of his statements were causing problems with the case. Initially he had misidentified the man who entered his home, but was able to pick Irby out of a photo lineup, he said.

After a discussion with the defense attorneys, Ammerman rejected both pleas. The cases will be added to the trial list.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the victim told police he is a photographer who has his own magazine and does numerous photo shoots across the country. In May he did a photo session with Wolfe, and he had taken photos of her on other occasions. Previously she appeared on both the front and back cover of the magazine.

Before he took any photos, he said she signed a model release form and after they were finished, he said she was pleased with the photos that included a few nude shots.

The victim explained to police that he had known her for about five years and she was working for him doing marketing. During the time, he’s known her she told him that her boyfriend, Irby, had been very abusive. At the photo shoot, she told him she had broken up with Mike and the photos had given her back her confidence.

A witness told police that Wolfe had admitted to her that she had driven Irby to the victim’s home and was in the car while Irby went into the home with a BB gun.

Irby allegedly took a portable hard drive, a cell phone, camera and laptop computer from the victim. The information on the hard drive included numerous other photos and information on the victim’s business. It was valued at more than $20,000.  

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CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her daughter was found outside in only a diaper and T-shirt asked to withdraw her guilty plea Monday.

Nicole Lynn Luzier, 27, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, recklessly endangering another person, harassment and disorderly conduct in once case and harassment, disorderly conduct and defiant trespass for allegedly fighting with her mother who found the child.

According to the affidavits of probable cause, the temperature was approximately 20 degrees when Luzier’s mother found the two-year-old girl, who was crying, on her front porch Dec. 11 at 10:40 a.m. Luzier allegedly then fought with her mother and repeatedly phoned her. The two ended up in a physical altercation.

On Monday, Luzier’s attorney, Marc Decker, asked the court to allow her to withdraw her guilty pleas in both cases. He claimed she was not “well enough informed” to sign the agreements.

“She wholeheartedly disagrees with the facts” of the case, he said, adding the child was only outside unsupervised for a short period of time.

Luzier, who was on parole at the time of these incidents, was also the subject of a revocation hearing. President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman revoked her parole due to her violating it by committing the new offenses. She will remain in jail until she serves the remainder of her six-month sentence on a previous driving under the influence charge.

Ammerman did allow her to withdraw both guilty pleas in the new cases but re-set her bail at $10,000, straight on each case. Her original bail had been lowered from $10,000 to $1,000 at the time of her preliminary hearing.

The criminal complaint details the incident beginning when the victim found the child, who lives a short distance away, on her porch. She had severe redness to her hands and feet and was shaking uncontrollably. She was wearing one shoe and one boot. The girl was brought into the home and efforts were made to warm her up.

According to the affidavit, the length of time the child was outside is unknown.

For more details, see the story on the preliminary hearing here.

State police at Clearfield

• A 25-year-old DuBois man, Donald L. Chesnet, is facing charges after he allegedly fled from Clearfield-based state police Tuesday on Interstate 80 in Lawrence Township. According to the report, Chesnet was being stopped for a vehicle code violation. However, he failed to stop and it resulted in a pursuit. State police said the pursuit started at mile-marker 120 and ended at Exit 111 where Chesnet crashed at the off-ramp. He then fled on foot and a search was conducted in the wooded area surrounding the interstate by troopers from Clearfield and DuBois and officers from the Lawrence Township, Sandy Township and DuBois City police departments. Local park rangers also assisted with the search. Chesnet was taken into custody at a camp located on Fire Break Road in Pine Township. He allegedly broke into the camp and stole a pair of sweatpants, which he was wearing. Chesnet has been charged with numerous criminal and traffic offenses through the district court.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of identity theft that occurred Jan. 25 in Rush Township. According to the report, the victim stated her identity was compromised and multiple credit cards were attempted to be opened in her name.
• State police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats that occurred Saturday on Pine Street in Philipsburg Borough. Upon arrival troopers found a 27-year-old Philipsburg man, James Williams, had allegedly punched and slapped the victim. He also threw her to the ground and made threats toward her, the report stated. Williams was taken into custody and charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment. He was arraigned and lodged in the Centre County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a stolen vehicle in the area of Barn Road. According to police, it was recovered in the area of Martin Street Extension. Police identified two male juveniles who were interviewed, and charges will be filed in the incident.
• Police received a report about an incident of littering in the area of the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard in the area of Fullerton Street and the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.
• Police received a noise complaint that occurred at the Economy Inn.
• Police received a report about a civil issue at a local hotel on Route 879.
• Police received a report about an incident of harassment in the area of South Second Street. Upon arrival police separated those involved in the incident, and a male will be cited for public drunkenness.
• Police conducted a welfare check in the area of Hill Street.
• Police responded to a tractor-trailer accident in the area of Wolf Run Road. Towing services removed the tractor-trailer from the ditch, police said.
• Police received a report about a psychological emergency at the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police conducted a warrant service in the area of Fullerton Street and Riverview Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment and disorderly conduct in relation to a domestic at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. Charges are currently pending, police said.
• Police received a report about a stolen stop sign.
• Police responded to a vehicle-versus-deer accident at the Mount Zion exit on Route 153. The driver was taken to the hospital, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a parking complaint at Wal-Mart.
• State police were assisted with an incident.

Sandy Township

• A 48-year-old DuBois man reported that his GMC Yukon was taken from the Warehouse Bar parking lot on Friday. According to police, the vehicle was located two days later abandoned on South Eighth Street. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• On Friday a 39-year-old Ridgway woman lost control of her vehicle while traveling on Gamelands Road, causing it to flip over in a ditch. No injuries were reported as a result, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about a domestic disturbance between a 51-year-old man and his 18-year-old-son Saturday at a Hetrick Road residence. Upon arrival police located the teen outside the house, and his father was allegedly yelling threats at him. Police said his father had been drinking and the son physically restrained him, which caused injuries to his face. Both men were detained and charges were filed as a result.
• On Saturday a 38-year-old Luthersburg man was seen by Wal-Mart employees allegedly taking two socket sets from the store without paying for them. Charges were filed against the man for the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Advanced Business Systems on Saturday.
• On Saturday a Treasure Lake man reported that his wallet was lost or stolen at Dutch Pantry.
• On Saturday a Pacific Avenue resident reported someone shot his windshield with a BB gun.
• A 42-year-old Verona man reported that while he was walking his dog in his parents’ Treasure Lake yard, the garage door opened across the street and a pit bull came running and attacked his dog. Police said that the incident was turned over to the dog law officer.

DuBois City

• On Monday police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of West Long Avenue. According to the report, police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by a 25-year-old man. He had blood shot, watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol was allegedly emitting from him. He was subsequently directed to perform field sobriety tests after which he was placed under arrest for suspected DUI. Police indicated that the man was later released and taken to his residence.
• Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief to a vehicle Monday in the 300 block of East Scribner Avenue. During the incident, someone allegedly slashed the victim’s tires. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.

DUBOIS – Charges have been filed against a DuBois couple who allegedly had a meth lab in their home endangering their three children.

Jeffrey Joel Bish, 38, and Samantha Marie Bish, 34, were each charged by DuBois City police with criminal conspiracy, 14 counts of operating a methamphetamine lab, possession of liquefied ammonia for purpose other than agricultural, manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, intentional possession of a controlled substance, risking a catastrophe, three counts of endangering the welfare of children, six counts of recklessly endangering another person and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The charges stem from an incident Oct. 12 when police said they were serving arrest warrants on the couple and found meth and substances used to make meth in their home.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, when Jeffrey Bish opened the door, he was taken into custody. On his person, officers report they found three baggies containing a white powdery substance later identified as methamphetamine.

He also allegedly had two plastic tubes with white powder residue, a container with hydrocodone, dextoampheramines and methylphenidate. When asked where his wife was, he said upstairs.

The officers located Samantha Bish in a bedroom where they saw a container with a white powdery substance and a glass jar with a white powdery substance on the bottom and liquid on the top, which appeared to be a possible meth lab, according to the complaint.

At this time, two children were in the home and another had already left for school.

Samantha Bish was taken into custody and she gave permission to police to search the residence. She allegedly told them she was aware of drugs and drug making items in the home.

Jeffrey Bish said there was stuff in their bedroom cooking meth, but it was not finished yet, according to the complaint. He also reportedly directed the officers to the back porch where there was a bucket full of run-off material from making meth.

The home and a neighbor’s home were evacuated due to the fumes coming off the bucket on the porch.

Police said they recovered seven plastic bottles containing various colors of a chunky substance, a metallic substance, tablet pieces, a clear liquid, one bottle with residue, seven plastic bottles containing a white crystalline substance, other items used to make methamphetamine, scales, straws and bags with white powder or residue.

All of the items seized contained the ingredients for the manufacture of methamphetamine. The total weight of items seized that contained methamphetamine was 1,112.09 grams, according to the complaint.

The arrest warrants on the original case that brought officers to the Bish home involve the alleged sale of oxycodone to a confidential informant in January of 2016. Both Jeffrey and Samantha Bish face drug charges in that case, as well.

 They waived their rights to a preliminary hearing on charges of manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and recklessly endangering another person in those cases in October.

Their preliminary hearings in these new cases are scheduled for March 3 in District Magistrate Patrick Ford’s office.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of theft from a motor vehicle that occurred Tuesday on Bigler Road in Bradford Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered the victim’s vehicle while it was parked in her driveway and rummaged through her wallet in the middle console. They took the wallet containing a credit and gift card, state police said, and the theft remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

Clearfield Borough

• Police assisted the fire department with a wire that was down along River Road. it was found to be a guide wire.
• Police received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle along Bigler Road.

DuBois City

• Police were dispatched to the area of East Long Avenue where a woman was reportedly yelling behind the Gateway Towers.  Police checked the area, but no one was found.
• Police were dispatched to an alleged assault on East Weber Avenue.  Upon arrival police found the suspect had left the residence.  Police spoke with the victims who indicated they did not want to pursue charges.
• A DuBois woman was contacted by a detective from a Georgia Police Department, advising that an unknown person had been trying to use her identity. More specifically, they were allegedly trying to use her identity at a Verizon store in Georgia.  As a result, they were taken into custody and charges will be filed against them.
• Police were dispatched to a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle on Rumbarger Avenue.  Upon arrival the caller told police that someone had puked and dumped alcohol on the front of her car.  Police checked the area and did not locate anyone.
• Police were dispatched to a report of a 911 hang-up call on East Long Avenue.  Upon arrival, the persons told police everything was OK.  Police indicated in the report that the persons were intoxicated and had dialed the wrong number.

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of breaking into vehicles parked at churches during worship services will be staying in jail.

Larry David Tobias, 34, is charged with two felony counts of theft by unlawful taking, a felony count of possession of firearm prohibited, two felony counts of receiving stolen property, three misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property and three counts of theft from a motor vehicle.

The charges stem from incidents when Tobias allegedly entered several vehicles parked at the First Baptist Church of Curwensville and Community Baptist Church, both in Pike Township, and the Missionary Alliance Church of Curwensville in Curwensville Borough.

Tobias’ bail was originally set at $25,000, monetary, but it was decreased to $10,000, monetary after he waived his preliminary hearing in December.

A motion to lower his bail again was discussed during Tuesday’s session of motions court.

His attorney, Curtis Irwin, explained that Tobias has been incarcerated since Dec. 12 and he can’t afford his current bail.

Assistant District Attorney Ben Baker said he was opposed to lowering his bail because of the seriousness of the charges. He pointed out that Tobias is looking at serving a lengthy sentence.

Tobias told the court that he wanted to get out of jail so he could take care of a few things before he is sentenced.

“You can’t even leave your cars unlocked during church,” commented President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman before he denied the motion.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police received a report Dec. 4 that cash had been removed from a vehicle at the First Baptist Church sometime between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Surveillance video showed a purple vehicle driving through the lot during the morning worship services. The driver of this vehicle got out and started opening numerous car doors and then entering the vehicles.

He also looked inside the church where the church’s younger children would be located at that time. Later another victim from that location reported a hunting rifle was missing from his vehicle.

The next day, there was a report of a theft from a vehicle that had been in the lot of the Missionary Alliance Church during their morning service. The item missing was another hunting rifle.

Police were able to identify the owner of the vehicle that the thief was driving and found the car parked at 96 Putty Rd., in Clearfield. When they knocked on the door, it was opened by Tobias.

He was questioned about the thefts and he allegedly confessed to committing the crimes. He explained he took money, GPS systems and the two rifles. He showed the officer where the items were located in the residence, police said.

During transport to the police station, Tobias allegedly expressed great remorse and said he wanted to return the items, but wasn’t sure how to do it.

In his statement to police, Tobias admitted to the thefts again and wrote he did this because he was unemployed and desperately needed money for Christmas gifts and bills, according to the complaint.

CLEARFIELD – The ex-president and treasurer of the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc. (CAST) who has been accused of stealing more than $4,500 from the organization waived the charges to court Wednesday.

William John Grigsby, 27, of Clearfield has been charged by Clearfield Borough police with two counts of theft by deception and 61 counts each of other reason access device is unauthorized by issuer and receiving stolen property.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Oct. 27 police received information that Grigsby had made transactions not approved by CAST, beginning in January of 2016 and ending in September of 2016.

Grigsby allegedly used two CAST accounts, including its Building Fund and VISA card, to make 61 unauthorized transactions for personal benefit. The total amount stolen from CAST was $4,565.98; the CAST is a 501(c)3 corporation under the operation of strictly volunteers.

When interviewed by police Nov. 3 in the presence of his attorney, Grigsby admitted that he made some of the purchases.

Grigsby sent a text message to a CAST board member Oct. 12, which was provided to police. According to the affidavit, the message read, “…. These charges are mine, and I am truly sorry that it happened. I will pay this back, and I hope that I don’t have to go to jail but will tender my resignation.

“I know that I am in no position to ask but would like some discretion, if possible. I obviously don’t have $1,600 or whatever it comes to but will still work hard at paying it back. I have $400 to my name, but if I lose my job, it will become more difficult to pay it back. That’s why I am asking for discretion.”

Grigsby also stated in the message that he never thought he would steal from an organization that he’d worked so hard to help build, he was truly unable to answer why and he wasn’t proud of doing it.

An executive officer meeting was called prior to a meeting Oct. 12 to discuss the findings of unauthorized purchases.

During the meeting, Grigsby was asked if he knew anything about the charges, which he stated he did not. Grigsby was asked to turn in the CAST VISA card, which he did. Grigsby sent the text message to the CAST board member admitting to making the charges after the meeting.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of sexual harassment that occurred Jan. 19 at the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale. According to the report, an inmate alleged a corrections officer threatened to rape him. As required, it was reported by prison officials to state police, and the incident remains under investigation at this time.

State police at Philipsburg

• On Wednesday a cell phone was brought to the state police barracks. It was found on U.S. Route 322 in the area of the Elks Country Club in Rush Township. Anyone with information should contact the state police at Philipsburg within the next 30 days at 814-342-3370.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an incident of theft by unlawful taking that occurred sometime between Jan. 30 and Feb. 3 in a wooded area near Beaver Road in Henderson Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took the 11 HP Honda motor off of a gas well. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510.

Clearfield Borough

• Police assisted a motorist who had locked their keys inside their vehicle on Daisy Street. Police were able to gain entry into the vehicle.
• Police were notified about a vehicle that was repossessed by a towing company along East Cherry Street.
• Police fingerprinted a male who was seeking employment at a security firm.
• Police responded to a report about a juvenile who was threatening to run away from South Fifth Street. Upon arrival police talked to the juvenile and handled the incident at the scene.
• Police responded to a local business for a report about a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival police found a delivery person at the scene waiting for employees.
• Police located a wanted female along Daisy Street. She had a warrant through the department, and she was able to resolve it.
• Police responded to a report about a disturbance on South Second Street. Police were able to handle the incident at the scene.
• Police responded to a trespassing complaint along South Second Street, where a male was on the property illegally. Police made contact with the male and the investigation continues at this time.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft that occurred at a local business at the Clearfield Mall.
• Police were requested to assist a motorist in the area of South Second Street.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred along Route 879.
• Police received a report about a phone scam. As a result, police would like to remind residents not to provide their personal information.
• Police received a report about possible elder abuse from a local nursing home facility. It remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a domestic dispute on Race Street. It was handled at the scene.
• Police received several snow storm-related reports involving vehicles stuck on the roadway.
• Police received a report about an alarm on River Road. Upon arrival everything was found to be OK.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a township resident.

Sandy Township

• On Monday Treasure Lake Security reported a truck parked along the roadway at the intersection of Bay and Ski Lodge roads, and a man was passed out behind the wheel. Upon arrival police found he was awake, and he said he’d become tired while driving home so he pulled over to sleep.  Police performed field sobriety tests, which the man passed, and he was transported to his residence by Treasure Lake Security. 
• On Monday a vehicle driven by a 42-year-old DuBois man was stopped at the traffic light on Blinker Parkway when he was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old Punxsutawney woman. Moderate damage and no injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• On Monday a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old Reynoldsville woman drifted out of a wash bay at the Brady Street Car Wash and impacted a vehicle driven by a 64-year-old DuBois man. The man’s vehicle suffered minor damage, police said.
• A 911 hang-up call was received from a San Spur Road residence Monday. The call was found to be accidental, police said.
• On Tuesday a Treasure Lake woman reported that someone had attempted to use several of her credit accounts. No transactions had been completed, and she was able to change details on the accounts, police said.
• A 62-year-old DuBois woman lost control of her vehicle Tuesday while traveling on Wayne Road due to dense fog. She traveled off the roadway, up an embankment and struck a tree.  The vehicle was towed from the scene and no injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• On Tuesday a 21-year-old Hanes Drive woman reported being harassed via text message by her ex-boyfriend. Police handled the situation without incident.

DuBois City

• Police received a report from Choice Cigarette Tuesday regarding a male who was possibly intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Upon arrival the clerk directed police to the male who was requested to leave but refused to. Police identified the male and allegedly detected a strong odor of alcohol. He was cited for public drunkenness and transported to his residence.
• On Tuesday police were dispatched to a possible drug transaction in the area of West Spruce Alley and South state Street. Upon arrival police were unable to locate anyone in the area.
• While traveling Tuesday on West Long Avenue, police observed a vehicle swerving from right to left along the roadway. Police initiated a traffic stop and encountered a female driver. According to the report, she didn’t have a driver’s license and there wasn’t any insurance on the vehicle. Police contacted the owner who advised the female wasn’t to be driving the vehicle. As a result, police said the vehicle was towed from the scene; the female will be cited for violations.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of identity theft Wednesday in Huston Township. During the incident, a 43-year-old Julian woman allegedly stole the victim’s identity in order to gain employment. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of theft that occurred sometime between Dec. 26 and Friday on the Port Matilda Highway in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly took two handguns from the victim’s residence. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police assisted a motorist who had locked their keys inside their vehicle on Daisy Street.
• Police are investigating the alleged unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. According to the report, a vehicle was removed from a residence by a family member who did not have permission to use it.
• Police assisted the street crew with a large branch that had fallen along East Locust Street. It was removed by the crew members.
• Police responded to a report about damage that had occurred to a property along NW Fourth Avenue.
• Police responded to a report about a tractor-trailer being stuck due to the snowy conditions on Bigler Avenue. Upon arrival police found several trucks stuck in the area.  Police were assisted by PENNDOT and by the Clearfield Borough Street Crew, and the truck drivers were able to resume travel.
• Police responded to a business alarm along South Front Street. Upon arrival police found employees at the scene.
• Police responded to a parking complaint along South Front Street. Police issued a parking ticket for the violation.
• Police assisted a state constable at an address along Clark Street. According to the report, there was a disturbance during an eviction.
• Police responded to East Eighth Street and Woodland Road for a dog that was running loose in the area. However, police didn’t locate the dog.
• Police assisted emergency personnel with gaining entry to a building along Leavy Avenue for a medical emergency.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to numerous storm-related incidents throughout the township.
• Police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct at the Edgewood Apartments. It was handled by police at the scene.
• Police received a report about a two-vehicle accident on Route 879. No injuries were reported as a result, and both vehicles were driven from the scene.
• Police assisted a motorist with a young child who was locked inside a vehicle.
• Police received a report about a PFA violation.
• Police received a report about neglect in the Leonard Street area.
• Police assisted a motorist in the area of Plaza Drive.
• Police are investigating a report about a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Route 879 near the Spruce Street exit. According to the report, a vehicle was traveling westerly when it was rear-ended by another vehicle. Upon impact the driver of the suspect vehicle made a U-turn at the intersection, went up over the median and fled east on Route 879. Then, its driver turned off its lights, the report stated. Police described the suspect vehicle as being gray or silver with significant front-end damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact the township police.
• Police received a report about suspicious activity along Route 879. However, police were unable to locate anything and it was listed as unfounded.
• Police received a report about an alarm along Industrial Park Road. Police said an employee was contacted and advised everything was OK.
• Police responded to an alarm along River Road. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.

DuBois City

• On Wednesday police were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the area of West Spruce Alley. According to the report, a driver side-swiped a parked car while trying to park his own car. Police said the drivers exchanged the appropriate information.
• On Wednesday police arrested a 23-year-old DuBois woman for allegedly driving under the influence on South Brady Street.
• On Wednesday police were dispatched for an activated alarm at YBC. Upon arrival at the scene, police found people plowing the parking lot. No one had entered the building, they told police, who found everything to be secure.
• On Wednesday police were dispatched for an alarm on East DuBois Avenue. Upon investigation police found it was a false alarm.

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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.

OSCEOLA MILLS – Decatur Township police received a report about a stabbing on Friday.

According to the report, the victim was at the Minit Mart in Osceola Mills. Upon investigation police found he’d been stabbed after forcibly entering a residence in the area.

He was allegedly under the influence of a controlled substance at the time, and he tried to assault people inside the house.

But after he was stabbed, he drove to the Minit Mart. He was taken from there to UPMC Altoona, police said.

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman has been charged with statutory sexual assault for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old male.

Bobby Jo Gregor, 42, is also charged with indecent assault person less than 16-years-old and corruption of minors. The charges were filed by Sandy Township police in regard to a June of 2016 incident.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the victim’s parents and a family friend reported the crime. The witness explained that she received several texts from the victim who is a friend of her son.

She said he sent her a text, saying what he had done was something “bad.” She asked him what it was and the victim replied that he had sex with the mother of another friend.

The witness advised the teen to tell his parents, but he said he didn’t want to tell his mother, which is why he was confiding in her. The next day this witness and her husband told the victim’s parents what the teen said in these texts.

The victim’s mother told police that the witness came to their home and after they asked the victim what happened, he became teary eyed. They told him he was not in trouble but they needed details.

The victim then began to cry. He said he knew it was wrong because he did not stop it. He said it started when Gregor began sending him nude pictures. While he was at her home, he said Gregor kissed him and they then had sex on the couch, according to the report.

The victim’s mother noted to police when she picked him up from Gregor’s house, he was not acting like himself.

When police interviewed the victim, he said the morning after he stayed with Gregor’s son, his friend and his brother left with their father while the victim stayed at the home. The incident happened when he and Gregor were alone after her husband left to go to work.

He said she told him she loved him and kissed him on the lips before they had sex on the couch. Shortly after this, his mother picked him up. Before he left Gregor’s home, the victim said they kissed again.

During Gregor’s interview with police, she admitted the victim stayed at her home with her son that weekend. She stated they were alone at one point when they started kissing each other.

She said he took off his pants before he took her pants off. She said he laid on top of her but claimed there was no penetration.

After he left, Gregor said she took a shower and cried because she knew what she had done was wrong, according to the complaint.

Gregor’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 3.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged assault that occurred Feb. 7 on Walnut Lane in Cooper Township. According to state police, a 56-year-old Lanse man, Wayne Gibbs, struck the victim with a wooden baseball bat 12 to 17 times. The victim sustained a fractured, left arm due to the assault. Gibbs was arrested on assault charges and lodged in the Clearfield County Jail.
• State police received a report about an incident of criminal trespass that occurred Feb. 1 on Stoney Pine Road in Decatur Township. During the incident, a 67-year-old Philipsburg man allegedly trespassed on the victim’s property after being warned to stay off of it. He was cited for the incident.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an incident of public drunkenness that occurred Friday on Railroad Street west of North Ninth Street in Rush Township. During the incident, a Philipsburg female was arrested and charges were filed through the district court.
• On Saturday a juvenile female was traveling north on Interstate 99 at 110 miles per hour in a 70-miles-per-hour zone in Taylor Township. During the traffic stop, state police allegedly observed an unopened bottle of Bud Light in plain view. It was seized from the juvenile who was cited for the incident.
• State police received a report about a Protection from Abuse order violation Saturday on Hemlock Drive in Halfmoon Township. A 41-year-old Port Matilda man allegedly had contact with the victim, which was prohibited by a PFA. He was taken into custody and lodged in the Centre County Jail to await arraignment.

State police at Punxsutawney

• On Feb. 6 state police investigated an incident in which drug paraphernalia was found at the intersection of Jackson Run and McIntosh Road in Gaskill Township.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment Feb. 7 on Hatten Road in Pine Creek Township. During the incident, a known man allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted physical contact. Charges will be filed through the district court.
• On Feb. 1 a known male was allegedly found to have possession of a prescription drug without a prescription on South Main Street in Westover Borough.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a 911 hang-up call along Turnpike Avenue Extension. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about the alleged theft of medication at Lawrence Park Village. It remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a traffic complaint that occurred in the area of Ross Drive.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident along Martin Street Extension. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle accident along Montgomery Run Road. No injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• Police responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Washington Avenue. Police were able to locate the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop.
• Police received a report about a scam. According to police, the actor used a Facebook photo and messaged the person’s friends, saying they’d win $190,000 by sending $2,000. Police would like to remind people this is a scam and not to respond to these messages.
• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle in the area of South Second Street.
• Police received a report about prescriptions that were allegedly altered or forged at Wal-Mart. It remains under investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about alleged fraud in the area of Willow Drive.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief in the area of Barn Road. Three male actors have been identified and the investigation is pending at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a disabled vehicle in the area of the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.
• Police received a report about a landlord/tenant issue.
• Police took custody of a person who had warrants on Plaza Drive.
• Police received a report about a hit-and-run accident in the area of Plaza Drive. According to police, the operator of an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Then, they fled the scene.
• Police responded to a report of an overdose at Hotel Heights.
• Police received a report about a traffic complaint that occurred in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Police filed a citation for the violation.
• Police received a report about an abandoned vehicle at Wal-Mart. It was later removed by police.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic assault on Williams Road.
• Police discovered a suspicious vehicle on 21^st Street, which resulted in a drug violation. Charges will be filed as a result, police said.
• Police conducted a public service in the area of Jury Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic assault at Lawrence Park Village.
• Police conducted a public service in the area of Riverview Road.
• Police responded to a minor, two-vehicle accident at Snappy’s Convenience Store. Both people exchanged information and their vehicles were driven from the scene, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment in the area of Turnpike Avenue.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance on Capitol Hill Road.
• Police received a report about a traffic hazard in the area of the Clearfield-Glen Richey Highway.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a person in the Plymptonville area.

DuBois City

• On Thursday police responded to a disabled vehicle on North Main Street. Upon arrival police directed traffic until a towing service was at the scene to safely remove the vehicle.
• Police were dispatched to an alarm Thursday on East DuBois Avenue. Upon arrival police spoke to an employee and found it was a false alarm.
• Police were dispatched to an alarm Thursday on Division Street. While en route, police learned it was accidental; upon arrival police found everything was OK.
• Police received a report about a domestic dispute Thursday on South Brady Street. Upon arrival police spoke to a male and female who were involved in a verbal argument. Everything had calmed down and was OK, police said.
• On Friday police were dispatched for a report of a two-vehicle accident on West Long Avenue. Upon arrival police found both people had already exchanged information. Police then cleared the scene.
• On Friday police received a report about a missing female juvenile who might have ran away. She was entered into the NCIC database. Police said she was later located in Bradford, Pa., and returned to her family.
• On Friday police located a disabled vehicle on DuBois Street. Police assisted with removing the vehicle from the roadway.
• On Friday police received a report about a male who was allegedly struck in the face by another male in the 100 block of West Long Avenue. Police spoke to the male victim who indicated he wasn’t injured, and the investigation is ongoing at this time.
• On Friday police responded for an open 911 line in the 900 block of West Washington Avenue. Upon arrival police found a small child had accidentally dialed 911.
• On Saturday police were dispatched to assist emergency personnel with a combative male at a residence in the 200 block of West DuBois Avenue.
• On Saturday police were dispatched for a report of a two-vehicle accident in the 400 block of West Long Avenue. According to the report, a 74-year-old DuBois woman was traveling west when her vehicle struck a legally parked vehicle on the north side of the roadway. One vehicle was towed from the scene, and no injuries were reported as a result. Police were assisted by the DuBois Fire Department.
• On Sunday police received a report about an assault in the 300 block of Pifer Street. A male had allegedly assaulted the victim and then left the scene. When police arrived, the victim advised he didn’t want to pursue charges.
• On Sunday police received a report about a suspicious male in the backyard of a residence in the 100 block of West Scribner Avenue. A witness told police he believed the male was trying to steal some items from his yard but took off on foot. Police determined that there weren’t any items taken, and the male had left the scene.
• On Sunday police stopped a vehicle after its driver committed traffic violations on DuBois Street. Upon investigation police found the driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, and he was placed under arrest. He was taken to the hospital where he refused to have his blood drawn. Police released him to a family member, and charges will be filed against him.
• On Sunday Sandy Township police were assisted with a reported violent male on Hanes Drive.
• On Sunday police were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident in the Martin’s Grocery parking lot. However, both vehicles were gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• On Sunday police were dispatched to contact a female regarding an incident of harassment. She was allegedly receiving numerous text messages from an unknown person. Police attempted to make contact with the actor but were unable to do so.
• On Sunday police were dispatched for an alarm at a residence in the 100 block of North Church Street.

Decatur Township

• Police responded to three, different vehicle accidents along Route 322 after white-out conditions. According to the report, one vehicle slid off the roadway; another accident involved three vehicles; and the last one involved a vehicle that ran into the end of a semi-truck. One vehicle had to be towed from the scene, and no injuries were reported, police said.
• Police responded to a vehicle accident in the area of Sarah Street and Coal Run Road. According to the report, the driver left the scene prior to police arrival.
• Police received a report about a vehicle that had impacted a utility pole in the area of Coeplin Road and Decatur Street. According to the report, the driver had fled the scene, and drug paraphernalia was located in plain view inside the vehicle. The driver was later located by police.

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Fugitive of the Week: Anastasia Forrest (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week. He identified the fugitive as Anastasia Forrest, 41, of Franklin Street, DuBois.

Forrest is wanted for failure to appear at sentencing court Feb. 6, at which time a warrant was issued for her arrest.

On May 24, 2016, Officer Travis Goodman of the Sandy Township Police Department filed a criminal complaint, charging Forrest with crimial conspiracy/theft by deception, M1, and theft by deception, M1.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, on April 7, 2016, police were dispatched to a local business for an alleged theft. Store personnel told Goodman that a female and two males came in with previously stolen merchandise.

Store personnel also stated that the suspects had been stealing numerous items over the past several weeks. Officers then observed video surveillance in which a female, identified as Forrest, was returning previously stolen merchandise in exchange for gift cards.

A preliminary hearing was held July 22, 2016, at which time all charges were held to court. On Feb. 6 Forrest failed to appear at sentencing court, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.

Forrest is described as a Caucasian female who stands 5 feet, 2 inches tall. She has brown eyes and hair.                                                                    

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

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

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct Monday on Good Street in Houtzdale Borough. During the incident, a known male was allegedly acting in a disruptive manner, and the investigation is ongoing at this time.
• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred between Nov. 7 and Feb. 8 on Rowland Avenue in Chester Hill Borough. During the incident, a known woman allegedly took three firearms and a set of drums. State police said the firearms were a light brown, sawed-off 20-guage shotgun, a dark brown 22 long rifle and a dark brown double-barrel 16-guage shotgun. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

State police at Philipsburg

• State police received a report about an attempted burglary Feb. 8 on Hemlock Street in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly attempted to gain entry through a door at the rear of the victim’s mobile home. They used force to open the door but didn’t enter; the door was damaged in the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• State police reported an incident of DUI that occurred Jan. 29 in the area of Route 53 and Johnson Road in Chester Hill Borough. State police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by a 32-year-old man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. He was charged through the district court.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred sometime Friday or Saturday at a residence along Route 219 in Horton Township. During the incident, a known Ridgway man allegedly gained entry into the victim’s residence and while inside the breezeway area, he broke a window by throwing at object through it. He left the scene undetected but did leave several pieces of evidence behind, state police said. Charges are currently pending through the district court.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alarm in the area of Turnpike Avenue. However, police were cancelled while it was accidental.
• Police received a report about the alleged unauthorized use of a vehicle in the area of Guinea Hill.
• Police received a report about a civil issue in the area of West Front Street.
• Police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief in the area of 21^st
• Police received a report about an alleged theft and harassment involving juveniles.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle, non-reportable accident on Route 879 near Wolf Run.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 153 and Flegal Road. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, and the drivers were taken to the hospital for an evaluation, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious phone call at a local business. Extra patrols were requested as a result.
• Police received a report about suspicious people at a business on Route 879. It was requested that police ask the couple to leave, which they did.

Sandy Township

• On Friday a 39-year-old DuBois man lost control of his vehicle while driving on Sykes Street Extension. This caused it to slide off the roadway and come to rest in a ditch. No injuries were reported as a result, and the vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• On Friday a 77-year-old Treasure Lake man reported a robbery might have occurred at a woman’s home he had power of attorney of. He told police when he went to retrieve items that the woman had requested, they were gone. There wasn’t any sign of forced entry, but it did appear a sliding glass door had been opened at some point.  There was allegedly $5,000 worth of jewelry and some cash missing from the home. 
• On Friday a 59-year-old Treasure Lake man reported he heard that his son’s friends were going to come and take his truck. They were going to take it on behalf of his son against whom he has a Protection from Abuse order.
• On Saturday police received a report about dogs barking for over an hour. Officers handled the situation without incident.
• On Saturday police received a report about a false alarm at the Hampton Inn.
• On Saturday police received a report about a false alarm at FedEx.

DuBois City

• On Monday police were dispatched for a report of an alarm at Advanced Auto Parts. However, police were handling another call and Santy Township officers responded to the scene. Upon arrival township officers found the front door open, and it was believed to be due to strong winds. Everything else appeared to be OK.
• On Monday police were dispatched to a possible break-in at a Spring Avenue residence. Upon arrival police observed fresh footprints around the house and a window was open. Everything else appeared to be OK and police cleared the scene.
• On Monday police were dispatched to contact a female regarding stolen property. She alleged someone had stolen a PlayStation 4 slim gaming console from her residence. Police are continuing their investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact 814-765-1533.