State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about a burglary that occurred Feb. 20 on Viaduct Road in Cooper Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered a Winburne man’s garage by breaking two master padlocks, and then removed a red and black all-terrain vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about a burglary that occurred Sept. 12, 2018 on Coal Glen Road in Washington Township. During the incident, someone allegedly broke into an unoccupied camp and ransacked the inside. State police say the actors removed two aluminum ladders, a Club Cadet mower and a Club Cadet trailer.

Lawrence Township

• On Thursday Curwensville Borough police were assisted with a vehicle pursuit that ended in the area of Greenwood and Bear Run roads. Township officers apprehended a 33-year-old Grampian man following a short foot pursuit. He was suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance and transported to the hospital for a legal blood draw. He was lodged in county jail to await charges being filed by Curwensville police.

Sandy Township

• On Wednesday police received a report about a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Temple Baptist Church on Lincoln Drive. The caller believed it was occupied by a male and female who appeared to be in and out of consciousness. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• Police were contacted Wednesday by a 23-year-old Treasure Lake man who reported that he’d paid someone from Craig’s List for an apartment in another state. Afterward, he discovered there wasn’t an apartment available and the transaction was fraudulent.
• Police received a report about a male and female who were fighting in the Commons parking lot. According to police, the male was seen throwing the female out of the vehicle, then trying to pull her back by her hair. Personal property was also reportedly thrown from the vehicle. Upon arrival on-scene, officers located the couple, and they appeared to be under the influence. Police learned both were on probation, they were taken into custody and put in county jail.
• On Wednesday police received a report from a Lowe’s employee who had lost her engagement ring, which is valued at approximately $1,200, while she was at work.
• On Thursday Treasure Lake Security reported a door was open to an unoccupied home on Piece and Plenty Court. Officers went to the residence and did not find anything suspicious.

CURWENSVILLE – Police have released more details about a vehicle pursuit that occurred Thursday.

According to Curwensville Borough police, an officer tried to stop a vehicle after a violation. However, the male driver fled and a pursuit ensued at the intersection of West Street and Naulton Road.

Police say the pursuit ended on Bear Run Road in Pine Township, where the vehicle became stuck. The male then exited his vehicle and was subdued by officers.

Police administered a standard field sobriety test and suspected the male, now identified as Dustin Leroy Welder, 32, of Grampian, of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Also, Welder was allegedly found in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine. He was transported to and housed in the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Welder is charged with felony fleeing and attempting to elude an officer; misdemeanor DUI/controlled substance; three misdemeanor counts of intentional possession of a controlled substance; six misdemeanor counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia; and 10 summaries.

Curwensville Borough police were assisted by the Clearfield-based state police and the Lawrence Township and Sandy Township police departments.

YOUNG TOWNSHIP – A Punxsutawney man has been accused of assaulting and then raping a woman.

Shawn Smith, 33, has been charged with rape; two counts each of aggravated assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault and strangulation; sexual assault; persons not to possess firearm; and related offenses.

The charges stem from an assault that began 5 p.m. Friday and continued until 6 a.m. Saturday, according to a report issued by the Punxsutawney-based state police.

The victim – a 36-year-old woman from Punxsutawney – told investigating troopers that Smith took her from her residence in her vehicle.

She said he drove recklessly and made threats that they were both “going to die” that night. She said she made several attempts to exit the vehicle.

Smith grabbed her by her throat and “tried to break her neck.” He drove the vehicle to a residence on Timber Lane in Young Township, she told troopers.

Inside the home, he took her to the basement, where he allegedly threatened her with his shotgun. State police say Smith is a felon and not permitted to possess a firearm.

He allegedly got on top of her and began to choke her with both hands and twist her head, before he forcibly sexually assaulted her.

The victim was treated at the Punxsutawney Hospital for minor injuries and also had a sexual assault evaluation, according to the report.

State police obtained a search warrant and established a perimeter around the residence. Smith fled out the back but was apprehended by troopers.

Smith was subsequently lodged in Jefferson County Jail on the charges.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an assault March 12 on Evergreen Drive in Beccaria Township. During the incident, 33-year-old William Cochran of Coalport allegedly assaulted a 32-year-old woman. Charges were filed against Cochran and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
• State police received a report about a theft that occurred between March 1 and March 12 on Main Street in Bigler Township. During the incident, someone allegedly stole two chainsaws and a propane heater from an elderly Madera woman’s residence. The total value of the stolen items is $317.
• State police received a report about a camp burglary that occurred March 13-14 on Bell Run Road in Penn Township. During the incident, someone allegedly forced entry and removed numerous items, including two Polaris Sportsman 500 all-terrain vehicles. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an attempted burglary that occurred March 13 on Don Street in Houtzdale Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly attempted to get inside a residence but was unsuccessful. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats that occurred March 11 on the Allport Cutoff in Graham Township. During the incident, a 14-year-old boy allegedly stated that he was going to kill a 44-year-old Morrisdale man with a kitchen knife while he was asleep. Charges were filed through juvenile probation.
• State police received a report about a theft that occurred Sunday on Heverly Boulevard in Beccaria Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed the front, right tire from a vehicle belonging to a 54-year-old Coalport woman. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• State police responded to a reported DUI crash that occurred March 3 in the area of Saddle Club and Coal Hill roads in Brady Township. On-scene the driver – a 54-year-old DuBois man – was suspected of being under the influence and transported to the hospital for a legal blood draw. State police are continuing their investigation at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police stopped a vehicle following a traffic violation along Bigler Avenue and discovered the driver had an active warrant through the Lawrence Township police. A township officer then arrived on-scene and the male satisfied the warrant.
• Police responded to an activated alarm on South Third Street. Upon arrival, the fire department found a furnace had malfunctioned and handled the situation on-scene.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle along Ogden Avenue. Police located the vehicle and discovered the driver was looking for an address.
• Police received a report about a vehicle that had struck a parked vehicle on Front Street. Police were able to handle the incident on-scene.
• Police assisted emergency personnel along Williams Street.
• Police were requested to assist emergency personnel who needed to get inside an East Pine Street residence. Police assistance was later cancelled, however.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle along Arnold Avenue. Police were unable to locate anyone in the area, however.
• Police located a male along South Fifth Street who was in possession of suspected marijuana and methamphetamine.

Lawrence Township

• Police conducted a traffic stop Saturday in the area of South Second and Elizabeth streets. When contact was made, officers detected the odor of marijuana; a subsequent search allegedly yielded a small amount of marijuana in the center console and a bag containing brass knuckles in the backseat. Both occupants – a 21-year-old and a 19-year-old from Clearfield – were released and charges are currently pending.
• Police reported on a DUI that occurred Sunday in the Old Town Road Dairy parking lot. When contact was made with a 22-year-old Clearfield man, he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested for DUI after he refused to provide a blood sample. He was housed in county jail on a 48-hour detainer with charges pending.
• Police reported on a DUI that occurred Sunday on Riverview Road. According to police, a vehicle was followed because it appeared suspicious and pulled into a “random” driveway. After it didn’t leave and passengers didn’t exit, officers approached and discovered all four passengers were intoxicated, including the 23-year-old driver from Curwensville. Upon investigation, it was learned she pulled into the driveway to avoid being followed or pulled over for DUI by police. Police took the female driver to the hospital for a legal blood draw and charges are currently pending at this time.

DuBois City

• On March 12, police were requested to assist emergency personnel with a patient. Emergency personnel, however, were able to load and transport the patient without issue. Officers followed the ambulance to the hospital to ensure everything was OK.
• Police received a report about a break-in March 12 at the Tractor Supply Store. Upon arrival, it was found that two bunk feeders were missing from inside the fence. Employees said they recovered the bunk feeders by the creek near state Route 255. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police responded to an apparent domestic call March 12 in the 100 block of West Washington Avenue. Upon arrival in this area, officers were unable to locate a disturbance but found the location after pinging a cellular phone. They were provided with updated locations, as it appeared the caller was in a moving vehicle. A witness on West Long Avenue said a male was assaulting a female in a green Honda sports utility vehicle. It was located by officers at the intersection of Parkway Drive and DuBois Street and a traffic stop was initiated because a male was observed driving without any hands on the steering wheel. When the vehicle stopped, police say the female passenger “frantically exited” and fell to the ground crying. She said the male had displayed “erratic” behavior throughout the day at their home, and had yelled at her, pulled her hair, dragged her down a flight of stairs and forced her into the vehicle. Police took the male into custody and had him put in county jail.
• On March 13, police served a warrant on a female, identified as Ashlee Bennett, at her residence. She was subsequently taken into custody and to county jail.
• Police responded to a reported domestic disturbance March 13 on South Jared Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke to those involved and they indicated there had been an argument. Two individuals – Harlie Cowie and Louis Porrett – whom had warrants – were taken into custody.
• Police observed a couple parked in the lot March 13 at the First United Presbyterian Church. Police spoke with them and found they were waiting for a friend; everything was OK and police cleared the scene.
• While on routine patrol March 13, police conducted a traffic stop. It allegedly turned up multiple bags of heroin, methamphetamine, cash, drug paraphernalia and “fake” currency. No further information was provided in the report; charges are currently pending.
• On March 14, police were requested to check on a caller’s husband. She said he’s always up at 4 a.m. and she hasn’t been able to reach him. Police went to the provided address and found he was OK; he was advised to call his wife.
• Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash March 14 on East Park Avenue. According to police, a male driver was traveling east when his Chevrolet truck was struck by a Dodge truck. When officers spoke with him, the male said he lost his breaks, which caused the crash. Police assisted with the exchange of information between the drivers.
• While on routine patrol Friday, police conducted a traffic stop on West Long Avenue. Upon further investigation, the driver was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine. Police took possession of the illegal narcotics and charges are currently pending.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle crash Friday at the intersection of Maple Avenue and South Seventh Street. According to police, the driver of a Ford Taurus attempted to turn left onto Maple Avenue; their vehicle struck a Ford Explorer traveling straight on Maple Avenue. Both vehicles were severely damaged, police say, and one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
• Police received a report Friday about multiple juvenile females smoking marijuana in the DuBois City Park’s girls’ restroom. On-scene officers allegedly found five females in possession of the drug. Police contacted their parents and released the females to them. Charges are currently pending at this time.
• Police received a report Saturday about suspicious persons running back and forth from a vehicle parked in Kirk Alley. On-scene a witness directed officers to a residence the persons had gone into. They saw the vehicle was parked over an embankment and had caused damage to the landscaping where it was parked at. When officers spoke to the driver, he said he didn’t realize the embankment was that steep and he would contact the property owner about fixing any damage. Police obtained vehicle and driver information to provide to the property owner, if necessary. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report Saturday about a male juvenile riding a bike with just a T-shirt on in the area of the DuBois Walkway. The witness said he stopped several times and started to vomit. Police searched the area but he was gone upon their arrival.
• Police received a report about a patient who was being disruptive Saturday at the Penn Highlands emergency room. Upon arrival, officers were advised he was now under control, and their assistance wasn’t any longer necessary. Police subsequently cleared the scene.
• Police received a report about an unruly male patient Sunday at the Penn Highlands ER. Upon arrival, police found the male was being held down by medical staff. Officers assisted staff with having him return to his treatment room, then they cleared the scene.
• Police received a report about a disturbance Sunday at the Comfort Suites. According to police, multiple complaints had been made to an employee about “loud noises” coming from occupants of a fourth-floor room. The employee said they requested the occupants to calm down; however, both were intoxicated and weren’t listening. Police advised the occupants to keep the noise down, or they would be cited for disorderly conduct.
• Police received a report about a male with a gun Sunday at a residence in the 100 block of West Weber Avenue. He was allegedly threatening people inside and wouldn’t let them leave. Upon arrival, police took the male into custody and found him in possession of a CO2 pellet gun. Police filed charges against the male and lodged him in county jail to await arraignment. Sandy Township and the Pennsylvania State Police assisted at the scene.

YOUNG TOWNSHIP (YET) – Additional details have been released on the alleged rape and assault that occurred in Young Township over the weekend.

According to court documents, the Punxsutawney-based state police filed the following charges against 33-year-old Shawn Douglas Smith of Punxsutawney on Monday:

• Aggravated Assault, Felony 1 (two counts)
• Rape Forcible Compulsion, Felony 1
• Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Forcible Compulsion, Felony 1 (two counts)
• Sexual Assault, Felony 2
• Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, Felony 2 (two counts)
• Aggravated Indecent Assault Without Consent, Felony 2
• Aggravated Indecent Assault – Forcible Compulsion, Felony 2
• Possession Of Firearm Prohibited, Felony 2
• Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
• Unlawful Restraint/Serious Bodily Injury, Misdemeanor 1
• Indecent Assault Forcible Compulsion, Misdemeanor 1
• Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2 (four counts)
• Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2
• Indecent Assault-Without Consent Of Other, Misdemeanor 2

The charges stem from a report of an assault that happened on Friday, March 15, and into Saturday, March 16.

Smith was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail on multiple state parole warrants and is awaiting a preliminary hearing on this incident.

Details of the case:

According to a criminal complaint, around 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, PSP Punxsutawney were dispatched to a residence for a report of a sexual and physical assault.

The known female victim reported that around 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15, Smith came into her residence in Punxsutawney and requested that she leave with him.

She stated that after consistent attempts to get her to leave, she went with him to avoid an altercation in front of her children and her friend. She then entered her vehicle with Smith driving.

The victim reported that Smith drove recklessly into Indiana County to the Hemlock Lake area where he stripped down naked and jumped into the lake.

He then got back into the vehicle where he allegedly forced the victim to get undressed and then performed oral sex on her, according to the complaint.

The victim also reported that while Smith was driving, he made threats to her that they were “going to die tonight.” She stated that she made several attempts to exit the vehicle while it was in motion, but each time she attempted to get out, Smith would grab her and stop her.

She also reported that he indicated he was going to drive the vehicle off a cliff, and he continued to drive at high rates of speed, according to the complaint.

At one point, the victim said she did manage to escape the vehicle and ran toward a house on Timber Lane, in Young Township, Jefferson County, screaming for help, but Smith caught her, tackled her and then grabbed her by the neck and dragged her back to the vehicle.

She stated he was “trying to break her neck” and was strangling her to the point that she felt she was going to lose consciousness. She asked Smith to stop and let her go, but he denied her requests.

Smith then took her to his father’s residence on Timber Lane in Young Township. The victim witnessed Smith telling his father that “he might be going to jail tonight for the things that he is doing to her,” according to the complaint.

Smith then took her to the basement of the residence where he took possession of a shotgun and “racked” it. He then showed her shotgun bullets and explained to her what each bullet would do to her before pointing the gun at her and then at himself, the complaint indicates.

The victim reported that Smith then got on top of her and choked her with both hands, twisting her head in an attempt to break her neck.

She stated she felt he was going to kill her, but he wanted to have sex with her, so she did what he said to stay alive and engaged in sexual intercourse with him, against her will. The victim reported Smith also forced her to perform oral sex on him, according to the complaint.

The victim told police that Smith allowed her to leave after she agreed to return there by 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, and agreed not to contact law enforcement.

The victim then drove to her own residence in Punxsutawney and immediately contacted the Punxsutawney-based state police for help.

Around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, a trooper with the Punxsutawney-based state police, went to the Timber Lane residence with a search warrant. Smith fled from the rear of the residence and was apprehended.

The complaint also notes that the shotgun utilized during the incident was located next to Smith’s bed in the basement and was seized along with clothing and bedding associated with the sexual assaults.

Around 4:16 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, Smith was read his rights, and he agreed to an interview with the trooper.

According to the complaint, Smith confirmed going to the victim’s residence in Punxsutawney and leaving with her in her vehicle and also confirmed that he did “strip down” at Hemlock Lake and jumped into the lake.

Smith went on to state that the victim talked to him about killing herself, and he told her that he would do it, too. He indicated they had sex in the vehicle and at his father’s house in the basement on his bed.

Smith also confirmed that at one point, the victim exited the vehicle and was screaming, and he chased her down and got her back into the vehicle.

When asked why she ran from the vehicle, he could not provide a reason other than her being intoxicated. He also confirmed they were arguing throughout the night, the complaint states.

According to the complaint, Smith acknowledged that he knew and understood that he is a person who is not permitted to possess a firearm, even though he had a firearm in his possession.

He also said that the sexual relations were consensual; however, he indicated after they had sex once, he inquired about having sex a second time and she said “no.”

He confirmed that he told his father that he might be going to jail “for the way she is acting.,” according to the complaint.

Read more: http://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about a burglary that occurred between Friday and Monday at the River Hill Coal Co. property, located on Tipple Road, in Karthaus Township. During the incident, someone allegedly forcibly entered a shed and garage area and removed numerous items, including 18 copper wires. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.

Sandy Township

• Police received a report Friday from a male who stated his vehicle was hit by someone while it was parked in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
• Police received a report Friday from a 60-year-old Treasure Lake woman who stated that someone had broken into her garage earlier in the week and taken several items. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police reported a false alarm at Magnet Applications on Friday.
• On Saturday police received a report from a Bee Line Highway resident who stated she saw someone drive up her private driveway. She said they appeared to get spooked and backed back down when they saw lights being turned on and her dog being let out. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the vehicle.
• On Saturday police received a report from a 76-year-old Salada Road woman who stated that her vehicle was taken from the Aldi’s parking lot. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Saturday. According to police, vehicles driven by a 37-year-old Curwensville man and an 18-year-old Clearfield man were in a minor crash at the DuBois Mall. No injuries were reported as a result.
• On Sunday police received a report about a 911 hang-up call from a Don Street resident. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old woman and her 30-year-old boyfriend had been out for the evening and when they came home, they got into an argument. Officers verified all parties were OK and handled the situation without incident.
• Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Sunday. According to police, a vehicle driven by a 31-year-old Ohio man broke down on the Interstate 80 off-ramp at exit 97. At the same time, a tractor-trailer driven by a 30-year-old Texas man was unable to avoid hitting the vehicle, causing moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
• On Sunday police received a report from a Pittsburgh man who stated that while he was in the McDonalds drive-up lane, he was rear-ended by another vehicle. The two exchanged information, but when he got home, he thought he should report the mishap.
• On Sunday police received a report from a 45-year-old Judge Road man who stated that he was being harassed by his landlord that was also his roommate’s mother. Officers handled the situation without incident.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about an alleged assault/theft incident that occurred Sunday on North Front Street in Decatur Township. According to state police, a 65-year-old Bellefonte man appeared at the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital with “significant facial injuries.” He said he had been assaulted by unknown persons somewhere in the Philipsburg area but was unable to provide an exact location. The man said he recalled walking near the Dollar Tree and then getting a ride to the Clearfield Truck Stop; from there, he was transported by ambulance to the hospital. He also told state police that his wallet had been stolen from him. State police are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call 814-857-3800.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report from a male who stated he was being harassed by his neighbor.
• Police assisted state parole with two people who were allegedly found in possession of drugs and paraphernalia on East Market Street.
• Police received a report about a male and female causing a disturbance on Nichols Street. Police spoke with the couple about their actions.
• Police received a report about an incident of terroristic threats and harassment by communications. During the incident, a known female allegedly threatened to assault another female via text messages.
• Police responded to a noise complaint at an apartment on Turnpike Avenue. During the incident, a neighbor was reportedly banging on pots and pans.
• Police received information that a male, who had arrest warrants through the county’s Sheriff’s Office, was at a Spruce Street apartment. Police were able to make contact with the male and take him into custody.

Lawrence Township

• Police reported on a warrant service that occurred during a traffic stop Wednesday at the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop. According to police, while in a stationary position at Snappy’s Convenience Store, officers noticed a 2004 “supercharged” Chevrolet Impala. The driver performed a “burn-out” at the red light in front of officers, then headed toward Interstate 80 at a high rate of speed. Officers were able to catch up to the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop in the Sapp Bros. Truck Stop parking lot. When contact was made with the driver – a 41-year-old Frenchville man identified as Robert Gavlock – he was found to have a suspended license and his vehicle had multiple equipment violations. Police also found the passenger, identified as Joey Lupton, 43, of Clearfield, had an active warrant through the Sheriff’s Office. He was subsequently taken into custody and put in county jail. Gavlock was cited for careless driving, driving under suspension and driving a vehicle with a window tint.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (EYT) – A 23-year-old man was recently caught on Interstate 80 in Washington Township with illegal drugs, blank credit cards and a stolen gun.

According to court documents, the Pennsylvania State Police Emergency and Special Unit filed the following criminal charges against 23-year-old Yianni Demitrios Sonitis of Bronx, N.Y.:

• Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, Felony
• Receiving Stolen Property, Felony 2
• Possession of Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor (three counts)
• Use/Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
• Unlawful Device Making Equipment Possession, Misdemeanor 1
• Firearms Not To Be Carried Without a License

According to a criminal complaint, around 3:32 p.m. March 12, Trooper Fusco of the Pennsylvania State Police Western Canine Unit observed Sonitis operating a tan 2017 Hyundai Accent with a New York registration, traveling west on Interstate 80 near the 92 mile-marker in Washington Township, Jefferson County.

Trooper Fusco made contact with Sonitis, who was the only occupant of the vehicle.

According to the complaint, a search of the vehicle located the following:

• Approximately 92 grams of cocaine
• One pound and 1.2 ounces of marijuana
• Approximately 10 grams of MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy)
• Six Xanax pills
• 30 Zolpidem Tartrate pills
• Multiple drug packaging items and digital scales
• Various items of drug paraphernalia
• 14 blank credit cards
• An MSR606 credit card encoder
• A Fuze credit card reader
• A stolen Beretta 9 mm handgun with two magazines and 19 rounds of hollowpoint ammunition.

The complaint notes that through investigation, it was discovered that Sonitis did not have a concealed carry permit.

Sonitis was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Gregory M Bazylak at 1:17 p.m. March 13.

Unable to post $200,000 monetary bail, he was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 25, with Magisterial District Judge David B. Inzana presiding.

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CLEARFIELD – A Grampian man has been accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit.

Dustin L. Welder, 32, has been charged by Officer Joseph Witherite of the Curwensville Borough police with felony fleeing and attempting to elude an officer; misdemeanor DUI/controlled substance; three misdemeanor counts of intentional possession of a controlled substance; six misdemeanor counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia; and 10 summaries.

Welder waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during centralized court at the Clearfield County Jail. His bail is currently set at $50,000 monetary.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, shortly after 7 p.m. March 14, Witherite was on routine patrol at the intersection of Mary Lane and Naulton Road and saw a dark blue Jeep Cherokee travel by his police unit.

Because of his past encounters with the same vehicle, he pulled out and turned onto Naulton Road. He saw the operator quickly turn left onto West Street and he made the same turn to continue observations of the vehicle.

At this point, Witherite said the operator accelerated, causing a cloud of dust to form and debris to be thrown about the air. He proceeded to activate his overhead emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop.

However, the operator reportedly continued to accelerate, driving in an “unsafe” manner in an attempt to flee from him. The vehicle crossed over Bailey Road without stopping, continued on West Street and turned right onto Wood Street.

From there, the vehicle turned right onto Hudson Street and then onto Bailey Road without stopping at properly posted stop signs. Witherite proceeded to activate his audible signals along with his emergency lights.

On Bailey Road, the Jeep passed another driver who had pulled off the roadway in order to avoid a collision. At the end of Bailey Road, the vehicle turned right onto Shadybrook Road before continuing onto Ferncliff and Morgan roads.

While on Morgan Road, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop and was put in reverse. It then started to back up toward the police unit, and Witherite was reportedly forced to swerve to avoid a collision.

The Jeep then went forward and fled on Morgan Road and Naulton Road Extension, where Witherite said it was driven in an “extremely hazardous” manner on the wrong side of the roadway.

By this point, Witherite had already requested assistance from the Lawrence Township police and state police. He sought additional assistance from Sandy Township officers with the vehicle heading toward the DuBois area.

The pursuit continued onto Ridge Avenue, Ridge Avenue Extension and Greenwood Road. From there, the vehicle turned left onto Bear Run Road, where road conditions became difficult to drive in and Witherite lost sight of the vehicle.

However, he continued to follow tracks left in the mud and in some areas snow until he observed the Jeep turning around up ahead. Witherite was unable to drive any further down Bear Run Road due to a tree blocking the roadway.

Witherite saw the operator turn around and drive toward his police unit. As the vehicle went by, Witherite yelled for the operator to stop but he did not; he drove through the woods until re-entering Bear Run Road.

Witherite turned around and started to pursue the Jeep but once again found it difficult due to road conditions and the operator having a head start. The operator also turned before spike trips set up by police and continued through the woods.

Officer Elliott Neeper of the Lawrence Township police was eventually able to stop the vehicle. Because the suspect had ignored Neeper’s commands and attempted to flee on foot, Neeper deployed his taser; this allowed Witherite and Neeper to apprehend him.

While he was being taken into custody, the suspect identified himself to the officers as Welder, and Witherite learned he had an active warrant through the Clearfield-based state police.

Inside his hoodie pocket, Welder allegedly had a pink zip-up bag containing syringes and several baggies of methamphetamine.  Welder told Neeper – when asked – that he had used the drug earlier that same day.

Neeper, who is also a Drug Recognition Expert, administered field sobriety examinations on Welder. At one point, he observed a white substance in Welder’s nostril; Welder reportedly said a blood test would show results for methamphetamine and Subutex.

Upon completion of his examination, Neeper determined Welder was under the influence and subsequently transported him to the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital to have a legal blood draw. All evidence will be sent to the crime lab for analysis.

CLEARFIELD – A county inmate has been accused of concealing baggies of drugs in his underwear.

Steven P. Shanechuck, 31, of Clearfield has been charged by Officer Levi Olson of the Lawrence Township police with a felony count each of contraband/controlled substance, possession of controlled substance-contraband/inmate and manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver.

He has also been charged with three misdemeanor counts of intentional possession of a controlled substance and four misdemeanor counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shanechuck waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during centralized court at the Clearfield County Jail. His bail is currently set at $50,000 monetary.

The charges stem from a strip search of Shanechuck during an inmate in-take process March 6 at the jail, according to the affidavit of probable cause filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Mike Morris.

At the jail, Olson was provided a copy of a prison official’s in-take report, and then retrieved a gallon-sized Ziploc bag from a locker in the sally port area.

It allegedly contained two tied baggies of a crystal substance; one tied baggie of white pills; one large piece of a crystal substance, which was neither wrapped nor packaged; and an empty, clear Ziploc baggie.

Multiple items had feces on them, Olson said. The prison official advised Shanechuck was brought in on a warrant, was strip-searched at 1 p.m. and was found in possession of these items.

Prior to this, the official said Shanechuck had been in a holding cell and he tried to claim he found the items there.

Olson seized the Ziploc bag of evidence, which was logged at the station. The suspected methamphetamine and pills were sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Regional Crime Lab in Erie for analysis.

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Daniel L. Crispell (Pennsylvania Department of Corrections photo)

CLEARFIELD –A death row inmate’s appeal has resulted in a lesser sentence.

Daniel L. Crispell, now 48, was convicted in 1990 of the murder, kidnapping and robbery of Ella M. Brown, 48, who he and Christopher Weatherill abducted from the DuBois Mall in October of 1989.

According to previous reports, Crispell and Weatherill took her to a remote location in Sandy Township where she was stabbed to death. They then fled the area in her vehicle and were later taken into custody in Arizona after Crispell was caught trying to steal a purse from another woman.

Although Crispell was given the death penalty, and scheduled to be executed on Oct. 19, 2011, a stay of execution was issued in September of 2011 pending the conclusion of his appeal, according to court documents.

The appeal eventually went to the Superior Court where it was ruled that his attorney made a mistake by not using any information on Crispell’s troubled childhood or other mental problems during the penalty phase of his trial, which could have swayed the jury to give him life in prison rather than the death penalty.

Crispell was granted a new penalty phase hearing, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning.

After Crispell waived his right to a new hearing, Senior Judge John B. Leete of Potter County sentenced Crispell to life in prison without parole on the murder charge, a concurrent term of 10 to 20 years for robbery, 10 to 20 years consecutive for the kidnapping, five to 10 years consecutive for conspiracy, and 42 months to 90 months consecutive for theft, according to a court employee.

Part of the condition of this sentence required that Crispell waive all future appellate rights.

Weatherill, who is serving a life sentence in the state prison system, was convicted of second-degree murder, kidnapping and robbery in August of 1990.

His case is also on appeal because life in prison without parole has been determined to be cruel and unusual punishment for a juvenile offender. He was only 17 years old at the time of the crime.

His case is reportedly scheduled for a status conference in May.

CLARION (YET) – A DuBois woman who allegedly assaulted a man and then hit a parked vehicle while fleeing the scene in Clarion is scheduled to stand for a hearing in court next week.

According to court documents, a preliminary hearing is scheduled for 38-year-old Lindsey Faith Hamilton of DuBois at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, in front of Magisterial District Judge Timothy P. Schill on the following charges:

• Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle/Property, Misdemeanor 3
• Theft by Unlawful Taking – Moveable Property, Misdemeanor 3
• Reckless Driving, Summary
• Failure to Stop and Give Information or Render Aid, Summary
• Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary

Details of the case:

According to a criminal complaint, around 9:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, Trooper Gray, of the Clarion-based state police, was dispatched to a restaurant located along state Route 68 in Monroe Township, Clarion County, for a report of an altercation involving a hit-and-run in the parking lot.

At the scene, a known victim reported to Trooper Gray that he and Hamilton engaged in an argument in the parking lot after having dinner together. The victim stated that during the argument, Hamilton struck him on the side of the head and took his phone.

The victim also reported that Hamilton then entered her car and backed out of a parking space with the driver’s side door still open, and the door then struck a parked vehicle. Hamilton then allegedly fled the scene, the complaint states.

On Friday, Feb. 15, Trooper MacTavish interviewed a second victim by phone – the owner of the vehicle that was struck in the parking lot.

The complaint notes that the second victim was seated in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and witnessed the altercation.

According to the complaint, the second victim stated she saw Hamilton strike a man on the head and take his phone before running to a vehicle. Hamilton then struck her vehicle with the driver’s side door and fled the scene.

Charges were filed against Hamilton in Judge Schill’s office on Feb. 20.

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State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an assault that occurred March 10 on Pine Tree Road in Bell Township. During the incident, a 30-year-old DuBois woman and the victim, a 49-year-old Punxsutawney woman, engaged in a verbal argument that allegedly turned physical.

Clearfield Borough

• Police stopped a vehicle along Bridge Street and discovered a passenger had an active warrant through the Lawrence Township police. Township officers arrived on-scene and handled the warrant.
• Police received information regarding the whereabouts of a wanted male. Officers went to the Hyde area and took him into custody. Police indicated that the male provided the necessary funds to settle the warrant.
• Police received a report about a female walking around in the School Avenue area without any shoes and one sock on. Police searched the area but were unable to locate her.
• Lawrence Township police stopped a vehicle and an occupant was found to have an active arrest warrant through the Clearfield Borough police for bad checks. The female was transported to the magistrate’s office and was arraigned on the charges.
• Police received a report about a disturbance involving two males along North Front Street. Upon arrival, police found it was verbal in nature, and one male left the residence.
• Police received a report about a juvenile who ran away from their residence after an argument. A short time later, the juvenile returned home.
• Police received a report about a possible domestic incident on East 10^th Upon arrival, police found a couple had been involved in an argument that allegedly turned physical. Police observed injuries on a female; a male was arrested and lodged in county jail for simple assault.
• Police received a report about an incident of harassment from a Spruce Street resident. However, police were able to handle the situation on-scene.
• Police received a report about a disturbance between an adult female and her parents on West Fifth Street. Police handled the situation and also collected drug paraphernalia while on-scene.
• Police reported that a female was arrested after officers assisted Clearfield County Probation at her residence. Police say that authorities located a large amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
• Police handled an incident of harassment that occurred along Elk Avenue.
• Police stopped a vehicle along Bigler Avenue and reportedly located drug paraphernalia.

Lawrence Township

• Police reported on an incident of DUI that occurred Wednesday on South Second Street. When contact was made with the driver – a 34-year-old Grampian woman – it was discovered she was an on-duty employee for Passavant Memorial Homes, a mentally-handicapped facility that provides patient transportation. The woman was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and taken into custody. She was subsequently transported to the hospital for a legal blood draw. Police say the passenger/patient was released to family.

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Lawrence Township

• Police reported on a drug violation that occurred Thursday at the Edgewood Apartments. According to police, it was learned during an investigation at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School that a 14-year-old had drugs at his home. The school resource officer, along with the township police, went to the teen’s’ home and was given consent to search. Police say it turned up suspected marijuana and paraphernalia, and charges are currently pending at this time.
• Police reported on an incident of DUI that occurred Friday on South Second Street. According to police, a red Ford F150 began swerving and the driver was committing multiple traffic violations. Police stopped the vehicle and determined its driver – a 19-year-old Curwensville man – was under the influence of a controlled substance and alcohol. He was also allegedly in possession of brass knuckles and drug paraphernalia. Police took the man to the hospital for a legal blood draw, then to county jail for a probation violation. Charges are currently pending at this time.

DUBOIS – Two men charged with assault in unrelated incidents waived their rights to preliminary hearings Friday during centralized court in District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.

Kevin Alexander Kear, 27, of DuBois was charged by Sandy Township police with statement under penalty, simple assault, defiant trespass, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct after an incident on March 8.

Following a report from a woman saying Kear was threatening to shoot himself, police declared a state of emergency in the area of his Oklahoma-Salem Road residence, closing the roadway and evacuating neighboring residences as a precaution. School busses were also rerouted, according to the criminal complaint.

After several hours, Kear was reportedly taken into custody without incident.

An investigation into the gun revealed that Kear had purchased the gun locally within an hour of showing up at the victim’s door and threatening to kill her.

He allegedly answered questions during the background check falsely in order to purchase the gun.

Kear remains incarcerated at the county jail on $25,000 bail.

Eric C. Whitehouse, 51, also of DuBois, is charged with unlawful restraint, terroristic threats, simple assault, false imprisonment, recklessly endangering another person, driving under the influence and harassment.

According to the affidavit in this case, the victim said Whitehouse was acting erratically throughout the day on March 12, continually stating “we need to leave before they kill us”.

After ordering her to pack a bag, he suddenly grabbed her hair, began dragging her down a flight of stairs in their DuBois apartment building and forced her into a vehicle, police said.

As he drove, he reportedly kept his grip on her hair and head and continued to threaten her.

Police were able to stop the vehicle after seeing Whitehouse driving without having his hands on the steering wheel and shaking his hands at the passenger.

Whitehouse’s bail was lowered Friday from $25,000 to $10,000, but he remains incarcerated at the county jail.

REYNOLDSVILLE BOROUGH (EYT) – A Reynoldsville couple is facing forgery and related charges after they allegedly provided forged doctor’s excuses to their children’s school.

According to court documents, the Reynoldsville Borough Police Department filed the following criminal charges against 39-year-old Cherie Ama Glenn and 41-year-old James C. Reeseman, both of Reynoldsville:

– Forgery – Unauthorized Act in Writing, Misdemeanor 1 (13 counts)
– Tamper Records or ID – Writing, Misdemeanor 1 (13 counts)

According to a criminal complaint, on March 4, Chief Troy Bell of the Reynoldsville Borough Police Department was requested to respond to C.G. Johnson Elementary School in Reynoldsville for a report of fraud.

Bell met the school truancy officer who reported that two juveniles had multiple reports of absences, and their parents, Cherie Glenn and James Reeseman, had turned in forged excuses for the absences.

According to the complaint, the truancy officer called Penn Highlands Healthcare and was advised the children had not been provided an excuse since May of 2018.

Copies of the excuses were provided to Bell, including excuses for Dec. 11, 2018, Jan. 4, 2019, Jan. 9, 2019, Jan. 11, 2019, and Jan. 15, 2019. The excuses were either dropped off at the school or provided by e-mail, according to the complaint.

Contact was made with Reeseman by phone, and he agreed to meet with Bell. Reeseman made the statement there were doctor’s excuses for all of the juveniles’ absences and further stated he took the children to both Med Express and Q Care, according to the complaint.

The complaint states that Reeseman did not meet with Bell at the agreed time.

On March 5, Bell met with a Physician’s Assistant (PA) from Q Care. The PA said she was familiar with the situation, as she had been contacted about the excuses and the children missing school.

When provided with copies of the excuses, she confirmed she did not provide any of them to the family and noted she had not seen one of the juveniles since 2017, and neither of the juveniles had been seen at or provided an excuse by Q Care since May of 2018, the complaint indicates.

The PA explained the system that they use to generate work or school excuses and said that she believes Reeseman and Glenn must have a copy of an old excuse they are editing and providing to the school.

She also noted that one of the excuses used a different date format that she uses, and another said “can return to work” rather than “school.”

She also noted Reeseman was provided with a work excuse in March of 2018, which they could be using and editing, according to the complaint.

Bell visited the school again on March 6 and was provided three more excuses that were turned in to the school by Glenn in the past.

According to the complaint, all three excuses were for dates that did not include a visit to Q Care.

The complaint notes Glenn was responsible for handing in 11 of the excuses and Reeseman was responsible for handing in two of the excuses, based on the e-mails in which the excuses were being provided.

Glenn and Reeseman were separately interviewed on March 15.

According to the complaint, both Reeseman and Glenn denied falsifying the excuses. Reeseman reported the excuses were provided to him by Glenn, while Glenn stated she “had no idea where they came from” because Reeseman handled them. Glenn also told police she would not know how to create a document to falsify the excuses.

Based on the investigation, charges were filed through Magisterial District Judge David B. Inzana’s office against both Reeseman and Glenn on Tuesday, March 19.

Preliminary hearings are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, with Inzana presiding.

Read more: http://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/.

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about the theft of two all-terrain vehicles that occurred sometime between March 12 and Friday on First Street in Woodward Township. During the incident, the actors allegedly went to a camp and took the ATVs from an open garage, then fled the area. One ATV is a green 2005 Honda 4 Track 350 FE with a winch on the front; the other is a green 2006 Honda 350 FE. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of disorderly conduct that occurred Sunday on Pinetop Road in Bradford Township. According to state police, there were numerous calls from Bigler-area residents regarding a 27-year-old Clearfield man who was knocking on random doors and going into multiple yards. Witnesses also said he was seen looking into numerous vehicles in the area. State police took the man into custody, and he will be charged for the incident through the district court.

State police at DuBois

• State police received a report about a burglary that occurred sometime March 17-18 at the Hummingbird Speedway in Washington Township. During the incident, someone allegedly broke into a shed on the property; they tried to get into another but were unsuccessful. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-371-4652.
• State police received a report about an alleged incident of cruelty to animals that occurred Sunday on the Bennetts Valley Highway in Huston Township. According to state police, the carcass of a deceased dog was found; the investigation is currently ongoing against a known male.

State police at Ridgway

• State police received a report about an assault that occurred Saturday on Main Street in Fox Township. During a domestic incident, a 29-year-old Weedville man entered a 31-year-old Kersey woman’s home and allegedly pointed a pistol at her and a 29-year-old Kersey man. State police say he punched the male victim in the face several times and then pushed the woman victim before leaving. He will be charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment.

DuBois City

• On March 20, police were requested to assist with a medical emergency in the 900 block of Maple Avenue. According to police, a patient had fallen and emergency services needed help with gaining entry to the home. However, upon arrival, police found entry had been made and were on-hand to assist as-needed.
• Police received a report about criminal mischief to a vehicle March 20 in the 200 block of Quarry Avenue. According to police, a female’s vehicle was parked along the street for a couple of days, and she found three, round indentations in the windshield. Police say it appeared the markings were made by a BB or pellet; the glass wasn’t penetrated but was still damaged beyond repair. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police responded to a non-reportable crash in the Martin’s parking lot March 20. According to police, both drivers were backing out of parking spaces and their vehicles collided. Police assisted with the exchange of information.
• Police received a report March 20 about a physical domestic at an East Long Avenue address. During the incident, a male allegedly kicked, pushed and choked a female before leaving. Officers observed visible red marks on the female, which she said were caused by the male. When the male was located, police say he was found in possession of drugs and paraphernalia. Police took the male to the police station, then later to county jail.

CLEARFIELD – The aunt of a Blandburg man had harsh words for his convicted murderer Monday morning during sentencing court.

Johnathan Blair Maines, 21, was found guilty of third-degree murder for the death of Joshua Sahm after a trial in January.

Witnesses who testified during the trial painted a picture of a “drug house” where the residents did methamphetamine all night before the day of the murder.

Maines stabbed Sahm in both the back and the neck because he was jealous of him, District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. said during his closing arguments.

After the stabbing, Maines, Ashley Storm and Keith Pinter ran from the home while Sahm fell down a stairway, bleeding. He died on the way to the hospital, according to reports

Prior to sentencing Monday, Michelle O’Dell addressed the court, saying her nephew was a “kind, loving, person” who loved life and being with his family. She referred to Maines as a “cowardly punk” who fled while Sahm was suffering and dying.

“I hope you are beaten and raped every day” in prison she said, adding “and that it gets worse each day.”

“Our family is forever broken,” O’Dell said. She asked Judge Paul E. Cherry to not let Maines destroy another family by giving him the maximum sentence.

Sahm’s uncle David Sahm, echoed their heartbreak, saying “our family weeps.” He stated that no one deserves to die the way Joshua Sahm died. “I can’t believe he was left bleeding at the bottom of the steps.”

Comments were also made regarding Maines not showing any remorse. His attorney, Joshua Maines, explained that Johnathan has maintained that he did not commit the crime, but that does not mean he does not feel sorry that it occurred.

“Our thoughts continue to be with you,” he said addressing the family members, adding that he hopes that they can be healed from their suffering.

Johnathan’s father and sister also spoke, asking the judge to show mercy.

Cherry commented that this was “one of the most senseless acts this court has seen in the 15 years I have been on the bench and as a district attorney for nine years.”

“This was over what? Drugs? A girl?” Cherry also said that Johnathan has shown no remorse.  “His family wants me to show mercy, but no mercy was shown toward the victim.”

Cherry then sentenced him to 20 to 40 years in state prison.

Johnathan also had a probation violation on a previous prohibited offensive weapon charge. After Shaw argued for a consecutive sentence for this, Cherry gave Johnathan an additional two to five years in prison.

Because Johnathan is maintaining his innocence, his attorney said he will be filing appeals challenging the evidence in this case.

In an interview Monday afternoon, Shaw said an appeal is expected in most cases and they will “deal with them as they come.”

Satisfied with Cherry giving Johnathan the maximum sentence, Shaw explained he argued for the violation sentence to be consecutive because he didn’t “think he should have been rewarded with a concurrent sentence when he is not taking responsibility or showing remorse.”

He referred to the investigation as a “difficult” one because the people involved were all using drugs, and he was pleased with Trooper Scott Sankey doing a “really nice job.”

Overall this case is a “worse case example of the dangers of drug use with two people’s lives needlessly ruined.”

For more information on the trial, click here.

State police at Punxsutawney

• State police received a report about an attempted camp burglary that occurred between Oct. 3 and March 3 on the Colonel Drake Highway in Rose Township. The investigation is continuing at this time.

Clearfield Borough

• Police reported that a wallet was turned in after it was located along East Market Street. Police were able to contact the owner of the wallet.
• Police assisted a person with being fingerprinted for employment.
• Police responded to a reported animal complaint along NS Fourth Avenue.
• Police assisted a motorist who had locked their keys inside their vehicle along Front Street.
• Police responded to a minor crash along Nichols Street. According to police, a vehicle was stopped for a passing train, when it was rear-ended by another vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result, and the vehicles were driven from the scene.
• Police received a report about a vehicle weaving in and out of traffic along Second Street. However, police were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Police assisted a Pennsylvania State Constable with serving several warrants on a person along Spruce Street.
• Police responded to Williams Street after a resident arrived home and discovered an open door. Police cleared the residence, and there wasn’t anything found missing.
• Police located a juvenile, along North Second Street, who left his home after an argument. Police subsequently returned the child to his home.
• Police assisted a motorist who lost their brakes and slid into a ditch along East Market Street.
• Police responded to a mental health situation on North Second Street. As a result, a female was transported for an evaluation.
• Police received a report about a couple involved in a disturbance on Clearfield Street. Upon arrival, police found that a verbal argument had occurred over the custody of a child.
• Police received a report about an unwanted male on North Fourth Street. Upon arrival, police found a mother and son engaged in a verbal altercation. Police say the adult son agreed to leave and to return to his own residence.
• Police received a report about suspicious activity on North Third Street.
• Police responded to a reported psychological emergency on North Fourth Street. Emergency personnel transported a male for an evaluation
• Police responded to a complaint over property lines, which were reportedly moved, along Daisy Street.
• Police responded to the 800 block of Daisy Street where a male reportedly walked into a residence. According to police, the caller did not know the male, and then he fled. Police searched the area with negative results.
• Police conducted a traffic stop along Williams Street. According to police, a male was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and to be operating the vehicle under the influence.  He was subsequently taken to the jail on a probation violation.

Sandy Township

• Police reported a false alarm at the JCPenney store on Friday.
• On Sunday police were contacted by a Red Sail Road resident who reported that while he was out of town, the back window of his Trailblazer was blown out. He said its doors were still locked, and it didn’t appear that anything was missing from inside. Police handled the situation without incident.
• Police investigated a report about possible drug activity Sunday in the parking lot of the Falls Creek Sheetz.
• On Sunday police were contacted by the employees at the Fine Wine and Good Spirit store who reported a woman was being aggressive outside and attempting to solicit money from customers. However, the woman was gone from the area upon police arrival.
• Police reported a false alarm Sunday at Sally’s Beauty Supply.
• Police reported a false alarm Sunday at Keep It Rolling Tobacco.