Robert J. Misho (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – A 28-year-old Clearfield man, Robert J. Misho, has been accused of assaulting a 2-year-old child, announced District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. today.

On Wednesday Patrolman Nathan J. Curry of the Clearfield Borough police filed a criminal complaint against Misho. He charged Misho with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, M1; simple assault, M1; and recklessly endangering another person, M2.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, police were dispatched to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital emergency room due to the report of an alleged assault. Upon arrival police observed a large bruise at the top of the alleged victim’s forehead, which extended from the right to left temple.

Police observed several large red marks with bruising on the left side of the alleged victim’s cheek area. Police observed marks and bruising to her left ear area.

Additionally, police observed that the alleged victim had sustained several red marks and bruising to the right side of her head. Police observed that she had several bruises on her body.

The alleged victim’s injuries were determined to potentially cause permanent brain damage or death. She was transported to another hospital due to the extent of her injuries, according to the affidavit.

Upon further investigation, police found that Misho had allegedly struck the victim on the face and head area. He allegedly caused her to fall into a crib, then into the wall and to the floor where she began crying.

Shaw stated that on Wednesday Misho was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James L. Hawkins, and his bail was set at $50,000. Misho is currently incarcerated in the Clearfield County Jail; his preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 29.

Shaw stated that he was very pleased with the investigative efforts of the Clearfield Borough police. Shaw also noted that complaints of this nature are extremely troubling and every effort must be made to identify, investigate and prosecute child abusers.

Anyone with knowledge of a crime 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

• An accident occurred Thursday in the area of the Old Erie Pike and Twoey Road in Boggs Township. A 76-year-old Philipsburg man was traveling east when his vehicle exited the east shoulder, causing it to overturn three times. The man was ejected from the vehicle, which came to a rest in the opposite direction. The man sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the Mount Nittany Medical Center for further evaluation, state police said. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of burglary/motor vehicle theft occurred Friday on Spring Street in Houtzdale Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly gained access to the keys to a 2015 black Ford Escape by breaking into the Jacob George Ford Garage. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

Clearfield Borough

• Police received a report about an alleged scam in which a female was trying to obtain $2,000 from a local church.
• Police received a report in which a YouTube account was hacked and pornography uploaded to it.
• Police received several complaints over the past week about vehicles being keyed throughout town. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
• A male walked into the police station to turn himself in for a warrant he held through Clearfield County. The Sheriff’s Department responded to take custody of the male.
• Police received a report about an alleged harassment incident, where a male followed another male down the street calling him a “weasel.” The male was warned for his actions, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged scam via phone, where people are asking for donations for a political campaign.
• Police responded to the playground along Woodland Road for kids allegedly breaking the swings.
• Police responded to a residence along East Seventh Street, where a male was allegedly found to hold two warrants through this department. The male was taken into custody, transported to the station and served the warrants.
• Police responded to Elk Avenue for a report about several vehicles allegedly being vandalized with food. The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call police.
• Police responded to an accident at the JG Food Warehouse. Upon arrival police learned that while attempting to park in a handicapped spot, the driver’s foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator, causing the vehicle to hit the building. No one was injured in the accident, police said.
• Police responded to a psychological call involving a female who was allegedly going to jump into the river. The female was located and crisis was called to speak with her for an evaluation, police said.
• Police responded to a Nichols Street residence for an alleged domestic dispute.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly threatening to kill a female. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to a report involving an intoxicated male who was allegedly falling down at the train tracks along Nichols Street near Williams Street. Upon arrival police located an intoxicated male on the roadway. The male was taken into custody and discovered to be on probation; the probation office issued a detainer and the male was housed at the jail, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious red vehicle traveling along Spruce Street. The vehicle was gone upon police arrival to the area.
• Police responded to a Nichols Street address for a report about a male who was allegedly entering the caller’s apartment. Upon arrival police made contact with the caller and suspect.  Police learned that the suspect was looking for his friend’s apartment, which was across the hall, and had the wrong door.
• Police responded to a Dorey Street address for a report about a male who was allegedly knocking on the caller’s apartment door. Upon arrival police made contact with the caller and suspect. Police learned that the suspect was looking for his friend’s apartment, which was across the hall, and had the wrong door.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged disruptive male at a local motel. Upon arrival police found a 59-year-old New York man had booked a room, which wasn’t pet friendly; however, he wanted his dog to stay with him. Staff members gave the male an option to upgrade for an extra fee for a pet friendly room, which caused him to become irate and refuse to leave. Police explained options to the male who left without further incident.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle that was parked in a driveway off of Charles Drive. The vehicle was gone prior to police arrival.
• While on patrol, police located a suspicious vehicle with two occupants in a local business parking lot. Police requested them to leave the lot as a result.
• While on patrol, police located an open door at a local business. Further, police found an employee at the scene.

Curwensville Borough

• Police would like to warn residents about an alleged scam in which the caller advises them about being sued by the IRS. The caller leaves a callback number to provide payment in order to resolve the matter. Police advise residents not to return the call.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of access device fraud. Further, the victim told police that their account was used to make unauthorized purchases.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment.

DuBois City

• A bear was spotted in the fourth ward section of DuBois City on Thursday.  Police located the bear and it climbed up a tree.  As a result, police backed off and contacted the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
• Police participated in an aggressive driving enforcement patrol during a four-hour block on Thursday.  Fourteen citations were issued for various traffic violations, police said.

Sandy Township

• On Wednesday a Beach Tree Road resident reported that their Irish Setter had left the area of their residence.
• On Wednesday a 39-year-old Hanes Drive man reported that his 36-year-old ex-girlfriend has been using his bank account without his permission. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a bear on the porch of a Tozier Avenue residence on Wednesday. The bear was gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at CVS Pharmacy on Thursday.
• Police responded to a minor accident in front of Wendy’s on Thursday. No injuries and minor damage were reported, police said.
• Wal-Mart employees reported several alleged theft incidents that were caught on camera. The incidents remain under investigation at this time, police said.

Editor’s Note: GantDaily is working with local law enforcement agencies throughout Clearfield County to develop a listing of persons for whom there are arrest warrants. Anyone with information about wanted persons is asked to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. GantDaily will update its warrant page each Friday based upon information provided by the participating law enforcement agencies.

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of theft occurred sometime between April 14 and April 16 in Gulich Township. Further, the victim had a joint account with the suspect who allegedly removed a large amount of money without the victim’s permission. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• An incident of theft occurred Sunday on Fourth Street in Woodward Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed a Pennsylvania registration plate from the victim’s 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of simple assault occurred Saturday on Point View Road in Winslow Township. During the incident, a 70-year-old Reynoldsville man and the victim allegedly engaged in a verbal argument which turned physical. The man allegedly punched the victim in the mouth and was charged through the district court, state police said.
• An accident occurred Saturday on the Reynoldsville – Falls Creek Road in Winslow Township. Paul Baummer of DuBois was traveling south and attempting to avoid hitting a deer that crossed in front of him. He swerved his vehicle into the oncoming lane, missed the deer and overcompensated to travel off the right side of the roadway. His vehicle impacted a tree alongside the road down over a steep embankment. His vehicle came to a final rest at the bottom of the embankment. The Baummer vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.
• An incident of DUI occurred Friday on Route 28 in Snyder Township. Further, a known 61-year-old Brockway man was allegedly stopped for speeding and found to be intoxicated. He was arrested for DUI and charges are currently pending at this time, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of cruelty to animals occurred sometime between March 1, 2014 and Sept. 1, 2014 in Highland Township. During the incident, someone allegedly left two cats locked in plastic animal carriers, and their remains were recently discovered by a hiker. State police said it appears that the carriers were undisturbed through the winter and likely placed at the scene last summer or early fall. Both cats had long, orange fur; one had a blue, nylon collar. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact state police at Ridgway at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police served two warrants on a male who was taken into custody by Curwensville Borough police. The male was able to pay both warrants in full and was released, police said.
• Police assisted state police at DuBois with contacting a male about a disabled vehicle along the interstate.
• Police assisted state police at Clearfield with apprehending a female who fled in her vehicle through Clearfield Borough. The female was apprehended in Hyde and taken to Penn Highlands for a mental evaluation, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to check the welfare of a female. Upon arrival the female admitted to consuming multiple pills. Emergency personnel transported the female to Penn Highlands Clearfield.
• Police responded to a report about a pothole along the 1000 block of Dorey Street.
• Police responded to South Third Street, where a dog was reportedly running loose.
• Police received a report about video games that were allegedly stolen. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute along Nichols Street. Both parties were separated for the night without charges, police said.
• Police responded to a report about a dog running loose at the intersection of Nichols and West Front streets. Police were able to catch the dog and transport it to the SPCA.  The dog is a white, husky possibly mixed with a German shepherd, police said.
• Police received multiple complaints about vehicles being vandalized in the West Side area. The incidents remain under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call police.
• Police responded to a vehicle lockout along South Second Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police served two warrants on a male who was apprehended by state police at Clearfield and Curwensville Borough police.

Lawrence Township

• Police responded to the River Road area after receiving a report about the operator of a tractor-trailer attempting a U-turn under the train bridge. The tractor-trailer was gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police received a report about a student who was allegedly in possession of alcohol at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School.
• Police received a report about juveniles allegedly being inside an abandoned residence on Carbon Mind Road. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police have initiated an investigation into a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly being disruptive at the Sheetz store in Wolf Run. Upon arrival police located the male who was allegedly yelling at the machine to place food orders. He was allegedly using obscene language and entered the women’s restroom. Police took him into custody, and he was housed at the jail. Upon investigation police determined the male was on probation in Cambria County and detained him as a result. Charges will be filed against the male as a result of the incident, police said.
• Police received a report about a civil dispute.
• Police received a report about a found bicycle.
• Police were requested to check on a male who possibly had a psychological emergency. Police found the male appeared to be OK.
• Police were requested to check the welfare of a child in a vehicle on Plaza Drive. Upon arrival police found the child was old enough to be in a vehicle alone.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person at the WOKW radio station on River Road. Upon arrival police were unable to locate anyone in the area; police also found everything to be OK at the radio station.
• Police received a report about an alarm at Lowe’s. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about a traffic complaint on Washington Avenue. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Police received a report about people racing vehicles up Route 322/153. Police patrolled the area but had negative contact.
• Police received a report about an all-terrain vehicle accident involving injuries in the Glen Richey area. The ATV was being operated on township roads, and citations are currently pending against the operator, police said.
• Police received a report about a disabled tractor-trailer along the Clearfield – Shawville Highway. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.

DuBois City

• Police took a 34-year-old DuBois man into custody for outstanding warrants on Friday. The man appeared at the police station and reported having outstanding warrants through Clearfield County Domestic Relations.  He was detained until being turned over to Domestic Relations officers and transported to the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident Friday at the intersection of West Weber Avenue and South Main Street.  Upon investigation police learned that a 25-year-old Brockway woman was traveling on South Main Street when her vehicle rear-ended another operated by a 26-year-old DuBois woman traveling on West Weber Avenue and crossing South Main Street.  No injuries were reported as a result of the accident; one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police were dispatched to a local grocery store for an unruly patron on Friday. Upon arrival police learned that a 53-year-old Brockway man had allegedly shoved a cart out of his way and into a shelving unit. Police said that a 2-year-old girl was inside of the cart.  The girl was not injured as a result of the incident. When the father confronted the Brockway man, he allegedly began yelling and swearing; the father asked for an apology and the man allegedly became more irate and verbally abusive, police said. Other patrons left the area and store management was alerted to the problem.  When the Brockway man refused to stop yelling and swearing, store officials were forced to call police. Police said the incident remains under investigation and charges are expected to be filed against the Brockway man.
• Police were dispatched to an apartment building on East Washington Avenue, where someone was allegedly breaking in on Friday.  Upon arrival police learned that the landlord was upstairs working on the apartment.
• Police were dispatched to Walnut Avenue, where a dog was found running loose in the neighborhood on Friday.  The dog was wearing a Clearfield County dog license and owner information was obtained from it.  The owner was contacted and arrived to claim the dog.
• On Friday a 19-year-old DuBois woman called police alleging that she was being harassed by a 24-year-old DuBois man while at a business on West Long Avenue.  Police spoke with all parties involved and advised them not to have further contact with one another.
• Police were dispatched to a West Long Avenue business for a suspicious male on Friday.  A woman told police that she was inside the business, where a male was allegedly using a knife to cut rope.  Upon arrival police spoke with the male who stated he was cutting rope and did not threaten anyone with the knife.
• Police were dispatched to a residence Saturday in the eastside area of DuBois, where there was allegedly a violent man under the influence of a controlled substance.  Upon arrival police took control of the 23-year-old DuBois man.  Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and started to provide care to him. However, the man was allegedly still being violent, and an officer needed to ride in the ambulance to restrain him.  The man, police said, was released to Penn Highlands for treatment.
• As a result of a traffic stop Saturday near the intersection of West Long Avenue and North Franklin Street, a 24-year-old DuBois man was arrested for suspicion of DUI.  Criminal charges are pending an analysis to determine blood alcohol concentration, police said.

Sandy Township

• On Friday a South Brady Street man reported that someone damaged the windshield of an old truck and a window of his building. Also, he told police that they spray-painted words on his garage door.
• A 17-year-old Treasure Lake girl stopped abruptly for a changing traffic light and the 22-year-old Brockway man who was driving behind her was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting her vehicle on Friday. Minor injuries were reported and one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• A Murtland Avenue man reported that there were kids in the neighborhood knocking on doors and running away on Friday. Police patrolled the area but could not locate the kids.
• Police received a report about an intoxicated male at the DuBois Nursing Home on Saturday. Upon arrival the 54-year-old Brockway man was in the kitchen with employees.  Police handled the situation without incident.
• Police picked up a black and white German Shepard in the area of Kiwanis Trail on Sunday. There weren’t any tags on the dog’s collar, police said.
• A Falls Creek woman was turning into a parking space at the Commons and scraped a vehicle next to her own on Sunday. Minor damage and no injuries were reported, police said.

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of criminal mischief occurred Monday at a parking lot near 300 South St. in Curwensville Borough. During the incident, someone allegedly broke out the driver’s side and passenger’s side windows of the victim’s truck. They also allegedly damaged the windshield of the victim’s truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a traffic complaint along Nichols Street, where a female driver appeared to be intoxicated. However, the vehicle was gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a complaint about an alleged incident of disorderly conduct at a work site along Park Avenue. The complainant didn’t want to press any charges, police said.
• Police have initiated an investigation into alleged bad checks.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft at the J.G. Food Warehouse.
• Police received a report about a suspicious person walking along East Locust Street. The complaint was unfounded and an investigation is being conducted for false reports, police said.
• Police received a report about suspicious persons with flashlights along East Locust Street. Police discovered that the individuals were looking for lost property.
• Police received a report about a suspicious vehicle along Temple Avenue.
• Police responded to the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital for a report about an unruly patient. Police were able to calm the patient without incident.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment that occurred in the area of Mount Joy Road.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of retail theft at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Police received a report about a motor vehicle accident in front of Sheetz. No injuries were reported as a result; the vehicles didn’t require towing, police said.
• Police received a report about a traffic complaint that occurred on Route 879.
• Police received a report about a noise complaint on Clarendon Avenue.
• Police received a report about an open door at a local business.
• Clearfield Borough police were assisted with handling an incident at the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespassing Monday in the 200 block of Ridge Street.  Police learned that an ex-tenant was at the location and not permitted to be there.  Upon police arrival, there was not anyone at the residence.  Police spoke with the landlord and determined this was a civil issue between the landlord and tenant.
• Police responded to the Penn Highlands emergency room to investigate an alleged assault on Monday. Police spoke with a 19-year-old DuBois man who said he had been assaulted by his 25-year-old sister from Falls Creek.  The man was being treated for neck pain, police said.  Both parties advised police that they had been assaulted by the other party.  The alleged altercation occurred in the 100 block of Spring Avenue in DuBois. Charges are currently pending further investigation, police said.
• On Monday police received a report about an alleged assault in the 100 block of West Washington Avenue.  While en route, police learned a male had been assaulted by his daughter.  Police were also advised the male had a large head wound and was bleeding. Upon police arrival, a 55-year-old DuBois man was observed in the kitchen with blood covering his head and face.  The male told police he had been struck in the head with a cooking pot by his 33-year-old daughter. The male was transported to Penn Highlands for treatment; the woman was arrested for simple assault and harassment and transported to the Clearfield County Jail.  While investigating, police learned that both had active warrants through the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department.  The sheriff’s department also took custody of the man once he was cleared from the ER, police said.

DUBOIS – District Judge Patrick Ford presided over preliminary hearings April 24.

The following defendant entered a guilty plea.

• Melissa Ann Ellenberger, 34, Reynoldsville, pleaded guilty to writing bad checks. Ellenberger was ordered to pay $281 in fines, costs and restitution.

A warrant has been issued for the following defendants.

• Richard Allen Supenia, 51, DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with providing false identification to law enforcement and theft by deception.

Sufficient evidence has been found to bind charges against the following defendants over to court. Their cases will be sent to the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas for further disposition.

• Nicole Helen-Louise Harvey, 35, Driftwood, is charged by the Sandy Township police with retail theft. Bail was set at $1,000 unsecured.
• Jason Alan Shoening, 31, DuBos, is charged by the DuBois City police with terroristic threats and harassment. Bail was set at $5,000 monetary.

The following defendants waived their right to a preliminary hearing. Their cases will be sent to the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas for further disposition.

• Denise Ann Martzall, 50, DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with theft by deception and retail theft.
• Paul Theodore Joyce, 79, DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, careless driving and one summary traffic charge. Bail was set at $2,500.
• Douglas L. Bumbarger, 42, DuBois, is charged by the Sandy Township police with assault and harassment. Bail was set at $10,000 unsecured.
• Shawn Michael Hanzely, 35, DuBois, is charged by the Sandy Township police with DUI and one summary traffic charge. Bail was set at $1,000 unsecured.

DUBOIS – A Treasure Lake woman is accused of driving under the influence.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office April 22, Patricia A. Cseh, 50, 102 Beacon Cay Rd., 1878 Treasure Lake, DuBois, is charged by the Sandy Township police with driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance following a traffic accident April 11.

According to the affidavit, officers were contacted by Treasure Lake Security for a traffic accident at the intersection of Bay and Matura roads. When officers arrived, they saw a silver BMW sports utility vehicle, which had struck the end of a guiderail, which had penetrated the engine compartment and fire wall of the vehicle.

The officers spoke to the driver, later identified as Cseh, and asked if she were injured. Cseh allegedly told police she was driving and no one was with her. The officers asked Cseh to provide her driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance, but was struggling to keep her balance and was having difficulty completing simple tasks.

The officers asked Cseh where she was traveling from and where she was going. She provided her address but allegedly told the officers that she didn’t know where she was going. Cseh allegedly told police she was too drunk to drive.

After failing field sobriety tests, Cseh was taken to Penn Highlands DuBois for blood-alcohol testing, which showed Cseh had a BAC of 0.272 percent at the time of the accident.

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman is accused of driving while intoxicated.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office April 22, Carey L. Bailey, 39, 1591 Flowing Well Rd., DuBois, is charged by the Sandy Township police with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, careless driving and one summary traffic charge.

According to the affidavit, officers were called to a traffic accident at the intersection of the Bee Line Highway and Old Route 255 Road on March 29.

Upon arriving at the scene of the accident, the officers learned the driver of the vehicle had left the area. The officers checked the vehicle’s registration and obtained the address of the registered driver. The officers also spoke to a witness to the accident.

The witness said she heard a commotion outside her home and when she looked outside, she saw a blue car sliding through the intersection of Sher De Lin Road and the Bee Line Highway. The driver, had allegedly failed to stop at the stop sign, then slid.

While the officers were assessing the accident, they saw a man walking south toward Flowing Well Road, about a mile away from the accident. The man identified himself as Scott Dodge. Dodge said he was not involved in the accident, but owned the vehicle.

Dodge allegedly told police that he and his girlfriend, Carey Bailey, had gotten into an argument at his house and he had left in his truck to “cool off,” but suspected his girlfriend would come after him. Dodge said he pulled off the road and saw his girlfriend traveling toward him.

Dodge allegedly told police he saw his girlfriend drive past him and continue onto Sher De Lin Road, heading toward the Bee Line Highway. Dodge then asked the police to drive him back to house, as he believed Bailey was there.

Dodge went to the house and invited the police inside and they met a woman, later identified as Bailey. The officers noted that Bailey was not injured, but had glossy, blood-shot eyes. Bailey allegedly told the officers that she had not been involved in an accident,

Bailey said her vehicle was stuck. When the officers asked how the vehicle became stuck, Bailey allegedly said she was driving, she was distracted because she was looking for her boyfriend and she drove over an embankment.

After failing field sobriety tests, Bailey was taken to Penn Highlands DuBois for blood-alcohol testing. The tests showed Bailey had a BAC of 0.196 percent at the time of the incident.

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Police announced troopers seized more than $16.2 million in heroin, marijuana and other prohibited drugs in the first quarter of 2015.

State police at Clearfield

• A custody issue occurred Tuesday on Pearce Hollow Road in Cooper Township. Further, after being given temporary custody, a 36-year-old Woodland man, Matthew T. Wills, allegedly failed to return a 15-month-old child to his mother at an agreed upon time. State police said that the last known whereabouts of the man and child was the State College area. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Wills is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of assault/harassment occurred Tuesday on Fourth Avenue in Woodward Township. During the incident, a known suspect allegedly struck the victim in the arm. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• An incident of identity theft occurred April 10 when someone allegedly attempted to open several accounts in the victim’s name. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• An incident of harassment occurred April 23 on South Front Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a couple allegedly engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical when they started to strike each other. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of criminal mischief occurred Tuesday on Caledonia Road in Jay Township. During the incident, a known female allegedly arrived and broke a window pane on the back door of the victim’s residence.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about alleged counterfeit money from a local business on the Clearfield – Shawville Highway.
• Police received a report about an accident on South Second Street. No injuries occurred as a result; towing wasn’t required, police said.
• Police received a report about an accident on Clark Street. No injuries were reported as a result; towing wasn’t required, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment.
• Police received a report about a female driver who had lost a cooler from the bed of a truck. Police were unable to make contact with the driver.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of reckless driving on South Second Street.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of reckless driving on Lawrence Avenue.
• Police received a report about an accident near 879 Auto Sales. No injuries occurred as a result; towing wasn’t required, police said.
• Police assisted state parole agents at a Lawrence Township residence.
• Police received a burning complaint that occurred at a Good Street residence.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Rocky Lane.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Good Street.

Curwensville Borough

• Police located a vehicle early Sunday morning on Route 879 and stopped to assist its driver. Police found a designated driver had stopped due to a passenger feeling ill from consuming alcohol. Police ensured the occupants were responsible and released them.
• Police received information about a wanted person who was at Curwensville Lake. State police located the person and Curwensville police took custody of him. He was lodged at the jail, as there were several warrants for his arrest.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance Sunday on Filbert Street. Further, police found it was non-violent in nature and an unwanted person left upon request of the homeowner.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of identity theft and fraud on Tuesday. The victim’s personal information was used to file a tax return, police said.
• Police received a report about a suspicious man in the area of Beech and Hill streets on Tuesday. Police identified and released the man.

DuBois City

• Police observed a Toyota passenger car traveling north on Brady Street and initiated a traffic stop due to violations on Tuesday. Police identified the female driver as a 26-year-old DuBois woman and detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath.  During the traffic stop, the female was arrested for the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Charges are pending upon results of toxicology testing, police said.

Sandy Township

• On Tuesday Wal-Mart employees reported that a 41-year-old man was allegedly caught taking $36.46 worth of razor blades without paying for them. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about all-terrain vehicles being operated on the road in the area of South Main Street and Wayne Road on Tuesday. The vehicles were gone upon police arrival.
• A business owner reported people steeling rocks from the properties landscaping on Tuesday. Upon arrival police found a 52-year-old man and 30-year-old woman who allegedly said they were rock collectors. Police handled the situation without incident.
• On Tuesday a 37-year-old woman reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from Verizon who instructed her to give them access to her computer. When she followed his instructions, the computer was allegedly hijacked and the caller demanded payment with a credit card to release the computer.  Police would like to warn residents to never release personal information, such as social security and account numbers, over the phone.

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of assault/harassment occurred Wednesday on Colorado Drive in Woodward Township. During the incident, a couple allegedly engaged in a verbal argument that turned into a physical altercation. Both individuals were cited for the incident through the district court, state police said.
• State police have located the child involved in a custody dispute Tuesday on Pearce Hollow Road in Cooper Township.
• An incident of fleeing and eluding occurred April 25 in Clearfield Borough. Further, state police received information about a female who had sent messages about harming herself. State police made several attempts to check the welfare of the female. She was allegedly observed in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot and started to flee the scene. State police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, which resulted in a pursuit. After several miles, the female pulled over and was taken into custody without further incident near the Lawrence Township Police Department. State police were assisted by the Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township police. Charges were filed for multiple traffic violations through the district court, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• An incident of criminal mischief/disorderly conduct occurred Tuesday on North Fifth Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a 27-year-old Altoona woman allegedly damaged two screen windows and a set of blinds at the victim’s rental property. She then allegedly started yelling obscenities toward the victim and a neighbor near the residence. The woman was cited through the district court, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police recovered a lost phone that was located in the Clearfield Mall parking lot. The owner may claim the phone by contacting police.
• Police received a report about an online scam. The victim allegedly purchased a prom dress but never received it.
• Police received a speeding complaint that occurred on Lawrence Avenue. School traffic is reportedly traveling at a high rate through the area, police said. Police will provide extra patrols.
• Police received a report about alleged drug activity in the parking lot at Family Dollar.
• Police received a report about an alleged theft from a business. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.

Curwensville Borough

• Police received a report about an argument involving a male and female Wednesday at the Dollar General Store. Police warned the individuals about their actions, but they allegedly continued to be disorderly. Police cited both the male and female for disorderly conduct as a result.
• On Wednesday police obtained an arrest warrant and placed a Philipsburg man in jail to await arraignment on charges of intimidation of witnesses, retaliation against a witness, obstruction of the administration of law or other government function, official oppression and hindering apprehension or prosecution. Police said the man was arrested for his alleged interference in an officer performing his duties and arrest of another.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic disturbance Wednesday at a James Street residence. Police said it was determined to be a verbal argument involving a man who was allegedly intoxicated.

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of burglary/theft/criminal mischief occurred sometime between Tuesday and Thursday at the U Store It building in Ferguson Township. During the incident, someone allegedly broke into 10 storage units by cutting/breaking locks; some units had items missing from them. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of harassment occurred Thursday on Lamb Drive in Morris Township. During the incident, a 39-year-old Morrisdale man allegedly pushed the victim’s head into a door. Charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of DUI occurred Wednesday on Helvetia Road in Brady Township. During the incident, a 33-year-old Grampian man allegedly drove his vehicle down over an embankment and became stuck. Upon investigation state police allegedly determined he was under the influence of alcohol. The man was arrested without incident and charges will be filed through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of burglary occurred April 21 on Shugars Road in Snyder Township. During the incident, someone allegedly broke into the victim’s residence through the back door and removed approximately $150 worth of change and a surveillance camera recorder. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at DuBois at 814-371-4652.

 State police at Philipsburg

• An incident of terroristic threats occurred Thursday on North Second Street in Philipsburg Borough. During the incident, a known 35-year-old man allegedly arrived at the victim’s residence, caused damage to a window and door and threatened to harm him. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.
• An incident of simple assault allegedly occurred April 18 on private property along Hale Road in Rush Township. State police said numerous attempts were made to locate the victim and witness with negative results.

Clearfield Borough

• Police were dispatched for a mental health patient who was threatening to leave the hospital. Police responded and calmed the patient.
• Police were notified about suspicious activity in East End. Police will provide extra patrols to the area.
• Police were dispatched to SW Third Avenue for a vehicle that had struck a residence. Police found that an older child climbed inside the vehicle, which caused it to drift forward and strike the residence.  No injuries were reported, police said.
• Police responded to the cemetery to check on two vehicles that were parked there. Police found two individuals talking there.
• Police assisted the Clearfield Fire Department with a fuel spill near the intersection of Bridge and North Third streets.
• Police apprehended a female on an outstanding warrant after she was seen walking along North Third Street. The female was taken to the Clearfield County Jail, police said.
• Police apprehended a male on warrants after a vehicle stop. The male was transported to the jail on the warrants, police said.
• Police handled an alleged incident of harassment.
• Police received a report about a vehicle that was parked at Sheetz for a few days.  Police were able to call the owner and have the vehicle removed from the area.
• Police responded to an alleged dispute between a male and female on East Locust Street.  Police were able to handle the situation at the scene.
• Police handled several parking complaints.
• Police responded to East Locust Street for a reported overdose.  Police assisted emergency personnel until the patient was transported to the hospital for treatment.
• Police unlocked a vehicle for the owner who had locked their keys inside.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about a traffic complaint that occurred on the Clearfield – Glen Richey Highway. Police said the operator of a vehicle was tailgating another vehicle and then passed in a no passing zone.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of trespass at an apartment complex.
• Police were requested to assist with unlocking a vehicle, which had a young child inside, on High Level Road.
• Police received a report about a loose dog on Bloom Road.
• Police received a report about alleged child abuse, which was determined to be unfounded.

Curwensville Borough

• Police received a report about a Curwensville student allegedly being in possession of a tobacco product Wednesday. Police issued a citation for the violation.
• After a traffic stop Thursday, police allegedly found a driver to be in possession of a controlled substance.

Sandy Township

• On Thursday police received a report about people throwing eggs onto the Sandy Bridge from below it. The offenders were gone upon police arrival to the scene.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at NAPA on Thursday.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Burger King on Thursday.
• Police received a report about a false alarm at Big Lots on Thursday.
• On Thursday police received a report from a construction crew about the alleged theft of a trailer containing tools. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• On Thursday police received a report from a man that his brown and black Rottweiler slipped its collar and ran off in the area of Morningside Cemetery.

Editor’s Note: GantDaily is working with local law enforcement agencies throughout Clearfield County to develop a listing of persons for whom there are arrest warrants. Anyone with information about wanted persons is asked to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. GantDaily will update its warrant page each Friday based upon information provided by the participating law enforcement agencies.

DUBOIS – Penn State University Police at the DuBois Campus have arrested a 30-year-old Georgia man, Luis Ortiz, for disorderly conduct after an alleged skateboarding incident on campus.

Campus police received a complaint about a man who was allegedly skateboarding on campus walls and landscaping in the Schoch Plaza.  Police made contact with the man who was identified as Ortiz.

Upon investigation police learned that Ortiz was wanted out of Florida. Before being able to confirm the nature of the charges in Florida and status of his extradition, Ortiz fled on foot from police.

After a short foot pursuit, Ortiz was taken into custody on the railroad tracks on East Dubois Avenue in front of Best Western Hotel.  The pursuit ended when Ortiz tripped over the tracks landing face first, police said.

Ortiz was placed in the city lock-up. A short time later, police learned his Florida warrant was for DUI, and he wouldn’t be extradited. Ortiz was cited for disorderly conduct and released.  Campus police were assisted by Dubois City and Sandy Township police.

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of theft by unlawful taking occurred sometime Friday or Saturday near Caprio’s Beer Distributor in Woodward Township. During the incident, someone allegedly removed an all-terrain vehicle sign. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An alleged incident of scattering rubbish occurred Friday or Saturday in the area of McCully Avenue and Ida, Susquehanna and Pacific streets in Woodward Township. The incident remains under investigation at this time; anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• A hit-and-run accident involving property damage occurred sometime April 28-29 on Railroad Street in Coalport Borough. Further, an operator of a vehicle allegedly damaged the victim’s chain-linked fence and then left the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of criminal mischief/harassment occurred April 30 at Jimmy’s Corner parking lot in Bigler Township. During the incident, a 20-year-old Houtzdale woman allegedly damaged the victim’s vehicle. The woman also allegedly struck a second victim with a closed fist in the upper part of their shoulder. She then fled the scene in a red-colored Ford Excursion; charges will be filed through the district court. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of DUI occurred Saturday on Sportsman Dam Road in Winslow Township. Further, a 41-year-old Reynoldsville woman’s vehicle was allegedly stuck in a ditch; she was allegedly passed out in the driver’s seat with the vehicle running. When state police woke her up, she allegedly became combative and a strong odor of alcohol was evident on her breath. The woman refused to get out and had to be removed from her vehicle by state police. She was subsequently arrested for DUI, resisting arrest and other summary traffic offenses pending blood test results.
• An alleged incident of theft from a motor vehicle occurred sometime Friday or Saturday in the 1100 block of Hormtown Road in Winslow Township.
• An incident of assault/harassment occurred Friday on Longwell Road in Snyder Township. Further, the alleged victim told state police that she was physically assaulted by a known female during an argument. State police noted that the alleged victim declined prosecution against the female.

State police at Philipsburg

• An incident of criminal mischief occurred sometime Saturday or Sunday at Bethel Court in Halfmoon Township. During the incident, someone allegedly smashed the victim’s mailbox and dislodged it from its post. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• An incident of burglary occurred sometime April 30 or Friday on Jesse Street in Rush Township. During the incident, someone allegedly attempted to break into a residence through the front door. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
• An accident occurred Saturday on Centre Street in Philipsburg Borough. Further, the operator of a Reliance Fire Co. fire truck intended to back it into the firehouse and pulled into the center of the roadway in order to swing wide to the right with space. As its operator started to swing to the right across the northbound lane, the fire truck cut off another vehicle that was coming up along the right side. After seeing the fire truck turning ahead, the vehicle’s operator swerved to the right and applied the brakes to avoid the collision. However, the fire truck contacted with the left, front fender of the vehicle. Minor damage was reported as a result of the accident, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• State police at Ridgway conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday on Route 948 in Fox Township. As a result, state police arrested five for DUI and issued 14 other citations and 22 written warnings. In all, state police initiated contact with 37 operators.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an accident in the area of the Clearfield – Glen Richey and the Krebs highways. It involved a coal truck that had overturned, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of sexual harassment/corruption of minors that occurred at a local school. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about a male who was allegedly being disorderly in Lowe’s by swinging a hammer at another individual. The male left the store prior to police arrival.
• Police received a report about an alleged phone scam from a township resident.
• Police received a report about a brush fire in the area of 21^St Further, police determined it was the borough crew burning at the compost site.
• Police received a report about an alleged phone scam.
• Police received a report about an alleged scam on an Internet Web site.
• Police received a report about ATVs that were allegedly stolen. The ATVs were recovered and returned to the owner, police said.
• Police received a parking complaint that occurred on Wrigley Street.
• Police received a report about a civil property dispute.
• Police received a report about a possible missing male. However, police were able to locate the male and found he wasn’t actually missing.
• Police received a report about a possible abandoned vehicle. Further, police attempted to make contact with the owner of the vehicle.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of fraud that occurred at a local business.
• Police located a suspicious vehicle on Mount Zion Road.
• Police received a report about an accident on Route 322. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, police said.
• Police received a report about a possible abused animal at the Discovery House. However, the owner and the animal were gone upon police arrival.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a local business on Cresswood Drive.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a local business on the Clearfield – Curwensville Highway.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute on Brown Street. Upon arrival police didn’t find any evidence of a disturbance.
• Police received a report about a dog that was allegedly locked inside a vehicle at the Wal-Mart Supercenter. Upon arrival police found the dog wasn’t in distress. While at the scene, police also found evidence of a drug violation for which charges are pending.
• Police received a report about an activated alarm on Washington Avenue. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about an activated alarm on the Clearfield – Curwensville Highway. Upon arrival police found everything to be OK.
• Police received a report about an ATV accident that occurred on a private driveway near Wolf Run Road. One male was transported to the Altoona Hospital for treatment, police said.
• Police received a report about a motor vehicle accident in front of the Clearfield Mall. No injuries were reported and one vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.
• Police received a burning complaint that occurred on Clarendon Avenue. However, police were unable to locate the fire.

Curwensville Borough

• Police received a report about a wallet and duffel bag that had allegedly been removed Saturday from a Curwensville Commons apartment.
• Police located an open door at a residence on Friday.
• Police arrested a Michigan man after a vehicle stop on Route 879 on Sunday. He was lodged in the Clearfield County Jail to await arraignment.

DuBois City

• An unknown individual allegedly attempted to scam a DuBois woman over the phone on Friday. Further, police said that the woman allegedly received a call about updating her computer and she sent money to the company for it to be done. Police said she was then allegedly contacted again by a man claiming to want to return her money.  The man, police said, allegedly wanted her bank account information in order to send the money to it; the woman did not provide him the information.
• On Friday police received a report about an alleged disturbance in the 100 block of West Washington Avenue. Police learned that a male was allegedly going to one of the apartments to hurt another male.  The caller told police that they were being very loud and yelling.  Upon police arrival, all of the involved parties were gone.
• On Friday police responded to DuBois Street near the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where a dog was reportedly struck by a vehicle.  Police arrived at the scene and managed to locate the owner of the dog.  Police said that the owner responded to take the dog to a veterinarian for treatment.
• A counterfeit bill was passed Saturday at a business in the first block of West Long Avenue. The incident remains under investigation at this time, police said.
• Police conducted a traffic stop Saturday on West DuBois Avenue for violations that occurred at the intersection of West DuBois Avenue and DuBois Street.  While speaking with the male driver of a white Ford truck, police determined he was intoxicated.  He was arrested for DUI and a traffic violation and then transported for a blood draw. Charges are pending upon the results of the toxicology report, police said.
• On Saturday police were contacted by a Punxsutawney woman who advised them that she had an inspection sticker stolen from her vehicle while it was parked at a business on North Franklin Street.  The inspection sticker was allegedly stolen within the past three weeks, police said, noting the incident remains under investigation at this time.
• A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Liberty Boulevard on Sunday.  Further, a 2014 Ram truck operated by a 41-year-old Mississippi man failed to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic, as he was turning left. As a result, his truck was struck by a 2013 Hyundai operated by a 64-year-old DuBois man. Both the driver and the passenger in Hyundai were transported by DuSan Amserv to Penn Highlands for treatment. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, police said.  The Mississippi man was issued a citation for the accident.
• Police received a report about an alleged physical domestic assault Sunday in the 100 block of East Long Avenue.  While police were en route, the female victim advised that the male actor had left the scene.  Upon arrival police spoke with the female victim who alleged that a 32-year-old DuBois male had grabbed a hold of her, threw her against the wall, smashed her phone and then threw the phone.  Charges were filed on the male actor, police said.
• On Sunday police encountered a female and male behind a business in the 200 block of West Long Avenue.  Police allegedly observed both the male and the female to be staggering and stumbling as they were walking.  Police made contact with the male and female and found both to be intoxicated. Both were arrested for public drunkenness, police said.
• Police performed a traffic stop Sunday on a silver Hyundai passenger vehicle for traffic violations. While speaking with the female driver, police determined she was intoxicated. She was arrested for DUI and transported to have blood drawn.  The passenger, a 20-year-old female from Reynoldsville, was cited for disorderly conduct.  Charges are pending upon the results of the toxicology report, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged physical domestic dispute involving a father and son Sunday in the 100 block of Luther Avenue.  Upon arrival police made contact with the 24-year-old son who had blood running out of his nose and who was complaining about pain in his nose.  Police also made contact with the 52-year-old father who had scratches about his back and chest. While investigating, police determined that the father and son had allegedly engaged into a physical altercation. The son was transported to Penn Highlands for treatment and released; the father refused treatment.  Both the father and the son were arrested for domestic violence, police said.

Sandy Township

• On Friday police recovered the trailer that was stolen from a work site on Industrial Drive. The suspects were taken into custody and charges were filed, police said.
• Police received a report about an alleged domestic dispute Friday at a Hanes Drive residence. A 31-year-old woman and her 39-year-old boyfriend engaged in a verbal argument over a cell phone.  Police handled the situation without incident.
• A vehicle driven by a 68-year-old Northwood Avenue man hit a vehicle that was parked in a garage on Murtland Avenue then left the scene on Saturday. The man returned to the scene upon police arrival. He allegedly admitted he had been drinking and was taken to Penn Highlands for a legal blood draw. There was severe damage to both vehicles and the garage; no injuries were reported as a result, police said.
• On Saturday a 49-year-old Newell Road resident reported that horses were loose in his yard, and they were causing damage to his property. Police located the owner of the horses and handled the situation without incident.
• A 38-year-old Treasure Lake man allegedly took a $2,498 television from Wal-Mart without paying for it on Saturday. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
• A 27-year-old Falls Creek man and his 29-year-old brother allegedly got into a fight at the Sandy Club on Sunday. The 27-year-old lost a tooth and was taken to Penn Highlands for his injuries, police said.
• Police received a report about a four-wheeler being driven up and down Cook Road on Sunday. Police located the vehicle and the driver and handled the situation without incident.

DUBOIS – A DuBois contractor is accused of defrauding a customer.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office April 23, Joshua D. Cribbs, 32, 104 S. Church St., DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with theft by deception, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received and two counts of home improvement fraud.

According to the affidavit, the victim contacted police June 4, alleging Cribbs had accepted advanced payment for a home improvement project but never performed the work. The victim told police that Cribbs had completed work for him in the past.

The victim alleged that Cribbs identified his business as “Finishing Touch,” and that the victim had given Cribbs two checks on May 20. Both were in the amount of $2,500 and he obtained a receipt for the payment at the time of the transaction.

The victim told police that Cribbs had agreed to build a deck at the victim’s home and allegedly signed a contract, saying an additional $5,000 would be paid when the deck was completed. The victim said Cribbs claimed that the $5,000 down payment would be used to order materials.

However, the victim said Cribbs had allegedly never ordered any materials, and that the victim allegedly mailed several letters to Cribbs but had no response.

The victim also told police he had tried calling Cribbs several times but also received no response. The victim was able to provide police with all paperwork and documentation relating to the transaction.

The victim told police he had initiated a civil suit against Cribbs. The magistrate ordered Cribbs to compensate the victim for the $5,000 along with an additional fee of $382.70 for court-related expenses.

The victim said he made another agreement with Cribbs, allowing Cribbs to either make payments or to complete other home-improvement and maintenance work at the victim’s home, in order to pay off his debt.

The victim alleged that he never received any payments from Cribbs and no work was completed. The victim said Cribbs allegedly failed to respond to any phone calls or letters.

Police attempted to contact Cribbs at his last known address but learned that Cribbs had recently moved. Police contacted Cribbs at his new address and informed him that the victim planned to pursue criminal charges.

The officers also advised Cribbs to pay the victim the remaining balance, but Cribbs allegedly told police he was unable to pay off his debt.

Cribbs allegedly told police that he had paid $1,000 toward his debt with the victim but was unable to provide any documentation or receipts confirming his payments.

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman is accused of hitting a man in the head with a pan.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office April 28, Lisa Marie Williams, 33, 122 W. Washington Ave, Apt. 6, DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with assault and harassment.

According to the affidavit, police were called to William’s apartment for fight April 27. When police arrived, they found the victim sitting in the kitchen, holding a towel to the left side of his head. Police saw that the towel was bloody and there was a significant amount of blood on the kitchen floor.

The victim allegedly said Williams had hit him in the head with a pan. The victim was taken to Penn Highlands DuBois for treatment.

The officers then spoke to Williams, who was allegedly attempting to clean up the blood in the kitchen. Williams allegedly told police that she had hit the victim, but she had done so because the victim had grabbed her by the neck and was choking her.

The officers noted they could not see any marks or signs of injury on Williams’ neck or chest. Police also learned that Williams had an active warrant through the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office and Williams was taken to the police station for processing.

The officers also spoke to a witness to the incident. The witness allegedly told police that Williams had been arguing with the victim and had spit in the victim’s face several times. The witness allegedly told police that the victim attempted to push Williams away and Williams picked up the pan and hit the victim on the left side of the head.

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of assault/harassment occurred Monday on Sunflower Lane in Bigler Township. During the incident, a known actor and victim allegedly engaged in a verbal argument that turned into a physical altercation. Charges were filed against the actor through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of burglary/criminal trespass/criminal mischief occurred sometime between Oct. 4, 2014 and Monday on Baughman Lane in Graham Township. During the incident, someone allegedly entered a residence by breaking the door frame on the west side. Once inside they allegedly cut multiple copper wires but didn’t take anything and fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
• An incident of scattering rubbish occurred Monday on Route 2011 in Woodward Township. During the incident, someone allegedly scattered a large amount of garbage on the roadway; it was removed from the roadway with assistance from the Houtzdale Fire Company. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

State police at Philipsburg

• An incident of simple assault occurred Monday in Curwensville Borough. Further, a Philipsburg Borough resident alleged he was the victim of an assault by his ex-girlfriend in Curwensville Borough. State police at Philipsburg took the initial report and forwarded it to the Clearfield barracks for further investigation.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incident of harassment occurred April 27 at a residence along Route 322 in Pinecreek Township. During the incident, a 37-year-old Brookville woman and the victim allegedly engaged in a verbal dispute that turned into a physical altercation. The woman allegedly grabbed and shoved the victim in the neck area; she was charged through the district court as a result, state police said.

State police at Ridgway

• An incident of harassment occurred Sunday at the Ridgway Commons in Ridgway Township. During the incident, a 38-year-old Ridgway woman allegedly threatened to punch the victim. She was charged for the incident through the district court, state police said.
• An incident of assault/harassment occurred Monday on Cenni Lane in Horton Township. During the incident, two Ridgway men allegedly engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical. Both were charged through the district court, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about an alleged incident of criminal mischief that occurred in the Hyde area. However, police determined that the incident was civil in nature.
• Police received a report about a female who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance at a local business. She was taken into custody and found to have a warrant; she was subsequently taken to the Clearfield County Jail.
• Police received a report about an alarm at a local business on South Second Street. Police assisted emergency personnel with treatment of multiple individuals exposed to carbon monoxide.
• Police assisted a motorist in the area of Woodland Road and Bigler Avenue.
• Police received a report about two alleged incidents of retail theft at the Wal-Mart Supercenter.

DUBOIS – A DuBois woman is accused of taking out a credit card in her ex-husband’s name and charging over $900.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office April 30, Constance Higginbottom, 48, 5 S. Highland St., DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with two counts of unauthorized use of a credit card and one count of theft by unlawful taking.

According to the affidavit, police were contacted by the victim who lives in Colorado in reference to credit card fraud. The victim told police that he had been contacted by Capital One about a purchase they were checking on his credit card.

The victim told Capital One that he does not have that particular credit card. The victim said he was told the card was issued Dec. 4 and mailed to 5 S. Highland St., in DuBois and that the card had a $5,000 limit. The victim said he was told that $901.08 was charged to the card.

The victim told police that he believes the card might have been used by his ex-wife, Connie Jones, also known as Connie Mutko and Connie McCandless.

The officers went to 5 S. Highland St., and spoke to a woman, later identified as Higginbottom. While speaking to Higginbottom, police allegedly learned that she had applied for a credit card in the victim’s name.

Higginbottom allegedly admitted that she has not been married to the victim for about 20 years. The officers took the card from Higginbottom and saw the victim’s name was listed on the card.

The officers spoke to the victim a second time, and were told that the card had been used Dec. 10 at several locations in both DuBois City and Sandy Township, with the purchases totaling $901.08.

State police at Clearfield

• An incident of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness occurred Tuesday on Railroad Street in Osceola Mills Borough. Further, a 40-year-old Osceola Mills man was allegedly intoxicated and passed out in a vehicle. He was also allegedly playing loud music, which caused a public annoyance.

State police at DuBois

• An incident of harassment occurred Tuesday on Ponderosa Drive in Huston Township. During the incident, a 29-year-old Brockway man allegedly kicked the victim in the side while the victim’s back was turned toward him.

State police at Punxsutawney

• An incident of harassment/trespassing occurred April 28 on Guzzo Road in Young Township. During the incident, two known Punxsutawney men allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation that turned physical. The incident remains under investigation at this time, state police said.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about two females who were allegedly being disorderly at a store on Daisy Street.
• Police received a report about a female who was allegedly being disorderly at a business at the Clearfield Mall.
• Police received an animal call that occurred on the Clearfield – Shawville Highway. Further, police said that a small dog was located and returned to its owner.
• Police received a report about an alleged incident of harassment by communications. Further, a known male was allegedly making unwanted communications with a female. Charges are currently pending at this time, police said.
• Police received a report about an alarm on Route 879. Upon arrival police checked the building and found everything to be OK.

DuBois City

• Police were dispatched, along with the DuBois City Volunteer Fire Department, to a vehicle fire Monday on DuBois Street.  Upon arrival police said that crews quickly extinguished the fire; no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.  Upon investigation police learned that the vehicle was not in motion on a highway, and the cause of the fire was accidental.
• On Monday police were contacted by a 38-year-old Pittsburgh woman, alleging that her ex-husband, a 41-year old-DuBois man, had threatened her with a firearm the previous day while she was visiting their children.  No injuries were reported and the incident in still under investigation at this time, police said.
• On Monday police were contacted by a West Weber Avenue resident, reporting that her 15-year-old daughter did not come home after school as instructed to do. Police said that a few hours later, the female returned home.  Police counseled the female about running away and directed the parent to Children & Youth Services.
• A 57-year-old DuBois man reported an accident that occurred Monday on West Long Avenue.  Police were subsequently contacted by the other party with concerns about the legitimacy of the man’s information.  Police learned the man was operating an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.  Citations will be issued against the DuBois man, police said.
• Residents in the 600 block of West Long Avenue summoned police Monday for an alleged property dispute.  Police said that one neighbor recently installed a fence in accordance with ordnances; the other neighbor planted grass up against the fence.  This, police said, upset the fence owner and the two argued about property lines. Police advised both parties to limit contact and to respect each other’s boundaries.
• Police were dispatched to the Locust Street area on Monday, where children were allegedly playing in the street and unsupervised.  Upon arrival police found the children sitting on the porch. Police said that the children were accompanied by an adult and appeared not to be in any danger.
• On Tuesday police arrested a 21-year-old DuBois man for allegedly violating a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order. Police alleged that the man posted numerous derogatory comments about the protected individual on Facebook in violation of the court order.  He was arrested without incident and arraigned before Magistrate Richard Ireland. The man was placed in the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $5,000 straight bail.
• On Tuesday a 33-year-old Falls Creek man alleged having a personal check stolen from his girlfriend’s vehicle and then forged at a local convenience store.  The check, police said, was passed without permission for $15 late last week.
• Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident involving a parked vehicle. Further, a 31-year-old DuBois woman parked her vehicle on South State Street near Rumbarger Avenue overnight.  When she moved the vehicle, she found it had been struck buy another vehicle.  The driver neither left information for her nor reported the accident to police.  Police said that the woman’s car sustained moderate damage but was drivable.
• Police were dispatched to the area of West Long Avenue and Main Street to check the welfare of a female on Tuesday.  Further, a Penfield man reported that his girlfriend was angry with him and not acting normal. Police spoke with the caller who added his girlfriend had been taken off of her medication by her doctor.  He told police that she hadn’t made any threats to harm herself or others and was last seen walking down South Main Street.  Police searched the area but were unable to locate the female to check her welfare.
• Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident Tuesday at the intersection of DuBois Avenue and DuBois Street.  Upon arrival police determined that there weren’t any injuries and both vehicles were drivable. Additionally, both vehicles had stopped at the red light while traveling north on Route 219 when the large tractor-trailer drifted backwards and struck the vehicle stopped behind it.  Police said the drivers exchanged information after the accident.
• On Tuesday a Reynoldsville man reported having his vehicle struck while parked on Chestnut Street the previous night.  The other driver failed to leave information or to report the accident to police.  Police said the man reported minor damage as a result of the accident.
• Police were dispatched to the area of West Weber Avenue and Simmons Street for a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday.  Upon arrival police determined that there weren’t any injuries; however, the vehicle was leaking fluids. Police also determined that the driver of the vehicle struck the concrete roadway, causing damage.