GANT Weekend Police Blotter

State police at Clearfield

• State police received a report about a trespassing incident that occurred June 18 on Emma Street in Irvona Borough. During the incident, an unknown male allegedly entered the victim’s garage. When the victim stepped outside his residence, the male fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at 814-857-3800.
• State police received a report about an incident of public drunkenness that occurred Sunday on the Clearfield-Woodland Highway in Bradford Township. During the incident, a 39-year-old Clearfield man was walking along the roadway and yelling. When contact was made, he was reportedly visibly intoxicated to the point he was barely able to stand up. He told troopers he was trying to find a way to his home; he was cited for the incident, then transported and released. Charges were subsequently filed through the district court.
• State police received a report about an incident of harassment that occurred Saturday on Fourth Street in Bigler Township. During the incident, a 21-year-old Houtzdale man allegedly “jumped” a 24-year-old Madera man, punching and kicking him multiple times. Police say the victim suffered minor injuries as a result, and the Houtzdale man will be cited for the incident through the district court.
• On Friday state police attempted a traffic stop in the area of Sportsman and Cotohisc roads in Cooper Township. The driver, identified as a 22-year-old Karthaus man, allegedly failed to stop and continued to flee south. He finally stopped in a pull-off on Winburne Road where he was taken into custody. Charges will be filed through the district court.

State police at Ridgway

• State police, along with the Madera Fire Department, investigated a fire that destroyed a vacant home at 2:12 a.m. Saturday at 152 Lynn St., in Madera, Bigler Township. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, state police say, and there weren’t any known injuries. The home was a total loss; however, a damage estimate is currently unavailable. State police added that two other occupied homes suffered heat and water damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 814-776-6136.

Clearfield Borough

• Police responded to a reported hit-and-run crash on East Locust Street. Upon arrival, information was received from a witness on-scene. Police were subsequently able to locate the suspect, and charges will be filed against them.
• Police received a report about a couple engaged in a fight on Daisy Street. Upon arrival on-scene, police heard the altercation in progress. Charges will be filed against both individuals for disorderly conduct.
• Police assisted the fire department with an investigation into the odor of gas along Park Avenue. The complaint was determined to be unfounded.
• Police assisted with a medical emergency along West Sixth Street.
• Police received a report about two females engaged in a fight along East Walnut Street. Upon arrival, police were unable to locate a fight in progress.
• Police received a report about items being broken at a Hannah Street residence. Upon arrival, police found that the homeowner was throwing items into a truck.
• Police received a report about electrical lines that had been pulled down by a truck along Park Street. Officers responded along with members of the Clearfield Fire Department and Fire Police. Penelec was summoned to the scene to repair the lines.
• Police arrested a female after she was seen at a residence “doing yardwork.” The occupants said they didn’t know the female who fled when officers arrived on-scene. She was reportedly found to be under the influence.
• Police arrested a female after she allegedly threw a pry bar at her husband, striking him in the head. This, police say, caused a laceration that required medical attention.
• Police arrested a female after she was allegedly observed in an altercation with a male. Also, police say she’d previously been advised to cease contact with him.
• Police assisted a motorist who had locked their keys inside their vehicle.
• Police responded to a report of harassment on Spruce Grove Lane. Police were able to handle the situation on-scene.
• Police responded to a disturbance along Turnpike Avenue. Police were able to handle the incident on-scene.

Lawrence Township

• Police received a report about the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle June 19 at the Edgewood Apartments. Upon investigation, it was learned the victim had allowed a 34-year-old Clearfield woman to use her vehicle for a short period to run to Sheetz. However, she said her vehicle was never returned to her. Police were unable to locate the suspect for several days; she also couldn’t be reached due to her phone being deactivated following the incident. The suspect eventually showed up at her apartment at Edgewood while officers were present and she was very uncooperative. She claimed the vehicle had been stolen by someone else now because she’d driven it to Pittsburgh for several days. Police say she was unable to provide further information and it was apparent she was under the influence of controlled substances. Charges will be filed through the district court.
• Police responded to a DUI crash Saturday in the area of Guinea Hill Road. Upon arrival, a 46-year-old Clearfield man was reportedly seen fleeing the scene on foot after ditching a case of beer in a nearby yard. However, officers were able to locate him hiding under brush in a wooded area. Police say while attempting to cuff the man, he started to resist and was assisted to the ground. He was eventually cuffed and transported to the hospital for a legal blood draw; charges are currently pending at this time.
• Police reported on a DUI that occurred Saturday in the area of state Route 879 and Wolf Run Road. According to police, a 51-year-old Michigan woman committed several lane violations on River Road. Then, at the SR 879 traffic light, she conducted a left-hand turn, and started to travel in the opposing lane. Officers subsequently activated their emergency lights, at which time the woman’s vehicle traveled over the median into the correct lane. When contact was made, the woman was allegedly found to be under the influence. Following field sobriety tests, she was requested to submit to a blood draw, but she refused. She was subsequently taken into custody and housed at the county jail; charges will be filed for DUI and various traffic violations.
• Police reported on a DUI that occurred Friday at the intersection of Mann and Calvary roads. During a traffic stop, a 56-year-old Clearfield man was allegedly found to be under the influence. He was taken to the hospital for a legal blood draw; the investigation is currently pending at this time.

DuBois City

• Police received a report about a trespassing incident June 20. According to police, a woman said someone entered her home and removed items. However, she was unable to relate what items specifically had been stolen. Police are continuing their investigation at this time.
• Police received a report about a landlord-tenant issue June 20. According to police, a male said his landlord had been harassing him about moving out, and he believes it will continue. However, he requested for police to not contact his landlord.
• On June 20, police received a report about a Protection from Abuse order violation. According to police, a woman said she’d been contacted via Facebook Messenger by someone she has a PFA against. However, police were unable to positively identify the individual who contacted her.
• Police responded to a two-vehicle crash June 20 on South Brady Street. According to police, a driver was unable to come to a complete stop and struck the vehicle in front of them that was stopped in traffic. Police issued the appropriate citations.
• On June 20, police conducted a traffic stop and arrested two people on outstanding warrants. All three occupants, however, will face additional drug charges.
• On Friday police located an intoxicated male along Rose Alley. He was detained and later released to family.
• On Friday police received a report about someone passed out asleep inside a vehicle. Upon arrival, police discovered the male was having a medical emergency, emergency personnel were summoned to the scene and he was taken for treatment.
• On Friday police were contacted by a woman who reported that her ex-husband had violated a PFA order. However, it was determined her report wasn’t a violation.
• Police received a report about a couple engaged in an argument Friday on East Park Avenue. However, both were gone upon police arrival in the area.
• Police received a report about a New Hampshire woman who had wandered into a business Friday on Beaver Drive. She appeared to be incoherent and unsure of her whereabouts. Upon arrival, police learned she was lost and looking for her friend’s home.
• Police received a report about an unwanted visitor Friday at DuBois Penn Highlands. According to police, upon arrival, it was learned a patient’s next-of-kin no longer wanted a male visitor in the room. He was escorted from the hospital twice and directed not to return.