DAILY POLICE LOG
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
State police at Clearfield
Corey Lee Shawver of Houtzdale reported that three juveniles damaged five windows and two wiper blades in a 475 B Loader between 12 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. yesterday.
The vehicle was parked in a wooded area off of state Route 253 in Ramey. Damage is estimated at $600. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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Justin Bordas of Houtzdale was arrested for prescription drug forgery. He was arraigned and placed in the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $50,000.
Mr. Bordas admitted to stealing a prescription pad from a DuBois dental office and then forged the names of two individuals to obtain prescriptions from three local pharmacies.
Clearfield Boro
A keyless entry was turned in to police. The owner may claim the item by providing a description.
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Police investigated a minor accident at the Clearfield Hospital parking lot.
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Officers responded to South Fourth Street for a disturbance among several people.
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The investigation continues into a strong-armed robbery that happened on West Front Street. Two men attempted to steal a Clearfield woman's purse while it was strapped to her. A large amount of cash was stolen.
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Police responded to a 911 hang-up call from a Park Street business.
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Someone reportedly tampered with construction equipment on Park Street.
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Officers assisted township police with the apprehension of several suspects along George Street.
Lawrence Township
A bicycle was reportedly stolen from Shaw Street.
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A suspicious person was reported at the Clearfield Mall.
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Officers responded to an act of criminal mischief that happened when several individuals reportedly threw eggs at houses on Meadow Road.
As police arrived, the individuals fled on foot, but were later located hiding in the woods near the school.
State police at DuBois
A Falls Creek man reported that someone entered his residence Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and removed a green oxygen tank and black plastic case from his bedroom.
State police at Philipsburg
The investigation is continuing into a theft that occurred sometime between 5 p.m. Monday and 2 a.m. today in an apartment at 126 S. Second St. in Philipsburg.
Police said a 39-year-old woman said she believes her son stole several personal hygiene and home aroma/cleaning products that she had just purchased. The amount of the loss is about $25.
State police at Ridgway
Brian English of Moshannon was not injured yesterday when he lost control of his vehicle on SR 555 in Benezette Township, Elk County. His vehicle traveled onto the berm for approximately 70 feet and struck a telephone pole. The vehicle then rotated and came to rest in the eastbound lane.