POLICE REPORTS FOR APRIL 27, 2021 By John Smathers
Apr 27, 2021 4:06 PM
Brookville and Pine Creek fire crews responded to a report of a tractor-trailer rollover crash on North Fork Bride on I80 near mile marker 80 early Monday evening.
According to ExploreJeffersonPA.com, the crash occurred around 5:15 pm and a portion of the tractor-trailer was hanging off the interstate. Debris from the crash had been spread over I80 and in the creek.
State Police, Brookville Police, and Jefferson County EMS also responded to the scene.
It is unclear at this time if anyone was injured in the crash.
State Police in Clarion say a New Bethlehem man was arrested on Friday in Corsica following a pursuit on State Route 66.
POLICE REPORTS FOR APRIL 28, 2021 By John Smathers
Apr 28, 2021 | 3:35 PM
A Brookville man who was caught with a stolen bicycle valued at $1,500 is facing criminal charges.
According to ExploreJeffersonPA.com, Punxsutawney Borough Police filed criminal charges against 42-year-old Casey Spade. The charges stem from an incident on April 15 when police were contacted by Jefferson County Adult Probation to respond to Oakland Avenue to assist with recovered stolen property.
At the scene, police were told Spade had a bike hidden under a tarp that a woman had reported stolen on April 14. The woman reportedly provided video surveillance of the theft to police.
POLICE REPORTS FOR APRIL 22, 2021 By John Smathers
Apr 22, 2021 2:59 PM
A Punxsutawney man is facing child endangerment charges after his two young daughters were found running down the sidewalk in cold temperatures early Sunday morning.
The Punxsy Spirit reports that 28-year-old Zackery Reinard has a preliminary hearing set for June 8. The charges stem from an incident that began when police were dispatched to the 600 block of Cherry Street around 1:30 am after a report that two young girls, ages 2 and 3, were running down the sidewalk with no shoes or coats on. Officers say the girls also appeared to have dirt and small cuts on their faces and their hair looked as though it had not been washed for several days. Police say Reinard woke up just after 3:00 am and called 911. Police informed him his daughters were safe at the station with officers and child service workers. Reinard reportedly told police he fell asleep and forgot to lock the door. Police reported Reinard’
POLICE REPORTS FOR APRIL 19, 2021 By John Smathers
Apr 19, 2021 12:32 PM
A Punxsutawney man died Friday morning in a crash on Route 210 and Valier Road in North Mahoning Township of Indiana County.
According to WCCSRadio.com, Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman Jr. said that 81-year-old Ronald Coon was driving north on Route 210 when the vehicle he was driving hit a guide rail head-on. The vehicle went over the guide rail and down an embankment, where it came to rest on the driver’s side in a grassy area.
A witness saw Coon swerve several times before impact. It is believed that Coon may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash. Overman said that alcohol was not a factor in the crash and Coon was not wearing his seat belt at the time.
POLICE REPORTS FOR APRIL 16, 2021 By John Smathers
Apr 16, 2021 12:51 PM
State Police in Punxsutawney have filed charges against a 29-year-old Big Run man who is accused of the rape of a young child.
According to ExploreJeffersonPA.com, Child advocated conducted a forensic interview with the 7-year-old victim in February of this year and the charges were filed in March. They stem from the alleged sexual assault that occurred sometime between November 1 of 2018 and August 3, of 2019.
The man is facing felony charges of rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault and related charges.
A preliminary hearing is set for April 27.
State Police reported that 53-year-old Mark Stouffer, of Patton, Cambria County, was sent by medical helicopter to an unspecified hospital for treatment of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Burnside Township of Clearfield County last Saturday.