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The Blotter

Jun 24, 2003

Tyrone Borough police
Police received a report from a woman stating that a woman known to her threw things out of her car in an attempt to strike the complainant’s vehicle, who was following behind her in the area of 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The complainant asked police to speak with the perpetrator.
Police said they will contact her regarding the situation. The report was received June 19.
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A Tyrone woman reported to police that her vehicle’s alarm went off three times throughout the night on June 20.
Police said there were no signs of forced entry. Police also checked the area and was unable to locate anyone or anything wrong with other vehicles. Police will make periodic checks of the area.
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A Sheetz employee phoned police concerning a woman sleeping under the bridge near the American Legion.
Police responded and discovered a 29-year-old from Montoursville. Police asked the woman to leave the area and she complied.
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A woman noted to police that two males dressed in all black were near the Ninth Street Bridge at 4:21 a.m. Friday.
Police responded and checked the area, but the males were gone upon their arrival.
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Police report a bicycle was found at 7:50 a.m. Friday. The owner of the bicycle is encouraged to contact police at 684-1364.
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Police received a report from a woman who discovered a canine on the front porch of her residence at 9 a.m. Friday. Police said she was afraid of the dog and wanted it removed .
Police contacted the local dog law enforcement officer to remove the animal.
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Police received a report from Thomas Rumberger at 11:35 a.m. Friday stating that he either lost a large ring of keys, or they were stolen from his residence. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police.
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Bruce Daughtery reported to police that he can’t find his wallet. He said it was either lost, stolen, forgotten or misplaced. The wallet is described as nylon camouflage. It contained $16 in cash and a driver’s license.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police.
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Sandra Miller reported at 7:30 p.m.. Friday that someone stole the cushion from her outdoor furniture.
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An anonymous male reported to police there was a fight in progress in front of Mario’s at 9:56 p.m. Friday.
Police said upon arrival, all involved were gone. Police said say they found false teeth and blood on the sidewalk. No victim was present.
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Police were called to assist the state police with three individuals hitch-hiking in the vicinity of Snappy’s who were possibly involved in a retail theft incident earlier in the morning. Responding officers did make contact with the individuals at 5:56 a.m. Saturday.
State police advised Tyrone officers to let the individuals go, as they were not the same individuals involved in the theft.
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Police were summoned to the OIP at 9:18 a.m. Saturday for a commercial burglar alarm. Police found the side door unlocked. No keyholder responded. Police locked the side door and the back door while exiting the building.
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Nathan Fowler phoned police Saturday morning requesting officers to make periodic checks near his home in the evening hours. He said someone keeps “messing” with the mirrors of his truck.
He also reported there are juveniles loitering in a nearby alley after curfew and underage drinking.
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Police responded to a domestic dispute at the corner of Logan Avenue and Cottage Street at 9:05 p.m.
Police said two individuals were having a verbal altercation. Police counseled both and advised that future public displays of a domestic situation would result in arrests.
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Police received a report from Todd Lewis concerning a suspicious box outside his residence. Police arrived and said the box was old military-style and appeared to be suspicious.
Officer Greg Ray opened the box and found nails inside. The incident occurred at 10:53 p.m. Saturday.
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Leroy Haupt reported to police that he found several items at 1:25 a.m. Sunday.
Haupt told police he found the items outside his residence. This included a purple bag containing several medications, and six other items, mostly binders and feminine products.
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Police responded to a residence to conduct a welfare check on an individual who was threatening suicide and was very disoriented. The person calling requested police to transport for medical crisis.
Police complied.
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At 3:58 a.m. Sunday, police were contacted by state police concerning a burglar alarm at RD 3 Box 167.
While en route, police were advised that it was a fire alarm and not a burglar alarm; however, Tyrone police were advised to continue. Police arrived at the scene and assisted the fire department with a drill that had been running.
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Police received a report at 4:23 a.m. Sunday concerning a male that was assaulted by a female. Statements were received by both parties and the man said he did not want to prosecute.
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At 4:37 a.m. Sunday, police responded to an incident where a woman reported suspicious noises outside her residence. She believed someone was breaking into cars.
Police checked the area, but found nothing.
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Police were called to an area of Pennsylvania Avenue at 4:47 a.m. Sunday regarding a hit-and-run incident. Police located a blue, Dodge Aries K car. The owner was not found.
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Ann Reader reported to police that her neighbor dumped tree limbs on her property. She told police she didn’t see the event happen, only that she knew it was them.
She requested that police move the limbs. Police informed her that it was not a police matter.
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Terra Filer reported to police that someone kicked in her back door while she was sleeping. Police received the report at 11 a.m. Sunday.
She was not sure who kicked the door, but wanted police aware of the incident.
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Janet Reader reported to police that she saw a man dressed in black in the neighborhood at 4:30 a.m. Sunday. She said she has seen the man there before and found it to be a little suspicious.
Police advised the woman to call back if she sees the man again.
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Catina Moore reported to police that her vehicle was damaged during a domestic dispute between two other people on Sunday morning. Police said an ash tray was thrown off the hood of her vehicle and smashed on the ground.
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James Richardson reported to police that while on Cottage Street at approximately 7 p.m. Sunday, a male known to him grabbed him by the shirt and hit him on the left side of the head/face with an open hand. The victim did have a red mark.
Harassment charges are pending against the perpetrator.
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Beth Mills reported to police at 7:29 p.m. Sunday that she lost her Nokia AT&T cell phone at Reservoir Park. It has a red face plate.
Anyone who may find the communication device is encouraged to contact police.
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At 1:44 a.m. Monday, police were called to assist Officer Kerns in Bellwood with a disturbance call. The officer was canceled en route.
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Lorreta Williams reported to police that her neighbor and friends were making a lot of noise at 2:50 a.m. Monday. Those causing the noise were asked to keep it down and notified that if police were called again, citations would be issued.
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While on routine patrol, police discovered an intoxicated male lying along Alley F at 3:08 a.m. June 19. Police will cite the individual.
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Reverend Dennis Reedy phoned police at 9:20 a.m. June 19 concerning two abandoned vehicles on church property.
Police said there were no plates on either vehicle. One vehicle was a red Dodge Neon and the other was a burgundy Cutlass Ciera.
Police were awaiting information from 911 when this report was written.
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Police report observing two males inside City Hotel Park with bicycles at 4:35 p.m. Both were identified and citations will be filed for violations of the ordinance with bikes in the park.
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Kevin Bartlebaugh reported to police that his go-cart was taken the night of June 17 from his back yard.
The go-cart is red in color with one seat and an 8-horsepower engine. Police estimate the value of the vehicle at $200.
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Theodore Auker reported to police that his 13-inch, double-bladed throwing knife is missing from his apartment. It is silver in color and has eight holes in the handle. Auker believes the blade was taken on June 18.
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Donna Weaver reported to police that someone rode a motorcycle on the sidewalk and almost struck her at 6:42 p.m. June 19.
Police said the subject then went into DJ’s. The complainant called back and stated that the subject left, but would like to talk to an officer.
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Anna Reader reported to police that someone was attempting to gain entry through the back door of her residence at 2:41 a.m. on June 17.
Police responded and checked the residence, but couldn’t locate anyone nor any signs of attempted entry. Police will make periodic checks of the property.
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Brenda Weaver phoned police concerning a blue Pontiac Sunfire involved in two incident over a two-day span. She said the driver attempted to get her daughter to hit her car and that the driver also tried to run her off the road.
No further information was given.
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Emily Murray reported that her black and silver German shepherd is gone. She said it is unlike the dog to wander away because it is almost blind. The dog’s name is “Chiz.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police.
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Police received information concerning three males in an alley with baseball bats and wearing ski masks at 11:40 p.m. June 17.
Police made contact with James Potts, Gerald Price and William Helsel.
Police said Potts did throw a pistol in the dumpster. he was charged with no permit and person not to carry firearms. He was committed to Blair County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail.
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Police assisted the fire department at 7:17 a.m. June 18 with a fire alarm at the second floor laundry room of Epworth Manor. Smoke was discovered in the room, but there was no fire visible.
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A Tyrone woman reported to police that a male known to her entered her house by force at 12:53 a.m. June 18 and threatened her with a knife, destroyed her clothing and stole several items. Charges are pending.
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Lisa Hampton reported to police that she was having problems with a property owner at 410 Park Ave, yelling at kids for being on his property.
Police said contact was made with four kids playing hockey in the street. The kids were asked to move up the street, and they complied.
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Robert Ray reported to police that people are traveling through his property on dirt bikes to gain access to the woods.
Police said no permanent damage was done to the lawn. He said this is a nightly occurrence and only wanted periodic checks.
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John Corcelle reported to police that his girlfriend punched him in the ear then left his residence at 6:22 p.m. June 18. He requested police arrest the woman.
No further information was provided.
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At 10:10 p.m. June 18, police received a report of several juveniles in the Park Avenue playground yelling and causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, police found three males and all were moved along.
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An anonymous male reported to police that a fawn was on the loose near Epworth Manor at 1:50 a.m. June 19. Police said the fawn was gone when they arrived.
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Police were summoned to Burley’s at 2:07 a.m. June 19 for a suspicious female sitting on a bench.
Responding officers learned the woman was from New York and was waiting for the bus. Police said they advised her where the bus stop is.
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Police report finding a male sleeping inside his car at the Reclamere lot at 2:37 a.m. June 19. He told police he and his wife had gotten into an argument and he left and that he only had his car to sleep in.

By Rick