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Police news – May 14

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Extraditable warrant

LAMAR -- On May 3, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Trooper Hall of the PA State Police stopped a 2003 Gold Toyota Corolla in the area of mile marker 172.3 of Interstate 80 Eastbound for Title 75 violations. It was then discovered that the license plate on the vehicle was fraudulent and the driver was unable to provide any legitimate documentation for the vehicle.

Upon further investigation, police discovered that the operator, Terry Fletcher, 58, of Jacksonville, Fla., had an extraditable warrant out of N.J., and the vehicle was stolen out of St. Louis, Mo.

The operator was transported to the Clinton County Jail and charges were filed through District Judge Heidi Wright's office, police said.

Burglary

FLEMINGTON -- On May 2, at 3:23 a.m., state police at Lamar responded to 555 High St., in Flemington Borough, for the report of a burglary. Anyone with information about this incident should contact Police Officer Geyer at 570-726-6000 and reference case PA2025-529010.

Harassment

SOUTH RENOVO -- On May 1, at approximately 3 p.m., state police at Lamar were called to an address on Pennsylvania Avenue in South Renovo Borough for the report of a minor child being harassed. Police said the victim is an 8-year-old male of Renovo. The investigation is continuing.

Suspected DUI

BEECH CREEK -- On May 1 at approximately 12:30 a.m., state police were called to the scene of an accident at Eagle Valley Road and Windy Lane in Beech Creek Township. Police said the driver of a 2002 dark green Jeep Wrangler, Colton A. Neff, 30, of Lock Haven, was traveling north on Eagle Valley Road and traveled off the roadway in the area of Windy Lane, striking a concrete wall at 782 Eagle Valley Road, Beech Creek. The vehicle continued on, striking two mailboxes before hitting strubs, trees and a West Penn Power pole in the area of 796 Eagle Valley Road.

When the police officer arrived on scene and after investigation, the operator was observed to be DUI. Police said the investigation remains open pending the results of toxicology reports.

Police were assisted at the scene by Beech Creek-Blanchard Fire Company, West Penn Power and Bressler's Towing.

Theft

MILL HALL -- On April 18, at about 10:22 a.m., Thomas Marr, 69, of Flemington, reported to state police at Lamar, that he forgot to collect his change at the self-checkout machine at Walmart in Mill Hall. A suspect then stole the $40 in change. Police are continuing the investigation.

Vehicle crash

LOCK HAVEN -- On May 5 at around 12:47 a.m., state police at Lamar were called to Route 220 in Castanea Township for the report of a vehicle accident. Police said that a 2024 Jeep Compass being driven by Lamont Cradle, 38, of Williamsport, was traveling south on US 220 near the 113 mile marker struck a concrete bridge barrier. Cradle was cited for the crash, but was not injured. Police were assisted at the scene by Booth Towing and Recovery.

PFA violation

JERSEY SHORE -- On May 1 at 9:20 p.m., state police at Lamar were called to a residence on Davidson Road in Crawford Township for the report of a PFA violation. Upon arrival, police found the defendant, Bradley Breon, 43, of Jersey Shore, at the residence and in violation of the PFA. The defendant was taken into custody and transported to the Clinton County Correctional Facility, police said.

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