A traffic stop in Clarion County led to drug charges and a DUI.
Clarion State Police were conducting a traffic stop at Jefferson Street in Callensbug Borough, when they arrested 38 year old Tina Dunkle and 51 year old Bobby Dunkle, both of Parker, for possession of marijuana and 24 bags of suspected
fentanyl.
Tina Dunkle faces additional charges of DUI and two counts of endangering the welfare of children, who were also in the vehicle.
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Two people were arrested for shoplifting from a retail store in Clarion.
According to Clarion State Police, 53 year old Robin Cook from Rimersburg and 38 year old Jennifer Kuntz from Pittsburgh conspired to commit retail theft at the Walmart in Clarion. The reports says, both entered the store and stole $404.53 worth of merchandise and were arrested at their residence as they were unloading the stolen items from their
vehicle.
The two were taken into custody and arraigned. Bond was set at $2500 cash and they were lodged in the Clarion County Jail. Cook also had an outstanding warrant from Greene County.
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Donation items were taken from the Goodwill in Reynoldsville.
DuBois State Police report between December 10th and December 20th, camera footage from the Reynoldsville Goodwill shows individuals taking donation items from the business.
According to police, security video shows two females and one male taking items and loading them into a silver sedan and leaving the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call the DuBois State Police as the investigation continues.
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State Police say all but one of the suspects identified in their “Operation Grinch” drug dealer take-down have been taken into custody.
As of last night, only 31-year-old Joshua Adam Gates of Downsville, Louisiana remains at large. Gates was listed with an Indiana address in a previous court case.
The investigations by the Troop A Vice/Narcotics Unit involved undercover drug buys by troopers along with the use of informants and other sources of information.
Suspects taken into custody on variety of charges including possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, and criminal use of a communication facility.
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Renters of a property are suspects involving stolen items.
Marienville State Police are investigating the theft of several household items from the inside of a rental. The authorities say the theft occurred on December 15th and the victim was able to provide information to the police on who they believe stole the items.
According to the police report, the value of the items totals $468.50. The investigation is ongoing.
