State Police in Punxsutawney issued a release Wednesday reminding residents to beware of scams, con artists, and home invasions.
Authorities note that scammers have been known to target the area in the spring, offering unbelievable deals on home improvement services and shop tools. Police say in incidents of home invasions, scammers have been known to work in pairs; one will keep you busy while the other goes through your home looking for money and valuables. Police advise residents that if anyone asks to gain entry to your home, you should ask for photo ID noting that all utility workers must carry photo ID. Residents should also be aware of phone scams.
Police note that residents should always lock their doors when they are outside, check with utility companies by phone if someone comes to your door, beware of unsolicited home repairmen, to pay by check so the payment can be stopped if needed, and to call police to report a scam incident immediately.
Individuals who have suffered a lost may be eligible for assistance through their county office of victim services at the courthouse.
Link to full release below.
https://www.psp.pa.gov/PIRRs/Punxsutawney%20Press%20Releases/C_PUNX_24MAR2021_1146.pdf
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A 21-year-old Punxsutawney woman was transported to Punxsutawney Area Hospital for suspected minor injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Big Run on Tuesday.
Troopers say the crash occurred on West Main Street near Symers Street when 72-year-old Eugene Reitz of Punxsutawney failed to observe a stopped vehicle driven by 22-year-old Nicole Adams of Dalmatia. Police say Adams was stopped and waiting for a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Tyler Kuntz of Punxsutawney to turn onto Symers Street when Reitz’s vehicle struck Adam’s vehicle from behind then Adam’s vehicle stuck Kuntz’s vehicle. Troopers say the front seat passenger in Kuntz’s vehicle, identified as 21-year-old Holly Osborn of Punxsutawney, was transported to the hospital for suspected minor injuries. Police note no other injures were reported.
Adams’ and Kuntz’s vehicle sustained minor damage while Reitz’s vehicle was disabled and towed from the scene.
Sykesville Ambulance and Big Run Fire Department assisted at the scene.
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More details have been released regarding an additional drug-related case filed against a Punxsutawney woman who was already facing charges for possession of meth.
According to ExploreJeffersonPA.com, Punxsutawney Borough Police filed criminal charged against 33-year-old Callie Craft. The charges stem from an incident that occurred March 9 when a State Parole agent was at a residence along Railroad Street in Punxsutawney for a parole check and contacted Punxsutawney Borough Police for assistance. At the scene, police were notified that marijuana and related paraphernalia were reportedly found in a juvenile’s room. Craft, another resident of the household had been arrested on drug charged the previous week. Police spoke to the juvenile about the items and the juvenile reportedly told police Craft had given them to her.
Craft now faces an additional felony charge of endangering the welfare of a child.
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State Police in Clearfield say a 38-year-old Punxsutawney man caused a wreck last Thursday in Bradford Township on I-80 when he attempted to make a U-turn to drive east in the westbound lane and struck a westbound car.
Troopers say Robert Blake was determined to be intoxicated and reportedly attempted to cause a fight on scene. Police charged him with DUI, making terroristic threats, among other related charges. No injuries were reported from the crash.
A preliminary hearing is set for March 31.
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A 24-year-old Cherry Tree man was held at Armstrong county Jail after state police learned he was wanted for failing to respond to a drunken driving charge in Jefferson County.
Troopers from Kittanning encountered Brandon Lydic last Friday on Hawk Hollow Road near Route 422 where police stopped to help him with a disabled vehicle. Court records indicate Lydic was charged with DUI and several traffic violations in November in Punxsutawney and that he failed to appear for court.
He was held for judgment in Jefferson County Common Pleas court.
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