Police Blotter March 17, 2024
Police Blotter March 17, 2024
Forcible Rape/Opposite Sex
ALLISON TOWNSHIP – According to a report made by PSP Lamar, an incident involving child abuse, stated as “Rape Forcible Opposite Sex” on the report, occurred between January 1, 2024 and January 30, 2024. The incident involves five female victims from Clinton County, ranging from ages 10 to 16. The location of the incident is stated as “Renovo Road” on the report. PSP Lamar is currently investigating this incident.
Vehicle Crash
BEECH CREEK – A crash occurred near 1496 Bald Eagle Mountain Road on March 16, 2024. Jadon Vittorio, 38, Lock Haven, was traveling westbound when the 2013 Toyota Tacoma he was driving had a mechanical failure that caused the vehicle to travel off the road and crash into an embankment. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were sustained as a result of the crash.
Simple Trespass
LEIDY TOWNSHIP – A trespassing incident involving a 40-year-old male from Kersey, PA, and a 28-year-old male from Mineral Point, PA took place on March 16, 2024, on Stewart Hill Road. PSP Lamar was notified of the incident and upon investigation, it was determined that the actors were known suspects. Trespassing charges were filed through District Court 25-3-03.
Retail Theft/Shoplifting
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP – PSP Lamar troopers responded to Walmart in Mill Hall for a report of retail theft which the store’s Asset Protection Members (APM) observed on March 16, 2024. APM reported that they had observed Sherry Valentine, 51, Lock Haven, put unscanned items in her shopping cart while using a self-checkout. According to the police report, Valentine was warned that she needed to make sure every item was scanned before completing the transaction, however, she attempted to leave the store with the items in her cart without paying for them. APM attempted to stop Valentine from leaving but she did not comply and attempted to flee the scene with the stolen merchandise. PSP Troopers stopped her before she could leave and she was taken into custody. Felony charges for retail theft and related offenses have been filed through District Court 25-3-02, and Valentine was transported to the Clinton County Correctional Facility.
Vehicle Crash
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP – A two-vehicle crash took place on Hogan Boulevard at its intersection with the parking lot exit of Walmart in Mill Hall on March 15, 2024. Marian Sanders, 76, Jersey Shore, proceeded through a solid red light at the 4-way intersection near the Walmart parking lot exit where it connects with Hogan Boulevard. Lance Olson, 24, from Bonney Lake, WA, proceeded into the intersection to turn left as he was leaving Walmart while the traffic signal displayed a green arrow, and was struck by Sanders, causing disabling damage to both vehicles. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash and no injuries were reported. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Vehicle Crash
GREENE TOWNSHIP – A crash occurred on I-80 East at mile marker 183.0 on March 14, 2024. Amy Zambrano, 20, Hazelton, lost control of her vehicle which caused her to veer off the road before impacting a guide rail on the south side of the roadway. After impact, the vehicle came to a final rest in the right lane on the south side of the roadway, facing southeast. The impact caused disabling damage to the vehicle, which was towed from the scene. Zambrano sustained no injuries and was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash.
Harassment w/Physical Contact
BEECH CREEK – A physical altercation took place on Oak Lane in Beech Creek on March 13, 2024. Lester Whitaker, 76, of Beech Creek pushed a a 60-year-old female victim in the chest region according to the police report. Whitaker was subsequently arrested for harassment through District Court 25-3-02.
Fleeing and Eluding/In-Vehicle
WAYNE TOWNSHIP – Troopers from PSP Lamar attempted to stop a black sedan with chrome/silver rims as it was traveling at a high rate of speed on US 220 North on March 12, 2024, at 9:50 p.m. While police pursued the vehicle, the driver turned off the rear lights. The vehicle could not be located, and PSP Lamar is asking that anyone with information regarding this incident contact the barracks at 570-726-6000, and reference incident PA24-324861.
Retail Theft/Shoplifting
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP – PSP Lamar responded to Walmart in Mill Hall for a report of retail theft on March 9, 2024. The police investigation revealed that Darlene Moyer, 66, of Howard, had under-scanned and concealed multiple grocery items, which included Thomas Brand English Muffins ($3.48), Marketside Fresh asparagus ($3.77), Temptations brand cat treats ($23.98), Hanes brand men’s t-shirt ($18.98), Pup-peroni brand dog treats ($11.98), Johnsonville sausage links ($5.44), mini plain sausage sticks ($6.94), assorted Tootsie Pops ($3.86), a Swiss cheese block ($2.00), and a mild cheddar cheese block ($2.00). Moyer did not pay the retail price of the items which totaled $93.23, and charges were filed through District Court 25-3-02. Moyer was subsequently remanded to the Clinton County Correctional Facility.
CLINTON COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE:
Endangering the Welfare of a Child (1 Count) (M1)
Markel E. Wheeland, 33, was arrested by the York County Sheriff’s Office and other Law enforcement agents on Friday, March 8th, 2024.
Warrant Details –
Warrant Type: Bench
Date Issued: Monday, February 8th, 2021
Issuing Authority: Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
Docket Number: 512-2017
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office currently holds an active bench warrant for Markel E Wheeland. Submit a Tip on the CRIMEWATCH® website or call the office at 570-893-4070 with information.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://clinton.crimewatchpa.com/sheriff/135761/arrests/wheeland-markel-e-1-count-endangering-welfare-child-m1
RENOVO POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Theft By Deception/Fraud
Renovo Police are investigating a theft by deception/fraud incident that took place during January and February 2024 at a residence in Chapman Township. An elderly female fell victim to a scam through a conversation on the internet. Although the victim never saw or talked to the suspect other than online, the suspect was able to convince the victim that he was in the Army, that he was her boyfriend, and that he was going to send her presents by mail. The suspect was able to coax the elderly victim into sending multiple payments, totaling $4,000, and no presents were received as promised. This is one of several scams that residents have fallen victim to recently. Renovo Police would like to remind residents to be very cautious before sending money to anyone that they don’t know and/or have not met. “If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is!!” they said.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://clinton.crimewatchpa.com/renovopd/133064/post/theft-deception-fraud
LOCK HAVEN CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE:
Incidents:
Theft – Between March 8, 2024, at approximately 4:00 pm and March 9, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in the 10 block of N. Highland Street.
Theft – Between March 8, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm and March 11, 2024, at approximately 7:30 am, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in the 200 block of S. Jones Street.
Crash – On March 14, 2024, at 8:20 pm, a vehicle was leaving a parking space in the 10 block of E. Main Street and struck another vehicle that was traveling westbound on E. Main Street. There were no injuries and both vehicles were driven away from the scene.
Offenses Charged:
Andrew Snyder, 27, Lock Haven, was arrested for Harassment and Disorderly Conduct. On March 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm, Snyder harassed the victim in the 300 block of W. Church Street by yelling at the victim and making hand gestures.
William Shultz, 71, Lock Haven, was cited with Harassment. On March 13, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Shultz got into an argument with his neighbor in the 200 block of N. Henderson Street and pushed the victim into a door, causing the victim’s wrist to bleed.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://clinton.crimewatchpa.com/lockhavenpd/133026/post/news-release-march-16-2024
