Assault in Summerville Borough
Punxsutawney-based State Police received a report of assault near Harrison Street, in Summerville Borough, Jefferson County, around 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13.
Police say a known 21-year-old Summerville woman came to the barracks to report a domestic with a known 63-year-old Summerville man.
Visible injuries were observed on the victim, police say.
Charges were filed at Magisterial District Judge Gregory M. Bazylak’s office.
The name of the Summerville man was not released.
Backhoe Stolen From Palo Construction
Police are investigating a reported theft from a motor vehicle that occurred last week.
According to DuBois-based State Police, unknown actor(s) stole a yellow 1996 John Deer loader backhoe from beside a construction trailer in the 5000 block of U.S. Route 322 in Winslow Township, Jefferson County.
Police say the incident occurred sometime between 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14.
The backhoe was later found abandoned in a wooded area off a gas well road on Saxon Hill Road, according to police.
The victim is listed as Palo Construction, of Clarion.
The investigation is ongoing.
Found Property
On Wednesday, August 17, a 26″ mountain bike was found along State Route 36 in Banks Township, Indiana County.
The value of the bike is listed as $100.00.
Contact PSP Punxsutawney at 814-938-0510 with reference number PA2022-1050949.