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Police Reports

These items have been collected from various police departments.

8 a.m. Friday — Roger Kadunce of 419 Fairview Ave. reported an unknown driver struck his gas meter off an unnamed alley overnight. The meter was replaced by the gas company.3:20 p.m. Thursday — Jamie Goehring of 329 Franklin St. reported the theft of a $100 red Mongoose bicycle from her yard overnight.Butler Township2:08 p.m. Thursday — A car driven by Monique Mack, 42, of Butler and a pickup truck driven by Chelsea Rimer, 18, of Butler collided at the intersection of Route 356 and Hindman Road.

Friday — Someone threw a rock through a window at the residence of James Denelle at 603 Centertown Road in Pine Township between 2:30 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday, causing $400 in damage. Anyone with information about the incident should call police at 724-662-6162.1 p.m. Thursday — A pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old Mercer boy crashed off Elliot Road in Wolf Creek Township. He was wearing a seat belt and received minor injuries. The driver was cited for not driving at a safe speed.1:45 p.m. June 16 — A pickup truck driven by Orville Snow, 57, of Grove City struck a ditch and several trees off Springfield Church Road in Jackson Township, Mercer County, before overturning. Snow complained about general pain but refused treatment. Police said the truck's brakes malfunctioned.Although the truck's brakes malfunctioned before the wreck, the driver still faces charges.

9:20 p.m. Thursday — Edmund Hohman, 38, of Pittsburgh was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop on Route 68 in Toby Township. Along with multiple traffic violations, Hohman was wanted for probation violations. He was arraigned before District Judge Dan George and placed in Clarion County Prison.

Wednesday — Someone stole 1 ton of armored copper wire worth $1,000 from Three Rivers Aggregate's Taylor Run Plant off Harlansburg Road in Scott Township between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday. Anyone with information about the theft should call police at 724-598-2211.8:30 p.m. Monday — A pickup truck driven by Kevin Small, 34, of Portersville struck an embankment off Wurtemburg Road in Wayne Township before rolling onto its roof. Small was wearing a seat belt and received minor injuries. Small was charged with driving under the influence and multiple traffic violations. The Wayne Township and Perry Township volunteer fire departments assisted at the scene.

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