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Police Reports

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4:33 a.m. Wednesday — A car driven by Anthony N. Prestopine, 28, of Sharpsville, Mercer County, crashed into a guardrail on Interstate 79 in Lancaster Township. Police cited Prestopine for driving without a license and a lane violation.10:50 a.m. Monday — Kylee R. Crawshaw, 23, of Saxton, Bedford County, lost control of her car traveling through rising water on the road, spun around twice, rolled over and hit a tree. Police said Crawshaw was cited for driving too fast for conditions.

4:56 a.m. Tuesday — Dale S. Best II, 49, of Rimersburg was hurt when the pickup truck he was driving slid on ice, hit an embankment and rolled onto its side on Cherry Run Road near Pump Station Road in Toby Township. Best, who was wearing a seat belt, was treated at Clarion Hospital for minor injuries.

4:20 a.m. Tuesday — A vehicle driven by John F. Petruzzi, 28, of Templeton crashed into a guardrail on ice-covered Route 85 in Rayburn Township.

Tuesday — An unknown burglar stole $927, prescription painkillers and four video games from a West Glendora Drive home in Pine Township. The break-in happened between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Tuesday.Sunday — A Hoyt, left-handed compound bow and a Parker crossbow were stolen in a burglary sometime in February at a Harrisville Road home in Worth Township, Mercer County. The stolen property is valued at $1,660.

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