Police Report 7/14 - 7/20

Two South Main Street residents were involved in alleged misuse of funds, one as victim and one as perpetrator. Someone may be stealing used cooking oil from the Moose Family Center. Somebody tiptoed out the back door of Voodoo in the wee, small hours, to loud musical accompaniment.

Those happenings were among the matters Port Allegany Police dealt with in the week that began July 14.

Last Tuesday at 3:20 p.m. Chief Dave Distrola collected a statement from Curt J. Spindler of 71 South Main Street concerning the alleged theft and forgery of checks drawn on his account. Trisha Wilkins, also of 71 South Main Street, was identified as the alleged perpetrator. Charges were filed against her for stealing, forging and cashing eight checks totaling $1,425.

At 5 p.m. Officer Adam Dickerson received several reports that children were riding their bikes on Broad Street and were nearly being struck by motor vehicles. Dickerson contacted the parents and the issue was resolved.

At 6 p.m. Dickerson received a complaint that there had been fraudulent activity on an Arnold Avenue resident’s bank account. Unknown persons had ordered two laptop computers using the account. Both computers were delivered to the account holder’s address. An explanation of this is being sought.

Last Wednesday at 8 a.m. Distrola received notification that a vehicle had been parked next to the Port Allegany Health Center since Monday. It was registered to someone with a Johnsonburg address. Distrola did not succeed in contacting the owner. He noted that the vehicle is legally parked.

At 8:30 a.m. Distrola received a complaint of a possible theft of cooking oil from a storage vat behind the Moose Family Center. The caller indicated that the company that collects used cooking oil reported that there was much less than usual in the vat.

At 11:30 p.m. officer Tony Tanner received a complaint of a noise disturbance above Voodoo Tattoo. When he got there he found that there was music coming from the shop and advised the owner to turn down the volume.

Friday at 5 p.m. Officer Tanner received a complaint that a man was yelling in the 200 block of East Mill Street. Tanner made contact with the subject, who seemed to be “having a bad day.” Tanner requested that he refrain from yelling, because neighbors were calling and complaining.

Saturday at 1:59 a.m. Tanner arrested Nicholas Bosworth, 33, of North Second Street, Harrisburg, for suspected DUI after Bosworth crossed into the wrong lane and opposing travel direction on North Main Street. Charges are pending lab results.

At 12:45 p.m. Officer William Wenzel received a complaint that a person was loitering behind Moe’s Bar and Grill, sifting through the ash receptacle and asking customers for money. Wenzel instructed the man to leave the premises and not return.

At 5:15 a.m. Tanner received a noise complaint from a resident above Voodoo Tattoo. He found that music was coming from the shop, and saw a person who was inside leave through the back door when Tanner knocked. Tanner noted that any further complaints will result in citations being issued.