Police Report 8/04 - 8/10

In a collision between a stop sign and a semi, the semi got the worst of it. A suspected human prowler was only trying to recapture her prowling feline. Pellets from an air gun damaged the driver ed. car—but were said to have been directed at a skunk (but annoying skunks that way is a bad idea). A speeding report resulted in a no-insurance citation.

Such matters were among the incidents to which the Port Allegany Police Department responded in the week that began August 4.

Last Monday at 10:30 a.m. Chief Dave Distrola received a report that the driver education car had been struck by BBs. School personnel said the damage was observed about the time of the alumni game, and that it was supposed that someone had been shooting at several skunks in the area and the pellets had ricocheted.

At 2:01 p.m. Distrola received a report of a cell phone having been lost by a motorcyclist near the Port Allegany Senior Center. A pedestrian had observed the loss and left contact information at the station in case someone reported the loss.

At 4:50 p.m. Officer Tony Tanner received a traffic complaint concerning an erratic driver. The name of the driver was provided and the report consisted of information that the subject repeatedly runs stop signs and drives on the wrong side of the road.

At 7 p.m. Tanner responded to an incident in which a tractor-trailer was crossing the railroad tracks on Arnold Avenue when the crossing gate activated and dropped onto the truck, shearing retaining pins. Insurance information was exchanged between a railroad worker and the truck driver. No charges will be filed.

Last Tuesday at 5:05 a.m. Tanner received a complaint of a hit-and-run involving a vehicle parked in front of 18 North Main Street. The vehicle had received minor damage to the rear bumper.

At 12:15 p.m. Distrola went to the intersection of Grace Avenue and Church Street, where a tractor-trailer had struck a stop sign. The sign was not damaged, but the truck received minor damage to the rear bumper. The driver was advised to notify Dispatch at his company.

At 5:20 p.m. Officer Adam Dickerson assisted a motorist with a vehicle lock-out on Main Street.

Last Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. Dickerson responded to a report of a domestic altercation at 104 Smith Avenue. It was determined that the disagreement was verbal in nature. Dickerson advised the parties to settle down.

Thursday at 8:33 a.m. Distrola received a report that a plastic shed had been removed from 12 Park Lane. The incident was found to be related to an estate issue. The subject apparently had not been willed the shed, and was advised to relinquish it. Meanwhile the matter was referred to the attorney handling the estate.

Friday at 1:30 p.m. Distrola was called to Railroad Avenue for a report of children driving a go-cart onto a neighbor’s property. The parent was contacted and advised of the complaint, and that seemed to end the matter.

At 6 p.m. Dickerson was contacted by someone from Shop ’n Save who requested periodic checks of the supermarket premises at Lillibridge Place while renovations are taking place.

At 10:55 p.m. Dickerson responded to a domestic incident at 64 South Main Street. A female subject had left the residence recently and was upset that the male party was moving a girlfriend into the residence. The male party left the residence.

Saturday at 1:08 p.m. Distrola was called to Pearl Street for a report of a speeding vehicle that had been observed and reported to have gone to 91 Pearl Street. The driver was found, identified and cited for the speeding infraction, in addition to driving without insurance.

Sunday at 1 a.m. Officer Kyle Day received a report that someone was driving erratically on South Main Street. He was unable to locate the vehicle.

At 1 p.m. Distrola assisted a motorist with a vehicle lock-out on Pearl Street.

At 6 p.m. Day received a report of an erratic driver heading toward Port Allegany from Eldred. The call was forwarded to Pennsylvania State Police. The vehicle was described as a motorcycle.

At 10 p.m. Day received a complaint from a Pearl Street resident that fireworks were being set off. Day reported that the fireworks use was discontinued after the complaint had been made.

At 11 p.m. Day received a report of a possible prowler in the area of 35 Church Street. Day discovered a female person in the area who was attempting to retrieve her pet cat.