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Reportable crash at Juniata and West Market streets
LEWISTOWN -- A two-vehicle crash at Juniata and West Market streets resulted in disabling damage to one vehicle at 8:39 a.m. Oct. 29, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Officers said one vehicle attempted to turn left onto West Market Street into the path of a northbound vehicle. The northbound vehicle struck the turning vehicle, causing disabling damage. The turning vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported. Information about the drivers was not released.
Man charged after foot pursuit
LEWISTOWN -- William A. Tolliver-Bey, 24, of Lewistown, was taken into custody after a foot pursuit by Lewistown Police Department officers at 8:10 p.m. Oct. 30 following a disturbance call in the 300 block of Bratton Avenue, according to a release issued on Thursday.
Officers learned Tolliver-Bey had two active summary warrants with jail commitment orders related to fishing violations. After spotting him in the area, officers pursued him on foot through several backyards before taking him into custody on Reservoir Lane. He was lodged in the Mifflin County Correctional Facility in Lewistown and charged with evading arrest or detention on foot.
Police investigate Valley Street crash
LEWISTOWN -- A crash in the 100 block of Valley Street left two vehicles with significant damage at 8:42 p.m. Oct. 30, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Police said an eastbound vehicle struck a parked vehicle, causing disabling damage. The parked vehicle also sustained significant damage, and officers were unable to contact its owner. The unidentified driver appeared confused and said they did not know what had been struck. No citation was issued, but a medical examination request was submitted to PennDOT to determine whether the driver can safely operate a vehicle.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges
LEWISTOWN -- Erica L. LeFevre, 41, of Derry Township, was charged with possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 1:35 a.m. Oct. 31, according to a release issued on Thursday.
Police stopped a vehicle after a license plate reader detected an expired registration. The driver, Joseph J. Yocum, 44, of Lewistown, was found to have an active Huntingdon County warrant and was taken into custody. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers reported finding methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, a methamphetamine pipe and hypodermic needles. Yocum was cited for summary traffic violations.
Burglary charges filed
LEWISTOWN -- Jovanny Rodriguez-Ferreira, 20, of Harrisburg, is wanted on burglary-related charges after an alleged break-in at a residence in the first block of Pannebaker Avenue at 1:53 a.m. Oct. 31, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Police allege Rodriguez-Ferreira entered the residence through a broken window, confronted a former romantic partner and stole several items before leaving. Investigators said surveillance footage and a cellphone left behind at the scene helped identify him. A warrant for his arrest was issued by Magisterial District Judge Craig Weston. Charges include burglary, criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking and simple assault.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lewistown Police Department at (717) 248-6716.
Crash investigated on East Walnut Street
LEWISTOWN -- A two-vehicle crash in the 400 block of East Walnut Street left both vehicles with major damage at 4:40 a.m. Nov. 2, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Police said a vehicle attempting to turn left into the Nittany Minit Mart parking lot was struck head-on by an oncoming westbound vehicle. After reviewing surveillance footage, officers determined the westbound vehicle was operating without headlights during darkness and cited the unidentified driver for the violation. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Police assist fire crews at residence
LEWISTOWN -- Area firefighters and police responded to a residence on Feeder Avenue at 8:55 p.m. Nov. 2 after a reported fire, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Police said an unidentified female resident initially refused emergency responders access to the home while claiming a male resident was attempting to burn down the house and harm her. Officers determined the incident involved tissue paper that caught fire in an ashtray and was quickly extinguished, though smoke remained inside the residence. After a second 911 call from the same resident, officers returned and found no evidence supporting the allegations. An unidentified male resident declined medical treatment and did not appear to require a mental health evaluation.
Woman cited following assault investigation
LEWISTOWN -- An unidentified 47-year-old woman was cited for harassment following an assault investigation at an apartment complex at 132 S. Main St. at 3:12 p.m. Nov. 3, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Police said the woman struck another female during a dispute, though no injuries were reported. According to police, the accused said she was upset over the other woman’s interactions with a male resident. Officers cited her for harassment.
Two women cited after disturbance
LEWISTOWN -- Nakisha K. Wilson, 38, of Lewistown, and Ashley N. Kohler, 38, of Lewistown, were cited for disorderly conduct following a disturbance on Valley Street at 9:02 p.m. Nov. 3, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Officers responded to a report of two women yelling at one another and cited both following their investigation.
Investigation underway into alleged debit card fraud
LEWISTOWN -- Milton Polanco-Vega, 46, of Mifflintown, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant while police investigated an alleged access device fraud complaint at the Kish Apartments at 4:46 p.m. Nov. 4, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
An elderly resident reported more than $630 in unauthorized withdrawals from a bank account after allowing Polanco-Vega to use a debit card for purchases. Police said the fraud investigation remains ongoing pending review of ATM surveillance footage. Polanco-Vega was lodged in the Mifflin County Correctional Facility on a Juniata County warrant for failure to appear.
Police investigating theft of martial arts mannequin
LEWISTOWN -- A martial arts training mannequin was reported stolen from a yard in the 400 block of West Fourth Street at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 4, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Police said several men traveling in a van bearing Texas registration removed the mannequin from the property. The investigation is continuing as officers work to identify those involved.
Two women cited after Sunoco altercation
LEWISTOWN -- Valon M. McGarvey, 41, of Lewistown, and Kayla S. Tonelli, 32, of Lewistown, were cited for disorderly conduct following an altercation outside the Sunoco convenience store at 221 S. Main St. at 8:31 p.m. Nov. 4, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday.
Police said the incident began with a verbal argument inside the store before escalating into a physical confrontation in the parking lot. Officers reviewed surveillance footage and interviewed those involved before filing citations against both women.