On The Record

Pine Grove Twp.

DUI. Warren-based state police reported Ronald Joseph Ferino, 30, Jamestown N.Y., was driving a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 south on Stanton Hill Road at a speed too fast for road conditions at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 24. According to police, Ferino lost control of his vehicle and slid sideways into the oncoming lane of travel and into the front of a 2006 Hummer H3 driven by Justin T. Demontier, 16, with passenger Brian T. Demontier, 46, and passenger Barbara L. Demontier, 45, all of Russell. Police reported the Hummer H3 was traveling north on Stanton Hill Road prior to the crash. According to police, upon investigating the crash it was determined that Ferino was under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arrested for DUI. Police reported only Barbara L. Demontier suffered minor injury and no one involved required transport to the hospital. According to police, Russell VFD assisted at the scene. Police reported both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

Pleasant Twp.

Burglary. Warren-based state police reported someone broke into the house of Kenneth Allen Pierce, Warren, and stole a jar of U.S. currency valued at approximately $300 between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24. Police said any person with information on this incident can call Warren-based state police.

Southwest Twp.

Crash. Warren-based state police reported Michelle Carr, 34, Warren was driving north on Titusville Enterprise Road with a male passenger, 13, Warren, and a female passenger, 7, Warren at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 26. According to police, Carr was traveling at a speed too fast for the road conditions at the time, and lost control of the vehicle. Police reported the vehicle left the east side of the road and struck an embankment which caused it to roll over onto its driver's side. According to police, the vehicle continued to slide north in the northbound lane on its driver's side for approximately 65 ft. Police reported the vehicle then spun around and was facing south in the northbound lane when it stopped. According to police, all three occupants in the vehicle were transported to Titusville Area Hospital for minor injuries, and have been released. Police reported Grand Valley and Pleasantville volunteer fire departments assisted at the scene.

Sugar Grove Twp.

Crash. Warren-based state police reported Alisia Brannon, 24, Clarendon, was traveling south on Jackson Run Road at 5:50 p.m. Dec. 28. According to police, Brannon lost control of her vehicle on snow-covered roads and struck a mailbox. Police reported Brannon's vehicle then left the west edge of the road and struck a ditch. According to police, Brannon was not injured in the crash and her vehicle was towed from the scene with minor damage.

Tidioute Borough

Crash. Tidoute Borough police reported a 2002 Ford Windstar operated by Thomas Topar, Ellwood City, was traveling north on State Route 127 at 4:57 Dec. 28 when Topar lost control of his vehicle and struck a bridge. According to police, the vehicle stopped after striking guiderails. Police reported Evelyn Tweedie of 174 Main St. was transported to Titusville Hospital while two other passengers were not injured. According to police, the Windstar was heavily damaged. Police reported Tidioute Volunteer Fire Dept. assisted at the scene.