Cherry Grove
Crash. Warren-based state police reported Renee L. Mead, 37, Clarendon, was driving a 2007 Hummer H2 north on Cherry Grove Road and negotiating a downhill grade at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 8. According to police, the vehicle began to slide on the snow-covered roadway and slid in a counter-clockwise direction, striking a tree with the front passenger side fender. Police stated the vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.
Spring Creek Twp.
Scattering rubbish. Warren-based state police responded to 1430 Oil Creek Rd., where Paul Messenger, 63, reported an incident of rubbish being scattered on his property. Police said someone between 10 p.m. Monday and 12:45 p.m. Tuesday left unwanted refuse on Messenger's property.
Southwest Twp.
Car fire. Warren-based state police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Rt. 27 just north of Enterprise Road at 2:45 p.m. Monday. Police said Michael A. Guzzi, 40, Pleasantville, was operating a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer north and uphill when his engine compartment caught fire. Guzzi pulled off the roadway into a pull-off along the west berm where he observed smoke and fire under the hood near the firewall.
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Youngsville
Hit-and-run. Youngsville Borough police said they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred possibly on Monday, Feb. 6 between 8 and 9:30 p.m. Police said an unknown tractor trailer, possibly white in color with a flat-bed, caused damage to a lawn on High Street, striking a fire hydrant and causing damage to a lawn on 5th Street. Anyone with information is asked to call the borough police at 563-7555.
Harassment. Youngsville Borough police responded to an altercation at Youngsville High School at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday. According to police, an 18-year-old male was cited for harassment after striking a male juvenile in the face during lunch in the cafeteria.