Two hurt in crash involving state police vehicle

REW — Two drivers suffered suspected minor injuries in a crash involving a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle Monday afternoon on Summit Road.

The crash occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. near 785 Summit Road, Route 646.

According to state police, a 2026 Ford Explorer driven by Tammy M. Pearce, 58, of Bradford was entering the roadway from a driveway when it was struck in the side by another 2026 Ford Explorer driven by Jack D. Lauer, 24, of Lewis Run.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts and were taken by Bradford City EMS to UPMC Kane. The first vehicle sustained disabling damage.

Pearce was not charged. The police report does not identify which vehicle was operated by state police.

Police warn of phone-return scam

Pennsylvania State Police are warning residents about a scam reported Aug. 20 on West Main Street in Mount Jewett.

A 52-year-old Mount Jewett man told police he ordered a phone online and received a call after it arrived claiming he had been sent the wrong item. The caller provided a shipping label for the phone’s return.

Police said the call and shipping label were fraudulent and the phone, a Samsung Galaxy G26+ valued at $1,100, was stolen.

State police are asking the public to be aware of the scam.

Police investigate Otto Township trespass

OTTO TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a report that a man trespassed on a Looker Mountain Trail property and entered the residence.

Troopers responded at approximately 10:37 p.m. Aug. 4.

The investigation is ongoing.

St. Marys man accused of stealing vehicle

ST. MARYS — City police have filed charges against Kaiden Bayer, 20, of St. Marys, in connection with the theft of a vehicle from the Stackpole Street area.

Police said the theft was reported at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday near 201 Stackpole St.

During the investigation, officers determined Bayer had allegedly stolen the vehicle and fabricated a story implicating another person in the theft.

Bayer is being held in Elk County Prison while awaiting a preliminary hearing.

All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.