A 25-year-old Punxsutawney woman was arrested following a traffic stop in Bell Township of Jefferson County on Tuesday.
Troopers say the stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation along Cloe Rossiter and Smyerstown Road and upon further investigation found the driver to be under the influence of drugs.
Police say charges will be filed.
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A Punxsutawney woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries following a deer-related crash that occurred on Sunday.
State Police in Punxsutawney say the one-vehicle accident occurred on Route 119 in Winslow Township of Jefferson County when a deer jumped from the side of the road and landed on the hood and windshield area of 56-year-old Kimberly Lyons car.
Troopers say Lyons reported a minor headache following the crash and was transported to Penn Highlands DuBois by Sykesville Ambulance.
Her passenger, 50-year-old Brian Lyons of Punxsutawney, was not injured.
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State Police in Indiana found an 88-year-old Penn Run man who went missing earlier today.
Troopers say they were called out just after 5 am for a report of a suspicious, unattended vehicle parted at a home along Yellow Creek Road in Cherryhill Township.
The homeowner said called police after they found the vehicle with the keys still inside and saw someone walking away.
Police requested assistance from Cherryhill Township Fire Department and found the man on the ground nearby shortly after 6:30 am.
Police say the man was possibility suffering from hypothermia. Troopers were able to render aid until Citizens Ambulance arrived to transport him to the hospital for treatment.
Police note a family member was notified and they do not suspect any foul play.
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