JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Punxsutawney have filed charges against sixteen individuals, including a Clarion man, following a lengthy investigation of drug trafficking in the Jefferson County area.
According to Captain Bernard J. Petrovsky of PSP Troop C, the investigation targeted the trafficking of opioids, prescription pain medications, and crystal methamphetamine.
Charges filed include manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver; possession of a controlled substance; criminal use of a communication facility; conspiracy — manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver; and endangering the welfare of a child.
According to police, members of Troop C and The Jefferson County Drug Task Force assisted in picking up the following individuals on arrest warrants:
- Tyler Fox (pictured above), 20, of Clarion
- Scott Brosius, 40, of Brookville
- Chelsea Chestnut, 30, of Brookville
- Zachary Clinchoc, 29, currently incarcerated
- Vincent Foringer, 20, of DuBois
- Glenn Fox, 30, of Reynoldsville
- Calvin Keeder, 35, incarcerated
- Samantha Lucas, 26, of Brookville
- Brian Robinson, 36, of Punxsutawney
- Avarea Smith, 20, incarcerated
- Michael White, 32, incarcerated
- A known 16-year-old female juvenile
At the time of this publication, arrest warrants are still outstanding for:
- Michelle Houston, 43, of Falls Creek
- Jerri Nelson, 37, of DuBois
- Jeremy Pruszko, 32, of Penfield
- Caylia Shank, 26, of Punxsutawney
Anyone with information related to the whereabouts of the individuals above is asked to contact the Punxsutawney State Police at 814-938-0510.
