Shaw also noted that we have had great cooperation from local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities from all over the country who have helped locate and apprehend wanted fugitives.  

Shaw said that a special Thank You goes to the following departments who have helped with capturing a Fugitive of the Week:

        Clearfield County Sheriff's Department
        Clearfield Borough Police Department
        Lawrence Township Police Department
        DuBois City Police Department
        Sandy Township Police Department
        Curwensville Borough Police Department
        Morris-Cooper Regional Police Department
        Decatur Township Police Department
        Clearfield County Probation Office
        Pennsylvania State Police
        U.S. Marshal's Service
        West Virginia State Police
        Mifflin County Sheriff's Department            
        Charlotte County Sheriff's Department (Port Charlotte, Florida)
        King County Sheriff's Department (Seattle, Washington)
        Altoona City Police Department
        U.S. Park Service
        Luzerne County Constables
        Navajo County Major Crime Apprehension Team (Navajo County, Arizona)
        Centre County Sheriff's Department
        Elk County Sheriff's Department
        Butler City Police Department
        Clearfield County Crime Stoppers

Our Fugitive of the Week program sends the message that people who commit any crime in Clearfield County will be held accountable for their behavior. The smallest crime can have the biggest economic impact on our community.  Our program has captured every range of wanted criminal, including those charged with the following offenses:

        Homicide by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence
        Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse
        Aggravated Indecent Assault
        Statutory Sexual Assault
        Indecent Assault
        Drug Delivery
        Burglary
        Firearm Violations
        Theft by Unlawful Taking
        Aggravated Assault
        Simple Assault
        Forgery
        Theft by Deception
        Theft of Leased Property
        Theft of Services
        Theft from a Motor Vehicle
        Driving Under the Influence
        Receiving Stolen Property
        Access Device Fraud
        Endangering the Welfare of Children
        Deceptive Business Practices
        Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
        Criminal Trespass
        False ID to law Enforcement
        Retail Theft
        Recklessly Endangering Another Person

Shaw reported that as a result of our efforts, we have been able to ensure that restitution will be collected for all crime victims.  Our captured fugitives have been ordered to pay tens-of- thousands of dollars in restitution.  Shaw believes that our Fugitive of the Week program has been extremely successful and said "I am very proud of the hard work of every officer who has helped us achieve this milestone."

Shaw stated that our Fugitive of the Week program was created in response to the current economic times, where it is becoming increasingly difficult to identify, capture, and prosecute those who break the law.  Police departments all over the country, including departments right here in Clearfield County, are experiencing personnel shortages because of budget restrictions.
Our Fugitive of the Week program enlists the assistance of community members to aid law enforcement in locating wanted fugitives.  

Shaw reported that our Fugitive of the Week program is operated at no cost to taxpayers.  More importantly, Shaw said that the program creates a more efficient use of police resources.  Police are now able to spend their time investigating crime instead of searching for wanted fugitives.

Shaw stated that many criminals believe they can escape responsibility for their crimes by simply failing to appear in court.  Shaw said this is unacceptable.  In Clearfield County, criminals now know that if they don't appear, they will be located, they will be brought to court, and they will be held accountable.  Running from the law is not the answer in Clearfield County.  

Shaw stated that he looks forward to the continued success of the Fugitive of the Week program.   Shaw said he is also very hopeful that community members and law enforcement will continue their partnership to make Clearfield County a safe place to live.

Anyone with knowledge or information about a crime is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at (800)-376-4700.  All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.  

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney web site at "www.ClearfieldDA.org" and selecting "Report A Crime".