VENANGO/CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following calls:

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Theft by Deception in Cranberry Township

Around 7:54 pm on June 30, Franklin-based State Police responded to a location on Riverside Drive in Cranberry Township, Venango County, in reference to a possible gift car scam.

Police say during the investigation, it was learned that a known 62-year-old female victim from Oil City was told to purchase multiple gift cards and then turn over the PIN numbers to an unknown individual.

The investigation is ongoing.

Theft in Washington Township

Marienville-based State Police are currently investigating a reported theft of $250.00 from a known 45-year-old man from Tylersburg that occurred on Lake Lucy Road, in Washington Township, Clarion County, around 4:57 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.

Police say the investigation remains open pending further interviews.

DUI in Farmington Township

Around 8:18 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, a traffic stop was conducted on a 2018 Honda Civic for a traffic violation in the area of Wolbert Drive and State Route 66, in Farmington Township, Clarion County.

Police say during the stop, the driver, identified as a 22-year-old Warren man, was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance.

According to police, the case remains open pending the results of a blood draw.

The name of the driver was not released.