JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Johnstown man accused of taking a child from their home during a custody battle surrendered to police on Tuesday, authorities said.
Cardell Clinton Jr., 30, of the 700 block of McMillen Street, turned himself in at the downtown Public Safety Building.
Metropolitan police charged Clinton with interference with child custody. He was indicted by Vinco acting District Judge Mary Ann Zanghi and taken to Cambria County Prison after failing to post 10% of his $15,000 bail.
Police were called to the 500 block of Pine Street on March 1 over a reported kidnapping, according to an affidavit. Clinton is said to have eloped with the girl. Police contacted Clinton by phone and he reportedly said he had the girl, the affidavit said.
Police said there was an anti-abuse order against Clinton at the time, which said the girl’s mother had full custody.
Patrick Buchnowski is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. He can be reached at 532-5061. Follow him on Twitter @PatBuchnowskiTD.
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