Thursday 9th January 2025

Multi State Crime Spree Results in Arrest in Centre County

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An Orchard Park, New York man was arrested on Friday at a Dollar General Store in Pleasant Gap, Centre County.  According to the Spring Township Police Department, officers were called to the store shortly at 7 p.m. for reports of a robbery by knifepoint.  Arrested was 40-year-old Brian Baritot, who led police on a car chase before he crashed.  Reportedly, Baritot had numerous warrants in multiple counties in both New York and Pennsylvania, including one for a bank robbery.  Baritot has been charged with robbery, fleeing, and terroristic threats.  He was placed in the Centre County Prison.  Bail has been denied.

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