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Paint Township Police
Richard W. Skiles, Chief of Police
1741 Basin Drive
Windber, PA 15963
The Paint Township Police Department is a full-time department and also provides coverage to Benson Borough and Central City Borough. The Department is currently staffed by ten police officers, and a police clerk. Richard W. Skiles is Chief of Police and the department has a D.A.R.E. Officer and a K-9 Unit. Members of the Department are also members of the Somerset County Drug Task Force. Our officers also are involved with various youth groups and assist with our senior citizens.
The Chief is asking all residents and business owners to have address numbers displayed where they can be seen, particularly at night. Visible numbers are vital when there is an emergency call.
The Chief invites the residents of Paint Township, Benson Borough or Central City Borough to stop or call him if they have any police related questions.
District Attorney
Jerry Spangler, Somerset County District Attorney111 East Union Street, Suite 40
Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814 445-1456
Fax: 814 445-1458
Police Office
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM excluding holidays.Heather Gephart, Police Clerk
Phone: 814 467-8444
Fax: 814 467-8411
When to call 911
- If you are witnessing a crime in progress.
- If you smell smoke or see a fire.
- To report an accident.
- If someone calls you for help.
- Or anything that you may consider an immediate emergency.
Non-Emergency Number 1-800-362-5060
Call this number if you do not have an emergency, or are requesting information or a phone call from our police department.Animal Control
Frank Meyers, Animal ControlPhone: 800 362-5060