Thursday, June 8, 2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/08/2017



Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/08/2017


Three Face Drug Charges

On Friday, June 2, 2017 around 11:00pm., the Orwigsburg Police Department stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of S. Warren Street for an equipment violation. 

An investigation at the scene led to the seizure of marijuana, associated drug equipment, and cash. 

The front seat passenger, identified as Ricky Smith, 23, of Auburn, was taken into custody and incarcerated on an outstanding Schuylkill County bench warrant. 

Also in the vehicle were Kenneth Smith, 56, of  Minersville, and Cory Kauffman, 21, of Shartlesville.

All three passengers have been charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

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Two Charges with Underage Drinking and Harrassment

On Saturday, June 3, 2017 around 2:20am, the Orwigsburg Police Department investigated an incident involving passengers in a vehicle who had been harassing a Borough resident. 

According to Police, a Borough man reported that a vehicle drove past him on multiple occasions, each time shouting obscenities and making threats. 

On the final occasion, an officer was in the area and witnessed the offense. 

A subsequent investigation found Christopher Seaman, 20, Zachary Martin, 20, both of Orwigsburg
to be minors and under the influence of alcoholic beverages. 

Both will be charged with disorderly conduct and underage drinking.

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