Thursday, April 6, 2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/06/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/06/17

Interstate 81 Crash

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, at approximately 4:40pm, on 04/05/17, Mason White, 21, of Ashland, was traveling Northbound on Interstate 81 near Milemarker 122 when he lost control of his vehicle.

White's vehicle exited the right side of the roadway, and impacted a cement barrier, spun out, crossed both lanes, and came to a rest in the median.

White reportedly suffered minor injuries.  White's vehicle sustained heavy damage.

Assisting at the scene were Altamont, Englewood, Minersville Fire & Rescue, and Minersville EMS.

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New York Man Charged with DUI After Traffic Stop

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, around 10:10am, on 02/20/17, Brandon Thomas, 34, of Cortland, NY was stopped for a traffic violation.  Thomas was found to be under the influence of Marijuana.

A blood test was taken at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville where he tested positive for Marijuana.

Thomas was charged for Driving Under the Influence.

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