Monday, January 13, 2020

Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Who Allegedly Broke into Home in Porter Township

Charges have been filed and an arrest warrant has been issued for a man after he allegedly broke into a home in Porter Township.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on Saturday, January 11th, 2020, around 1:15 am, Richard Paulus, 31, of Williamstown, reportedly kicked in the front door of a home on East Grande Avenue in Porter Township.

Police say the victim told police that Paulus, kicked in the door, and destroyed approximately $4,000 worth of various items throughout the house.

Before police arrived, Paulus fled the scene in a green Subaru Impreza being the license plate KWJ-0282.

Police were unable to locate Paulus.

Charges were filed through Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi's office and an arrest warrant has been issued.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Paulus are asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 593-2000.