Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/02/2020 -------------------------------------------
Rush Township Police Reminds Residents and Guests of State Fireworks Law
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, Rush Township Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky is reminding residents about the township's fireworks ordinance.
In a release from the department
The current law regarding the use of fireworks has been in effect since 2017. People are allowed to use and possess “Class C” fireworks.
Under the law you are allowed to use Class C fireworks with the following restrictions:
-Private Property: Permission from the property owner is needed to use them on private property.
-Public Property: Firework usage is prohibited on public property in Rush Township.
-They can’t be used within 150 feet of any occupied structure.
-You can’t be under the influence of alcohol or drugs when using fireworks.
-You can’t discharge them toward a vehicle or building, or discharge them from a vehicle or building.
Other municipalities may have local ordinances that further restrict firework usage. Be sure to check your local laws first.
Also keep in mind that you should refrain from setting off fireworks at an unreasonable hour. Please be considerate of your neighbors. The Rush Township Police Department wishes everyone a safe holiday weekend!
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Girardville Woman Found with Drugs After Argument
According to Girardville Police, around 7:30pm, Wednesday, July 1st, 2020, officers heard yelling and screaming in the area of John and Oak Street.
Officers responded and found a male and a female who appeared to be fighting. Officers responded and approached the male and female. The female was identified as Jacqueline Hart, 24, of Girardville, and was crying and kept telling police that she had to use the bathroom.
Police searched Hart and her bag and found drugs and drug paraphernalia.
The male was questioned and free to leave.
Drug charges will be filed on Hart.
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Girardville Police Responded to Unresponsive Person
According to Girardville Police, on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020, around 6:30pm, police responded to the "pony path" in the area of Ogden and Line Street for an unresponsive person.
When police arrived, they were able to wake the male, who then began to fight with police. Police found drug paraphernalia on the male.
The identity of the male was not released.
