Tuesday, January 17, 2023

State Police Investigating Explosive/Firework Placed in Mailbox in Northern Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident involving an explosive that damaged a mailbox in East Union Township.

According to Troopers, the incident occurred around 11:45am on Sunday, January 15th, 2023, around 11:45am.

Police say someone placed a small explosive/firework in a mailbox on Creek Road causing damage to the mailbox.  The suspect or suspects then fled the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Karaman at the Frackville barracks by calling (570) 874-5300 and reference incident number PA2023-62634.