Saturday, March 11, 2023

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Schuylkill Haven Man


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locating a Schuylkill Haven man.

John Lester Todd Kriner, 26, with a last known address of 29 Fritz Reed Avenue, Schuylkill Haven failed to appear at the Schuylkill County Prison to begin his sentence as ordered by the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas.  As a result, an active bench warrant has been issued for Kriner.

Kriner is described as being 6 feet 2 inches in height and weighs approximately 180 lbs.

Kriner's original charges for failure to appear for prison sentence: 
  • Resisting Arrest/Other Law Enforcement – Misdemeanor 2
  • Possess Marijuana – Small Amount for Personal Use – Misdemeanor
  • Driving While BAC .02 or Greater While License Suspended – Summary
  • Flight to Avoid Apprehension/Trial/Punishment – Misdemeanor 2.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kriner or any other fugitive in Schuylkill County, is asked to call the District Attorney’s Office at 570-628-1350, or Schuylkill County Tip Line at 570-624-3988.

Anyone who may see or come in contact with John Lester Todd Kriner is asked to call the Schuylkill County 9-1-1 Center immediately.

All information received will remain confidential. A list of Schuylkill County Bench Warrants is available on the Schuylkill County website at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us