According to Township Police, on Friday, December 26, 2025, police were notified of an incident involving the illegal dumping of three pieces of furniture in the Altamont section of the township.
With assistance from area residents and a deputy from the Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office, police identified the individual responsible as Tina Blackney, 52, of North Broad Mountain Avenue in Frackville Borough.
Blackney will face a summary charge of scattering rubbish through Magisterial District Judge Edward Tarantelli's office.
Authorities stated that if the dumped furniture is not removed in a timely manner, Blackney will also be responsible for covering the cost of proper disposal.
West Mahanoy Township officials thanked vigilant residents for reporting the incident and assisting law enforcement.
West Mahanoy Township officials thanked vigilant residents for reporting the incident and assisting law enforcement.
This isn't Blackney only run in with law enforcement recently. She was currently free on bail from an incident on November 13th, 2025 at Walmart in St. Clair.
She is facing the following charges for the previous incident:
- Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer (F3)
- Retail Theft – Taking Merchandise (M1)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
- Reckless Driving (S)
- Careless Driving (S)
- Disregarding a Traffic Lane (S)
- Driving at an Unsafe Speed (S)
Blackney is accused of retail theft that turned into a vehicle pursuit. A preliminary hearing for the previous incident is scheduled for January 27th, 2026.