A Schuylkill Haven man is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged assault and burglary at an apartment building.
According to court documents filed by Schuylkill Haven Borough Police, officers were dispatched around 3:40 p.m. on April 13, 2026, to a residence on Dock Street for a reported assault.
Upon arrival, police made contact with the victim, who had visible injuries, including a swollen area on the arm and tricep with broken skin.
An investigation determined that the suspect, identified as Hunter Elia Feld Wolfson, 30, of Schuylkill Haven, allegedly entered the building and began taking items from common areas on the third floor. The victim reported hearing Wolfson moving items into an apartment kitchen before confronting him.
During the encounter, Wolfson allegedly attempted to force entry into the victim’s apartment. When unsuccessful, he reportedly used a wooden table leg taken from the apartment to strike the victim multiple times. Police say the victim was able to defend himself before Wolfson fled the scene.
Authorities reviewed surveillance footage from the building, which they say showed Wolfson entering and exiting the property multiple times and carrying items, including a backpack and a bucket.
Further investigation revealed signs of forced entry throughout the building, including broken doors and damage to interior areas. Police allege Wolfson used the table leg to break into the victim’s apartment before the assault occurred.
The victim sustained injuries including a broken finger, cuts, and other wounds.
Police later identified Wolfson through surveillance footage and witness statements. According to the affidavit, investigators also obtained additional confirmation of his identity through a third party familiar with him.
Wolfson was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek in Orwigsburg. He was committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $20,000 straight cash bail.
Police noted in the affidavit that he appeared to be in an altered mental state at the time, allegedly experiencing hallucinations.
Wolfson has been charged with the following offenses:
- Burglary (F1)
- Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Criminal Trespass (F3)
- Possession of Instruments of Crime (M1)
- Simple Assault (M2)
- Criminal Mischief (M3)
- Disorderly Conduct (M3)
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 28th, 2026 before Judge Kosciolek.