The Pennsylvania State Police and local animal welfare advocates are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a dog was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in a wooded area of Frailey Township.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
State Police Investigating Death of Dog Found Shot in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the death of a dog found with apparent gunshot wounds along a walking trail in a wooded area off Fountain Road in Frailey Township.
Monday, March 10, 2025
Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Seizure of 28 Dogs in West Hazleton

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation has announced the seizure of 28 dogs following an extensive animal cruelty and dog fighting investigation in Luzerne County.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Schuylkill County Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Left Outside in Subzero Temperatures
A Coaldale woman is facing animal cruelty charges for leaving her dog outside in subzero temperatures.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Found Emaciated in Condemned St. Clair Home
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Cruelty to Animals Charges Expected After Cumbola Fire
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville say that cruelty to animals charges are expected to filed after a fire in Cumbola on Friday.
Friday, November 22, 2024
Pennsylvania State Police Reminds Pet Owners: Winter Neglect Could Lead to Charges
As winter sets in across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Animal Cruelty Unit are reminding pet owners of their legal responsibility to provide essential care for their animals.
Monday, May 20, 2024
Over a Dozen Dogs and Other Neglected Animals Rescued from Coaldale Home
An investigation is underway in Coaldale after a case of animal neglect was reported to law enforcement.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Man and Woman Face Aggravated Cruelty to Animal Charges in Williamstown
Pennsylvania State Police have filed charges against a man and woman for animal cruelty in Williamstown.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Three Face Animal Cruelty Charges for Theft of Cat in Cressona
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Frackville Man Charged with Cruelty to Animals in West Penn Township
A Frackville man facing animal cruelty charges in Minersville is now facing new charges for animal cruelty in West Penn Township.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Frackville Man Charged with Having Sex with Dog in Minersville
Friday, April 29, 2022
State Police Suspect Pit Bull Burned Alive near Pottsville
The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a case of animal cruelty near Pottsville.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Butler Township/Ashland Police Investigating Case of Animal Cruelty After Dog Found with Bullet Wound
Police in Ashland and Butler Township are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a dog was found with a bullet wound.