Pennsylvania Vape Sales Restrictions Begin October 19: What to Know

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Sunday, October 18, 2026, marks the final day of Pennsylvania’s sell-through period for vape products missing from the state’s approved directory, with enforcement beginning Monday, October 19.

The restrictions affect vape shops, convenience stores, gas stations and other retailers throughout Schuylkill County and across Pennsylvania. Beginning Monday, products covered by the law that are absent from the directory cannot be sold, offered for sale or retained in inventory for retail sale in Pennsylvania. Those products will be subject to seizure.

Pottsville Man Accused of Submitting False Wage Information in $4,500 Insurance Claim

POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony charges following a Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General investigation into allegations that he submitted false employment and wage information as part of an insurance claim.

Argall, Attorney General Urge House Action on Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Bill

State Sen. Dave Argall and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday are urging the state House of Representatives to approve legislation establishing a new sentencing framework for second-degree murder before a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling takes effect July 24.

Schuylkill County Man Convicted in 2022 Assault at Luzerne County Gentlemen’s Club

A Schuylkill County man has been convicted by a Luzerne County jury for assaulting a dancer during a private session at a gentlemen’s club in May 2022, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday.

Monroe County Woman Charged in Oxycodone Fraud Scheme Involving Fake Cancer Diagnosis

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Wednesday that a Monroe County woman is facing a slew of charges after allegedly obtaining nearly 8,300 oxycodone pills over several years by falsely claiming she had terminal cancer.

State Trooper Charged with Child Abuse, Witness Intimidation Linked to Schuylkill County Incident

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Tuesday that a Pennsylvania State Trooper has been charged with a series of crimes related to severe child abuse and intimidation of a witness in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Jeweler Charged with 24 Counts of Theft, Failing to Remit Over $169K in Sales Tax

Charles Anthony Sophy, 53, of Pottsville and owner of Sophy Jewelers in St. Clair, has been charged with 24 felony counts of theft and multiple misdemeanors after allegedly failing to remit more than $169,000 in sales tax and failing to pay personal income taxes, according to an affidavit filed through Magisterial District Judge David Plachko’s office by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced for Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man will serve 16½ to 33 years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material on multiple social media platforms.

Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged with Witness Intimidation in Schuylkill County

Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police have announced criminal charges against Pennsylvania State Trooper Christopher S. Young, who is accused of attempting to influence a witness in an ongoing police investigation.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns Residents to be Aware of Online Romance Scams During Valentine’s Day

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to stay alert for potential scammers online targeting people looking for relationships.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns Residents About PayPal Scam

Attorney General Dave Sunday issued an advisory to Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for a trending cyber scam that involves the scammer sending “invoices” through PayPal.

Frackville Man Charged After Investigation Finds Explicit Videos of Children

A Frackville man has been charged with multiple felony counts related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation led by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General's Child Predator Section.

Schuylkill County Man Faces 50 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse and Drug Possession Following Investigation

A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he was caught with explicit photos of children and found in possession of drugs.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks Information in Case of Former Tamaqua Police Officer Accused of Child Sex Crimes

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is looking to speak with anyone that may have had an inappropriate contact with a former Tamaqua Police Office.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment

On Thursday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry along with a coalition of 30 states, and the U.S. Department of Justice, joined in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC.

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced for Manufacturing, Possessing Child Pornography

On Friday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a Schuylkill County man will serve 4 to 10 years in state prison for child pornography charges in Schuylkill and Carbon counties.

Former Schuylkill County Residents Charged with Insurance Fraud

A man and woman that used to live in Schuylkill County are facing insurance charges for attempting to defraud an insurance claim.

Schuylkill Township Police Officer Faces Charges for Misusing Law Enforcement Database

A Schuylkill Township police officer, 49-year-old Jason S. Lex, is facing charges for allegedly misusing the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) computer system. 

Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office Arrests Girardville Man for Methamphetamine Distribution

A Girardville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after state authorities executed a warrant last week.

First of Former Berks County Jehovah’s Witnesses Member Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Assault Crimes

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Wednesday that Jesse Hill, a former member of Jehovah’s Witnesses from Berks County, who now resides in Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual assault and exploitation of two minors.