Girardville Woman Charged After Eight Alleged False Break-In Reports

A Girardville woman is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police said she repeatedly reported that people had broken into her home and were hiding in the attic, but troopers found no one inside.

Schuylkill County Man Faces 115 CSAM Charges Following State Police Investigation

A Girardville man is facing more than 100 felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police investigators allege they discovered child sexual abuse material on several memory cards that were turned over to authorities.

Shenandoah Woman Struck Victim with Glass Bong During Girardville Assault

A Shenandoah woman is facing criminal charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she assaulted another woman inside a Girardville residence, allegedly striking her with a glass bong while she slept and causing injuries that required staples.

Gun, Cash, Pocketknives Reported Stolen in Girardville Theft

State Police are investigating a theft involving a handgun and other items reported in Girardville earlier this month.

Girardville Man Charged with Multiple Megan’s Law Violations in Schuylkill County

A Girardville man classified as a Sexually Violent Predator is facing felony charges after allegedly failing to comply with Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law verification requirements on multiple occasions.

Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Keeping Rental Car, Causing Nearly $20K in Damage

A Girardville woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly failing to return a rental vehicle and causing significant damage, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

UPDATE: Multiple Charged in Girardville Shooting; Affidavits Detail Fight, Threats, and Events Leading to Gunfire

New details and additional charges have been filed following a shots fired incident last Wednesday in Butler Township near Girardville, with court documents outlining how a verbal dispute escalated into violence involving multiple individuals.

Girardville Man Charged After Shotgun Fired During Disturbance, Three Injured

A Schuylkill County man is facing multiple felony charges after a disturbance escalated into gunfire Wednesday evening near Girardville.

Road Work to Close Portion of Route 54 in Schuylkill County Beginning April 6; Detour in Place

 

A section of Mahanoy Avenue (State Route 54) near Girardville is scheduled to close beginning Monday, April 6, as crews begin infrastructure improvements beneath the roadway.

Schuylkill County Woman Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Steal Catalytic Converter in Girardville

A Girardville woman is facing felony charges after police say she was caught in the act of attempting to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle in Schuylkill County last year.

Girardville Man Charged with Animal Cruelty Following Dog Attack on Juvenile

A Girardville man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say his dog attacked his juvenile son last month, leading to an investigation that uncovered alleged animal neglect and licensing violations.

Girardville Man Charged with Animal Neglect After Dog Requires Emergency Treatment

A Girardville man is facing charges after authorities allege he failed to provide prescribed veterinary care to his dog, resulting in the animal requiring emergency, life-saving treatment.

Fire Destroys Several Homes in Girardville

A multi-alarm fire tore through four connected homes in Girardville on Thursday afternoon, drawing firefighters from across Schuylkill County.

Three Charged After Child Welfare Investigation at Schuylkill County Home

A Girardville man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a child was assaulted and hidden from troopers during a welfare check.

Schuylkill County Teen Arrested in Connection with Shooting at Reading Recreation Center

A teenager from Schuylkill County has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two people injured during a private basketball tournament at a Reading recreation center earlier this week.

Woman Charged After Dogs and Cats Found Abandoned, Malnourished in Girardville Home

A Duncannon woman is facing multiple animal cruelty and neglect charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she abandoned a dog and four cats inside a Girardville residence without proper care, resulting in severe neglect and the death of one cat.

Girardville Man Charged with Theft by Deception in Gilberton Home Improvement Case

A Girardville man has been charged with theft by deception following an investigation by Frackville Police into a home improvement contract dispute involving a Gilberton property.

Pennsylvania State Police Continue Investigation Into Missing Schuylkill County Man

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L – Frackville continues to investigate the disappearance of 43-year-old Donald George “DJ” Hamaker, who has been missing since May 28, 2024.

Mandatory Water Conservation Issued for Parts of Schuylkill County as Drought Conditions Worsen

Aqua Pennsylvania has issued a mandatory water conservation notice for customers in parts of Schuylkill County as ongoing dry weather continues to strain regional water supplies.

Driver and Two Dogs Escape Unhurt in Butler Township Crash

No injuries were reported following a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon near Girardville.