Mahanoy Plane Man Accused of Grabbing Police Chief’s Taser During Arrest at Mahanoy City Store

MAHANOY CITY — A Mahanoy Plane man faces felony assault and disarming charges after police allege he resisted arrest and attempted to take the Mahanoy City police chief’s Taser during an encounter inside a convenience store Thursday morning.

Marc Benjamin was charged following the October 8, 2026, incident at the Cocoa Hut, 101 East Centre Street.

Mahanoy City Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Allegedly Throwing Hot Soup on Man, Striking Him with Pot

MAHANOY CITY — A Mahanoy City woman is facing felony assault charges after police allege she threw hot soup on her boyfriend and struck him in the head with a pot during a domestic dispute Tuesday evening.

Katura Atasa Williams, 45, was charged by Mahanoy City Police in connection with the October 6, 2026, incident.

Mahanoy City Woman Charged with Identity Theft in Schuylkill Haven Debit Card Investigation

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — A Mahanoy City woman is facing eight criminal charges after Schuylkill Haven police alleged she used another person’s debit card information to make five unauthorized purchases totaling $249.35.

Crystal M. Serfass, 42, is charged with five felony counts of identity theft and one misdemeanor count each of unauthorized use of an access device issued to another person, receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking.

Two Women Face Strangulation Charges Following Mahanoy City Domestic Dispute

Two women are facing charges after police say a domestic dispute in Mahanoy City turned physical Tuesday afternoon, with both women accused of choking one another.

Mahanoy City Teen Charged with Hindering Apprehension, Corruption of Minors After Allegedly Assisting Juvenile Fugitive

A Mahanoy City teenager is facing criminal charges after police allege she attempted to help a wanted juvenile fugitive evade capture during a police search in the borough last week.

Lancaster County Woman Accused of Assaulting Grandmother, Resisting Arrest in Schuylkill County

A Lancaster County woman is facing a felony aggravated assault charge and several additional offenses after Mahanoy City Police say she assaulted her grandmother during a domestic disturbance, resisted arrest and caused damage to both a residence and the borough police station.

Mahanoy City Revives the Classic Block Party with Successful Freedom Fest Celebration

A tradition that many residents hadn't experienced in recent years returned Friday evening as the Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce and West End Fire & Rescue transformed a section of town into a classic neighborhood block party, bringing together hundreds of people for an evening of music, food, local vendors and fireworks.

Mahanoy City to Celebrate America 250 with Freedom Fest & Block Party Friday Evening

The Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce and West End Fire & Rescue are inviting the community to kick off the weekend with an evening of music, food, fireworks and hometown pride during the Freedom Fest & Block Party on Friday, June 26.

Lehigh County Man Accused of Traveling to Schuylkill County to Meet Person He Believed Was 15-Year-Old Girl

A Lehigh County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to meet what he believed was a 15-year-old girl in Mahanoy City for a sexual encounter, according to court documents filed this week.

Virginia Man Jailed After Allegedly Waving Gun at Juveniles in Mahanoy City

A Virginia man accused of waving a firearm at a group of juveniles in Mahanoy City is being held in Schuylkill County Prison on $75,000 bail after being charged with multiple firearm and related offenses.

One Injured in Rollover Crash in Mahanoy City

One person was transported to hospital Thursday night in a rollover crash in Mahanoy City.

Two Schuylkill County Law Enforcement Agencies Participating in ICE 287(g) Program; One Listed as Pending

Two law enforcement agencies in Schuylkill County are currently listed as participants in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program, according to federal data updated this week.

Former Synagogue Collapses in Mahanoy City, No Injuries Reported

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a building collapse Thursday night after a former synagogue gave way along a borough street, narrowly missing nearby vehicles.

Shenandoah Man Charged Following Alleged Bank Fraud Attempt and Struggle With Police in Mahanoy City

A Shenandoah man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident that began at a Schuylkill County bank and escalated into a physical struggle with police in Mahanoy City on January 8, 2026.

Mahanoy City Elks Deliver Holiday Comfort Items to Lebanon VA Hospital

Members of Mahanoy City Lodge No. 695, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, delivered $1,800 worth of personal comfort items to the Lebanon VA Medical Center on Thursday, December 18, 2025, just in time for the holiday season.

Mahanoy City Man Arrested After Late-Night Scooter Chase; Waives Charges to Court

A Mahanoy City man is facing a long list of charges after allegedly fleeing police on a scooter and then attempting to escape on foot during a late-night pursuit.

Shenandoah Man Charged After Police Locate Stolen Vehicle in Mahanoy City

A Shenandoah man is facing a felony charge after police say he was found in possession of a vehicle reported stolen out of Frackville.

Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New Headquarters at Former Lumber Company Site

A new chapter is underway for the Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce as the organization announced the official acquisition of its future headquarters at 435 West Centre Street, the longtime home of the former Mahanoy City Lumber & Supply Company.

Mahanoy City Man Facing DUI and Multiple Traffic Charges After Crashing Into Parked Vehicles

A Mahanoy City man is facing a series of DUI and traffic-related charges, a year later, after police say he crashed into multiple parked vehicles and later struck a utility pole while attempting to flee the scene in November 2024.

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Donates $6,000 to Support Schuylkill County Food Pantries

The Mahanoy City BPOE 695 has continued its longstanding mission of community service with a significant contribution to help local families in need.