Minersville Traffic Stop Leads to $18,000 Meth Seizure, Arrest of Wanted Woman

MINERSVILLE — An early-morning traffic stop Friday led to the seizure of more than 12 ounces of suspected crystal methamphetamine valued at approximately $18,000 and the arrest of a woman wanted in Northumberland County, according to Minersville police.

Thomas Lee Smith, 46, of Williamsport, and Kalie Ann Horak, 35, of Pottsville, face felony drug charges following the October 16, 2026, incident. Minersville Borough Police Patrolman Brian Gossert conducted the investigation and filed the charges against both defendants.

Schuylkill County Attorney to Discuss Minersville’s Role in Historic Supreme Court Case

Pottsville attorney Edward M. Brennan will discuss the historic Minersville School District v. Gobitis case during a free program hosted by the Minersville Area Historical Society on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Minersville Area Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

MINERSVILLE — Caty Isley was crowned the 2026 Minersville Homecoming Queen, with Matthew Dube serving as her escort.

“Sitkus Way” Honors Longtime Minersville Coach and Scorekeeper Jerry Sitkus

Former softball players, family members and friends gathered last Saturday to honor Jerry Sitkus, a former Minersville Little League girls’ softball coach and longtime scorekeeper for multiple sports in the borough.

Minersville Man Accused of Strangling Woman With Television Cord

A Minersville man is facing felony aggravated assault and strangulation charges after police allege he attacked a woman at a Spruce Street home Thursday night.

Five in Custody Following Alleged Squatting in Condemned Minersville Church and School Buildings

Four people were charged with felony criminal trespass and a fifth person was taken into custody on an outstanding fugitive warrant Friday morning after authorities searched two condemned commercial buildings in Minersville, according to Police Chief Jeffrey Bowers.

Minersville Police Turn Purple to Support Student Mental Health

A small change to the uniforms worn by Minersville Police officers this September will carry a much larger message for local students: You are supported, you are valued and you are not alone.

71 Cats Removed From Condemned Minersville Home; Owner Facing Charges

More than 70 cats were removed from a Minersville residence Tuesday after police and code enforcement officials executing a search warrant discovered what authorities described as deplorable living conditions.

‘The Last Anthracite Photographer’ Scott Herring to Present ‘Trains of the Anthracite’ in Minersville

Scott Herring, known as “The Last Anthracite Photographer,” will return to the Minersville area on Thursday, August 20, for a presentation highlighting the railroad history of Pennsylvania’s Anthracite region.

Minersville Man Charged After Online Predator Sting in Schuylkill County

A Minersville man is facing multiple felony charges after police allege he communicated online with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old girl before arranging to meet the purported juvenile in Minersville.

Minersville Man Charged After Police Say He Strangled Woman Until She Lost Consciousness

A Minersville man is facing multiple charges after police say he strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness, leaving her with a concussion and other injuries during an alleged domestic assault earlier this month.

Road Closures, Parking Restrictions Planned in Minersville for Paving Work

Several streets in Minersville will be closed and posted with temporary parking restrictions while a contractor completes paving work throughout the borough.

Minersville Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Police and Discarding Stolen Handgun

A Minersville man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fled from officers on a bicycle and on foot while carrying a stolen handgun.

Minersville Man Charged Following State Police Child Exploitation Investigation

A Minersville man is facing multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police alleged he used an online messaging platform to distribute and possess child sexual abuse material during an investigation that stemmed from several cyber tips submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Schuylkill County Man Faces Federal Charges Related to CSAM

A Schuylkill County man who was previously charged with hundreds of state offenses involving child sexual abuse material is now facing federal charges following an indictment returned by a grand jury.

Fire Damages Three Homes in Minersville

Firefighters battled a raging blaze that damaged three homes in Minersville on Wednesday morning.

Minersville Man Charged with More Than 500 CSAM-Related Offenses

A Minersville man is facing more than 500 felony charges after an investigation by Minersville Police allegedly uncovered hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material on his cellphone.

Minersville Police Announce Zero-Tolerance Enforcement at Recreation Complex Amid Rising Incidents

The Minersville Police Department is taking a zero-tolerance stance following a series of recent incidents involving disorderly behavior at the Minersville Recreation Complex, according to Police Chief Jeffrey Bowers.

Update: Woman Turns Herself In Following Minersville Assault Charges

 

 A woman wanted by Minersville Police in connection with an alleged assault has turned herself in.

Police: Minersville Man Fired Shots at ‘Hologram-Type People’ Inside Apartment

A Minersville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he fired several shots inside his apartment early Friday morning.