PSP Frackville Announces Increased DUI Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoint

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville will increase DUI enforcement efforts through Sept. 25, 2026, including conducting a sobriety checkpoint.

State Police Seek Suspect in Rush Township Turkey Hill Theft

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing alcohol from a Schuylkill County convenience store.

Pennsylvania State Police Warn Businesses to Remove Skill Games by October 13

Pennsylvania State Police are warning businesses that operate skill game machines to have the devices removed by October 13 or potentially face criminal charges and seizure of the machines beginning the following day.

License Plate Reader Leads to Stolen Plate Charge Against Hazleton Man on Interstate 81

A Hazleton man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a license plate reader detected a stolen New Jersey registration plate on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Pennsylvania State Police Welcome 47 New Troopers Following Graduation of 176th Cadet Class

The Pennsylvania State Police added 47 new troopers to its ranks Friday following the graduation of the department's 176th Cadet Class.

State Police Investigating Burglary at Brown Bag in Barnesville

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary reported at the Brown Bag in Barnesville last weekend.

Maryland Man Already Wanted in Schuylkill County Faces 87 New Charges

A Maryland man already wanted by police in Schuylkill County is now facing 87 additional charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he repeatedly submitted false child abuse reports and made disparaging social media posts targeting members of an East Union Township family.

State Police Investigating $4,950 Theft Involving Square Credit Card Reader in Ringtown

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after nearly $5,000 was allegedly charged to a credit card after someone hacked into a Square credit card reader in Ringtown.

Frackville Man Charged with Felony Theft by Deception Over Unfinished Garage Roof Repair

A Frackville man is facing a felony theft charge after Pennsylvania State Police allege he accepted thousands of dollars to repair a damaged garage roof but never completed the work.

Schuylkill County Man Wanted for Allegedly Stealing a Wheel Loader in West Mahanoy Township

A St. Clair man is wanted after state police allege he stole a wheel loader valued at $310,000 from a property in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Man Jailed on Kidnapping, Strangulation Charges Following Alleged Domestic Violence Incident

A Pottsville man is behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police say he kidnapped, assaulted, and threatened a woman during a domestic violence incident that began in Norwegian Township and continued at his residence in North Manheim Township.

Schuylkill County Says Final Goodbye to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

A sea of gray uniforms, flashing lights, American flags, and salutes filled Schuylkill County on Wednesday as family, friends, law enforcement, first responders, and community members gathered to say a final goodbye to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

State Police Searching for Suspect After Box Truck Stolen from Beer Distributor in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect and a stolen box truck taken early Tuesday morning in Schuylkill County.

PennDOT, State Police Team Up for Operation Yellow Jacket Work Zone Enforcement in Schuylkill County

PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police recently partnered to crack down on unsafe driving in Schuylkill County work zones through Operation Yellow Jacket.

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association Calls for Answers Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) is calling for answers following the death of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who was struck and killed while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Governor Shapiro Identifies Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash as Trooper Mike Pahira

Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday identified the Pennsylvania State Police Trooper killed in the line of duty along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County as Trooper Mike Pahira, a 20-year veteran of the department assigned to Troop L in Frackville.

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 Woman Killed in Carbon County Crash; Driver Suspected of DUI

One person was killed and two others were injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Carbon County, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton.

Schuylkill County Drug Task Force Helps Dismantle Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation in Berks County

A multi-agency narcotics investigation spanning several years has resulted in the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash, along with the arrest of two Berks County men on numerous felony charges.

Pennsylvania State Police Seeking Information on Vehicle That Fled Traffic Stop in Berks and Schuylkill Counties

Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a pursuit that began in Berks County and continued into Schuylkill County.