Urn Containing Human Ashes Found in Wooded Area near Old Route 209 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are looking for information after a hunter found an urn with ashes in Schuylkill Township on Wednesday.

Interstate 81 Closed near Minersville Due to Crash; Coroner Called

As of 10:00pm, Wednesday, Interstate 81 was closed for the second time in one day due to a crash.

Two Transported After Crash on Route 901 in Barry Township

Two people were transported after a crash in Barry Township on Saturday afternoon.

Vehicle Stolen in Schuylkill County Found Wrecked in Dauphin County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigated a stolen vehicle incident that occurred last month.

Copper Items and Motorcycle Stolen During Burglary in Barry Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred on Deep Creek Road in Barry Township.

Shenandoah Man Wanted on Warrants Attempts to Flees Traffic Stop on Foot

A Shenandoah man attempted to flee State Police during a traffic stop this week.

State Police Report on Retail Theft at Hometown Walmart

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released information on several recent retail thefts at the Hometown Walmart.

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On Friday, November 19th, 2021, around 6:20pm, State Police responded to the Hometown Walmart for a report of retail theft.

During the incident, an unidentified female was observed altering price tags in the apparel section.

When store employees approached the woman, she fled the store and left the parking lot in a white box truck with a thin red stripe across most of the driver's side with the number 19 in the upper right hand corner of the truck.

The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 40 years old, 5'5" tall with glasses, brown shoulder length hair, wearing flowered leggings, black boots, and a black jacket.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Frackville Barracks at (570) 874-5300.

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On Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, Matthew Creveling, 33, of Lansford was observed by Store Asset Protection of the Hometown Walmart concealing items.

As Creveling attempted to the leave the store without paying for the items, he was detained and police were called.

Creveling was charged with one felony county of retail theft and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $10,000 cash bail.  On November 16th, 2021, he posted bail and was released.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 4th, 2022.

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On Sunday, November 21st, 2021, around 8:30pm, the Hometown Walmart Store Asset Protection observed Bolivary Paulino Marrero, 19, of Hazleton concealing merchandise in a bag he was carrying.

As Marrero attempted to leave the store without paying, he was detained and police were called.

State Police charged Marrero with a summary offense of retail theft.

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Woman Involved in Hit and Run in New Philadelphia Faces DUI, Fleeing, and Firearms Charges

A woman involved in a hit and run in New Philadelphia last week is facing a slew of charges.

State Police Investigating Burglary in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in Girardville on Tuesday.

Pottsville Man Wanted for Burglary and Assault in New Philadelphia

A Pottsville man is wanted for burglary and assault in New Philadelphia.

Pine Grove Man Leads State Police in Pursuit

A Pine Grove man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after leading State Police in a pursuit on Saturday.

One Transported After Three Vehicle Crash on Route 901

One person was injured in a 3-vehicle crash on Route 901 in Barry Township on Friday.

Cressona Man Swindled Out of $4,000 through Email Scam

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a theft by deception that left a man out of thousands of dollars.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Involved in Crash Versus Deer

A Pennsylvania State Trooper was uninjured after the police vehicle he was driving struck a deer early Monday.

Vehicle Reported Stolen in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a vehicle that was reported stolen in Shenandoah.

Man Locked Up for Biting Two People During Altercation in Shenandoah

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for biting two people during an altercation in Shenandoah last week.

Schuylkill County Crash Log for 11/04/2021

  

A collection of crash reports from Schuylkill County police departments.

State Police File Arson Charges on Virginia Man for Starting Fire at Treatment Center near Mahanoy City

The Pennsylvania State Police have filed arson charges on a man from Virginia for starting a fire at treatment center near Mahanoy City last week.

Pottsville Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County After Assaulting Multiple People

A Pottsville man is facing charges after he assaulted multiple people on Saturday.

Car Reported Stolen from West Brunswick Township Garage

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of a vehicle late last week in West Brunswick Township.