Skook News: Police Log

Friday, July 31, 2020

Two Charged After Altercation Over Dog Biscuits Leads to Fight

Two men were charged last week after an argument between the two led to a physical altercation.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on July 23rd, 2020, around 1:45am, Brian Andrewsky, 48, of Lost Creek, and Matthew Dietz, 30, of Mount Carmel were involved in an argument over dog biscuits when the altercation turned physical at a home on Mount Olive Boulevard in West Mahanoy Township.

The cops were called and Andrewsky and Dietz had minor injuries as a result of the fight.

State Police filed charges for harassment against both Andrewsky and Dietz for the incident.

State Police Investigate Drone Activity near SCI/Frackville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident involving a drone flying near SCI/Frackville, located on Altamont Boulevard in Ryan Township near Frackville.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Minersville Police Seek Man After Seizing 30 Firearms During Search Warrant

The Minersville Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a man after they seized 30 firearms from his home.

According to Minersville Police Patrolman Jeffrey Bowers, officers executed a search warrant at a home of James Fitting, 35, at the address of 326 North Front Street, Minersville.

As officers executed the warrant, Fitting's mother answered the door and said Fitting was not home at the time.

A search of a 3rd floor bedroom led to the finding of 30 firearms and a large amount of ammunition.

Officers found that Fitting had removed paneling in the room to conceal firearms inside storage in the walls.

A hand grenade as well as a bullet proof vest were also fond.

Police said in all, they seized 30 firearms, a sawed off shotgun, three rifle barrels, the bullet proof vest as well as the hand grenade.

Fitting is a fugitive in Berks County on charges not to be carried without a license and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

During the incident in Berks County, Fitting was found in a vehicle with an AR-15, handgun, and a quarter pound of methamphetamine. Fitting had pleaded guilty to those charges.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Fitting's arrest.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts are asked to contact the Minersville Police at (570) 544-2333.

Driver Flees After Crashing Down Embankment in Mount Carbon

The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash early Tuesday fled the scene.

One person was injured in two-vehicle crash on Route 895 this week in Wayne Township.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating criminal mischief that occurred last weekend along Route 61 in North Manheim Township.