PSP: Kline Township Resident Made Death Threats Against Police Chief

William Thomas Ward, 63, of Kline Township was arrested Nov. 1 and charged with terroristic threats after Pennsylvania State Police say he called a barracks and threatened to shoot the Kline Township police chief.

State Police Investigating Route 61 Retail Theft Involving Sex Swing, Car Part

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a retail theft incident that occurred along Route 61 on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Mahanoy City Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives After Failing to Report to Prison

A Mahanoy City man is wanted in Schuylkill County after failing to report to prison to begin serving his court-ordered sentence.

Ashland Man Charged After Disturbance, Knife Threats, and Tire Slashing

An Ashland man is facing multiple charges after State Police responded to a disturbance in the borough earlier this month.

Ring Reported Stolen from Vendor’s Stand at the Hometown Farmers Market

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a theft that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Hometown Farmers Market in Rush Township.

Pottsville Police Seek Help Identifying Person of Interest in Retail Theft Investigation

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a retail theft investigation.

Schuylkill County Resident Defrauded in $150 TikTok Puppy Scam

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a scam in which a Port Carbon woman was defrauded out of a gift card payment during a suspected online puppy scam.

Schuylkill County Residents Among Those Charged in Carbon County Drug Ring Bust

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, joined by Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek and local law enforcement leaders, announced the arrest of seven individuals linked to a large-scale drug trafficking organization operating in Carbon County and surrounding communities, including Schuylkill County.

State Police Investigating Copper Theft from Schuylkill County Communication Towers

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of copper wire from two communication towers in Tremont Township earlier this month.

Ashland Man Arrested After Giving Fake Name to State Police

State Police have charged 38-year-old Joshua John Mooney, of Ashland, following an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of September 22, 2025, in the parking lot of Boyer’s Food Market.

Human Remains of Missing Schuylkill County Man Jesse Farber Found After 10-Year Search

After a decade of uncertainty, the family of Jesse Lee Farber has received long-awaited answers. 

McAdoo Resident Linked to Facebook Marketplace Sale of Stolen Vehicle

Pennsylvania State Police have filed charges against a McAdoo man following an investigation into a stolen 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport that was discovered being advertised for sale online with an altered VIN number.

Shenandoah Man Arrested on Strangulation, Assault, and Drug Charges Following Domestic Incident

Shenandoah Police arrested a borough man earlier this week after responding to a violent domestic assault.

Pottsville Police Continue Investigation Into Disappearance of Zachary Vidal

Pottsville police say their investigation remains active into the disappearance of Zachary Vidal, who was last seen on October 22, 2022.

State Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Crash in Girardville Involving Tractor-Trailer

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Thursday morning along East Mahanoy Avenue in Girardville Borough, Schuylkill County.

Girardville Woman Charged After Punching Neighbor’s TV in Meth-Fueled Outburst

A Girardville woman is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she damaged her neighbor’s television during an incident Monday evening.

Suspects Wearing Dark Clothing, Rubber Boots, and Face Coverings Caught at Closed Schuylkill County Gas Station

Two men from Berks County are behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police say they were found outside a closed gas station in Schuylkill County early Tuesday morning, allegedly equipped with burglary tools.

Man Charged with Trespassing in Shenandoah Borough

A man has been charged following a late-night trespassing incident in Shenandoah Borough last week.

Schuylkill County Woman Tried to Stab, Then Run Over Husband in Butler Township

Butler Township Police have issued a warrant for a Lavelle woman following a violent domestic incident Sunday evening that left one man injured.

61-Year-Old Maine Man Dies After Interstate 81 Crash in Schuylkill County

A man was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.