Schuylkill County Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend While She Held Newborn During Domestic Dispute

A 28-year-old Orwigsburg man is facing multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he assaulted his girlfriend while she was holding their three-week-old infant during a domestic dispute earlier this month.

Driver with Suspended Registration Flees Traffic Stop in West Penn Township

A man is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing both in a vehicle and on foot during a traffic stop in West Penn Township.

Second Copper Wire Theft Reported Along Old Route 209 in Schuylkill Township

A second theft of copper wire from Verizon lines has been reported in Schuylkill Township, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.

Pottsville Police Bring Fugitive Back to Schuylkill County Following Arrest in Texas

A man wanted by Pottsville Police for allegedly failing to comply with Pennsylvania's sex offender registration requirements has been returned to Schuylkill County after being apprehended in Texas by the United States Marshals Service.

Police Investigating After Dog Shot in Ashland Borough

Ashland Borough Police are investigating an animal cruelty incident after a dog was reportedly shot Sunday evening while in its yard.

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.

Virginia Man Jailed After Allegedly Waving Gun at Juveniles in Mahanoy City

A Virginia man accused of waving a firearm at a group of juveniles in Mahanoy City is being held in Schuylkill County Prison on $75,000 bail after being charged with multiple firearm and related offenses.

Minor Injuries Reported After SUV Crashes into School Bus in Ashland

 

A driver suffered minor injuries after crashing into a school bus in Ashland on Wednesday morning.

Two Pottsville Men Face Charges Following Alleged Street Racing Investigation

Two Pottsville men are facing charges following an investigation into alleged street racing and reckless driving along Mahantongo Street late last week.

Pottsville Man Charged After Allegedly Driving 93 MPH Before Serious Crash

A Pottsville man is facing felony charges after police say he was traveling nearly three times the posted speed limit when he crashed into another vehicle, seriously injuring both drivers and leaving a woman with life-threatening injuries.

Frackville Couple Charged After Cats Allegedly Left Behind Following Eviction

A Frackville couple is facing animal cruelty charges after police say cats were abandoned inside and outside a borough residence following their eviction from the property.

Schuylkill County Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Rush Township

A Schuylkill County man died Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a roadway in Rush Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

PSP Investigating Fraudulent Famous Reading Outdoors Offroad Park Passes

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of multiple offroad park passes that were allegedly fraudulently forward dated.

More Than $12,000 Worth of Wire Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of more than $12,000 worth of wire from a utility pole line in Schuylkill Township.

Berks County Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty While Responding to Call

The Central Berks Regional Police Department has announced that Officer Kristen Yeager was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Schuylkill County Man Wanted Following Stalking, Threats, and Assault Charges Filed in St. Clair

A Tremont man is wanted by police after St. Clair officers filed multiple charges alleging a pattern of stalking, threats, harassment, and an assault involving a borough resident.

Schuylkill County Woman Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Officers During Walmart Trespassing Incident

A Shenandoah woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly refusing to leave the St. Clair Walmart and then assaulting police officers during her arrest.

Shenandoah Man Charged with DUI, Fleeing Police Following Early Morning Traffic Stop

A Shenandoah man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police and driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine during an early morning traffic stop earlier this month.

Ashland Man Charged After Allegedly Possessing Stolen Property from Vacant Home

An Ashland man is facing charges after police say property reported stolen from a vacant residence was later found in his backyard.