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Monday, October 21, 2019

Victim Identified in Fatal Crash Over Weekend near Ringtown

The victim in a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Union Township near Ringtown has been identified.

About 2 dozen homes are without power and Route 54 in closed in Hometown after an incident involving a tractor trailer hitting a utility police Monday morning.

Mahanoy Township Police Find Man Cutting Fuel Line on School Bus

Mahanoy Township Police have arrested a man they say was attempting to cut the fuel line of a school bus.

One person was flown Monday after a crash on Route 895 that involved a motorcycle and a tri-axle truck.

14 Year Old Drives Vehicle to Frackville; Sheers Off Sign, Flees Scene

A 14 year old was found to have taken a vehicle and struck a sign near Frackville on Sunday.

Priest Removed from Ministry After Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor that Occurred in Shenandoah Decades Ago

A priest has removed from ministry after allegations were reported of sexual abuse of a minor in Shenandoah decades ago.

Man Crashes Vehicle near Ringtown While Driving Under the Influence

A man under the influence caused a dangerous situation near Ringtown Saturday afternoon.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Mount Carmel Police Investigating Hit and Run Involving UTV

Mount Carmel Borough Police is asking for any information on the driver of the UTV and or owner related to hit and run incident in the 500 Block of East Avenue.

Two Shenandoah Men Found With Over $3,000 Worth of Drugs in Mahanoy Township Cemetery

Two men were arrested on Thursday after Mahanoy Township police found them with over $3,000 worth of drugs in a cemetery.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Thursday that Philip Finn, Jr., age 49, of Plains, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on October 9, 2019, before United States District Court Judge James M. Munley, to use of fire to commit stalking.

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police released additional information that wasn't available the of the press conference.

A woman was injured in a crash on Interstate 81 on Wednesday.

See Something Say Something: State Police Provides Ways for the Public to Report Suspicious Activity

The Pennsylvania State Police works closely with its local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to investigate and prevent all types of criminal activity. Tips from the public regularly provide valuable information that helps investigators do their jobs in a more proactive and efficient manner. Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the state police, reminds the public that everyone can do his or her part to keep their communities safe by knowing how to report suspicious activity.