Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Dumping Multiple Deceased Puppies

A Wayne Township woman is wanted on a long list of felony, misdemeanor, and summary charges stemming from an animal cruelty investigation opened on August 14, 2025.

Pottsville Police Charge Woman After Threats Made Toward Schuylkill County Courthouse Staff

A Frackville woman is facing charges after police say she made multiple violent threats toward employees at the Schuylkill County Courthouse over the past week, prompting officers to seek an arrest warrant for terroristic threats.

Cleanup Underway After Trash Hauler Overturns Near Mahanoy City

An overturned tractor-trailer hauling trash caused traffic delays Tuesday morning after a crash at the intersection of Burma Road and Morea Road near Mahanoy City.

Pottsville Man Injured After High-Speed Route 61 Crash Sends Vehicle Down 100-Foot Embankment

A Pottsville man was injured Friday morning after crashing his vehicle down a steep embankment along Route 61, according to Pottsville Police.

Victim Identified in Fatal Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 South claimed the life of a Shenandoah man and injured two others Friday evening, according to a Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.

UPDATE: Two Dead in Apparent Murder–Suicide in Ashland

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident in Ashland after an argument between two residents escalated into a fatal shooting Friday.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Interstate 81 Crash, Highway Shut Down

Interstate 81 is closed in both the northbound and southbound lanes Friday evening after a serious crash that occurred around 5:45 PM and resulted in multiple victims, including one person who was reportedly ejected from a vehicle.

Death Investigation Underway in Ashland; State Police Say No Threat to Public

Pennsylvania State Police have launched a death investigation in Ashland after responding to a scene Friday afternoon.

Ashland Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Domestic Assault

A man from Ashland is behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police responded to a domestic incident on Sunday evening.

Court Filings Reveal Details on Woman's Erratic Driving Spree Along Route 61 and Route 81 in Schuylkill County

A woman identified as Jamie Marie Fowler, 28, who is considered a transient, faces a lengthy list of charges after allegedly causing a series of crashes and assaults that injured multiple people along Route 61 in Schuylkill County on Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025.

State Police Seek Witnesses, Video of Erratic Driving Incident on Route 61 and I-81

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking the public for assistance following a dangerous driving incident that occurred Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025.

Shenandoah Heights Man Charged After Police Chase Ends in Cemetery Crash

A Shenandoah man is behind bars after leading police on a pursuit through the borough and crashing in a cemetery Friday night, according to court documents filed by the Shenandoah Borough Police Department.

Ashland Man Found Sleeping in Doctor’s Office Garage Faces Burglary Charges

An Ashland man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two separate incidents after being found sleeping inside a local medical office garage and later linked to a prior ATV theft.

Minersville Man Found Sharing Explicit Photos with Teenager

A Minersville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he was found texting explicit photos with a teenager.

PSP Investigating Retail Theft at Orwigsburg Rutter’s

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a retail theft that occurred Friday, November 7, 2025, at Rutter’s Store in Orwigsburg.

Schuylkill County Teen Arrested for Bloomsburg Shooting

The Bloomsburg Police Department has identified the suspect involved in the shooting that occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, as 19-year-old, Samuel Charles Evans.

Schuylkill County Woman Charged for Having Inappropriate Relationship with Teen

A Minersville woman has been charged following an investigation by Frackville Police into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a juvenile.

Three Charged by State Inspector General for Public Assistance Fraud in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General has filed charges against three Schuylkill County residents for alleged public assistance fraud. 

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.