Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash in Mahanoy Township

A Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash near Shenandoah

UPDATE: DHS Confirms Immigration Status of Truck Driver Charged in Crash That Killed Trooper Pahira

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed additional information regarding the immigration status of the Massachusetts truck driver charged in the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Charged After Altercation at Kline Township Planning Commission Meeting About Data Centers

A former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he fought with police officers while being removed from a Kline Township Planning Commission meeting with Amazon Tuesday evening.

Newly Filed Court Documents Detail Heroic Rescue Efforts Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira

Newly filed court documents are providing a heartbreaking look at the moments following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira, detailing the extraordinary efforts by construction workers, truck drivers, and fellow troopers who risked their own lives in an attempt to save him.

67-Year-Old Schuylkill County Man Charged After Online Sting Operation

A 67-year-old Schuylkill County man faces numerous felony charges after authorities say he engaged in explicit online communications with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl and possessed child sexual abuse material.

Massachusetts Truck Driver Charged in Death of Pennsylvania State Trooper on Interstate 81

A Massachusetts truck driver has been charged following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Wednesday morning along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Governor Shapiro Identifies Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash as Trooper Mike Pahira

Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday identified the Pennsylvania State Police Trooper killed in the line of duty along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County as Trooper Mike Pahira, a 20-year veteran of the department assigned to Troop L in Frackville.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Killed in Line-of-Duty Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper assigned to the Frackville station was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a passing commercial vehicle while conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

 

A crash involving multiple tractor trailers has closed Interstate 81 southbound in Schuylkill County.

Texas Man Charged After Pennsylvania State Police Allege Online Retail Scam Targeted Schuylkill County Buyer

A Texas man is facing misdemeanor charges in Schuylkill County after Pennsylvania State Police allege he accepted payment for a high-priced laser device through his online business but never delivered the product or refunded the customer.

Philadelphia Woman Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Smuggle Suboxone into SCI Mahanoy During Prison Visit

A Philadelphia woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege she attempted to smuggle dozens of Suboxone strips into SCI Mahanoy during a scheduled inmate visit in 2023.

Schuylkill County Man Charged with Stalking, Terroristic Threats After Allegedly Leaving Threatening Voicemails and Sharing Intimate Photo

An Orwigsburg man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after West Mahanoy Township Police say he repeatedly threatened his former girlfriend through anonymous phone calls and unlawfully shared an intimate photograph of her on social media.

Philadelphia Man Charged After Vehicle Crashes Into Port Carbon Daycare With 22 Children Inside

A Philadelphia man is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he drove erratically before crashing an SUV into a Port Carbon daycare Monday morning while 22 children and four adult staff members were inside the building.

Driver Transported to Hospital After Crashing into Schuylkill County Day Care

The driver of an SUV was transported to the hospital after crashing into a building in Port Carbon at a high rate of speed on Monday morning.

Lake Wynonah Lodge Sign Vandalized with Spray Paint; State Police Seeking Information

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an act of vandalism that damaged a sign at the Lake Wynonah Lodge early Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County Man Facing More Than 500 CSAM Charges Following Attorney General Investigation

A Lavelle man is facing more than 500 felony charges after Pennsylvania Attorney General investigators alleged they uncovered hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) during a months-long investigation.

Former Shenandoah Employee Charged with Felony Theft Over Nearly $7,000 in Workers' Compensation Checks

A former Borough of Shenandoah employee is facing felony theft charges after police allege he failed to turn over nearly $7,000 in workers' compensation payments that should have been remitted to the borough while he remained on the municipal payroll.

Pottsville Announces Parking and Travel Restrictions for America250 Parade on June 27

Motorists traveling through Pottsville on Saturday, June 27, should prepare for road closures, parking restrictions, and possible vehicle towing as the city hosts the Schuylkill County America250 Parade.

Lehigh County Man Accused of Traveling to Schuylkill County to Meet Person He Believed Was 15-Year-Old Girl

A Lehigh County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to meet what he believed was a 15-year-old girl in Mahanoy City for a sexual encounter, according to court documents filed this week.

Schuylkill County Man Loses $1,600 in Gift Card Scam

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft by deception incident in which a Schuylkill Haven man reportedly lost $1,600 after being targeted in a gift card scam.