Tractor Trailer Spills Over 17 Thousand Pounds of Pierogie Ingredients near Shenandoah and Gilberton

A tractor trailer hauling pierogie ingredients made a mess near Shenandoah and Gilberton early Friday.

Police Looking to Identify Suspect that Attempted to Burglarize a Laurel Mall Kiosk

Pennsylvania State Police in Luzerne County are looking to identify a suspect they say attempted to burglarize a kiosk in the Laurel Mall in Hazleton.

Missing Female from New York Possibly in Schuylkill County

A female that has been missing in the state of New York is thought to be in the Pottsville area.

Orwigsburg Police Attempting to Identify Women Who Used Stolen Cards

The Orwigsburg Police Department is attempting to identify the pictured individuals who attempted to use stolen bank cards at the Elizabethville Wal Mart (200 Kocher Ln, Elizabethville, PA 17023) early Sunday morning, September 22nd.

No Injuries Reported in Crash on Big Mine Run Road on Saturday

No injuries were reported after a crash on Big Mine Run Road near Ashland on Saturday.

Man Charged with Attempted Homicide for Pottsville Shooting

A Reading man has been charged with attempted homicide for a shooting in Pottsville over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Man Found with Over 2,400 Bags of Heroin During Traffic Stop in Hazleton

A Schuylkill County man was found with over 2,400 bags of heroin during a traffic stop in Hazleton.

Rush Township Police To Hold Second Annual 5K Run/Walk

The Rush Township Police Department is holding its second annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday October 19th 2019. The race will start at 10:00AM at the Hometown Farmer’s Market at 125 Mahanoy Avenue Tamaqua, PA 18252. The proceeds will benefit the improvement of Rush Township Community Parks.

Rush Township Police Looking for Man Who Stole Carton of Cigarettes

The Rush Township Police is looking for a man who stole a carton of cigarettes from a location convenience store.

According to Chief Kenneth Zipovsky, on September 17, 2019 around 8:00am, a white male in his mid-20s, wearing camouflage shorts, red under amour hat and a blue zip up hoodie entered a convenience store on Claremont Avenue (SR309) in Rush Township, and asked for a carton of Newport Menthol box 100 cigarettes.

The male then grabbed the carton of cigarettes from the clerk’s hand and ran out of the store.

He fled the scene in a newer model black Ford SUV, and went north on Claremont Avenue (SR309).

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the actor is asked to contact the Rush Township Police at (570) 668-4242 or police@rushtownship.org.

Schuylkill County Natives Become PA State Troopers

Earlier this month, Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced that 98 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 156th graduating cadet class.  Two of those graduates are natives from Schuylkill County.

State Police Investigating Incident After Two Children Found Unconscious at Berks County Home

State Police are investigating an incident after two children were found unconscious at a home in Berks County on Monday.

One Injured in Crash in East Union Township Last Week

A man from Schuylkill Haven was injured in a crash last week in East Union Township.

Shenandoah Police Attempting to Identify 3 Males Involved in Theft of Skills Machines

Shenandoah Police are attempting to identify 3 suspects involved in a theft Saturday evening.

Two Arrested for Gun Straw Purchasing in Columbia County

This week, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced two felony arrests in Columbia County after an investigation into a report of shots fired uncovered multiple straw purchased firearms.

Pine Grove Man Dies in Early Morning Crash in Tremont Township

A Pine Grove man died early Friday morning in a crash in Tremont Township.

Five Charged for Selling Methamphetamine in Schuylkill County

After an investigation by the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force, five people have been charged from an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine in Schuylkill County.

Man Charged with Robbing Bank in Pottsville Thursday Morning

A man is custody and has been charged for robbing a bank in Pottsville Thursday morning.

Ashland Man Charged With Stealing Crossbows, Rifle from Roommate

An Ashland man has been charged with stealing two crossbows and a rifle from his roommate.

Police Announce Parking Restrictions for "Pottsville On Tap"

Pottsville Police announce parking restrictions for "Pottsville on Tap" this weekend.

Sheppton Man Charged with Starting Fire in Oneida on Tuesday; American Red Cross Assisting 8

A Sheppton man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after police say he started a fire that displaced three families on Tuesday.

Around 5:45pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to 66 3rd Street, Oneida, for a working house fire.

Upon arrival, the fire was upgraded to a 2nd alarm due to the home being the middle of a three row homes and the additional manpower was needed.

At the 20 minute par check, the fire was reported as under control but not before damaging three homes and displacing 3 families including 8 people.

Assisting the Oneida Fire Department were firefighters from Nuremberg-Weston, Ringtown Valley, Hazle Twp., Harwood, Hazleton City, Mahanoy City (West End, Citizens, Good American), Shenandoah (Rescue Hook & Ladder, Polish American), Sugarloaf and Englewood.

LVHN EMS stood-by on the scene.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, after an investigation by Trooper Shawn Tray, it was found that Dennis Antonelli, 39, of Sheppton became involved in an argument with his girlfriend at 66 3rd Street which lead to him igniting papers on fire in a bedroom.  The fire put 5 people who were home at the time of the fire in danger.

Antonelli has been charged with felony arson and criminal mischief and misdemeanor charges of recklessly endangering another person.

He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $50,000 (10%) cash bail.