Showing posts with label Police Log. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Police Log. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Drug Task Force Seizes Over $1 Million in Drugs; 14 Arrests Made

During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake and the Pennsylvania State Police announced the results of a drug investigation that led to 14 arrests and over $1,000,000 in drugs seized.

Monday, October 7, 2019

Minersville Man Found with Guns and Meth During Traffic Stop in Berks County

A Minersville man was found with two guns and methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Berks County over the weekend.

Two Injured in Route 183 Crash on Sunday

Two people were taken to an area hospital after a crash on Route 183 on Sunday.

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Mahanoy City Man Charged for Downloading and Trading Child Pornography

After receiving a tip, authorities investigated and charged a Mahanoy City man for downloading and trading child pornography.

Three Charged for Stealing Gaming Machines in Shenandoah; One in Custody

Three men have been charged with the theft of two gaming machines from a Shenandoah convenient store last month.

Friday, October 4, 2019

Girardville Man Faces Drug Charges After Being Found with Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A Girardville man is facing charges after being found with fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs.

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.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

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.

Monday, September 30, 2019

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.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

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.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

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.