Mahanoy City Man Wanted in Luzerne County Taken into Custody

A Mahanoy City man that was wanted in Luzerne County was taken into custody last week.

Warrant Issued for Philadelphia Woman Charged for Hitting Teen Pedestrian with Vehicle in Tamaqua

A woman from Philadelphia is facing felony charges in relation to a hit and run in Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County Police Reports: November 30th, 2021

  

 A collection of police reports received from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Woman Transported After Being Burned in Incident at Frackville Supermarket

A woman was transported after an incident inside the Frackville Boyers Market on Monday evening.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 11/29/2021

   

A collection of crash reports from Schuylkill County police departments.

Shenandoah Man Wanted on Warrants Attempts to Flees Traffic Stop on Foot

A Shenandoah man attempted to flee State Police during a traffic stop this week.

Hegins Man Wielding Shotgun Taken into Custody During Incident Last Month

A Hegins man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after firing shots in the township last month.

St. Clair Man Charged for Hit and Run Involving Juvenile Pedestrian in Pottsville

Pottsville Police have charged a St. Clair Man for a hit and run last month in the city that injured a juvenile.

State Police Report on Retail Theft at Hometown Walmart

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released information on several recent retail thefts at the Hometown Walmart.

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On Friday, November 19th, 2021, around 6:20pm, State Police responded to the Hometown Walmart for a report of retail theft.

During the incident, an unidentified female was observed altering price tags in the apparel section.

When store employees approached the woman, she fled the store and left the parking lot in a white box truck with a thin red stripe across most of the driver's side with the number 19 in the upper right hand corner of the truck.

The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 40 years old, 5'5" tall with glasses, brown shoulder length hair, wearing flowered leggings, black boots, and a black jacket.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Frackville Barracks at (570) 874-5300.

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On Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, Matthew Creveling, 33, of Lansford was observed by Store Asset Protection of the Hometown Walmart concealing items.

As Creveling attempted to the leave the store without paying for the items, he was detained and police were called.

Creveling was charged with one felony county of retail theft and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $10,000 cash bail.  On November 16th, 2021, he posted bail and was released.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 4th, 2022.

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On Sunday, November 21st, 2021, around 8:30pm, the Hometown Walmart Store Asset Protection observed Bolivary Paulino Marrero, 19, of Hazleton concealing merchandise in a bag he was carrying.

As Marrero attempted to leave the store without paying, he was detained and police were called.

State Police charged Marrero with a summary offense of retail theft.

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Woman Involved in Hit and Run in New Philadelphia Faces DUI, Fleeing, and Firearms Charges

A woman involved in a hit and run in New Philadelphia last week is facing a slew of charges.

Police Investigating Reports of Suspicious Vehicle on the Burma Road

Local and State Police are investigating several reports of a suspicious vehicle on the Burma Road this past weekend.

Route 901 Closed in Northumberland County; Coroner Called to Scene of Crash

Route 901 is closed Monday morning for a fatal crash in Coal Township.

Family Looking for Ashland Woman Missing Since Last Saturday

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Teen Flown After Being Struck by Vehicle in Tamaqua

 A teen was flown to an area hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday.

Mahanoy City Man Charged with Arson for Thursday Evening's Row Home Fire

A Mahanoy City man is locked up in Schuylkill County in connection with a fire in the borough late Thursday.

Pottsville Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Trafficking Cocaine and Methamphetamine

On Thursday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that earlier this week, a Pottsville man was indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

Threat in Bathroom Stall Locks Down Pottsville Area High School

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State Police Investigating Burglary in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in Girardville on Tuesday.

State Police Looking for Armed and Dangerous Subject in Schuylkill/Luzerne County Areas

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Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office Files Charges on Former Coaldale Treasurer for Stealing Over $20,000

Last week, criminal charges were filed by the Schuylkill County District Attorney's office alleging a woman who is now the former Coaldale Borough Treasurer stole over $20,000.