Wednesday, May 7, 2025
DNA Evidence Links Pottsville Man to Storage Unit Burglary
A nearly year-long investigation by Pottsville Police has resulted in charges against a city man for the theft of nearly $4,000 worth of music equipment from a storage unit.
Mahanoy City Man Arrested After Explosive Device Ignited Inside Church Rectory
A Mahanoy City man was taken into custody overnight in connection with an explosive incident that occurred Monday evening at the St. Teresa of Calcutta Rectory.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Wanted Minersville Man Found Hiding in Basement; Two Others Arrested for Harboring
A wanted Minersville man was found hiding under debris in a basement Monday afternoon, leading to the arrest of two others after they allegedly attempted to conceal his whereabouts from law enforcement.
Schuylkill County Man Sentenced for Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man will serve 16½ to 33 years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material on multiple social media platforms.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Authorities Identify Suspect in Hazleton Homicide; Victim’s Body Found Burning
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Wanted Donaldson Man
Schuylkill County Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted Donaldson man.
Frackville Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash
Frackville Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday evening involving a motorcycle and a sedan.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Two Arrested in Schuylkill County for New York Homicide Case
Pottsville Police Investigating Robbery at Hong Kong Buffet; Suspect Sought
The Pottsville Bureau of Police is investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday at the Hong Kong Buffet restaurant in the city.
Body Found Burning in Hazleton Identified as Missing Nuremberg Woman; Death Ruled Homicide
Authorities have identified the body found burning along a roadside in Hazleton on Sunday morning as that of a missing woman from Schuylkill County.
Three Taken into Custody After Police Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle in Pottsville
Three individuals were taken into custody Monday evening following a police chase in the city of Pottsville that ended with the discovery of a stolen vehicle and a large quantity of drugs.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Tamaqua Woman Crashes Truck on Route 61, Jumps into Schuylkill River in Attempt to Flee Scene
A dramatic scene unfolded Friday afternoon along Route 61 near the Appalachian National Scenic Trail bridge in Port Clinton Borough, Schuylkill County, after a woman fled the scene of a vehicle crash by jumping into the Schuylkill River.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Body Found Burning in Hazleton Identified as Schuylkill County Woman; Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched a multi-agency investigation into the death of a Schuylkill County woman whose body was discovered burning on the side of a road in Hazleton on Sunday morning.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Mahanoy City Man Wanted After Failing to Report to Schuylkill County Prison
Friday, April 25, 2025
One Injured in Ashland Crash Friday Afternoon
One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Centre and 17th streets in Ashland.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Kline Township Man Charged in Axe-Wielding Home Invasion, Terroristic Threats
Pottsville Woman Charged with Assault After Domestic Dispute
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Schuylkill Haven Man Charged in Crime Spree Involving Stolen Truck, Property Damage, and Assault on Troopers
Exotic Fish Reportedly Stolen from Home in Zion Grove
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a reported burglary involving exotic fish in North Union Township.