Connecticut Woman Charged in $9,600 Fraud Targeting Schuylkill County Fire Company

A Connecticut woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she played a role in the theft of nearly $10,000 from a Schuylkill County fire company’s bank account through a mobile deposit scheme.

UPDATE: Frackville Teen Reported Missing Found Safe

UPDATE:  The teen reported missing from this post has been found safe.

Inmate at SCI Mahanoy Charged with Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses Following Investigation

An inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy is facing a series of serious felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, following an investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections’ Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence (BII).

Schuylkill County Jeweler Charged with 24 Counts of Theft, Failing to Remit Over $169K in Sales Tax

Charles Anthony Sophy, 53, of Pottsville and owner of Sophy Jewelers in St. Clair, has been charged with 24 felony counts of theft and multiple misdemeanors after allegedly failing to remit more than $169,000 in sales tax and failing to pay personal income taxes, according to an affidavit filed through Magisterial District Judge David Plachko’s office by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Ashland Man Arrested Following Gunfire Incident; Faces Multiple Charges

An Ashland man is behind bars after a series of gunshots rang out in the borough Friday morning, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement and resulting in multiple felony charges.

Brooklyn Man Arrested in Connection with Pottsville Robbery

The Pottsville Bureau of Police announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the April 29 robbery of the Hong Kong Buffet located in the city.

Schuylkill County Man Charged with Attempted Homicide After Early Morning Shooting in Tremont

A Schuylkill County man is facing serious charges after an early morning shooting in Tremont Borough on Tuesday.

Frackville Woman Crashes Into Dumpster, Flees Scene on Foot

A Frackville woman is facing possible charges after crashing her vehicle into a dumpster and fleeing the scene on foot Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill Haven School District Goes on Lockdown Due to Police Incident in the Area

 

May 21st, 2025 - Schuylkill Haven School District went on lockdown Wednesday morning for a nearby police incident.

Schuylkill Haven Man Jailed on Child Sex Assault Charges

A Schuylkill Haven man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for sexually assaulting a child.

Pottsville Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Multiple Warrants

A Pottsville man is currently wanted in Schuylkill County on two active bench warrants stemming from separate criminal cases.

Wanted Ashland Man Escapes Arrest While Mother Fights Officers

A domestic disturbance on last week escalated and resulted in criminal charges against a mother and son from Ashland after they allegedly resisted arrest and interfered with law enforcement.

Frackville Man Charged Following Police Pursuit on Dirt Bike

A Frackville man has been charged following a low-speed pursuit through several borough streets involving an off-road motorbike.

Minersville Man Charged in Water Theft Investigation

A Minersville man is facing multiple criminal charges after police and borough officials discovered he had allegedly been illegally receiving water service at a property he owns, resulting in nearly $2,000 in unpaid utility costs.

Driver Crashes Into Carport in Early Morning Incident in Pottsville

Pottsville Police responded to a motor vehicle accident early Monday morning after a car crashed into a carport, causing extensive property damage but no reported injuries.

State Police Investigating Multiple Retail Thefts at Pottsville-Area Weis Market

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a series of retail thefts that occurred at the Weis Market near Pottsville, and are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Two Found Dead in Schuylkill County Home; Investigation Underway

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after two individuals were found dead inside a home in Butler Township, Schuylkill County on Friday night.

Two Drivers Sustain Minor Injuries in Pottsville Crash

On Thursday afternoon, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Terry Riley Way and Nichols Street that left both drivers with minor injuries.

East Union Township Woman Cited for Animal Neglect After Puppy Found Malnourished

A woman has been cited for animal neglect after authorities say she failed to properly care for a puppy she adopted from a local animal rescue organization.

Suspect Captured in Case of Woman Found Dead and Burning in Hazleton

 

The suspect in a homicide investigation has been taken into custody.