Schuylkill County Man Wanted for Allegedly Stealing a Wheel Loader in West Mahanoy Township

A St. Clair man is wanted after state police allege he stole a wheel loader valued at $310,000 from a property in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash in Mahanoy Township

A Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash near Shenandoah

Schuylkill County Man Charged with Stalking, Terroristic Threats After Allegedly Leaving Threatening Voicemails and Sharing Intimate Photo

An Orwigsburg man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after West Mahanoy Township Police say he repeatedly threatened his former girlfriend through anonymous phone calls and unlawfully shared an intimate photograph of her on social media.

Fire Damages Garage in West Mahanoy Township

A fire damaged a garage in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville on Saturday afternoon.

Illegal Dumping Cases Rise in West Mahanoy Township; Multiple Citations Filed

Township officials are reporting a recent increase in illegal dumping incidents, particularly along State Route 924 and in the Village of Raven Run, prompting enforcement action and increased surveillance.

Road Closure Scheduled on Route 54 Near Shenandoah for Bridge Repairs

Motorists traveling near Shenandoah should prepare for a temporary road closure later this month as bridge repair work is scheduled along Route 54 in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Man on Megan's Law List Jailed on Drug Charges Following Federal Search Warrant

A Shenandoah Heights man is facing multiple drug charges after investigators allegedly discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug-related materials while executing a federal search warrant tied to a child exploitation investigation, according to court documents.

State Police Investigating Illegal Dumping Incident Near Shenandoah

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an illegal dumping incident that occurred Sunday afternoon in West Mahanoy Township, near Shenandoah.

West Mahanoy Township Man Charged with Assaulting Child, Held on $150,000 Bail

A West Mahanoy Township man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he assaulted a child under the age of 13.

Fire Damages Exterior of Home and Garage in Altamont Saturday Afternoon

A fire damaged the exterior of a home and garage in Altamont on Saturday afternoon, but quick action by firefighters prevented the flames from spreading.

Shenandoah Heights Man Denied Bail on Multiple Felony Charges Including Aggravated Assault and Strangulation

A Shenandoah Heights man is being held without bail following his arraignment Wednesday on multiple felony charges stemming from an alleged violent assault.

Registered Schuylkill County Sex Offender Taken Into Custody Following Megan’s Law Violation Charge

A registered Tier 2 sex offender previously sought by West Mahanoy Township Police has been taken into custody, according to court records.

Megan’s Law Violation: West Mahanoy Police Seek Man Who Failed to Update Address

West Mahanoy Township Police have filed charges against a registered Tier 2 sex offender after authorities say he failed to comply with Pennsylvania Megan’s Law registration requirements.

Frackville Woman Charged After Furniture Illegally Dumped in West Mahanoy Township

A Frackville woman is facing charges for illegal dumping in West Mahanoy Township.

One Injured After Amazon Delivery Vehicle Collides with SUV near Shenandoah

A two-vehicle crash was reported Thursday evening at an intersection along Ringtown Boulevard in West Mahanoy Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville

Knife Threat, Eviction Dispute Leads to Arrest in Lost Creek

A Ringtown man is in Schuylkill County Prison following a disturbance in the Village of Lost Creek that involved alleged threats with a knife, according to police.

Schuylkill County Man Faces Dozens of Felony Drug Charges in Two Separate Cases

A Girardville man is facing an extensive list of felony and misdemeanor drug charges after two separate investigations—one in 2024 and another in 2025—resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, cash, and drug paraphernalia.

Shenandoah Heights Says Goodbye to ‘The Hotdog Lady’

For the past 15 years, residents of Swatara Road in Shenandoah Heights have looked forward to more than just candy on Trick-or-Treat night, they came for the hot dogs. 

UPDATE: Ringtown Man Charged in Two Separate Incidents Involving Theft, Trespassing, Drugs, and Firearm Possession

A Ringtown man is facing a series of charges in connection with two separate incidents that occurred just days apart in Schuylkill County.

Police Investigating Theft at Storage Facility near Frackville

 

The West Mahanoy Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle connected to a theft investigation.