Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Man Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Over $72,000 Worth of Meth and Heroin

A man has been charged after a traffic stop in Schuylkill County led to the discovery of over $72,000 worth of methamphetamine and heroin on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/2017

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Road Open After Rock Slide in Girardville

Late Tuesday afternoon, road crews responded to a rock slide in Girardville.

Police Investigating Two Theft Incidents in Upper Berks County

State Police at Hamburg are investigating two theft incidents in Upper Berks County that are believed to be related.

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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, the suspect(s) removed six batteries from wood chippers which were parked on the property of 25 N. 5th St.,
Upper Bern Twp., Berks County.

The loss of these batteries is valued at approximately $1150.

In addition, the suspect(s) used a pry bar to open a side access panel to the Victim’s truck.

The damage to the truck is valued at approximately $1000.

The suspect(s) then removed one Stihl 461 chainsaw valued at approximately $1000, a Stihl trim saw 201T valued at approximately $600 and a Stihl BG55 blower which was valued at approximately $200.

Prior to the theft, a vehicle was observed driving past the Upper Bern Twp. Building. The vehicle appeared to be a 2-door coupe (Likely a Hyundai Veloster).

It was observed passing the municipal building and parking to the rear of where the Victim’s vehicles were located. A male was also observed walking with these items past the Upper Bern Twp. Municipal Building.

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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, Five “cherry Picker” trucks were broken into at Nelson's Tree Service located on Bright School Rd ½ mile north of SR 183
in Penn Township.  Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open.  Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken.  Total loss approx. $5,000.00.  

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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency Personnel at the Scene of Crash on Route 61 North of St. Clair

A crash has traffic moving slowly north of Saint Clair on Route 61 Tuesday morning.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Lavelle

Around 7:30am Tuesday morning, fire crews were called to a working structure fire in Lavelle.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/2017

Monday, December 4, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/04/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/04/2017

Vehicle Rollover Crash on Route 61 Monday Afternoon

A driver was not injured Monday afternoon in a crash on Route 61 south of Pottsville.

Early Monday Morning Fire Ruled Accidental

An early morning fire in Reinerton, near Tower City, Porter Township has been ruled accidental.

Highlighting Cost Savings for Welfare Fraud Detection in Berks and Schuylkill counties

Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) recently highlighted the cost savings that were obtained during the 2016-17 Fiscal Year by the Office of Inspector General through welfare fraud field investigations and legal proceedings in Berks and Schuylkill counties.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Slow After Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 61 South of Pottsville

A Monday afternoon crash has traffic moving slow south of Pottsville on Route 61.

Facebook Launches Parent-Controlled Messenger App for Kids

Your kids can now use Facebook messaging!

Penn State to Play Washington in the Fiesta Bowl

It was announced Monday morning that Penn State will play the Washington Huskies in the Fiesta Bowl.