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CRIME & SAFETY
Schuylkill inmate indicted for possession of a weapon, commonly known as a “shank”
SCHUYLKILL CO., Pa. -- Authorities report that a Schuylkill County inmate has been indicted for possession of a weapon. The announcement comes from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Anthony Gilbert-Brown, 29, is incarcerated at FCI Schuylkill, in Minersville. Gilbert-Brown was indicted Wednesday on...
Fatal crash expected to close I-81 for several hours in Lebanon County
A fatal crash involving a motorcycle is expected to close the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Lebanon County for several hours, PennDOT announced Saturday. The crash was first reported around 5:21 p.m. near the underpass for Homestead Road and mile marker 82.5. It is unclear how many vehicles were...
Anthony Gilbert-Brown, 29, Of York Found With Shank: Usdoj
Anthony Gilbert-Brown, 29, a federal inmate incarcerated at FCI Schuylkill in Minersville, was indicted Wednesday, Aug. 28 by a federal grand jury on the charge of possession of a weapon, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The indictment charges Gilbert-Brown with possessing a prohibited object designed to be used as...
Armed intruder shot, drugs seized, six charged in Bethel Township
An attempted burglary in Bethel Township early Wednesday morning led to a shooting, a seizure of drugs, and six individuals facing multiple charges, including drug offenses and violent crimes. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 1:20am, Officers from Bethel Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence located on Legion...
Port Carbon Couple Charged and Jailed After Domestic Incident Involving Meth and Meat Grinder
A man and woman from Port Carbon are facing charges and are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a domestic incident. According to court documents from Magisterial District Judge Dave Plachko's office, on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, around 1:00am, State Police from the Schuylkill Haven Barracks responded to the 100 Block of North Street in Port Carbon for a report of a domestic.
Minersville Police Equipped for Critical Incidents with New Rifles
On Wednesday morning, Geissele Automatics, a manufacturer of firearms and accessories based in North Wales, Montgomery County, donated nine rifles to the Minersville Police Department. The donation, valued at nearly $20,000, included six M4 Platform Short Barrel rifles, one for each of the department's full-time officers, and three full-size rifles,...
Pair linked to numerous ATM thefts in three counties
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Investigators from Wyomissing and Pennsylvania State Police say they've arrested the suspects in a series of thefts of ATM machines that took place across three counties. Between August and October 2023, police say they investigated numerous thefts, attempted thefts and burglaries that investigators have linked to 21-year-old...
15-year-old charged after spraying graffiti around Shamokin
SHAMOKIN, Pa. — A teen has been charged after spraying graffiti around one Northumberland County community. Police say graffiti was first found on the walls of buildings around Shamokin back in July. A total of ten properties were defaced before investigators identified a 15-year-old they say is responsible. The...
Lebanon County police departments plan impaired driving enforcement over Labor Day weekend
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Police departments across Lebanon County will be on increased lookout for drivers under the influence this weekend, the County District Attorney's Office announced today. An impaired driving enforcement initiative will take place from Aug. 29 - Sept. 2. Officials say officers from several police departments...
Commission meets to organize merger of N. Lebanon and N. Cornwall police forces
Become a champion of local news and unlock additional benefits as a LebTown member, like exclusive members-only emails, access to comments, invitations to members-only events, and more. This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Representatives from North Lebanon and North Cornwall townships...
Orwigsburg Restaurant Closed Temporarily After Wednesday Morning Fire
A fire in Orwigsburg on Wednesday morning has temporarily closed a restaurant. On Wednesday, around 7:30am, emergency personnel were called to the Federal Square Strip Mall in 700 block of W. Market Street for a reported commercial structure fire. Initial reports were smoke was coming from the physical therapy business...
EMS responds to motorcycle crash in North Lebanon Township
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash in Lebanon County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It happened in the 1800 block of Creston Drive in North Lebanon Township at 10 a.m. No other vehicles were involved. At this time, it's...
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