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Deadly crash in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — A woman is dead after a crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. Five vehicles collided just before 4 p.m. Tuesday in the northbound lanes between the Lebanon Exit and the Pine Grove Exit. A 66-year-old woman from Florida was killed. Two others were taken...
Pottsville Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Schuylkill County
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that a Schuylkill County man was sentenced for drug trafficking. William Quintana, age 51, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced Tuesday to 117 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
St. Clair Woman Faces Assault Charges
St. Clair woman faces assault charges after alleged stabbing. According to St. Clair Police, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, police were dispatched to the 500 Unit Block of South Mill Street for a report of a stabbing during a domestic dispute. When police arrived, they found a female victim with...
Suspect in Schuylkill County teen murders in court
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY(WOLF) — The suspect who has been arrested for first-degree murder in the deaths of two Schuylkill County teens had a preliminary hearing at the Schuylkill County Courthouse. In Oct. 2023, the bodies of Caraballo and Mock were discovered in a wooded area off Ferndale Road in New...
Vehicle Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County Recovered in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where a stolen vehicle from Schuylkill County was recovered in Philadelphia. According to Troopers, in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 21st, 2024, a Honda Ridgeline pickup truck, that was parked on Water Street in New Philadelphia was stolen.
Man sets fire to home to halt sheriff's sale: Police
Dalmatia, Pa. — A warrant was issued Friday for a Northumberland County man who allegedly set his home on fire the day it was scheduled for a sheriff's sale. Early the morning of June 20, firefighters responded to a a fire at the two-story home of Andrew John Souder, 35, at the 200 block of River Road in Lower Mahanoy Township. The fire was fully involved and originated on the second-floor of the home, according to the affidavit. Hickory Corners Fire Chief Ricky Spotts found...
Police seeking Mahanoy City woman on felony drug charges
State police and other law enforcement agencies continue to seek a Mahanoy City woman on drug charges. Ashley Duran, 27, of Mahanoy City, is charged with felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, possession of a controlled substance, use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possessing a firearm when not permitted to do so.
Cash Stolen from Vehicle in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of cash stolen from a vehicle in West Mahanoy Township. According to Troopers, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, police investigated a report that some removed 20 $100 Bills, totaling $2,000 from the glovebox a GM Acadia which was unlocked and parked on South Line Street. The theft is believed to have occurred between 8:00pm on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 and 1:00pm, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
Man arrested after assault leaves one unconscious outside Bloomsburg bar
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (WOLF) — A man was arrested after a disturbance outside of a Columbia County bar Sunday. Bloomsburg Police officers observed a disturbance outside of Hess Tavern on East Main Street in Bloomsburg around 2:15 am. Police located a man who was assaulted and left unconscious in the...
Police: Two wanted for Walmart investigation
HEMLOCK TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking for two men wanted for questioning in a Walmart investigation. The Hemlock Township Police Department says they are looking to identify two men who were involved in an incident at Walmart on Monday around 12:30 p.m. Officers did not give details on the incident […]
Minor injuries reported in Clarks Valley crash
MIDDLE PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — One person was evaluated by medical personnel after a crash on Clarks Valley Road Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 2:50 p.m. at milepost 7.0 on the 24-mile isolated stretch between Dauphin and Tower City. A delivery van struck a utility pole and...
‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a wanted man who they say should be considered armed and dangerous. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, Alejandro Diaz-Tejeda is wanted for several drug deliveries of fentanyl in the Hazleton area over the last several months. Officers say Diaz-Tejeda should not be approached if […]
Suspects accused of stealing large number of vapes
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two suspects are accused of stealing a large number of vapes from a Luzerne County smoke shop. According to the Hazleton City Police, on July 14 the two men entered Grant Smoke Shop in the 200 block of West Mine Street and stole a large number of vapes. Anyone with […]
Tools Reported Stolen from Job Site in Barry Township
The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven is investigating a report of tools stolen from a job site in Barry Township. According to police, Troopers received a report that tools and other items were stolen from an unlocked tool trailer on the job site on Rosies Road between Monday, July 8th, 2024 and Wednesday July 10th, 2024.
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