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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...
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...
Woman dies after two-car crash in Schuylkill County
WAYNE TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a woman has died after a two-car crash occurred in Schuylkill County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 17 around 1:00 p.m., a two-car crash occurred on State Route 183 in Wayne Township. Police say a car driven by Zulakha Rodrigues, 74, of Auburn, drove […]
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.
Police identify man hit, killed walking across highway near Hersheypark Stadium
A 54-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday morning in Hershey, according to police. Randy Ticknor, of Binghamton, New York, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a Dodge Caravan on Hersheypark Drive, according to Derry Township police. Isaac Young, 29, of Lebanon...
Schuylkill County man sentenced for drug an gun offenses
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Schuylkill County man has been sentenced for trafficking drugs and firearms offenses. According to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 51-year-old William Quintana from Pottsville was sentenced to 117 months for drug trafficking and firearms offenses. U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam states Quintana pleaded guilty […]
Woman Charged in Fatal Overdose
The Daily Item reports a Schuylkill County woman will go to trial for allegedly providing drugs that claimed the life of a 15-year-old Mount Carmel resident. Victoria Mowry of Ashland has a trial set for October, charged with felony counts of drug delivery. Mount Carmel police say Mowry is responsible for fentanyl that was used in the overdose death of Ricky Payne. Christopher Payne was also charged for Ricky Payne’s death. The Daily Item reports Christopher Payne testified in court that he purchased drugs from Mowry and that his brother Ricky used them the night he overdosed and died.
Police find three pounds of suspected methamphetamine during Bethel Twp. traffic stop
BETHEL TWP., Pa. - Bethel Township Police say a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stash of suspected methamphetamine worth tens of thousands of dollars. On July 19, a Bethel Township Police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 8600 block of Lancaster Avenue after checking the vehicle's registration and finding the owner had a suspended driver’s license.
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 Angelito Caraballo and Hunter Mock were discovered in a wooded area off Ferndale Road...
Lebanon County Correctional Officer injured after inmate attack
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Correctional Officer in Lebanon County was sent to the hospital last month after they were assaulted by an inmate, Troopers said in court documents. According to the charges filed by State Police at Jonestown, Jamie Logan, 47, of Lebanon, allegedly attacked the officer after being seen by a nurse […]
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.
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