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Police Logs

Thursday, May 24, 2012

A 17-year-old male Tamaqua teen was involved in a crash on Wednesday, May 23.

The accident occurred about 2:55 p.m. along SR209 in East Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said the teen was driving a 1993 Toyota MR2 northbound when a deer entered the road in front of him.

He was unable to avoid striking the deer and struck and killed it.

The teen and his passenger, Matthew Smulligan, 19, of Andreas, were not injured.

The vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

A Tamaqua man was arrested Friday night after he caused a scene at the Hang Loose Bar, 300 E. Broad St., Tamaqua.

Randall Scholl, 33, of 242 Columbia St., reportedly entered the establishment at 6:10 p.m. and caused a disturbance when the bartender refused him service. The refusal was based on Scholl's apparent level of intoxication. Scholl was handcuffed and transported to the police station where he spent the next several hours.

He was cited for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

A Tamaqua man was cited by borough police after he caused a disturbance when officers were conducting an investigation into a criminal mischief incident.

Patrolman Karl Harig responded to the 200 block of West Rowe Street at 3:19 a.m. on Friday, May 18, for a report of a criminal mischief incident. At the scene Richard Michlovsky, 48, of 261 W. Rowe St. became argumentative, yelling at neighbors and the officer.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Tamaqua police have charged a 20-year-old male with theft after it was determined he took several bicycles from a home at 108 Schuylkill Ave.

Richard Sidle Jr., of 613 N. Railroad St., was also charged with receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling at night.

The incident took place at 12:05 a.m. on May 14.

The three bikes, valued at $380, were recovered.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

A Schuylkill County driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident that occurred about 7:58 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, along SR61, in North Manheim Township.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said Joe Chrin, 45, of Auburn, was stopped while traveling northbound for a traffic violation.

He was found to be under the influence and failed field sobriety tests. He was then taken to the Schuylkill Medical Center-S. Jackson St., Pottsville, for a blood test.

The DUI charge is pending the test results, troopers said.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

State police at Frackville are investigating a theft from vehicle incident that occurred in Schuylkill County.

Jessica Tregembo, 29, of Morea, reported her car was entered while parked at 520 S. Lehigh Ave., West Mahanoy Township, and property was removed. Troopers did not identify the property taken.

The incident occurred sometime between 4 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call troopers at (570) 874-5300.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

State police at Lehighton announced that troopers will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint and roving DUI patrols this coming holiday weekend on various roads in Carbon and Monroe counties.

The operation is an effort to reduce the number of crashes, fatalities and injuries on state roads.

The operation will take place during the period of May 26-27.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

State police at Lehighton reported investigating a burglary and theft incident.

The break-in occurred at the residence of Rocco Dente, 51, of 243 Rossmor Drive, Saylorsburg, Ross Township, Monroe County. Entry was gained through a window. Taken were personal items including a video gaming system and games for the system. The incident occurred sometime between 6:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Monday, May 21.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Jim Thorpe police reported on arrests made at the annual St. Patrick's Day parade held on March 11. Police reported arrests this week.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft incident at a Schuylkill County business.

Troopers said the theft occurred at Schuylkill Haven Body & Fender, located at 94 N. Sillyman St., Cressona. Troopers said two 22-inch Cadillac Escalade rims, valued at $240, and two 17-inch Jeep Cherokee rims, valued at $40, were removed from a box located to the rear of the business. The theft occurred sometime between Wednesday, May 16, at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.