Sunday, May 19, 2013

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Monday, May 6, 2013

State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary and theft from vehicle incidents in Schuylkill County.

A garage at 232 Hill Road, in Barry Township, was entered sometime between April 19 and Friday, May 3. Removed were multiple articles along with car parts off a vehicle stored in the garage. The property is owned by Stephen Arzoomanian, 54, of Haberstraw, N.Y.

A "bucket truck" parked along the shoulder of SR61 northbound, about 200-feet north of Brick Hill Rd., in West Brunswick Township, was entered sometime between 5:15 p.m. on May 1 and 8:15 a.m. on May 2.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Schuylkill driver facing DUI count

A Schuylkill County driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident that occurred about 3:02 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, along SR61, just north of Liberty St., in North Manheim Township.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said Michael Walb, 23, of Pottsville, was observed pulled off the road with his four-way lights on. Troopers made contact wtih Walb, who showed signs of impairment. He performed field sobriety tests and was then transported to the Schuylkill Medical Center-S. Jackson St., Pottsville, for a blood test.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Driver cited for causing crash

A Schuylkill County driver was cited for causing a crash. The accident occurred along SR125 (Tremont Road), in Pine Grove Township, about 3:38 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said Bryan R. Barr, 49, of Pine Grove, was driving a 2007 Jeep Wrangler northbound when he made a left turn into the path of a southbound 1999 Ford Mustang driven by Barby J. Biggs, 44, of Pine Grove.

Biggs attempted to avoid a collision and swerved to the right. Her car struck a cement barrier located in front of Buddy's Log Cabin. After impact the Mustang then struck a mailbox.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Woman facing theft count

A Northumberland County woman is facing a charge of retail theft for an incident at a department store in Schuylkill County.

State police at Frackville said Larissa Justina Voeckler, 26, of Mount Carmel, was arrested after she was observed pushing a cart full of merchandise from the Sears store in the Schuylkill Mall, New Castle Township, outside without paying for the items. She was stopped by store security.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Driver facing drug counts after stop

A vehicle stop in Schuylkill County has led to the driver facing drug counts.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said Austin J. Schwartz, 22, of Hegins, was stopped about 7:57 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, along SR209 near the Interstate 81 exit ramp for failure to stop for a posted stop sign.

At the stop troopers detected the strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A further investigation revealed two small bags of marijuana and a pipe were found and seized.

Troopers said charges will be filed.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Monroe woman facing charges

A Monroe County woman is facing charges including corrupton of minors.

Pocono Mountain Regional police said Crystal Donnelly, 29, of Long Pond, is also facing a charge of furnishing drug-free urine-use or attempt.

According to police they began an investigation on April 17 of possible child abuse involving Donnelly. Police said they learned that Donnelly was providing urine to officials for drug screens.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Monroe man facing multiple charges

A Monroe County man is facing multiple charges after he apparently attempted to collect a debt.

Pocono Mountain Regional police said on April 30 about 2:58 p.m. they were dispatched to 429 Glen Ridge Road, in Tobyhanna, for a report of a burglary and assault.

On scene police found Michael Baker, of that address, injured from being struck by a baseball bat. The assault occurred during an altercation that took place with Baker and Erik C. Funk, 22, of Cresco.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Arrests reported

State police at Lehighton reported on the following arrests made by troopers.

On April 25 about 4:50 p.m. troopers took into custody William Billings, 38, at 2258 Long Run Road, in Franklin Township, Carbon County, on an arrest warrant issued out of Texas for having violated the terms of his parole on a felony conviction.

He was arraigned and placed in the county prison in Nesquehoning.

Friday, May 3, 2013

DUI arrests reported by PSP

Several driving under the influence (DUI) arrests were reported by state police at the Lehighton barracks.

Robert John Kniolek, 40, of Stroudsburg, was stopped about 11:53 p.m. on April 20 along Kelly Drive, east of Business 209, in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, for several vehicle code violations. He was found to be under the influence and was placed under arrest.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Break-ins, incidents probed

State police at Lehighton reported on burglaries and other incidents probed by troopers.

Troopers are investigating a report filed by Linda S. Trainer, 63, of 260 Lakeview Drive, Lehighton, Towamensing Township. She told troopers while she was out of her residence on April 24 an individual entered the basement living area and took numerous household goods. Trainer gave the name of a suspect and the investigation is continuing.

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