Police Logs

A Schuylkill County driver sustained what was termed "major" injuries, in a one vehicle crash that occurred about 4 a.m. today. State police at Schuylkill Haven said the crash occurred at 449 Dad Burnams Rd., in Washington Township.

Troopers said Corey Lewis, 34, of Pine Grove, was driving a 1988 Ford F250 truck northbound when he failed to negotiate a left curve in the road. The truck went onto the berm and collided head-on into a tree.

Troopers did not indicate in their report what medical facility Lewis was taken.

A Carbon County driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident that occurred about 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, along Spruce Hollow Road at Summer Mountain Road, in Lower Towamensing Township.

State police at Lehighton said Elizabeth Mariana Finkel, 47, of Palmerton, was stopped for several motor vehicle code violations at the time and location stated. She was found to be under the influence and was placed under arrest for suspected DUI.

Troopers said the DUI charge is pending chemical test results.

A Weatherly driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in Schuylkill County.

McAdoo police have charged Raymond J. Sefchick, 54, of Brenkman Drive, following a vehicle stop on March 2. He was stopped for tinted windows and was found to be under the influence. He submitted to a breath test which showed him over the legal limit of .08 percent, police said.

Vandals struck dozens of places in Tamaqua on Monday night, leaving behind a variety of spray painted messages and graffiti.

Three juvenile males are suspected of being involved in the criminal mischief. Homes, businesses, personal vehicles and a number of vehicles for sale at Rottet Motors were all targeted. Areas involved reportedly included Greenwood Street, Hazle Street and Schuylkill Avenue.