Published August 21. 2025 02:45PM
State police at the Frackville barracks reported the following incidents:
• Police responded to a criminal mischief incident at 12:31 a.m. Aug. 10 on East Ruddle Street in Coaldale.
A 39-year-old woman from Coaldale reported that an unknown person slashed two tires on her vehicle.
• A burglary that occurred on Mount Olive Boulevard, West Mahanoy Township, is under investigation.
Police said that between midnight and 6:12 p.m. July 24 someone entered a residence of a 53-year-old Lost Creek man and stole a Suzuki dirt bike, a Lincoln MIG welder and related accessories, and an aluminum motorcycle ramp.
The stolen items are valued at $3,100, police said.
Police said the dirt bike was later located at a neighboring residence.
• Jeremy Balliet, 44, of Middleport, was cited for harassment by physical contact after police responded to an active domestic dispute at 8:48 p.m. Aug. 11 on Coal Street in Middleport.
A 46-year-old woman from Jim Thorpe told police Balliet pushed and shoved her during an argument.