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Winter Haven Red Light Runner's Wild Ride Ends In Felony Arrest

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Winter Haven Red Light Runner's Wild Ride Ends In Felony Arrest

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Convicted Felon’s Desperate Flee From Traffic Stop Leads to Crash, Drug & Gun Bust WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A routine traffic stop escalated into a dangerous pursuit yesterday afternoon, culminating in the arrest of a convicted felon now facing a litany of charges, including armed drug trafficking and possession of a firearm. Jarrod Cole, 35, […] Winter Haven Red Light Runner’s Wild Ride Ends In Felony Arrest See the Story

Trailer Rollover Closes Route 61/The Grade in Schuylkill County

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Trailer Rollover Closes Route 61/The Grade in Schuylkill County

A crash in Schuylkill County has closed Route 61 in both directions Wednesday afternoon between Frackville and St. Clair.The crash occurred around 3:30pm when an Amazon tractor trailer traveling south on Route 61 overturned on the S turn closer to the St. Clair side end of the grade.Emergency personnel were at the scene working to free at least 1 victim from the crash.As of 4:00pm, the crash has closed Route 61 northbound and southbound until fu…Read Article

One Injured in Rollover Crash on the Grade South of Frackville

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One Injured in Rollover Crash on the Grade South of Frackville

One person was transported to the hospital after a crash on the Grade south of Frackville on Wednesday.The crash occurred around 5:30pm in the southbound lanes of Route 61 southbound just prior to the construction area that narrows to a single lane.The driver of the sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed in the passing lane and lost control striking the embankment on the right side of the roadway before rolling twice and landing on its whee…Read Article

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 20th, 2025

Skook News Obituaries: June 20th, 2025Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. Click here to sign up to receive a daily obituary notification from Skook News directly to your inbox.------------------------------------------Shirley A. Klimko, 90, Frackville passed away peacefully Thursday at the Gardens at York Terrace. Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Zula Klimko. She had been employed as a garmen…Frackville · Frackville Read Article

Dauphin County Man Charged with Corruption of Minors and Indecent Assault in Schuylkill County

A Dauphin County man is facing charges after allegedly inappropriately touching a juvenile girl in Schuylkill County last year.According to court documents filed by the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the investigation began in May 2024 when troopers received a ChildLine referral involving a 15-year-old female victim. The girl reported that Domitilo Zavala, who was 33 years old at the time, had touched her inappropriately while she was …Frackville · Frackville Read Article

No Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash at Lehigh and Chestnut in Frackville

No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon at a busy intersection in Frackville. According to the Frackville Borough Police Department, officers were dispatched around 12:20 PM to the intersection of Lehigh Avenue and Chestnut Street for a reported motor vehicle accident involving possible injuries and entrapment. Police say the crash occurred when Victor Yanuskiewicz, 76, of Frackville, was driving a Subaru Lega…Frackville · Frackville Read Article

Frackville Police Host "Picnic in the Park" Community Event at Memorial Park

The Frackville Police Department welcomed more than 100 residents to Memorial Park on Sunday for their "Picnic in the Park" event, designed to build stronger relationships between local law enforcement and the community they serve. Families gathered at the park for an afternoon filled with food, fun, and friendly conversation with officers. The event featured complimentary lunches, with hot dogs provided by Berks Foods and pierogies from Mrs. T'…Frackville · Frackville Read Article

Allentown Man Arrested in Frackville for Domestic Assault

An Allentown man is facing charges following a domestic assault incident in Frackville earlier this week. On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 10:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on North Lehigh Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who reported that her boyfriend, Robert Simmons, 41, of Allentown, had physically assaulted her during an argument. The victim sus…Frackville · Frackville Read Article

Frackville Police Report on Recent Crashes - May 30th, 2025

Information from Frackville Police on recent crashes in the borough.May 23, 2025 – N. Lehigh Avenue Crash: At approximately 7:46 p.m., a crash occurred in the 100 block of N. Lehigh Avenue when Kyle Wakefield, 19, of Orwigsburg, attempted to turn into the Family Dollar parking lot and crossed into the path of an oncoming BMW sedan driven by Fernando Rivera-Ortiz, 49, of Frackville. Wakefield reported being blinded by sun glare. A passenger in Ri…Frackville · Frackville Read Article

Frackville Man Charged After Attempting to Flee Police on ATV

A 20-year-old Frackville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through borough streets earlier this month while riding an unregistered all-terrain vehicle. Logan Kenneth Payne has been charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, reckless driving, and several traffic violations stemming from an incident that occurred on May 14, 2025. According to police, at approximately 4:10 p.m., an officer …Frackville · Frackville Read Article

Gilberton Man Facing Multiple Charges Following Domestic Incident

A Gilberton man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a violent domestic disturbance that escalated into threats against law enforcement officers, according to Frackville Police. Tamal Antonelli, 45, of Gilberton, has been charged through the office of Magisterial District Judge Edward Tarantelli with the following offenses stemming from the May 15, 2025 incident: Aggravated Assault (F2)Obstruction of Administration of Law …Frackville · Frackville Read Article