Sweet surprise as candy shop in Schuylkill County sells $1M lottery ticket
FRIEDENSBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is now a millionaire thanks to a scratch-off ticket sold at C&C Candies and Country Store, Inc., located …
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Dragon boat capsizes on Schuylkill River, all 12 rescued
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 12-passenger dragon boat capsized early Tuesday morning on the Schuylkill River near 4900 Ridge Avenue, prompting a swift emergency response and …
Mystery woman found dead in Schuylkill River
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A woman was pulled from the Schuylkill River and pronounced dead at the scene Saturday morning, prompting an investigation by Philadelphia authorities. …
21-Year-Old Arrested for Homicide in Schuylkill Township
21-Year-Old Arrested for Homicide in Schuylkill Township
**Schuylkill Township, PA** – Authorities reported the arrest of Holden Hoffsis, 21, from Phoenixville, for the alleged murder of his friend, Daniel Gray. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Friday. Hoffsis is facing charges including First Degree and Third Degree Murder, and is detained at Chester County Prison without bail.
At approximately 3:27 a.m. on Friday, Schuylkill Township Police responded to a shooting on Westhorpe Lane, Phoenixville. Investigators determined that Hoffsis shot Gray in the chest following an argument over a video game. Further investigation revealed marijuana, drug packaging materials, and a bag of suspected cocaine in Hoffsis’s possession.
Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe commented on the situation, citing it as another instance where drugs and guns result in violence and death. Schuylkill Township Police Chief William Fitzsimmons expressed gratitude for the help from Chester County Detectives and the District Attorney’s Office, voicing determination to secure justice for the victim’s family.
The investigation is being led by the Schuylkill Township Police Department and
Schuylkill County 7-Eleven Sells $203K Lottery Ticket
Middletown, PA — A top prize-winning Fast Play ticket worth $203,200 was sold at a 7-Eleven in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, in the Pennsylvania Lottery’s BBQ …
Car Plunges into Schuylkill River—Driver and Passengers Nowhere to Be Found
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia was the scene of a strange and unsettling incident early this morning. At 3:43 AM, emergency services were called to 1273 …
Body of Man Found in Schuylkill River
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was discovered in the Schuylkill River. The …
Schuylkill County Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off
MIDDLETOWN, PA – A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player in Schuylkill County has won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket purchased at Pantry Quik, located at …
Schuylkill County Man Indicted For Fentanyl Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Jose Miguel Peralta, Jr., age 35, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, …
FCI Schuylkill inmate Charged With Assault Of A Corrections Officer And Possession Of Contraband In Prison
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Carlos Rodriguez-Cruz, age 32, formerly of Puerto Rico, and an inmate …
Inmate At The Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Contraband In Prison
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Thadusse Hartridge, age 22, an inmate at the Federal Correctional …
FCI Schuylkill Inmate Indicted For Possession Of A Weapon
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tyrell Lockhart, age 26, a federal inmate incarcerated at the …
Million-Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County
POTTSVILLE, PA – A lottery retailer in Schuylkill County has sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 million for the drawing on Saturday, September 30. The …
Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery of Schuylkill County Mini Mart
SHEPPTON, PA – On Monday, the Pennsylvania State Police Troop L – Frackville Station is investigating an armed robbery at Sheppton Mini Mart on Center …
Schuylkill County Man Sentenced To 93 Months’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offenses
WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Aaron Walter Gray, age 37, of Ashland, Pennsylvania, was sentenced …
Queens, NY Man Found Guilty in Kidnapping, Torture Plot Which Resulted in Death of Two Brothers in Schuylkill River in 2014
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jason Rivera, 37, of Queens, NY, was convicted today at trial of kidnapping and extortion …
Schuylkill County Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of A Firearm In Furtherance Of Drug Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Alnaldo Perez-Rodriguez, age 36, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, pleaded guilty …
Schuylkill County Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of A Firearm In Furtherance Of Drug Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Alnaldo Perez-Rodriguez, age 36, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, pleaded guilty …
$100K Powerball Ticket Sold In Schuylkill County
MIDDLETOWN, PA – One very lucky Powerball ticket sold in Schuylkill County was purchased for the June 13th drawing. This was a Powerball with Power Play …
Schuylkill County Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Javier Guzman, age 50, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was indicted on …
FCI Schuylkill Inmate Charged With Possessing Cellphone In Federal Prison
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tremec Jeffries, age 46, an inmate at Federal Correctional Institute-Schuylkill in …
Federal Inmate Sentenced For Possessing A Weapon At FCI Schuylkill
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Savon Bagby, age 25, a Federal inmate at the Schuylkill …
Fiery 50 Vehicle Crash During Passing Snow Squall Closes I-81 in Schuylkill County
FOSTER TOWNSHIP, PA – A massive multi-car crash forced the closure of Interstate 81 after dozens of vehicles crashed into each other during a pileup …
FCI Schuylkill Inmate Sentenced To 10 Days’ Imprisonment For Possessing A Cellphone
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Mario Madrigal, age 29, an inmate at Federal Correctional Institute …
Schuylkill County Man Indicted For Firearms And Drug Trafficking Offenses
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Alnaldo Perez-Rodriguez, age 35, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, was indicted on …
Schuylkill County Man Sentenced To 100 Months’ Imprisonment For Methamphetamine Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that David Collazo, age 34, of Frackville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on …
$200K Jackpot-winning Treasure Hunt ticket Sold in Schuylkill Haven
MIDDLETOWN, PA – A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Treasure Hunt ticket sold for the Thursday, November 4 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 13-15-16-26-30, to win …