Police investigate
hit-and-run crash
CRESSONA - State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a hit-and-run that occurred about 10 p.m. Tuesday on Prescott Street, just south of Pottsville Street.
Police said an unidentified vehicle was being driven in the area when it struck a parked 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
The driver then fled the scene, not stopping as required by law or reporting the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 570-739-1330.
Rush Twp. police
report 6 incidents
HOMETOWN - Rush Township police reported details of six separate incidents that occurred last week in their coverage area.
Police said Frederick Evans Jr., 37, of Summit Hill, is facing charges of DUI, possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop about 11:30 a.m. June 6. Police said Evans was taken to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street for a blood alcohol test.
Another vehicle stop about 12:45 p.m. June 6 led to charges of DUI, driving under DUI suspension and traffic violations against Nichol Horack, 24, of Tamaqua. After the stop, the woman was also taken to Schuylkill Medical Center for a blood alcohol test, police said.
A McAdoo man was flown to a trauma center after he crashed his Honda Goldwing motorcycle about 3:45 p.m. Saturday on Claremont Avenue, Route 309. Police said Allan Fenkner, 28, was flown to St. Luke's University Hospital-Bethlehem Campus, Fountain Hill, but offered no other details about the crash.
Tyler J. Haas, 20, of Tremont, is facing charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after he was found sleeping in his vehicle near Holly Road about 6 p.m. Saturday with 40 grams of marijuana and a smoking pipe inside.
In another incident, police said Natalie Manganelli, 32, of Tamaqua, is facing charges of criminal mischief after she smashed a guitar owned by Kevin Davis about 9:40 p.m. Saturday in an area on Ye Old Dam Road.
Finally, police said they are investigating the theft of a Lincoln electric water heater from a shed at Two Kings Pizzeria that occurred sometime last week. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call police at 570-668-4242.
2 charged with
drug possession
HOMETOWN - Two people were taken into custody by Rush Township police about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of St. Luke's, one of which was wanted on robbery charges in Carbon County.
Police said Joseph Becker, 32, of Coaldale, was turned over to Lansford police on the robbery charges and is facing charges of possession of drug paraphernalia in Rush Township after officers found him with heroin needles and empty baggies.
In addition, Amber Allen, 22, of Coaldale, was taken into custody for having a small amount of marijuana, and was then arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Stephen J. Bayer, Tamaqua, and released on unsecured bail, police said.
Tamaqua police assisted township officers with taking Becker and Allen into custody.
DUI Taskforce
conducts patrols
The North Central Regional Sobriety Checkpoint DUI Taskforce announced that Sobriety Checkpoints and Roving DUI Patrols will be conducted now through June 23 on routes 61, 183, 901, 209, 1006, 309, 1008, 443, 895, 125, 25 924 and 54.
Travelers are reminded to call 911 if they suspect a drunk driver or to call, toll-free, 888-UNDER21, to report underage drinking.