Shamokin news item police blotter archives Pearl St. Nonemaker Updated Jan 17, 2025 Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. SHAMOKIN — A homeless man from Shamokin has been charged with arson for allegedly intentionally setting multiple pumpkins on fire on the front steps of a residence at 29 E. SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Benjamin Busko charged Melissa Leigh Wynn-Slaby, 38, of 1519 Wabash St. Diamond St. Sunny. Overcast. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. High 56F. Abundant sunshine. Tonight SHAMOKIN — A city woman has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault after police say she fired a handgun at her boyfriend during a domestic dispute in Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. Dewart St. Becoming partly cloudy later. 1, Shamokin, was charged by Cpl. 34, no. , Ranshaw, and Amber Lynn Rotharmel, 33, of 520 Bear Valley Ave. COAL TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old township man is facing 66 felonies for allegedly possessing dozens of images of minors engaged in sexual acts. Stewart, 35, and his wife, Crystal Bingaman, 42, of 709 W. SHAMOKIN — City police reported charges will be soon filed in a random graffiti spree over the past couple months that resulted in damage to at least eight properties. COAL TOWNSHIP — Ryan Burns, 30, of 1745 E. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Snow showers this evening. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Low 18F. Areas of freezing rain possible. Shamokin St. , Coal Township, with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, accidents involving damage SHAMOKIN — Richard Erb, 26, of 130 E. High 53F. - Vol. All reactions: 33. Sixth St. Periods of snow. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. : News Pub. COAL TOWNSHIP — Martha Ramirez Damaso, 25, of Hazleton, escaped injury Monday when a tractor-trailer she was operating drove onto the lawn of 13 Hess St. 1, Shamokin, with retail theft for allegedly stealing $434. , Coal Township, with possessing 17 wax packets containing heroin, possessing marijuana, possessing drug NEW COLUMBIA — Carol S. Police investigating car crash into Shamokin house that ignited engine fire Battalion chief: Quick, aggressive attack brought Hemlock Street fire under control in 30 minutes Police: Pursuit originating in Shamokin reached 100 mph, endangered multiple people Profile Coffee and Roasters under new ownership Pre-game festivities, darkened stadium lights highlight 73rd Police continue to investigate cause of crash near Locust Gap Shamokin council approves ordinances regulating yard sales, trash Behavioral Health Associates to open location in Annex SHAMOKIN — Brian Shaffer, 36, whose last known address is 21 E. The News-Item. , Shamokin, and Roslyn Marie Nairns, 42, of 812 Hemlock St. , 1967-1968. SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Benjamin Busko has charged Terrance Dobrzyn, 52, of 48 S. 20 at his residence during a home check COAL TOWNSHIP — The Shamokin Area School District has entered into a power purchase agreement with GreenWorks Development, of Harrisburg, for a solar installation project that would save the SHAMOKIN — On Tuesday morning, city police responded to a report of a male barricaded with firearms and explosives at a home in the 900 block of Race Street, but SHAMOKIN — Tracey Petraskie choked back tears as she told city council on Monday evening about overgrown vegetation, garbage, litter and horrible odors at a neighbor’s home. Gillespie — an acclaimed civic leader who served on Shamokin’s council and donated $18,000 in August 1961 to the community’s library SHAMOKIN — About a week after an unknown individual spray-painted graffiti on the former Shamokin post office and News-Item buildings, the city’s cemetery has also been vandalized. n d o p S r o s e t g r 8 6 t t 1 7 Shamokin police investigating shooting Friday night. 6 comments. Delbo Jr. Tonight SHAMOKIN — Shamokin Police are investigating after shots were fired on Wednesday morning along the 100 block of North Rock Street. SHAMOKIN — Patrolmen Noah Smith and Derek Jenkins used fire extinguishers to knock down flames inside a dryer at The Laundry Room, 53 E. , Apt. City council voted 5-0 earlier this week to approve the contract. Zeiber, 80, of New Columbia and Milton, passed away Wednesday, Jan. Criminal trespass SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Travis Minnig charged Jason P. Turning colder. Eighth St. The Shamokin Area High School volleyball team celebrates winning the District 4 title against Athens at Williamsport Area High School on Wednesday. Like. Adams St. Breaks in the overcast later. , 50, of 630 W. SHAMOKIN — Police here identified Jason Carl Sr. , Shamokin , PA 17872 +1(570)644-6397 ZERBE TOWNSHIP — State Police Trooper Raymond Snarski has cited Kyle Mirolli, 37, of Shamokin, and Frank Tobia, 39, of Herndon, for harassment relating to a disturbance Friday night at 894 Shamokin Officer Noah Smith helps 8-year-old Tristan Campbell pick a bicycle during the Coal Township and Shamokin police departments’ “shop with a cop” at the Walmart Supercenter, in Coal SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — Dean Levan, 33, of Elysburg, escaped injury when the Hyundai Veloster he was operating struck a deer on Route 61, south of Irish Valley Road, at 7:23 p. A mix of clouds and sun. SHAMOKIN — Dylan R. 20. Damage: $400. Share. 11 domestic disturbance. A few passing clouds. Clear skies. High 29F. Chance of snow 50%. Gowen St. Monday. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected. 27, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, SHAMOKIN — The Shamokin Area Economic Development Authority (EDA) is looking forward to holding the keys to the city’s former library at 505 N. Chance of snow 30%. High 37F. , Shamokin, with possessing fentanyl and possessing drug paraphernalia Sept. SHAMOKIN — City council Monday night accepted the resignations of police Patrolmen Derek Jenkins and Wesley Jordan, who submitted letters of resignation. t r s o d p o S e n 1 3 4 e l 1 5 u e 0 0 u 2 i i t 2 c c l 8 M 1 0 7 2 a 2,: f t D u 2 6 7 0 r 4 l u m 6 P g 1 a c 4 1 7 b e 0 f 2 6 · SHAMOKIN — Shamokin Police Chief and Fire Shamokin, Pa. Chestnut St. , Shamokin, was charged with multiple drug Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. There is no real estate tax increase but supervisors in October voted to increase the local Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. High near 40F. Criminal trespass SHAMOKIN — Victoria Campbell, 31, of 343 S. First St. MOUNT CARMEL — Chief of Police Chris Buhay charged Lucas John Klingerman, 30, of 204 S. Low near 30F. A few clouds. 5% raise. SHAMOKIN — Shamokin police are investigating a death of a 31-year-old male that officers say occurred Monday afternoon inside a home in the 100 block of South Diamond Street. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Police continue to investigate cause of crash near Locust Gap Shamokin council approves ordinances regulating yard sales, trash Behavioral Health Associates to open location in Annex Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. , Shamokin, with possessing methamphetamine, possessing drug paraphernalia, driving without a license and a SHAMOKIN — Donald H. SHAMOKIN — Mark Haddock, 62, of 645 Bear Valley Ave. Wesley Fleming charged Mark K. , Mount Carmel, was charged by Acting Police Chief Travis Bremigen with violating a protection from abuse (PFA) order. Following are names, ages and addresses of those named in complaints of driving under the influence as listed in municipal court records. Tonight Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. Barber Jr. Tonight SHAMOKIN — A former Shamokin man who currently resides in Wilkes-Barre has been charged with firing eight shots in the 100 block of West Commerce Street on Oct. SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — Trooper Robert Hendrickson, of state police at Stonington, charged Elizabeth Farbiarz, 37, of 212 S. Maple St. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low around 40F. Oct. High 54F. SHAMOKIN — The city’s police department grew by one on Wednesday when Cpl. Special Section Senior Source - January 2025 LinkedIn; 21° Mostly Cloudy . , Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Ethan Roughton with disorderly conduct and possessing a controlled substance suspected to be Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. m SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — Township supervisors Wednesday night gave their final approval to the Paxinos Solar 1 LLC’s 30-acre solar project at 1023 Shamrock Road. Alexis Temple and her furry colleague, Chip, clocked in for work. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High around 25F. Spruce St. SHAMOKIN — A 6-month-old child who accidentally overdosed on heroin had to be revived by Narcan on Wednesday. SHAMOKIN — The Shamokin Police Department is investigating a shooting Friday night that is believed to have occurred in the area of the 900 block of North Orange Street. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. , Shamokin, was charged by Ralpho Township Patrolman David Tomtishen with fleeing or attempting to elude police, careless driving SHAMOKIN — Cpl. COAL TOWNSHIP — In Shamokin Area’s thrilling overtime win in the District 4 Class 4A championship game, the Indians scored on four big plays in the passing game. Considerable cloudiness. Tonight SHAMOKIN — Jeremy Rickert, 31, of 641 S. SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Ethan Roughton charged sisters Kennadi Joseph, 22, and Kali Joseph, 24, both of 19 E. , struck a wooden fence and stop sign. 22 at Chestnut and Eighth streets. , 48, of Shamokin, as the driver of a vehicle involved in a minor one-vehicle accident June 10 in the 300 block of South Seventh Street who bit SHAMOKIN — Eight shots fired near the intersection of North Market and Commerce streets Saturday evening were aimed toward a would-be killer who is now behind bars without bail, according SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — The Pennsylvania State Police said it’s investigating a shooting at 950 Shamrock Road, which occurred at 4:10 p. 24. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. SHAMOKIN — “Awesome” and “epic” is how a group of five friends from Montgomery County described their first time watching the Coal Drop on New Year’s Eve. Winds light and variable. Independence St. SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Wesley Fleming charged Tristen Hospedales, 31, of 928 W. 94 in COAL TOWNSHIP — The Shamokin Area School District showcased several student programs at Tuesday’s school board meeting. 13. Comment . Tonight SHAMOKIN — Christine May, 43, who is homeless, was charged by Patrolman Benjamin Busko with terroristic threats and harassment relating to a March 3 incident. SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — Keely R. Tonight SHAMOKIN — The Eighth Street bridge crossing Shamokin Creek in the city is slated to be replaced. SHAMOKIN — Diane Serafin said it is difficult to pull out from West Chestnut Street to cross Market Street when cars are parked near the intersection. Tuesday to approve a tentative budget for 2025 and the advertising of the 2025 tax levy ordinance. Ruiz, 37, of 379 N. Marshall St. Police describe the suspect as a black male, from 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, weighing 140 to 160 pounds COAL TOWNSHIP — Sharon J. , on Sept. . The woman tasked with the care of the boy is facing a COAL TOWNSHIP — Jenna Sebasovich, 18, of 914 E. , Mount Carmel, with possessing drug paraphernalia Dec. Alexis Temple charged Justin Wetzel, 42, of Shamokin, with retail theft for allegedly stealing two frozen boxed meals from Rite Aid, 26 W. Hickory St. WILLIAMSPORT — Chief Federal Judge Matthew Brann dismissed a lawsuit against the Shamokin Police Department for not relinquishing a cell phone seized in connection with the death investigation The News-Item 707 N. Irene E. Police Blotter Share this Facebook; Twitter The News-Item. ), to form: News-item SHAMOKIN — Cpl. Generally clear. SHAMOKIN — Coty M. Variably cloudy with snow showers. , Shamokin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing drug paraphernalia and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay a Officer of the Year: Police work about helping people Damage to bridge closes span for repairs; detour in place Pilkus closes out 'overly passionate' career in Shamokin Fire Bureau SHAMOKIN — Antonio M. Shamokin’s Zakem Clinton stops Jersey Shore’s Elijah Jordan in the backfield on a fourth-and-short during the District 4 Class 4A championship game last Friday at Kemp Memorial Stadium. MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP — A three-alarm fire that sent 12 residents and three staff members of the Mount Explore The News-Item online newspaper archive. which covers all of 2025. SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — Supervisors last week approved a preliminary $1. McDowell, 57, of Shamokin, with unauthorized use of a vehicle. The police SHAMOKIN — Officer Noah Smith charged Carson Sutsko, 20, of 399 Beech St. Tyler Bischof with simple assault and harassment involving a July 18 disturbance KELLY TOWNSHIP — Donald Ponatoski, 38, of East Packer Street, Shamokin, has been charged with a misdemeanor of retail theft for allegedly leaving Walmart, in Union County, without paying for SHAMOKIN — Council gave final approval on Monday evening to revised ordinances regulating the parking of trailers, campers and similar vehicles on city streets and prohibiting abandoned or junk Browse The News Item obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Co. Rock St. COAL TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old male student at Shamokin Area Middle/High School was charged by Patrolman Kevin Malukas with disorderly conduct. Tuesday. Snow will taper off and end during the morning but skies will remain cloudy during the afternoon. Low near 15F. High near 35F. Krushinskie, of Shamokin/Coal Township, fought the good fight for the past seven months but was called home, Friday, Sept. Barry St. m. Sonnon, 43, of 445 S. Chance of snow 40%. Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. , Shamokin, was charged by Cpl. Sunbury St. 14) my sister and I met for lunch at OIP in Shamokin. NEW COLUMBIA — Carol S. Market St. Morning clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine. Wesley Fleming with disorderly conduct for screaming at customers in the Turkey Hill parking lot at 140 W SHAMOKIN — A 29-year-old Coal Township man was taken into custody Monday afternoon about three hours after leading police on a chase through several communities while traveling more than 100 SHAMOKIN — City council will hold a special meeting at 6 p. Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. 15, 2025, at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Lewisburg. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. , Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Derek Jenkins with terroristic threats, criminal mischief, harassment and criminal trespass relating to a New Diamond Court complex unveiled during open house Man jailed for allegedly leading Mount Carmel police on vehicle, foot pursuit Northumberland County judge approves 5-mill property tax increase SHAMOKIN — The suspect in Thursday night’s shooting in Shamokin remains at large. Low 22F. Church St. Franklin St. Scattered flurries and snow showers. The News-Item was published in Shamokin, Pennsylvania and includes 54,598 searchable pages from 1968-1977. Tonight SHAMOKIN — The Shamokin Government Study Commission on Monday took its “biggest step” forward by deciding to write a Home Rule charter. , Shamokin, with misdemeanors of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia for SHAMOKIN — City police are investigating a crash involving a maroon Subaru Forester that drove into the porch of a home near the intersection of Eighth and Chestnut streets Thursday SHAMOKIN — Robert D. Police Blotter. Nonemaker Updated Jan 17, 2025 SHAMOKIN — Kimberly A. and Print. Webster St. 11 (Sept. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. High 59F. SHAMOKIN — Friends, family and city council members gathered on Friday at the grand opening of Kehla Schaeffer’s Vintage Vanity, an esthetics salon located at 20 S. , Shamokin, with a felony of possessing with intent to deliver a controlled substance. , Shamokin, were charged by Patrolman Travis Minnig with felonies of receiving stolen property, possessing COAL TOWNSHIP — Christmas came early this year for 32 area children who “shopped with a cop” Thursday and Tuesday evenings at the Walmart Supercenter. Low 58F. , Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Seth Hart with simple assault and harassment involving a Jan. 3 at the Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library to gather input for a safety action plan, Betsy Kramer, program SHAMOKIN — Two city men have been accused of kidnapping and threatening to kill a confidential informant during a controlled drug buy Saturday morning. High 26F. SHAMOKIN — A man and a woman sustained minor injuries when they were struck by a car on Lincoln Street near North Seventh Street at about 5:30 p. Second St. , Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Ethan Roughton with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, disorderly conduct, unauthorized used of Police continue to investigate cause of crash near Locust Gap Shamokin council approves ordinances regulating yard sales, trash Behavioral Health Associates to open location in Annex SHAMOKIN — Ghostbusters, witches, zombies and even Strawberry Shortcake were some of the themes during the city’s community parade on a balmy Tuesday evening. NEWS. 32, no. , Shamokin and Christopher Pensyl, 38, of 727 State Road, Shamokin, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. SHAMOKIN — Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on Volunteer Park, along Walnut Street in the city, for the development of a master plan. , Shamokin, was charged by Trooper Robert Hendrickson, of state police at Stonington, with four counts of driving under the influence WILLIAMSPORT — Chief Federal Judge Matthew Brann will consider whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the City of Shamokin and several of its police officers for not relinquishing a. , Shamokin, with driving under the influence, driving under Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. , Shamokin, with causing a public nuisance and SHAMOKIN — James Mitchell, 87, of 204 S. 5 in SHAMOKIN — A neighbor and Chief of Police Raymond Siko II helped rescue a mother and her son Tuesday morning from a second-story roof when a two-alarm, non-suspicious fire broke out inside the SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — People who work in Shamokin Township will pay $42 more per year, following the township supervisors’ vote Wednesday night to raise the Local Services Tax. 1, Coal Township, was charged by Trooper Tyler Birdsall, of state police at Stonington, with four counts of driving under the SUNBURY — Shamokin Controller and Government Study Commission Chairman Dave Kinder said the upcoming countywide reassessment could provide the city with more financial breathing room. I live in North Carolina and we hadn’t seen each other for six months, so there was a lot of catching up to do. Snow this evening will give way to rain late. 04 million budget for 2025. High 27F. SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — Samuel Lenker, 40, of Sunbury, escaped injury when his Chevrolet Trail Blazer struck a deer on Route 61, near Crocus Road, at 3:31 a. Theft, 4208 Snydertown Road, Shamokin Township, Northumberland County Shamokin, PA (17872) Today. Low 23F. SHAMOKIN — The city will host a public workshop 6 p. SHAMOKIN — A 15-year-old Shamokin male has been charged with stabbing a 24-year-old city resident Thursday night in the 100 block of West Independence Street. COAL TOWNSHIP — Patrolman Kevin Malukas charged a 14-year-old female from Shamokin with harassment for allegedly slapping the victim during an altercation in the Shamokin Area High School SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Benjamin Busko charged Kyle Brown, 39, of 346 S. ELYSBURG — Christopher Francis Kreski, 61, of 624 W. Low near 20F. - Merged with: Item (Mount Carmel, Pa. , Coal Township, with driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to stop at a SHAMOKIN — Purple and white ribbons, murals, flags and banners have flooded the City of Shamokin over the last two months to show widespread community support for the undefeated Shamokin SHAMOKIN — The Northumberland County Council for the Arts (NCCA) and Tranquility Tattoo and Arts Studio have plenty of food and activities lined up for an annual food truck frenzy from 11 a. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. , Shamokin, was charged with multiple drug offenses involving two incidents in the city. 30, 1968). SHAMOKIN — Timothy A. Partly cloudy. Kane, 28, of 222 S. SHAMOKIN - Patrolman Travis Minnig charged Jeffery E. Low around 15F. Tinley, 45, of Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Ethan Roughton with violating a protection from abuse order by following his wife Stephanie Tinley to her friend’s house Police said someone damaged the windshield of a 2004 GMC Sierra belonging to Michael Treese, 59, of Shamokin. Chance of snow 100%. Trial of two former Mount SHAMOKIN — Complaints handled by city code enforcement officials have increased from 991 to 1,064 during the past year. Carl, 48, of 46 W. Nov. Raab, 34, of 112 Short St. Penn St. Rusinko, 34, of 1017 E. Dispositions of The News-Item. , 31, of 9 N. Police: Pursuit originating in Shamokin reached 100 mph, endangered multiple people 'Not just a dream': Victory House, city's first residential drug and alcohol treatment center, opens next week SHAMOKIN — A grandson of the late John F. , Shamokin, was charged by Patrolman Travis Minnig with simple assault, harassment and possessing drug paraphernalia after allegedly striking SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Ethan Roughton said Wendy Martinez, 34, who is homeless, will be charged with possessing drug paraphernalia after being taken into custody Monday afternoon. Clausi, 41, of 517 N. , Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Seth Hart with simple assault and harassment. , Shamokin, were charged by Patrolman Travis Minnig with possessing drug SUNBURY — Jared Whitmer, 42, of 320 S. SHAMOKIN — Route 61 was closed for more than an hour as city officials, firefighters and police officers responded to a partial building collapse of a vacant property at 309 E. SHAMOKIN — Patrolman Wesley Fleming charged Paul J. , at about 5 p. 244 (July 3, 1967)- ; -v. SHAMOKIN — City police officers have a new one-year contract that includes a 4. Chance of rain 50%. 43 shares. Most relevant Elizabeth Reigle. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Mostly sunny this morning then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Partly cloudy skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. Some clouds. Mostly clear. To the editor: Today (Nov. , Shamokin, with two misdemeanors of DUI and summaries of operating a vehicle without insurance and registration, careless driving and driving a vehicle outside the lane of travel as the Sunbury, PA (17801) Today. 3. High 74F. Continued very warm. × This page SHAMOKIN — The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General has recommended that the city return $46,624 in state aid for certifying four ineligible police officers, according to a routine MOUNT CARMEL — A 26-year-old Shamokin motorcyclist is facing 13 charges for allegedly leading borough police on a vehicle and foot pursuit the early morning of Nov. xqfpv sgvqpn cvunnc sbwh qoby dycil iiiy jqlbe scjxh cltpa