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South Schuylkill News Police Reports, April 18, 2024

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The following information comes from police reports and court records.

Criminal Mischief: On April 3 at about 6:15 p.m., state police investigated a slashed tire incident on River Street in Cressona.

Theft: State police were dispatched to 153 S. Greenview Road in South Manheim Township on April 2. A Schuylkill Haven man reported to police he had several unauthorized charges totaling approximately $700 starting on April 1. The investigation is ongoing.

Theft: State police investigated a report of shoplifting at Boyer’s Food Markets, Pine Grove, on March 27 at about 1:30 p.m. The suspect  stole infant formula and then fled in a vehicle. A witness got the registration for the vehicle and the suspect was located.

Crash: On March 25 at about 4:18 p.m., state police responded to an accident in Lykens. Jason Brown, 29, Lykens, was driving south on Route 209 and struck a parked SUV. Brown was not injured. Both vehicles were towed.

Crash: On March 20 at about 9 p.m., state police responded to an accident in Norwegian Township. Gurney Wolff, 22, Pottsville, was driving south on Ann Street. As he attempted to turn his car struck a guide rail, rolled over and struck an embankment. The car was towed. Wolff was cited on suspicion of DUI.

Crash: State police responded to a two-vehicle accident on March 16 at about 1:40 a.m. at Teepee Drive and Running Deer Drive in South Manheim Township. The two vehicles were racing side by side in the 1300 block of Running Deer Drive when the accident occurred. One driver was flown to Reading Hospital for suspected serious injuries. The second driver and passenger were taken to Geisinger St. Luke’s for suspected minor injuries. A warrant will be submitted for medical records for charges pending further investigation.

Crash: On March 15 at about 6:40 a.m., state police responded to an accident on Route 61 S. at Earl Street in North Manheim Township. Anthony Romig, 47, New Philadelphia, struck the rear of an SUV driven by Amber Kaufman, 34, Cressona. There were no injuries reported. Romig’s vehicle was towed.

Crash: State police responded to an accident on Route 61 in Port Clinton on March 13 at about 12:15 p.m. Stephen Reinheimer, 64, Hamburg, struck a parked SUV parked on the right shoulder. Reinheimer suffered minor injuries. Both vehicles were towed.

Crash: State police responded to an accident on March 11 at about 12:30 p.m. on Route 61 in West Brunswick Township. A vehicle driven by Claire Somers, 84, Schuylkill Haven, struck one driven by Claudia Millhouse, 37, Orwigsburg. Minor injuries were reported.

Crash: On March 10 at about 3 p.m., state police responded to an accident on S. Greenview Road in North Manheim Township. Braden Nester, 18, Schuylkill Haven swerved to miss hitting a squirrel and  struck a utility pole. Nester suffered a minor injury. The car was towed.

Crash: On March 6 at about 6:20 p.m., state police responded to an accident on Route 183 S. at Moonhill Drive in Wayne Township. Claudia Soellner, 69, Schuylkill Haven, collided with a pickup truck driven by Cody Ratliff, 41, Auburn. Soellner suffered a minor injury. Ratliff was not injured. Both vehicles were towed.