Key Facts
- Porch theft
- $256 in packages stolen from Ashland man's porch on July 18
- Laptop damage
- Jeremy Escano Concepcion charged with criminal mischief for damaging $900 laptop
- False alarm
- Fifth false alarm at Rush Township business within 12 months
- Tool theft
- About $2,000 in Snap-On tools stolen from Hometown garage
- Suspended license
- Dakota Paisley, 29, charged with suspended license and drug possession
- Dog bite
- Patricia Zimmerman cited after her dog bit a 4-year-old girl
Background
Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville released a summary of recent incidents handled by the barracks. The report covers a range of events including thefts, property damage, and assaults across several municipalities in Schuylkill County.
The incidents occurred between July 1 and July 21, with locations including Ashland, Rush Township, Girardville, Hometown, Schuylkill Township, Mahanoy Township, Tuscarora State Park, and Barnesville.
Current Situation
On July 18, a 67-year-old Ashland man reported that packages containing a MIG/TIG welder and an extendable magnet, valued at $256, were taken from his front porch on Walnut Street between 4 and 4:45 p.m. Trooper Karaman is investigating.
Jeremy Escano Concepcion, 19, of Hazleton, was charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief on July 6 for allegedly damaging a laptop valued at $900 belonging to a Kline Township woman.
A business on Claremont Avenue in Rush Township will be cited for control of alarm services after police responded to a false alarm on July 21 at 10:40 p.m., the fifth false alarm at that location in 12 months.
Police are investigating criminal mischief that damaged a double pane window on West Ogden Street in Girardville, reported by a 73-year-old woman. The damage occurred between 11 p.m. and midnight on July 15, causing $200 in damage.
The theft of about $2,000 in Snap-On tools from a garage on Ardmore Avenue in Hometown is under investigation. A 74-year-old woman reported the theft between June 1 and July 13.
Dakota Paisley, 29, of Tamaqua, was driving with a suspended license and in possession of marijuana when his 2008 Subaru Outback became disabled on Moss Glen Road in Schuylkill Township on July 19 at 7:51 a.m.
A 36-year-old White Haven man was charged with stealing a registration plate from a 2023 Ford Maverick parked on Logistics Drive in Mahanoy Township on July 12.
Michael Bynon, 51, of Tamaqua, was charged with simple assault and harassment after allegedly striking a 42-year-old woman in the face on July 19 on Tuscarora Park Road. He fled into Tuscarora State Park but was later arrested and jailed.
Jessica O’Boyle, 38, of Pottsville, was charged with disorderly conduct after a July 19 incident on Center Street in Ashland. Police found no criminal activity after she reported a child screaming, and she had made three similar false reports in eight months.
A 71-year-old Girardville woman’s 2006 Buick Lacrosse was damaged between July 16 and 17, with the left side mirror and front right side window damaged. Police found no surveillance footage or witnesses.
Patricia Zimmerman, 35, of Shamokin, was cited for a dog law violation after her unleashed dog bit a 4-year-old Mahanoy City girl on July 15 at Tuscarora State Park in Barnesville.
A 22-year-old Barnesville man and a 21-year-old Pottsville man were both charged with assault with weapon following a mutually agreed fight on July 1 on Crest Street in Rush Township. A 2021 Ram truck was involved.
| Date | Location | Incident | Value/Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 18 | Walnut Street, Ashland | Theft of packages | $256 |
| July 6 | Kline Township | Criminal mischief | $900 laptop |
| July 21 | Claremont Avenue, Rush Township | False alarm | Fifth in 12 months |
| July 15 | West Ogden Street, Girardville | Criminal mischief | $200 damage |
| June 1-July 13 | Ardmore Avenue, Hometown | Theft of tools | $2,000 |
| July 19 | Moss Glen Road, Schuylkill Township | Suspended license, drug possession | Charges |
| July 12 | Logistics Drive, Mahanoy Township | Theft of registration plate | Charged |
| July 19 | Tuscarora Park Road | Simple assault, harassment | Charged |
| July 19 | Center Street, Ashland | Disorderly conduct | Charged |
| July 16-17 | Girardville | Criminal mischief | Damage to Buick |
| July 15 | Tuscarora State Park, Barnesville | Dog bite | Citation |
| July 1 | Crest Street, Rush Township | Assault with weapon | Charged |
Impacts
Residents in the affected areas may face property loss and damage, as seen in the porch theft, window damage, and stolen tools. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about theft and vandalism in Schuylkill County.
Legal consequences for those charged include potential fines, jail time, or citations. For example, Bynon was jailed in Schuylkill County Prison, and Concepcion faces criminal mischief charges.
The false alarm citation and the disorderly conduct charge for O’Boyle underscore the burden of repeated false reports on police resources. The dog bite incident raises public safety concerns at state parks.
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If the investigations into the thefts and damages yield suspects, charges may be filed, and victims could seek restitution. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Frackville barracks.
The false alarm citation may prompt the Rush Township business to address alarm issues, potentially reducing future false calls. Similarly, the dog law violation could lead to stricter enforcement of leash laws in state parks.
If the assault charges proceed, the two men involved in the July 1 fight could face legal penalties. The outcome of these cases will depend on court proceedings and evidence.
Source: tnonline.com
