schuylkill county drug sweep
Officials in Schuylkill County said Derek Hunsicker, 26, Joel Vermillion, 24, F. Chief among those arresed wereMichael S. Klinger Jr., 38, and Erica Lynn Bertasavage, 20, who had been "moving significant amounts" of methamphetamine in the area, said Hegins TownshipSgt. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Heroin: Tanya M. Viars and Brandon R. Snyder, both of Palo Alto. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. Frank has been a police reporter for The Republican-Herald since 2002 Read More Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. More. Matthew Bagdonovich, Frackville, delivery of marijuana. Nine of the 28 were taken into custody during the roundup that began about 6 a.m. and arraigned. Trisha M. Fetterhoff, 27, of Muir: delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. The Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol Program had dedicated itself to making sure individuals and families in Schuylkill County who have been affected by drug and/or alcohol abuse receive the services they need in order to live productive drug-free lives. The investigation was conducted by the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force, including members Tower City Police Chief John Boyer and Hegins Township police Sgt. Eric Pinkerton, left, and Wiley Humphrey are escorted to Schuylkill County Prison by county sheriffs Capt. The following were charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance and one count of criminal use of a communications facility: Angelina Patton, 25, Tamaqua; and Justin Vereen, 22, Tamaqua. Preserve the moment with a photo reprint. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. The 15 face a total of 900-thousand dollars in bond to get out of jail. Those who could not meet bail were taken to Schuylkill County Prison. Trevor A. Jenkins, 26, of Tower City: delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. "these individuals that we brought in . Michael Francis Brown - locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $50,000 straight cash bail. She was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker, Shenandoah, and released on $25,000 unsecured bail. In addition, authorities said Travis John, 24, of Mahanoy City, who is wanted for delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance-heroin, is incarcerated on unrelated offenses and will be arraigned today. A drug sweep unfolded in the Tamaqua area in Schuylkill County on Monday after warrants were issued for 28 people charged with offenses related to heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD and prescr Jacqueline S. Firestine, 42, of Tremont: delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. David YASHINSKY, 27, Shenandoah, Delivery of a Controlled Substance. 2 misdemeanor - possession of controlled substance: methamphetamine and bath salts, 1 misdemeanor - possession of controlled substance: marijuana, 3 felony counts - 3 possession with intent to deliver, 1 misdemeanor - 3 possession of controlled substance and 1 paraphernalia: methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, 3 felony counts - 2 possession with intent to delver, 1 delivery of a controlled substance, Shannon Fredericks, 35, W. Spruce St., Tamaqua, 6 felony counts - 2 possession with intent to deliver, 2 delivery of a controlled substance and 2 criminal use of a communications facility, 2 misdemeanor - possession of controlled substance: prescription drugs, Bruce Matalavage, 56, Owl Creek Rd, Tamaqua, 2 felony counts - possession with intent to deliver, 7 misdemeanor - 5 possession of controlled substance and 2 paraphernalia: methamphetamine, heroin and LSD, Christopher Farber, 24, Glenwood Ave., Tamaqua. "We are dedicated to our mission of enforcing drug laws. In all, warrants were issued for 28 people with an additional two people charged by summons from a local district magistrate. Offenders entwined in Schuylkill County drug culture busted in sweep Anyone with drug tip information in Schuylkill County can call the Schuylkill County District Attorney's Drug Tip Line at 1-800-414-1406. Choose wisely! Members of the Pennsylvania State Police and their law enforcement partners within Schuylkill County conducted in-depth investigations, which ultimately lead to the arrest of several prominent members of the drug distribution network and the seizure of guns, money and drugs. Investigators parked outside the home on different occasions and watched as the informant purchased drugs from Klinger and Bertasavage, who Klinger asked to bring an additional drug supply to the home, police said. Aaron M. Williams, 25, of Pine Grove: delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. Additionally, police are continuing to examine the ties between members of the group and known violent street gangs. In addition to the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force, agencies participating in Tuesday's round up were Homeland Security Investigations, Philadelphia; state police from Harrisburg and Schuylkill Haven; Schuylkill County Sheriff's deputies; Schuylkill County Adult Probation officers; and municipal police from Tower City, Hegins, Butler Township, West Mahanoy Township, Palo Alto, East Union Township, Mahanoy Township, Saint Clair, Mahanoy City, Tamaqua, Shenandoah, Pine Grove, Ashland and Tremont. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. In addition to the drug warrants, Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman said agents were on the lookout for nine people wanted on outstanding bench warrants issued in county court. Anyone with drug tip information in Schuylkill County can call the Schuylkill County District Attorney's Drug Tip Line at 1-800-414-1406. The program allows those with unwanted, expired or unused prescription . FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE/STAFF PHOTOS Chad E. Hoy, Valley View, is led out of the office of Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi, Tremont, on Tuesday morning by Schuylkill County sheriffs Capt. Marshals for a federal parole violation. Jared Lee Miller, 38, of Tower City: delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine.