Sunday, June 22, 2014

Dead Body Found Near New Philadelphia, St. Clair Man Charged With Homicide

Around 7pm Saturday Evening, a dead body was found near New Philadelphia.


The body was found in a gully near Silver Creak Road, Blythe Twp.  No information was given how the body was found.

In an article posted by WBRE and WFMZ, the body has been identified as Jason "Jay" Hahn of West Penn Township. Family and friends of Hahn contacted Skook News Thursday evening after he hadn't returned home days prior.

WFMZ also adds that overnight they've already charged someone with his death.  Police have charged Ethan Sullivan, 20, of St. Clair with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking and recklessly endangering another person. Sullivan is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison at this time.

No other information has been given but will update you as more becomes available

WBRE
http://www.pahomepage.com/story/d/story/man-charged-with-schuylkill-county-homicide/28360/na73jf0mvEiuKALbtEQ7yA

WFMZ
http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/dead-body-found-in-woods-schuylkill-county-man-charged-with-homicide/26608454

Photo of Jason "Jay" Hahn