According to Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky, Mahanoy City Police received a report of a male who was brought by a private vehicle to a Pottsville hospital.
When emergency medical personnel evaluated the patient, it was determined that the male was a victim of an apparent stabbing.
Preliminary information was received that the incident occurred in Mahanoy City.
Police Officers searched for the location of the offense, and evidence documenting an assault was found in the 500 block of East Mahanoy St. The victim is currently receiving emergency medical treatment at the time of this press release. Police were assisted at the scene by the Mahanoy City Fire Police and the Mahanoy Township Police Department.
This is an active investigation, and the Officers of the Mahanoy City Police Department are vigorously pursuing all leads. Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to call 911, or to send information to the new Mahanoy City Police tip line at tips@mahanoycitypolice.us. All information will be kept in confidence.
UPDATE 1:15AM 05/26/18 - The Mahanoy City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to identify the following person of interest, in relation to the investigation into the reported stabbing that occurred in the 500 block of East Mahanoy Street. This is an active investigation, and the Officers of the Mahanoy City Police Department are continuing to pursue all leads. Anyone with information regarding this incident is once again requested to call 911, or to send information to the new Mahanoy City Police tip line at tips@mahanoycitypolice.us. All calls will be kept in confidence.
