Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Pottsville Police Investigate Shots Fired

The Pottsville Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning.

According to Chief Richard Wojciechowsky, on Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019, around 12:00 am, the Pottsville Police were dispatched to the area of the Charles Baber Cemetery for a report of gunshots. 

An investigation led officers to 1430A West Norwegian Street. 

At that location officers detained a 21 year old Pottsville man, a 18 year old Pottsville man, and a 16 year old male juvenile from Pottsville. 

Inside the residence police recovered a .38 caliber handgun, six spent .38 caliber shell casings, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 

Wojjciechowsky says the investigation is continuing and additional information will be provided at the completion.

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