Friday, April 24, 2020

Tamaqua Man to be Charged for Stealing Fire Hoses and Refrigerator from New Ringgold Fire Company

A Tamaqua man will face charges for the theft of two fire hoses and a refrigerator from the New Ringgold Fire Company.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, troopers are investigating the theft that occurred at the New Ringgold Fire Company, located at 25 North Railroad Street.

Police say a large, stainless steel refrigerator containing two 100 ft fire hoses were taken from behind the firehouse.

The suspect's vehicle involved in the theft was caught on camera during the incident.

Troopers identified the suspect as Bryan Mclaughlin, 32, of Tamaqua.

State Police will file charges on Mclaughlin.