Saturday, August 3, 2024

Bench Warrants Issued for Schuylkill County Man After Failing to Report to Prison


Schuylkill County Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man last known to reside in Saint Clair.

Kenneth Charles Hengen, age 35, is described as a White, Non-Hispanic male, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He is wanted on two active bench warrants.

Kenneth Charles Hengen failed to appear at the Schuylkill County Prison on June 28, 2024, to begin serving his sentence as ordered by the Court of Common Pleas. His prison sentence stems from guilty pleas in two separate cases.

In the first case, the charges include:

  • Burglary – No person present, Felony 2
  • Theft by unlawful taking – Felony 3
  • Use/possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Marijuana – Misdemeanor

In the second case, the charges are:

  • Burglary – Overnight Accommodation, no person present - Felony 1
  • Theft by unlawful taking – Felony 3
  • Receiving Stolen Property – Felony 3
  • Criminal Mischief – Misdemeanor 2
Hengen’s last known address is 4 East Lawton Street, Saint Clair, PA 17970.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Kenneth Charles Hengen or any other fugitive in Schuylkill County, you are urged to contact the District Attorney’s Office at 570-628-1350 or the Schuylkill County Tip Line at 570-624-3988. 

All information received will remain confidential.