A Pottsville man is facing charges after he was caught illegally dumping garbage in East Norwegian Township.
According to St. Clair Police, on December 18th, 2024, they were contacted by officials from East Norwegian Township in regard to a large load of trash that was dumped along Eagle Hill Road.
Officers began an investigation and through security camera footage on homes and businesses, they were able to find video of a 1997 Ford F350 dump truck in the area at the time of the dumping.
Additional video would found of the same truck entering the area full of garbage then leaving moments later empty.
The registration on the truck led them to McNulty Auto Sales, owned by Thomas McNulty.
Police went to the business and found the truck in the video.
St. Clair Police charged McNulty with scattering rubbish on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
In a statement, St. Clair Police and East Norwegian Township officials said "They will not tolerate illegal dumping of garbage in the township."