Schuylkill County Man Faces 50 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse and Drug Possession Following Investigation

A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he was caught with explicit photos of children and found in possession of drugs.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks Information in Case of Former Tamaqua Police Officer Accused of Child Sex Crimes

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is looking to speak with anyone that may have had an inappropriate contact with a former Tamaqua Police Office.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment

On Thursday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry along with a coalition of 30 states, and the U.S. Department of Justice, joined in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC.

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced for Manufacturing, Possessing Child Pornography

On Friday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a Schuylkill County man will serve 4 to 10 years in state prison for child pornography charges in Schuylkill and Carbon counties.

Former Schuylkill County Residents Charged with Insurance Fraud

A man and woman that used to live in Schuylkill County are facing insurance charges for attempting to defraud an insurance claim.

Schuylkill Township Police Officer Faces Charges for Misusing Law Enforcement Database

A Schuylkill Township police officer, 49-year-old Jason S. Lex, is facing charges for allegedly misusing the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) computer system. 

Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office Arrests Girardville Man for Methamphetamine Distribution

A Girardville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after state authorities executed a warrant last week.

First of Former Berks County Jehovah’s Witnesses Member Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Assault Crimes

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Wednesday that Jesse Hill, a former member of Jehovah’s Witnesses from Berks County, who now resides in Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual assault and exploitation of two minors. 

Minersville Man Sentenced for 2015 Murder in Pottsville

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that a Minersville man has been sentenced for his role in a murder in Pottsville in 2015.

UPDATE: Two Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Friday's Incident in Ashland

Two people are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after Friday's incident in the Ashland area.

$40,000 Worth of Fentanyl and Cocaine Seized Tuesday Morning in Brandonville

A Brandonville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after law enforcement raided his home Tuesday morning.

Attorney General Shapiro Announces Charges Against 9 Former Mount Carmel Football Players for Hazing Incident

On Thursday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office has filed charges against nine former Mount Carmel High School football players for their involvement in a 2020 hazing incident.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Shapiro Announces 500th Arrest by Child Predator Section Since 2017

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced on Tuesday, the 500th arrest by the Child Predator Section since Attorney General Josh Shapiro took office in 2017.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Arrest of Luzerne County Man Charged in Murder for Hire Plot

A Luzerne County man has been charged for arranging to hire someone to murder several people.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Files Criminal Charges Against Lycoming County Contractor Ripping Off Customers

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday that it has filed charges against contractor Michael Bloom of Williamsport, PA. 

Mahanoy City Search Warrants Result in Two Arrests; Drugs and Firearms Seized

Law enforcement served two search warrants on Wednesday morning that resulted in two arrests.

PA Attorney General's Office Holds Intuit Accountable for Misleading Taxpayers

On Wednesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office has secured a settlement with Intuit Inc., makers of TurboTax. 

Luzerne County Constable Charged for Buying 22 Guns from Convicted Felon

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that a Luzerne County constable was charged for straw purchasing 22 firearms for a convicted felon.

Five Arrested for Operating Drug Trafficking Ring in Schuylkill County

On Tuesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro visited Schuylkill County to announce along side District Attorney Mike O'Pake, the arrest of five individuals for their roles in the distribution and trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Schuylkill County and the surrounding region.

Pine Grove Business Owner Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

A businessman from Pine Grove was taken into custody yesterday and charged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office with possessing child pornography.