Local News-Monday, June 25th

A Schuylkill Haven man is in the county prison on several charges following an incident in the borough Friday night. Schuylkill Haven police report they found Matthew Santangelo's car was blocking West Union Street around 9pm. They discovered that he had been in a fight with Dominic Trimboli near the railroad tracks. During a search, police found an empty holster, but no gun. Santangelo said that Trimboli took it, but when questioned by police, he didn't have the firearm either. While in custody, police found a small German-made pistol inside Santangelo's pants. He’s been charged with assault, carrying a firearm without a license and harassment. He was arraigned and taken to Schuylkill County prison in lieu of $10-thousand-dollars bail.
Trimboli was injured during the melee, but refused medical treatment. Orwigsburg and Penn State police assisted Schuylkill Haven officers.

A Schuylkill Haven man will be charged for ramming a car in Union Township on Sunday morning. Frackville troopers indicate that 31-year-old Kyle Kaminsky followed a car to the area of Aristes and Hill Field Roads. The other vehicle was occupied by Dina Quinn of Schuylkill Haven, Michael Dillard of Gilberton and Raymond Miller Jr. of Ringtown. Kaminsky rammed the side of the car with the front end of his vehicle, damaging the passenger’s side. No one was hurt. Kaminsky will be charged with reckless endangerment.

A Barnesville man will be charged following a burglary in Ryan Township Friday afternoon.
Frackville state police say that 21-year-old Thomas Andrusichen broke into the home of Michael and Regina Konitdas on Hartung Lane. He threatened to kill the family’s pet dog, and do the same to the couple when they returned home. Andrusichen will be charged with burglary, aggravated assault, cruelty to animals, simple assault and other offenses. He was taken to Pottsville Hospital for a mental evaluation. The break-in took place mid-day Friday.

State police continue the investigation into a milk tanker crash in Mount Pleasant yesterday afternoon. Schuylkill Haven troopers indicate that the loaded tanker tipped over near the intersection of Interstate 81 and Route 901, blocking the roadway. Crews had to use airbags to right the truck. The milk also spilled out of the truck. More details are expected to be released today.

A Tremont man remains in the hospital following a motorcycle crash near Pine Grove Friday evening. Schuylkill Haven state police say that 41-year-old Walter Salen the Second was attempting to turn onto the interstate at Route 443 when the bike hit the rear passenger door of a car driven by Ronald Kurtz of Baldwinsville, New York. The cycle slid 50 feet up a hill. He was taken Geisinger Medical Center for treatment, where he remains today in critical condition.
The crash happened around 5:30pm Friday.

Pottsville Mayor John DW Reiley has been named President of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities. The city’s top elected official was given the nod Friday during the group’s annual business meeting and convention in Scranton. The Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities provides services to municipalities across the state, as legislative advocates at the state and federal level. Reiley said he is honored to have been selected to head the organization.