News from Berwick
Beating suspect allegedly pulled a knife on officers
BERWICK — A Berwick man accused of beating up his girlfriend pulled a knife on police when they responded to his home, authorities said.
Eric Bitler, 29, of 1128 Freas Ave., is charged...
Traffic stop leads to crystal meth charges
BERWICK — A Berwick man who was pulled over by police for an excessively loud exhaust system on his vehicle was in possession of crystal meth and a crack pipe, according to court documents....
Registration sticker led to drug charges, cops say
BERWICK — Two Berwick men had a slew of drugs and drug paraphernalia in their possession when they were pulled over for improper placement of a temporary vehicle registration here, according to...
Police: Man drove with pot, cocaine in system
BERWICK — A Berwick man with a faulty registration light on his vehicle is accused of driving under the influence of marijuana and cocaine, according to court documents.
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Berwick woman faces more charges
BERWICK — A Berwick woman who has a history of shoplifting and other offenses now faces additional charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property, according to court documents.
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Traffic stop leads to drug charges for one
BERWICK — Marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found during a traffic stop involving a Berwick man and woman, according to court documents.
Berwick Officer Jeremy Mulders...
Tinted windows led to DUI arrest, police report
BERWICK — A Berwick man was accused of DUI during a traffic stop here around 9:20 p.m. Nov. 20, according to court documents.
Berwick Officer Steven Torres said he...
Berwick Police: Checks stolen from mailboxes
BERWICK — A thief apparently fished mail out of the mailboxes near the post office here, and police are hoping someone may have information that could help in the case.
Officers say...
Berwick man lacking driver’s license charged after accident
BERWICK — A Berwick resident without a valid driver’s license and involved in an car crash has been charged, police said.
Cody Klinger, 26, 135 Martzville Road,...
Man twice charged with DUI is wanted
BERWICK — A Berwick man is wanted by police on charges he drove under the influence of alcohol in two separate incidents.
On Jan. 20, Alberto Mellon, 35, of 1138 Sixth...
Stop leads to drug charges
BERWICK — A Berwick man stopped for a broken registration light on Nov. 21 had a drug pipe in his pocket, charges say.
A passenger in the car, also from Berwick, had crystal...
12th Man revival fails
BERWICK — Football Coach Frank Sheptock frantically shook his head in denial after a school director told an angry crowd Monday night that he voted to disband the 12th Man football booster club...
Wise vote OKs pact, averts a walkout
BERWICK — Wise Foods workers on Sunday decisively rejected a strike and accepted a three-year contract.
The pact increases company contributions toward health benefits, and grants 2.5...
Berwick class shines light on solar panels
BERWICK — An advanced placement class’ research into using solar panels to power Berwick Area School District won them a $5,000 prize, but showed putting the plan into action wouldn’t pay off...
Marijuana, paraphernalia charges after traffic stop
BERWICK — A man police say was driving without brake lights was found to have marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Christopher Daum, 34, 560 New St., Plymouth, was...
Cops: Burglar turned in dealer
BERWICK — A burglar told police that a group of thieves had planned to break into a house because they wanted to steal crystal meth from a drug dealer who lived there, police say.
That...
Meals help students and district
BERWICK — The Berwick Area School District may not have to pay for the free meals it offers students, even though more kids than ever are eating school breakfasts and lunches.
Nearly...
Police: Impaired driver had suspended license
BERWICK — A Hazleton man who was pulled over for heavily tinted windows on his vehicle was driving under the influence of marijuana, according to court documents.
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Berwick driver allegedly under influence
BERWICK — A Berwick man who failed to stop at a stop sign was under the influence of alcohol, according to court documents.
Edgar J. Ramos, 58, of 18 Juniper St., also...
See free movie at Berwick Theater
BERWICK — Moviegoers can watch “The Polar Express” for free Saturday at The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts.
Sean Black State Farm Insurance Agency is sponsoring the show...