A man allegedly fired a gun that nearly hit a woman during a domestic dispute at their home in Tremont Borough on Sept. 26, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The suspect, Stephen Slinski, allegedly engaged in a verbal argument with Kristel Roeder-Slinski and left the home, state police said.
Slinksi returned to the home, and they began to argue again, state police said.
Slinski allegedly went to the basement, and retrieved a pistol and ammunition, state police said. He went back upstairs, sat on a couch, wiped the gun down, and wrapped the gun in a blanket, state police said.
After wrapping the weapon in a blanket, Slinski allegedly extended both hands in front of him, pointed the weapon at his head and pulled the trigger about two times, state police said.
On the third time Slinksi allegedly pulled the trigger, the weapon discharged one round that went through two walls and in close proximity to Roeder-Slinksi, who was standing about two feet away, state police said.
Roeder-Slinksi ran from the home, and Slinski picked up a 2X4 and smashed a computer, state police said.
Slinski was charged with terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, and harassment. He was arraigned and placed in Schuylkill County prison, with bail set at $10,000.
Paint punks attack garage
Losers spray painted a derogatory word on a garage door behind a home on West Main Street in Tremont Borough on Sept. 26 or Sept. 27, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The victim is Jamie Nagle, 32.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.
Vehicle lands on roof
A vehicle driven by Benjamin Laboon, 26, of Finleyville, went out of control on a curve, traveled up an embankment, overturned and landed on its roof on the Route 72 ramp to Route 117 in Cornwall recently, borough police said.
Laboon suffered minor injuries.
Driver charged after accident
A vehicle driven by Justin Stroble, 29, of Grantville, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Gloria Groff, 57, of Annville, on Route 934 at Valley View Avenue in South Annville Township on Sept. 14, while Groff’s vehicle was stopped, state police at Jonestown said.
A 7-year-old boy, who was a passenger in Stroble’s vehicle, suffered minor injuries. State police said the boy was in a booster seat.
Stroble was charged with driving under the influence of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and accidents involving injury to another party while not properly licensed.
Tractor-trailer strikes rock wall
A tractor-trailer driven by Howard Cox, 56, of Asheboro, N.C., and struck a rock wall and came to rest on the wall on I-81 in Tremont Township on Sept. 24, after the left front steer axle tire blew out, state police at Jonestown said.
Ravine Fire Co. assisted.
Troopers: Man robs store
A male allegedly robbed a store in Hereford Township on Sept. 24 by showing the clerk a gun and demanding money, state police at Reading said.
The suspect brought two pieces of Indian corn to the front counter at Sabrhen Farms on Chestnut Street, ordered the clerk to give him money, and pulled up his shirt, showing a large black gun in his waistband, state police said.
The cashier placed the drawer on the counter, and the suspect took the money, state police said.
After taking the money, the suspect left the scene with the corn and the money, last seen traveling north on Route 100 toward Lehigh County in a dark-colored vehicle, state police said.
The suspect is described as a white male, teens or early 20s, with short dark hair, and wearing a flannel long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans and a dark-colored hat, state police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Porpiglia at 610-378-4011 and refer to incident number L01-1089467. People also can remain anonymous by contacting Berks County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-9913.
Vehicles collide in Bethel
Vehicles driven by John Edwards, 73, of Bethel, and Shyanne McQuillen, 35, of Bethel, were in an accident at Old 22 and Route 419 in Bethel Township on Sept. 25, state police at Hamburg said.
Three people injured in accident
Vehicles driven by Rebecca Hahn, 18, of Hamburg, and Rudolph Mancini, 40, of Cumbola, were in an accident on Route 61 at Route 662 in Shoemakersville on Sept. 25, state police at Hamburg said.
Hahn, Mancini and Paula McBride, 30, who was a passenger in Mancini’s vehicle, suffered minor injuries. McBride was transported by Hamburg EMS to Reading Hospital.
Shoemakersville Fire Department assisted.
Troopers: Cashier steals from register
A man allegedly stole cash from a cash register while he was working as a cashier at Top Star Express on West Lincoln Avenue in Jackson Township on Sept. 24, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect is Richard Minetree, 22.
Troopers: Two suspects damage picnic pavilion
Two suspects allegedly damaged a door to a picnic pavilion at Jonestown Park in Jonestown on Sept. 9, state police at Jonestown said.
State police said the suspects have been developed.
Police: Girls take items from Kohl’s
Two girls allegedly took items from Kohl’s on Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township in two separate incidents recently, township police said.
A 17-year-old girl, of Lebanon, was charged with theft for allegedly taking items totaling $24 on Sept. 16, police said.
In another, incident a 16-year-old girl, of Lebanon, was charged with theft after she allegedly took items worth $205.98 on Sept. 23, police said.
Police: Woman pilfered perfume
A woman allegedly took two bottles of perfume worth $33.98 from TJ Maxx on Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township on Sept. 25, township police said.
The suspect, Sugey Pena, 29, of Lebanon, was arrested for theft.
Troopers: Boy, 12, throws knife at boy, 8
A 12-year-old boy allegedly threw a knife at an 8-year-old boy during an incident on a basketball court in Palm City Trailer Park in South Annville Township on Sept. 15, state police at Jonestown said.
The 12-year-old boy was charged with simple assault, harassment and recklessly endangering.
Vehicle strikes porch post, garage
A vehicle struck a porch support post and a garage on West Main Street in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, on Sept. 26, and kept going, traveling west on Airport Road, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect vehicle is described as a light-colored passenger car with front end damage, possibly a BMW, and it may have a damaged right taillight, state police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.
