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WELCOME TO THE CATAWISSA BORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to Catawissa Borough Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Joshua Laidacker, Chief of Police

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WELCOME TO THE CATAWISSA BORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to Catawissa Borough Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Joshua Laidacker, Chief of Police

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'Tis the season; slow down in wintery weather conditions when driving
'Tis the season for cold snowy weather! The Catawissa Borough Police Department urge you to slow down and use caution when driving in cold, snowy, icy conditions.

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December 17, 2020

Pequignot, Tristan Jackson - (2 Counts) Prohibited Offensive Weapons (M1) and 2 additional charges

On the 2nd of December, 2020 at approximately 0000 hours, the Catawissa Borough Police Department was dispatched for a call for threats that a group of five individuals were making threats to "shoot up" a house on the 600 block of Mill Street Catawissa, PA 17820, and that there was a red vehicle...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(2 Counts) Prohibited Offensive Weapons (M1), (1 count) Disorderly Conduct (M3), & (1 count) Harassment (SUM)

December 12, 2020

Linkchorst, Jericho Scott - ((1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M) and 1 additional charge

On September 7 th , 2020 at approximately 0245 hours. Officers conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on a Volkswagen sedan. Officers detected an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Driver denied any illegal substances or paraphernalia in the vehicle. The driver, Michael Brandon...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

((1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), ( 1 count ) Possession of a Controlled Substance & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

December 12, 2020

Palmer, Michael Brandon - (75) 7122(1) Altered Forged or Counterfeit Documents and Plates and 2 additional charges

On September 7 th , 2020 at approximately 0245 hours. Officers conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on a Volkswagen sedan. Officers detected an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Driver denied any illegal substances or paraphernalia in the vehicle. The driver, Michael Brandon...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(75) 7122(1) Altered Forged or Counterfeit Documents and Plates, (1)780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Controlled Substance By Per Not Reg, ((1) count of Possession of Marijuana; (1) Count of Possession Drug Daraphernalia

December 12, 2020

Fowler, Katrina Marie - ( 1 count ) Intent to Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and 2 additional charges

On June 28 th 2020 at approximately 2022 hours, officers conducted a traffic stop on a red Pontiac Grand Am for speed violation on Main Street and Third Street. Passenger, Katrina Marie Fowler, had active warrants and was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and methamphetamine and other...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

( 1 count ) Intent to Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), ((1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), ( 1 count ) Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (M)

December 12, 2020

Mulligan, Sean Michael - (23)6114(A)Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement(PFA)

On June 3 rd 2020 at approximately 1610 hours. Officers received a phone call from victim on the 200 block of South Third Street that her son was violating an active PFA (protection from abuse) order. The suspect entered the victim’s garage without consent. Note: This is an incident from earlier in...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(23)6114(A)Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement(PFA)

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December 17, 2020

Pequignot, Tristan Jackson - (2 Counts) Prohibited Offensive Weapons (M1) and 2 additional charges

On the 2nd of December, 2020 at approximately 0000 hours, the Catawissa Borough Police Department was dispatched for a call for threats that a group of five individuals were making threats to "shoot up" a house on the 600 block of Mill Street Catawissa, PA 17820, and that there was a red vehicle...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(2 Counts) Prohibited Offensive Weapons (M1), (1 count) Disorderly Conduct (M3), & (1 count) Harassment (SUM)

December 12, 2020

Linkchorst, Jericho Scott - ((1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M) and 1 additional charge

On September 7 th , 2020 at approximately 0245 hours. Officers conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on a Volkswagen sedan. Officers detected an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Driver denied any illegal substances or paraphernalia in the vehicle. The driver, Michael Brandon...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

((1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), ( 1 count ) Possession of a Controlled Substance & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

December 12, 2020

Palmer, Michael Brandon - (75) 7122(1) Altered Forged or Counterfeit Documents and Plates and 2 additional charges

On September 7 th , 2020 at approximately 0245 hours. Officers conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on a Volkswagen sedan. Officers detected an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Driver denied any illegal substances or paraphernalia in the vehicle. The driver, Michael Brandon...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(75) 7122(1) Altered Forged or Counterfeit Documents and Plates, (1)780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Controlled Substance By Per Not Reg, ((1) count of Possession of Marijuana; (1) Count of Possession Drug Daraphernalia

December 12, 2020

Fowler, Katrina Marie - ( 1 count ) Intent to Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and 2 additional charges

On June 28 th 2020 at approximately 2022 hours, officers conducted a traffic stop on a red Pontiac Grand Am for speed violation on Main Street and Third Street. Passenger, Katrina Marie Fowler, had active warrants and was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and methamphetamine and other...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

( 1 count ) Intent to Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), ((1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), ( 1 count ) Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (M)

December 12, 2020

Mulligan, Sean Michael - (23)6114(A)Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement(PFA)

On June 3 rd 2020 at approximately 1610 hours. Officers received a phone call from victim on the 200 block of South Third Street that her son was violating an active PFA (protection from abuse) order. The suspect entered the victim’s garage without consent. Note: This is an incident from earlier in...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(23)6114(A)Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement(PFA)

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December 17, 2018

Hayes, Joshua Lee - (1) (F2) Burglary and 2 additional charges

Hayes is wanted in connection with a burglary/theft incident which occurred on the 3rd of November 2018.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1) (F2) Burglary, (1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (M3), (1 count) Criminal Mischief

September 11, 2018

Azar, Yazeed George - Speeding;Driving without a license

Azar was stopped for speeding and issued citations for speed and driving without a license.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Speeding;Driving without a license

September 11, 2018

Alston, Teresa D. - Driving without Insurance

Defendant cited for driving without valid insurance

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Driving without Insurance

September 11, 2018

Alston, Timothy W. - Driving Without a License

On the 19th of December 2017, Alston was stopped for traffic violations and cited for driving without a valid license.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Driving Without a License

October 20, 2017

Hays, Isaiah L - Bad Checks

Defendant is accused of passing a bad check to the District Court for payment of other fines.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Bad Checks

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December 7, 2020

Dog Bite at Riverview Point Apartments lobby

On Sunday April 5th 2020, the Catawissa Borough Police Department responded to a call of a dog bite at the Riverview Point Apartments at 131 Main Street. The incident occurred in the main lobby. The victim had a pierced wound on her right leg from the dog bite. The PA State Dog Warden was then...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

December 7, 2020

Unauthorized use of Motor Vehicle

On Sunday April 5th 2020, the Catawissa Borough Police Department responded to a call at the Hillside Village Apartment complex for the victim’s friend using her motor vehicle without her permission after a dispute between the two. The dispute was settled, and no charges were filed. Please Note:...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

December 7, 2020

Reckless Driving

On Saturday November 28 th 2020, the Catawissa Borough Police Department responded to a reckless driving complaint in the Dollar General parking lot at 709 Mill Street. The officer on scene observed a silver BMW sedan improperly parked in a handicap spot with its hazard lights on, which matched the...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

DUI

December 7, 2020

Domestic between Mother, Son, & Uncle

On Thursday January 29 th , 2020 at 2035 hours the Catawissa Borough Police Department responded to a domestic between mother and son in the 200 block of North Third Street. It was determined that the son hit his mother in the face due to his mother not letting him go over to his friends house. The...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Disturbance

December 7, 2020

Domestic between Mother & Son

On Monday January 6 th , 2020 at 0235 hours the Catawissa Borough Police Department responded to a domestic between mother and son in the 200 block of North Third Street for the third time that morning. No one was seriously injured, and the mother was charged for Harassment. Please Note: This is an...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Disturbance

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October 22, 2018

Theft from motor vehicle

Officers were dispatched to the scene of a theft from a motor vehicle in the area of 542 Mill Street in Catawissa Borough. The victim reported that his masonic plate was stolen from the front bumper sometime during the night. The plate is blue in color and reads "Masons". Anyone with any...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

October 22, 2018

Break in to vehicle

On the 19th of October 2018, this department was dispatched to the report of a theft from a motor vehicle in the are of 243 Pine Street. The vehicle's driver's side window was broken with a cinder block, and a pink IPOD was stolen from inside the vehicle. The theft occurred sometime during the...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 18, 2018

Alleged Sexual Assault

The victim reported a sexual assault to another state agency. Upon follow-up from this police department, the victim refused to provide details and wished this department to cease any investigation into the matter. The case will be closed in accordance with the wishes of the victim.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

January 31, 2018

Theft from Motor Vehicle

The victim reported that on the 30th of October, 2017, his back pack was stolen from his vehicle. The vehicle was left unlocked, and the contents of the backpack included a notebook and other school related items totaling $45.00 in value. The case remains under investigation.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

January 31, 2018

Found narcotics and paraphernalia

The department was dispatched to 103 Hillside Village by maintenance staff for a report of found narcotics. The staff, who were cleaning out a vacant apartment, discovered 135 packets of suspected heroin, needles, and other paraphernalia.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

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December 8, 2020

Caution on Morning Commute! Snow on Road!

The Catawissa Borough Police Department urge everyone to use caution this morning on your morning commute, there is some snow on the ground! weather-pothole-pot_hole-pot_hole-snow-snowstorms-jknn1296_low.jpg

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

December 8, 2020

Assist to the Public

On Wednesday morning December 8th 2020 around 0230 hours, while out on patrol, officers of the Catawissa Borough Police Department observed the side passenger door opened on a parked minivan in the 100 block of North Third Street. Officers tried closing the door to prevent the snow from coming in,...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

December 7, 2020

Thank You

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November 27, 2020

Stay Tuned!

Stay tuned!! Officers of the Catawissa PD are working to get our CRIMEWATCH website current and up to date! All posts on CRIMEWATCH will be posted on our Facebook Page as well!

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

November 27, 2020

Happy Holidays!

Catawissa Borough is getting ready for the holidays! You can add your own decorations to the tree and get pictures with the kids. Just remember to practice social distancing!

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

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