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Joshua Laidacker, Chief of Police

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WELCOME TO THE CATAWISSA BORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Joshua Laidacker, Chief of Police

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January 21, 2022

Cochran, Jared Michael - 2 Felony counts of possession of firearm with altered manufacturer’s number and 5 additional charges

On January 18, 2022, at approximately 1820 hours, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Pine Street for a domestic between two brothers, Jared Cochran and Joshua Cochran. The brothers were arguing over installing a washer and dryer. Jared was trying to push the washing machine on top of his...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

2 Felony counts of possession of firearm with altered manufacturer’s number, 1 Misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person, 2 Misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, 1 Misdemeanor count of person not to use/control firearm, 1 Misdemeanor count of possession of small amount of Marijuana, and 4 Misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia

January 18, 2022

Suspicious Persons

On January 17, 2022 at approximately 0006 hours, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Mill Street Catawissa, PA 17820 for a suspicious person on the reporting persons front porch. Large foot prints up to the front door and back down going towards Church Street. A small slip of paper was...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

January 18, 2022

Fulkersin, Jamie Scott - (1 count) Trespass

On the 3rd of January 2022, at 1542, officers were dispatch to the 200 block of Pine street for a report of trespass/unwanted person. The reporting person reported that her son, Jamie Fulkersin, had broken into her basement and refused to leave. Fulkersin was told to leave multiple times and he...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Trespass

January 1, 2022

McCracken, Steven C - (1 Count Strangulation F2) and 4 additional charges

At approximately 11:30pm on Friday December 31, 2021, officers of the Catawissa Borough Police Department were dispatched to Mill Street for an active domestic with injury. The suspect, Steven McCracken was witnessed attempting to drag his wife down the street, punched her, and attempted to...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 Count Strangulation F2), (1 Count Simple Assault M2), (1 count) Flight to Avoid Apprehension (F3), & (1) Count Disorderly Conduct (M3), & (1 count) Harassment (SUM)

January 1, 2022

Strangulation/Domestic

At approximately 11:30pm on Friday December 31, 2021, officers of the Catawissa Borough Police Department were dispatched to Mill Street for an active domestic with injury. The suspect, Steven McCracken was witnessed attempting to drag his wife down the street, punched her, and attempted to...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

January 21, 2022

Cochran, Jared Michael - 2 Felony counts of possession of firearm with altered manufacturer’s number and 5 additional charges

On January 18, 2022, at approximately 1820 hours, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Pine Street for a domestic between two brothers, Jared Cochran and Joshua Cochran. The brothers were arguing over installing a washer and dryer. Jared was trying to push the washing machine on top of his...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

2 Felony counts of possession of firearm with altered manufacturer’s number, 1 Misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person, 2 Misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, 1 Misdemeanor count of person not to use/control firearm, 1 Misdemeanor count of possession of small amount of Marijuana, and 4 Misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia

January 18, 2022

Fulkersin, Jamie Scott - (1 count) Trespass

On the 3rd of January 2022, at 1542, officers were dispatch to the 200 block of Pine street for a report of trespass/unwanted person. The reporting person reported that her son, Jamie Fulkersin, had broken into her basement and refused to leave. Fulkersin was told to leave multiple times and he...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Trespass

January 1, 2022

McCracken, Steven C - (1 Count Strangulation F2) and 4 additional charges

At approximately 11:30pm on Friday December 31, 2021, officers of the Catawissa Borough Police Department were dispatched to Mill Street for an active domestic with injury. The suspect, Steven McCracken was witnessed attempting to drag his wife down the street, punched her, and attempted to...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 Count Strangulation F2), (1 Count Simple Assault M2), (1 count) Flight to Avoid Apprehension (F3), & (1) Count Disorderly Conduct (M3), & (1 count) Harassment (SUM)

November 21, 2021

Wetzel, Gerald Carl - (1 count) Resisting Arrest (M2) and 5 additional charges

On November 9th, 2021 around 0800 hours, Corporal Hayes of the Catawissa Borough Police Department received a report of two suspicious males in a truck parked in a handicap spot of the Weis parking lot. Corporal Hayes observed the males sitting in the truck with their heads down. The truck and its...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Resisting Arrest (M2), (1 Count) False Identification to Law Enforcement Authorities (M3), (1 count) Disorderly Conduct (M3), (3 count) Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (M), (3 count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M), (1 count) Criminal Mischief (SUM)

November 18, 2021

Johnson, Shane Alexander - (1 count) Criminal Trespass (Felony) and 2 additional charges

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 0830 hours, Corporal Hayes of the Catawissa Borough Police Department received a call reporting that the victim woke up inside his apartment to an African American male standing outside the bedroom door, located at 119 Pine St. Apt. B. in Catawissa Borough. The...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Criminal Trespass (Felony), (1 count) possession methamphetamine, (1 Count) Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia (M)

September 10, 2021

Caligiuri, James Sergey - (1 count) Endangering the Welfare of a Child (F2)

WANTED FELONY ARREST WARRANT related to child abuse and domestic relations James Sergey Caligiuri DOB: 09/12/1990 Height: 5'7' Weight: 157 lbs Last Known Address: 507 Hillside Village Apartments, Catawissa Mr. Caligiuri was supposed to turn himself in today at 1:00pm, but did not show up. Mr...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Endangering the Welfare of a Child (F2)

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

January 18, 2022

Suspicious Persons

On January 17, 2022 at approximately 0006 hours, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Mill Street Catawissa, PA 17820 for a suspicious person on the reporting persons front porch. Large foot prints up to the front door and back down going towards Church Street. A small slip of paper was...

Source:

Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

January 1, 2022

Strangulation/Domestic

At approximately 11:30pm on Friday December 31, 2021, officers of the Catawissa Borough Police Department were dispatched to Mill Street for an active domestic with injury. The suspect, Steven McCracken was witnessed attempting to drag his wife down the street, punched her, and attempted to...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

August 29, 2021

Vandalism/Criminal Mischief

On Friday August 27th, 2021 sometime late afternoon, The Catawissa Borough Police Department was notified of several vehicles parked in the 100 Block of South Fourth Street within the Borough had been scratched, possibly keyed, causing damage to the passenger side of the vehicles. If you have any...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Vandalism

August 15, 2021

Break in/Criminal Trespass/Vandalism

On Sunday August 15th, 2021 at 1500 hours, Corporal Hayes of the Catawissa Borough Police Department received a call of two male juveniles breaking into a residence in the 500 block of Mill Street in Catawissa Borough. The juveniles, ages 10 and 13 years old admitted to trying to break into the...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Vandalism

August 15, 2021

Theft of Roadside Flags

On Wednesday August 11th, 2021 at 1500 hours, The Catawissa Water Company reported the theft of three roadside flags from one of their utility road closed signs. The sign in question was located at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Fisher Avenue. If you know any information about any persons...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

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

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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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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Catawissa Borough Police Department

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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