Pottsville Bureau of Police

Pottsville Bureau of Police 25 member 24/7 municipal police force serving the City of Pottsville, Pa.
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The Pottsville Bureau of Police is seeking the assistance from the public with locating Devon Shaak, a 36 year old Potts...
08/26/2026

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is seeking the assistance from the public with locating Devon Shaak, a 36 year old Pottsville resident. Shaak was last seen by a neighbor on August 5, 2026. Shaak has been known to suffer from mental health disorders and is considered missing and endangered. Anyone with any information can call the Pottsville Police Department to report any sightings, or knowledge of his whereabouts at 570-622-1234 or 570-628-3792.

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is investigating a trespassing complaint that occurred in the 200 block of Wallace Stree...
08/25/2026

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is investigating a trespassing complaint that occurred in the 200 block of Wallace Street. If anyone can identify the owner of this motorcycle, please contact Officer Stevenson City Hall. 570-622-1234

08/24/2026

Recently, the Pottsville Bureau of Police has had several School Crossing Guard positions become available at different locations in the city. If you are interested, contact Captain Welsh at 570-622-1234 ext. 1340

08/05/2026

The Pottsville Bureau of Police and the Pottsville Fire Department extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended and help make our 2026 National Night Out a tremendous success. We would like to send a special Thank You to Nora Lea Matz, Jill Freeman, Captain Welsh, and Chief Misstishin for their outstanding leadership, coordination as well as the countless hours of planning that brought this event together. We are also incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors and community partners including Pottsville Fire Company #1, Womer’s Garage, Domino’s, Green’s Communication, 7-11, the JFK Recreation Facility, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Highway Safety Network , Walmart, the National Child ID program and Schuylkill EMS, and everyone who contributed their time, resources and support. Your generosity helped provide food, activities, safety programs, and giveaways that made the evening a memorable experience for so many families

National Night Out is about building relationships, strengthening trust, and bringing our community together. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, sponsors first responders and the many families that attended, we believe we accomplished exactly that.

Again, on behalf of both the Pottsville Police and Pottsville Fire Department, we thank you for investing in our community and helping make our National Night Out 2026 one of our most successful events to date. We look forward to continuing these partnerships and making next year’s National Night Out even better.

The Pottsville Bureau of Police and the Pottsville Fire Department sincerelythank Walmart, its management team, and asso...
08/03/2026

The Pottsville Bureau of Police and the Pottsville Fire Department sincerely
thank Walmart, its management team, and associates for their generous
support of this year's National Night Out event. Their partnership helps
makes this community event a success by bringing neighbors together,
creating lasting memories for local children and families, and strengthening
the relationship between first responders and the community. We also extend
our sincere appreciation to Walmart Coach, Tina Greer for her generosity
and continued commitment to making Pottsville a safer and stronger
community.

Pictured from left to right: Paula Lopez (Walmart), Jen Salada (Walmart),
Dana Urban (Walmart), Desi Somers (Walmart), Billy Jo O'Brien Wetzel
(American Hose Fire Company), Stacy Ruhl (Walmart), Captain Joseph Welsh
(Pottsville Bureau of Police), and Corporal Anna Flail (Pottsville Bureau of
Police).

07/23/2026

The Schuylkill County Brewfest will be held this Saturday and because of this event, traffic and parking will be affected. North Center St. from West Market St. to Laurel Boulevard will be closed to traffic and parking from 0600 Saturday morning until after the event is over until early Saturday evening. Thank you for your cooperation. 

The Pottsville Bureau of Police and the Pottsville Bureau of Fire will be hosting a joint event for National Night Out w...
07/22/2026

The Pottsville Bureau of Police and the Pottsville Bureau of Fire will be hosting a joint event for National Night Out which will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the JFK pool complex from 5 PM to 7 PM. We would like to thank Nora Matz for helping coordinate this event. Please come out and see what the city emergency services have to offer our citizens. Food, drink, and gifts will be provided for the children attending. 

After seeing kids without helmets, several officers took personal initiative and were able to partner with Highway Safet...
07/21/2026

After seeing kids without helmets, several officers took personal initiative and were able to partner with Highway Safety and distribute 25 bike helmets to children at the Market Square Apartment Complex. Nice job and thank you to the North Central Highway Safety Network.

UPDATE•••••With the help from the community, we have located Sheldon. Thank you for your assistance.The Pottsville Burea...
07/16/2026

UPDATE•••••With the help from the community, we have located Sheldon. Thank you for your assistance.

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is attempting to locate a missing person. Sheldon Hopkins, age 47, who resided in the 800 block of Fairview Street was last seen in late June. Hopkins is described as a white male, 5’8, 170, and brown hair. Hopkins was last employed by at the Dunkin Donuts in Pottsville. Anyone who would have any information regarding the whereabouts of Sheldon Hopkins should call the Pottsville Bureau of Police 570-622-1234 and speak with Sergeant Messner.

These two dogs were found in the 1600 block of W. Market St. in Pottsville around 3:30 pm. The owner can claim them by c...
07/03/2026

These two dogs were found in the 1600 block of W. Market St. in Pottsville around 3:30 pm. The owner can claim them by contacting the communication center at 570–6 28–3792.

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Pottsville, PA
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