2/21/19
by News Department on 02/21/19Vehicle Theft Charges...
Minersville Police have arrested 3 people in connection with a vehicle that was stolen February 14.
According to Skook News, Minersville Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Lytle Street for a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim told police that someone had stolen his 2010 Toyota Tundra while he left it running in front of his home.
It was later reported that the stolen truck was spotted in Tremont on February 15. Three individuals identified as 25 year old Joseph Yurkonis, 20 year old Justin Yurkonis, both of East Norwegian Township, and 49 year old Kelly Williams were taken into custody for the theft.
All three were arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David A. Plachko on Wednesday morning and committed to Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $50,000 straight cash bail.
