7/13/17
by News Department on 07/13/17Coaldale wants more police...
In the wake of the largest drug bust in the town’s history, Coaldale’s police chief would like to see an additional officer added to the force.
Chief Keith Krapf used his written report at this week’s council meeting to ask the board to consider adding a new officer, stating that the borough is currently without one of its three full-time officers.
Last month, police arrested 34 year old Jerry Breck, of Coaldale, and recovered 350 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 19 grams of suspected heroin, and a large amount of marijuana.
The borough has looked at grants to fund police in the past, particularly a program offered by the Department of Justice.
In his report, Krapf said the new officer is necessary to continuing to enforce the law in the borough.
Breck is being held at Schuylkill County Prison on $100,000 bail. He was indicted on July 11, by a federal grand jury for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
