8/29/17
by News Department on 08/29/17Burglary suspect sought...
One man was jailed and Pottsville police are looking to identify another involved in a robbery and assault in the city that was reported about 9:15 a.m. Sunday.
According to the Republican Herald, officers were called to 406 W. Market St. for a robbery and assault on a 40-year-old Pottsville man along with 4 other individuals.
An investigation led to the identification of 23 year old Shawnelle Alexander Young, of Pottsville, as one of the two men involved, brandished the weapon and participated in the assault, unlawful restraint, attempted robbery of a safe.
Young was taken into custody without incident and arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley, Pottsville, and committed to Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $100,000 straight cash bail.
Police are working on identifying the second man involved, known by the nickname “BoyBoy” or “BoiBoi.” Anyone with information is asked to call the Pottsville Bureau of Police at 570-623-3792.
