Criminal trespass
GILBERTON - State police at Frackville have charged Michael McGinley, 30, of Chestnut Street, Ashland, with criminal trespass relating to a disturbance at 11:20 a.m. Saturday at the residence of his parents, Susan and Michael McGinley, 2506 Water St., Gilberton.
Police said the accused attempted to enter the home, but was told he wasn't welcome and requested to leave. Police said McGinley then pulled a screen off a window and kicked open a door to gain entry to the residence. Once inside, McGinley threw a water bottle at his father.
McGinley was taken into custody, arraigned via video by Magisterial District Judge David Plachko and committed to Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville in lieu of $25,000 bail.
Dirt bike stolen
GIRARDVILLE - State police at Frackville are investigating a burglary at the residence of Jerry Donmoyer, 48, of 357 Preston Ave., Girardville, that occurred between 10 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Sunday.
Police said someone removed a hinge on a basement garage door and stole an orange and white 1990 Honda XR 80 before fleeing the scene.
Anyone with information about the burglary is urged to call state police at 570-874-5300.