WATSONTOWN – A man is accused of reporting a fake burglary to Watsontown police. Police say on April 21, 32-year-old Steven Pentz Jr. reported a burglary at his home on Pennsylvania Avenue in Watsontown, where a television valued at over $1,200 was allegedly stolen.
On May 2, police received information that the television was located at the home of one of Pentz’s relatives in Hughesville. Police determined the television had been leased by Pentz, and he brought it to his relative’s home and then reported that it had been stolen in the burglary.
Pentz was arrested and charged with theft of leased property, filing false reports and other counts. He was sent to SCI-Coal Township on a parole detainer. (Ali Stevens)
