Hazleton Man Arrested After Elderly Woman Found Him Inside Her Home

Hazleton Police were called to a possible home invasion in the area of the 800 block of North Wyoming Street around 10:30 am Wednesday morning.

An elderly female told police that a white male with lots of tattoos ran inside her residence and she fled from the home upon seeing the male inside.

The victim reported that she has never seen this male before and that he did not have permission to be inside her home. 

Officers responded and saw 35 year old Adam Kotsko standing inside of the attached garage of the residence. Kotsko was located inside by an entry door that leads from the attached garage to the living area of the residence. 

Officers took Kotsko into custody on scene without further incident. He was transported back to the police station and charges were completed against him for the following:

1 count of burglary 
1 count of criminal trespass 
1 count of criminal attempt burglary 
1 count of criminal attempt criminal trespass.

He was arraigned via video by Magistrate Tupper and committed to LCCF after failing to post the $25,000.00 straight bail.