Pine Grove Man Wanted on Kidnapping Charge Following Fight with Ex in Truck

Police are looking for a Schuylkill County man they want on a kidnapping charge after a fight with his ex.

According to State Police in Schuylkill Haven, the incident happened on New Year’s Eve. They say Matthew Miller, 33, of Pine Grove, forced his ex-girlfriend, a 34-year-old woman from Williamstown, Dauphin County, into his truck.

Inside the truck, police say Miller assaulted the woman for “an extended period of time.”

During the fight, Miller apparently threw all of his ex’s belongings out of the truck and threatened to kill her.

Then, near a restaurant along Long Run Rd., Wayne Township, the woman was able to escape the truck. This happened in front of several witnesses saw what was happening and called 9-1-1.

Miller fled the scene and hasn’t been seen since.

Police are asking anyone who knows Miller or of his whereabouts to call the Schuylkill Haven barracks at 570-593-2000.

Subscribe to Coal Region Canary

Get email updates from Coal Region Canary by becoming a subscriber today. Just enter your email address below to get started!

Support Coal Region Canary

Like our reporting and want to support truly local news in Schuylkill County? Your small donations help. For as little as $5, your contribution will allow us to cover more news that directly affects you. Consider donating today by hitting the big yellow button below ...