A Schuylkill County man was jailed recently for interfering with 911 calls.

State police at Frackville said troopers responded to Water Street in the borough of New Philadelphia on Jan. 21 for 911 hang-up calls originating from a residence. The calls were made during the time frame of 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Edward Daniel Paukstis, 49, of that address, was arrested after it was learned he was interrupting with attempts being made from the residence to call for assistance.

He was placed under arrest for stalking, harassment, obstructing administration of law or other government function and resisting arrest.

He was arraigned before District Judge James Ferrier, of Orwigsburg, and committed to the county prison in Pottsville after failing to post $10,000 cash bail.