Maryland Man Charged with Threatening Woman and Violating Protection Order in Pennsylvania
Kevin Joseph Needle, 44, of Mount Airy, Maryland, was charged in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, after East Union Township police alleged he trespassed into a residence on July 21, 2026, and made violent threats toward a woman protected by a court‑issued Protection From Abuse (PFA) order. The complaint lists one felony count of criminal trespass, two misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, and two misdemeanor counts of harassment. According to the woman, Needle repeatedly called and texted her, threatening to kill her and her boyfriend and to set the house on fire despite the active PFA order. Police responded to a report of a possible PFA violation and, after a search of the home, found no one inside. Needle has not been taken into custody and the case awaits a preliminary hearing.
Entities: East Union Township · Kevin Joseph Needle · Protection From Abuse order · Schuylkill County
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police were dispatched after a report of a possible PFA violation. (Police dispatch records)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Needle allegedly threatened to kill the woman and her boyfriend and burn their house down. (Victim’s testimony to police)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Needle has not been taken into custody and the case remains pending a preliminary hearing. (Court docket)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The woman had a court‑issued Protection From Abuse order against Needle. (Police confirmation)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kevin Joseph Needle, 44, of Mount Airy, Maryland, was charged with one felony count of criminal trespass, two misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, and two misdemeanor counts of harassment. (Police filing and criminal complaint)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The alleged incident occurred on July 21, 2026, in East Union Township, Pennsylvania. (Police report)