WANTED: Jose Maldonado on strangulation, child endangerment and assault charges
Hazleton police are asking the public to help locate 46-year-old Jose Maldonado, wanted in connection with a May incident. Do not approach him; call 911 or submit an anonymous tip via Crimewatch.
The Hazleton City Police Department seeks help locating Jose Maldonado, 46, last known in Hazle Township. Maldonado is described as a Hispanic male, 5'8", 180 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair, and is wanted for an incident in May on charges including strangulation (felony and misdemeanor counts), endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault and harassment (case 260114632). If you have information, call 911 or submit an anonymous tip via the department’s Crimewatch page; do not approach or attempt to apprehend him. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.