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Police search for man who didn’t appear for court date

Police are searching for Richard M. Catena, 43, of Tamaqua, after he failed to show up for a court conference on Sept. 14.

Catena last lived at 259 Lafayette St. Apt # 2, according to online court records.

He’s facing felony charges of burglary and criminal trespass and a misdemeanor charge of impersonating a public servant.

State police at Frackville charged Catena after he broke into a Shenandoah apartment, scuffled with a man inside, then fled before police arrived.

Catena is a white man, 5 feet-5-inches tall, and weighs about 175 pounds.

Anyone who knows whereabouts is asked to call the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office at 570-628-1350, the Schuylkill County Tip Line at 570-624-3988, or e-mail to dadd@co.schuylkill.pa.us

All information received will remain confidential.