Carbon County Man Wanted on Drug and Weapons Charges

Patrick Kelly has ties to Lansford area, authorities say

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Carbon County Sheriff's Office is seeking Patrick Kelly, a man wanted on multiple criminal charges including drug paraphernalia possession, illegal weapons, criminal mischief, trespassing, and attempted theft.

Why it matters

Wanted suspects can pose a public safety risk, and law enforcement often relies on tips from the community to locate and apprehend them. This case highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation between authorities and residents to address criminal activity in the region.

The details

Kelly is wanted on charges including use or possession of drug paraphernalia, making repairs or selling offensive weapons, two counts of criminal mischief-tampering with property, two counts of defiant trespass with actual communication, and two counts of criminal attempt-theft by unlawful taking of movable property.

  • The Carbon County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking Kelly.

The players

Patrick Kelly

A man wanted by the Carbon County Sheriff's Office on multiple criminal charges.

Carbon County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency in Carbon County, Pennsylvania that is searching for the wanted suspect Patrick Kelly.

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What’s next

Anyone with information about Patrick Kelly's whereabouts is asked to contact the Carbon County Sheriff's Office.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of community cooperation with law enforcement to help locate and apprehend wanted suspects who may pose a threat to public safety.