Six people killed in vehicle crashes Labor Day Weekend Thursday, September 8 by Louise BennettHarrisburg - Six people were killed as the result of vehicle crashes in Pennsylvania during the recent four-day Labor Day travel period.The Pennsylvania State Police investigated a total of 648 crashes which resulted in six deaths and 180 injuries September 2nd through the 5th.State... Read More.
Pennsylvania State Police hosting scam prevention clinic next week Saturday, August 27 by Louise BennettKylertown – Are you looking for ways to protect yourself against scams?Pennsylvania State Police are here to help.PSP will be holding a clinic on scam prevention at... Read More.
Two juveniles escaped from Abraxas holding facility Tuesday, June 14 by Louise BennettMarienville, PA - Two juveniles escaped from the Abraxas juvenile holding facility on Sunday, June 12.Pennsylvania State Police said the juveniles are both caucasian males. The first is 6'3" tall, weighs 140 lbs, has brown hair, blue eyes, pierced ears and a tattoo on his... Read More.
Milestone visit to PSP Academy to promote autism awareness Tuesday, March 8 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) hosted 21-year-old Alex Mann today at the PSP Academy in Hershey to mark his 150th visit to a law enforcement agency. Mann, a Chester County resident living with autism, has made it his life's mission to spend time... Read More.
PSP corporal arrested on child pornography charges Thursday, March 3 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) arrested Sean McKenzie, a PSP corporal, yesterday for various charges relating to child pornography.McKenzie is assigned to Troop T, New Stanton and has been suspended without pay pending the resolution of the criminal charges against him. He... Read More.
PSP investigating 1980 Baby Doe cold case, seeking tips Saturday, February 19 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that it continues to investigate a 1980 cold case involving the homicide of Baby Boy John Doe in Larksville Borough, Luzerne County. In addition to a partnership with the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office and... Read More.
New law requires missing persons DNA to be submitted to PSP, national system Saturday, February 5 by Brittany MaderaHarrisburg, PA - A bill passed that both Democrats and Republicans can agree on... PA House Bill 930 was signed into law, requiring law enforcement agencies to deliver the DNA of a missing person, missing child, or unidentified deceased person to the Pennsylvania State... Read More.
More than $72 million in illegal drugs seized in PA in 2021 Saturday, January 15 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers seized $72,004,713 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs throughout 2021, including $9,557,561 in the fourth quarter.For the year, troopers seized more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine, 733 pounds of methamphetamines, 551... Read More.
State Police Trooper arrested in Cambria County Monday, January 10 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – A State Police Trooper stationed in Ebensburg was arrested following an off-duty physical altercation at a home in Cambria County early Saturday morning.Trooper Scott Myers faces a felony charge for aggravated assault of a an adult male victim.He has been suspended... Read More.
PSP give Christmas holiday crashes and enforcement stats Thursday, December 30 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 488 motor vehicle crashes, which killed six people and injured 90 others, during the Christmas holiday weekend from December 24-26, 2021.Alcohol was a factor in 8% of the crashes, including one fatal crash, and resulted... Read More.
