Police and Crime News
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Alleged Penn State Frat Drug Ring Leader’s Brother Charged After Being Found With Cocaine on Boat in Centre County, Authorities Say
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The brother of the alleged leader of a cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two Penn State fraternities is facing misdemeanor drug charges of his own after an incident at Bald Eagle State Park. Sebastiano M. Abbatiello, 20, of New York, was found in possession of 2 grams of cocaine on July 10 when the…
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Alleged Dealer in Penn State Frat Cocaine Ring Waives Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty
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One man accused of being a primary dealer in the alleged cocaine trafficking ring that operated out of two Penn State fraternities has waived his formal arraignment and intends to plead not guilty, according to a court document filed on Thursday. Lars R. Zeepvat, 24, of New Jersey, had already waived his preliminary hearing —…
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Penn State Police Dispatcher Helped Former Student Illegally Access Law Enforcement Radios, Investigators Say
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A Penn State University Police dispatcher was charged on Tuesday for allegedly stealing equipment and helping a former student auxiliary officer illegally access law enforcement radio programming. Edward J. Veneziano II, 40, of Liberty Township, is also accused of accessing databases without authorization for use in his separate role as a constable. Veneziano in 2024…
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Accused Leader of Cocaine Trafficking Ring at Penn State Frats Denied Bail
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The former Penn State student accused of leading a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two off-campus fraternities surrendered and was denied bail on Tuesday. Agostino S. Abbatiello, 24, of Westbury, New York, was arraigned by District Judge Kelley Gillette-Walker on Tuesday morning after Attorney General Dave Sunday said he failed to appear for…
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14 Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Ring at Penn State Fraternities
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More than a dozen people were charged on Monday in connection with what Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor says was a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two Penn State fraternities. Members of Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi brought in “large amounts” of cocaine from Philadelphia and New York that they then cut and packaged for…
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Former Ferguson Township Police Officer Accused of Tampering With Records
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A former Ferguson Township police officer was charged on Thursday for allegedly deleting files and emails before leaving for a job leading another police department. Devon M. Moran, 41, is charged with a misdemeanor count of tampering with public records. Moran was preparing to leave the Ferguson Township Police Department to become chief of police…
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Bellefonte Detective, State Trooper Named Centre County Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
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A Bellefonte detective and a Rockview state trooper both known for their compassion, diligence and determination were honored as Centre County’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year on Tuesday. Detective Lisa Larkin and Trooper Jonathan Hodges received the award from the Centre County District Attorney’s Office during a ceremony at the courthouse in Bellefonte. “When…
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Penn State Police to Hold Full-Scale Active Attacker Training Exercise
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Penn State University Police and Public Safety will conduct a full-scale active attacker preparedness exercise Sunday on the University Park campus, prompting temporary access restrictions, possible road and parking closures and increased emergency activity in the area. The planned training event in partnership with other emergency response agencies is scheduled for approximately 8 a.m. to…
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Centre County Man Charged With Indecent Assault of a Child
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A Centre County man was arrested Friday on charges of indecently assaulting a child. Gerald E. Bruss, 72, of Julian, is charged with felony counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child, unlawful contact with a minor and indecent assault of a person less than 13 years old. A woman told a state police trooper…
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Citizens’ Police Academy Gives Residents Firsthand Look at Policing
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The free program, led by local law enforcement agencies throughout Centre County, gives participants the opportunity to learn about police work through classroom instruction, demonstrations and behind-the-scenes experiences.