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Mopar151

(9,982 posts)
48. An eerie parallel
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 08:52 PM
Mar 2016

A retired (4 years) Pennsylvania State Trooper crossed all the lines today. From "Fox 43" website: http://fox43.com/2016/03/20/suspect-in-killings-attempted-robbery-on-pa-turnpike-was-retired-state-trooper/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WPMT_FOX43|

Investigators say around 7:00 a.m., a man confronted two turnpike employees at exit 180, the Fort Littleton interchange , in Dublin Township, Fulton County.

The suspect is identified as 55-year old Clarence Briggs, a retired trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police. Briggs is from Newville, Cumberland County.

Officials say Briggs displayed a handgun and ordered both employees to enter the turnpike office building. While inside the building, Briggs attempted to tie up both men, when a struggle began and Briggs fled the building. Both employees left the building, and at the same time, a fare collection vehicle arrived at the interchange.

Turnpike employee Daniel Crouse, age 55, and the fare collection vehicle security guard Ronald Heist, age 71, were then shot and killed. Briggs then began to fire shots at the fare collection vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was able to flee on foot. Briggs then gained access to the fare collection vehicle and drove it a short distance on Route 522 to an area where his car was parked. Briggs attempted to unload money from the fare collection vehicle and place it in his car.


I'm really starting to wonder, myself, if psychiatric follow-up needs to be a part of police pensions.
Road Rage (Update) [View all] H2O Man Mar 2016 OP
K&R and off to the greatest page. nt pkdu Mar 2016 #1
Thanks for the updates. salin Mar 2016 #2
Thanks for the update dorkzilla Mar 2016 #3
Losing a loved one to murder... you never really have closure. MerryBlooms Mar 2016 #4
So sorry for all the pain this has caused you, and your family. Zorra Mar 2016 #5
Thank you for the update. I've been wondering. Good thoughts to you. Shrike47 Mar 2016 #6
Is he still held in custody while you wait for the trial to conclude? Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #7
there are no words. I am sick about this. I wish you the outcome you need and what roguevalley Mar 2016 #8
May peace and serenity come to you and your family and may justice come down upon the murderer. Moostache Mar 2016 #9
H20 Man... retrowire Mar 2016 #10
So he can opt for no jury? trof Mar 2016 #11
It means the judge will decide TexasBushwhacker Mar 2016 #22
I didn't know a defendant could elect that. trof Mar 2016 #25
Yes. A jury trial is your right, but it's not a requirement TexasBushwhacker Mar 2016 #29
Well I'll be damned. trof Mar 2016 #30
Yea, I learned that a couple years back and was as surprised as you GummyBearz Mar 2016 #38
I didn't know that was an option in a capital murder case. AtheistCrusader Mar 2016 #39
I am so sorry... gregcrawford Mar 2016 #12
Glad to see those of us around the US sending mail did some good! Omaha Steve Mar 2016 #13
K&R Mbrow Mar 2016 #14
Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop. May the gods bless you and yours with peace & healing. Hekate Mar 2016 #15
There are no words. I am sorry for your family's suffering. GoneFishin Mar 2016 #16
H2O Man....somehow I've missed the prior threads on this. Coventina Mar 2016 #17
Such sorrow. Such needless waste of a young man's life. Peace be with you and your family. PWPippin Mar 2016 #18
... magical thyme Mar 2016 #19
...... daleanime Mar 2016 #20
Well, at least you'll be spared a lawyer playing to a jury. malthaussen Mar 2016 #21
Kicking for you and Uncle Derek. n/t Wilms Mar 2016 #23
I am so sorry for your loss. yardwork Mar 2016 #24
thanks for the news. mopinko Mar 2016 #26
I know you and your family must be glad that this horrible ordeal is moving forward. Blus4u Mar 2016 #27
More support here malaise Mar 2016 #28
Thank you for taking the energy and time to share this. Gregorian Mar 2016 #31
I cannot post what I wish for that "man" REP Mar 2016 #32
Praying for you and your family coeur_de_lion Mar 2016 #33
There never will be a happy outcome, but at least I hope he goes ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #34
thank u 4 a firsthand account of how dangerous this country is NoMoreRepugs Mar 2016 #35
Wow. So sorry that your family has to go through this. Ace Rothstein Mar 2016 #36
... Solly Mack Mar 2016 #37
Your tragedy was on my mind during my commute this morning. AtheistCrusader Mar 2016 #40
kick Angry Dragon Mar 2016 #41
We are all brothers and sisters in this, my friend. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #42
for no reason other than this rabid jackass was “angry.” AlbertCat Mar 2016 #43
K&R for Justice kydo Mar 2016 #44
Seems a long time since I first read this so one, I am sorry for youre having to have this go Person 2713 Mar 2016 #45
Thanks for the update. I hope your family finds healing and justice kairos12 Mar 2016 #46
Sorry for your loss H20 blackspade Mar 2016 #47
An eerie parallel Mopar151 Mar 2016 #48
I'm hoping for a swift trial, and justice for your cousin. kcr Mar 2016 #49
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