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Altoona police continue targeting drug dealers from Philadelphia — 3 more arrested
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona police are continuing to work hard to keep drugs from reaching city streets from Philadelphia. In addition to multiple other recent arrests of Philadelphia residents, Altoona police arrested three men, two from Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 4. Amir Palmer-Kennedy, 20, Xavier Herring, 18, both from Philadelphia, and Raymone Kitchens, 22, of Altoona, were arrested during a traffic stop after narcotics officers received information about a dealer driving around Altoona in a silver Chevrolet Malibu. Police were able to find the Malibu and begin surveillance. According to Altoona Police, the vehicle was seen making numerous short stops at homes and businesses throughout the city. During a traffic stop, K9 Blue indicated narcotics in the Malibu. A search of the vehicle found 17 baggies stamped with the 'Chucky' doll head hidden behind a piece of trim in the car. Police noted that a total of $800 was also found, which contained previously recorded money from controlled purchases. Philadelphia duo arrested in Altoona with drugs after foot chase Officers explained the 'Chucky' bags of drugs contain a larger quantity of fentanyl than most others and cost twice as much.. Police added they've received information since the beginning of 2025 that these specific branded drugs were coming into Altoona from an area in Philadelphia. Narcotics officers noted that the 'Chucky' bags are responsible for multiple fentanyl overdoses in Altoona in 2025. All three men were arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy of possession with intent to deliver. Herring was also charged with a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia, while Palmer-Kennedy was also charged with tampering with evidence, paraphernalia and a window tint violation. Both men were placed in Blair County Prison with bail set at $100,000 however, had his bail denied due to having warrants for his arrest related to drug charges in Philadelphia that he failed to appear for, court documents show. Altoona police also thanked the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Pennsylvania State Police for their assistance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-04-2025
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Altoona police, drug task force arrest leads to supplier
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The arrest of a man who allegedly had drugs on him led to the arrest of the Altoona man who police said sold it to him. Nathan Robert Croyle, 43, was arrested April 8 after an investigation into drug trafficking in the City of Altoona by the Altoona Police and the Blair County Drug Taskforce. According to police, they were conducting surveillance in the area of 27th Street and Maple Avenue and conducted multiple traffic stops of people leaving a residence later identified to be Croyle's. One of the stops was 30-year-old Jayson Riscigno, who police said was dropped off at the front door and then seen leaving through the back. Riscigno was found to have a warrant for his arrest through the Blair County Sheriff's Office. While searching him, officers said he was found with heroin and crystal methamphetamine. Altoona man arrested ahead of drug deal in the city, police report Through investigating, police were led back to Croyle, prompting the Altoona Police K-9 Unit to get a search warrant for Croyle's residence. The search warrant was then executed by Altoona police, Logan Township police, Tyrone police, state police, detectives from the Blair County District Attorney's office and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office. Croyle was reportedly found in the basement and taken into custody without incident. A search of the residence found 32 packets of suspected heroin with a street value of $640 on top of an air duct in the basement, police was placed in Blair County Prison with bail set at $150,000. According to a criminal complaint, Croyle was also discovered to be the 'unknown Black male on a bicycle' who police said sold heroin to a man who was supposed to deliver it as part of a controlled buy. You can read that story by clicking here. Altoona police noted that Riscigno, who was taken to prison on his warrant, will be facing drug charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
