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6 days ago
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Mifflin County man arrested for disarming police officer, possessing marijuana
LEWISTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A Mifflin County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly disarming a police officer during an arrest and being found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia last Tuesday. According to a Facebook post from the Lewistown Police Department, 19-year-old Ryan Richard Marks, of Lewistown, was charged with possession with intent to deliver drugs, disarming a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest after allegedly taking full control of an officer's Taser while being detained. According to the post, on June 3, a concerned citizen reported to authorities that Marks was 'in possession of several illegal firearms.' The post says Marks had been arrested multiple times by Lewistown police in the past for drug delivery offenses and was subject to several investigations involving firearms. The post says Marks had a warrant out for his arrest, and a uniformed police officer spotted him walking through town with a backpack on. The police officer approached Marks in an attempt to arrest him, but Marks immediately took off on foot, the post said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now After chasing Marks through East Third Street, Valley Street, and Short Alley, the post says the officer found him underneath a stairwell, drew their weapon, and gave him several commands. Marks did not obey and was pushed to the ground. According to the post, a lone bystander, who allegedly had no knowledge of what had transpired, began 'interfering with the lone officer who was trying to arrest a potentially armed fugitive.' The post says the officer put his weapon in his holster and discharged a Taser to attempt to gain compliance from Marks, but Marks refused to place his hands behind his back. The officer discharged the Taser again, and Marks began to comply. However, the post says that as the officer was trying to secure Marks' hands, Marks grabbed the Taser from the officer and began to stand up. According to the post, the officer withdrew his firearm again, as Marks had 'complete control of the Taser,' and the officer delivered two defensive strikes with his firearm on Marks. Two other police officers eventually arrived and were able to secure Marks in handcuffs. Police also secured Marks' bag, the post said. The post added that Marks was arguing, yelling racial slurs, and spitting blood on officers while being walked to a patrol vehicle. Marks was found to be in possession of two half-gallon Mason jars that contained marijuana, over $2,000 in cash, and a digital scale. Marks was sent to the Mifflin County Correctional Facility and is currently awaiting his preliminary hearing on June 11 at 9 a.m. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Students rip cell phone apart, causing fire on Mifflin County school bus
LEWISTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — At least one middle schooler will face charges after police say a group of them tore apart a cell phone on a school bus, causing a fire. According to Lewistown Police, this happened around 7:44 a.m. on May 9. Four 12-year-olds were seen on surveillance video tearing apart a cell phone on the bus, police said in a release Friday. The students bent the battery, causing sparks, before one stomped on the battery. The battery caught fire moments later and caused a panic on the bus, police said. An uninvolved student dumped water on the fire, extinguishing it. Police said the fire caused the floor of the bus to melt. No one was injured and police said charges will be filed against at least one student involved. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
