A Pennsylvania metropolis worker has been arrested following a months-long investigation after she allegedly falsely reported finding a noose on her desk.
Throughout a information convention on Monday, the Allentown Police Division introduced the arrest of metropolis worker LaTarsha Brown, who police stated made a report on Jan. 10, after she reported discovering a noose on her desk when she arrived for work at Metropolis Corridor.
A felony investigation was initiated following Brown’s report back to determine the individual chargeable for inserting the noose on her desk.
Through the investigation, police stated video surveillance and constructing entry management information have been reviewed to determine metropolis workers current on the third floor of City Hall between the time Brown left work on the afternoon of Jan. 9 and her arrival on the morning of Jan. 10.
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Officers in Allentown, Pa., introduced Monday {that a} metropolis worker had been charged after they stated she planted a noose on her personal desk and filed a false report. (Allentown Police Division)
Every worker was interviewed, police stated, and was requested in the event that they would offer a buccal swab for DNA testing, if wanted.
Police stated each metropolis worker agreed, aside from Brown, who officers stated was “initially cooperative” however later requested that the investigation be discontinued.
Days later, Brown’s DNA pattern was obtained by means of a search warrant after the noose was submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police crime lab for DNA testing.
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An Allentown metropolis worker has been charged after reporting a noose discovered on her desk at metropolis corridor. (Allentown Police Division)
Police decided that Brown’s DNA matched the DNA discovered on the noose, in accordance with a forensic report issued on March 10.
“No different individual’s DNA profile was discovered on the evidentiary gadgets concerned on this investigation,” police stated in a launch.
Because of the findings, police stated that Brown is now going through fees in reference to the noose investigation, together with tampering with or fabricating bodily proof and false stories to legislation enforcement authorities.
When requested about the way forward for Brown’s employment, Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca stated he couldn’t remark however that Brown remains to be at the moment employed by town.
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Allentown, Pa., as seen from the Tilghman Avenue Bridge. (Charles Creitz/Fox Information Digital)
Roca added that Brown’s motive for her actions couldn’t be mentioned.
Brown is scheduled for a preliminary court docket listening to on April 22.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk instructed Fox Information Digital that this was a “critical incident” and that they’re working intently with legislation enforcement.
“This was a critical incident that deeply impacts workers who’re devoted to serving Allentown, and we’re praying for peace for all affected,” Tuerk’s workplace shared in an announcement.
“We’re grateful for the work of Allentown PD, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI for his or her thorough investigation. We stay dedicated to a secure, welcoming office in our metropolis.”
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Brown’s case mimics the case of actor Jussie Smollett, who reported to Chicago police that he was the sufferer of a racist and homophobic attack by two males sporting ski masks in January 2019.
The “Empire” actor was initially convicted of orchestrating the hate crime, however after submitting a petition, Smollett had his charges overturned by the Illinois Supreme Courtroom in November 2024 as a decide dominated he mustn’t have been charged a second time as a consequence of a deal he reached with prosecutors and that it violated his rights.
Fox Information Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
Stepheny Value is a author for Fox Information Digital and Fox Enterprise. She covers matters together with lacking individuals, homicides, nationwide crime circumstances, unlawful immigration, and extra. Story ideas and concepts may be despatched to stepheny.value@fox.com
