A Pennsylvania metropolis worker has been arrested following a months-long investigation after she allegedly falsely reported discovering 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 establish the particular person chargeable for putting the noose on her desk.
Throughout the investigation, police stated video surveillance and constructing entry management data had been reviewed to establish metropolis staff current on the third flooring of Metropolis Corridor 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 supply a buccal swab for DNA testing, if wanted.
Police stated each metropolis worker agreed, apart from Brown, who officers stated was “initially cooperative” however later requested that the investigation be discontinued.
Days later, Brown’s DNA pattern was obtained via 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 line with a forensic report issued on March 10.
“No other person’s DNA profile was found on the evidentiary items involved in this investigation,” police stated in a launch.
Because of the findings, police stated that Brown is now dealing with expenses in reference to the noose investigation, together with tampering with or fabricating bodily proof and false experiences 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 continues to be presently employed by the 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 courtroom listening to on April 22.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk instructed Fox Information Digital that this was a “serious incident” and that they’re working carefully with legislation enforcement.
“This was a serious incident that deeply impacts employees who are dedicated 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 their thorough investigation. We remain committed to a safe, welcoming workplace in our city.”
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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 assault 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 expenses overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court docket in November 2024 as a choose dominated he mustn’t have been charged a second time on account of a deal he reached with prosecutors and that it violated his rights.
Fox Information Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
Stepheny Worth is a author for Fox Information Digital and Fox Enterprise. She covers subjects together with lacking individuals, homicides, nationwide crime instances, unlawful immigration, and extra. Story suggestions and concepts will be despatched to stepheny.worth@fox.com
