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Altoona Police Department - Altoona, PA, 1106 16th Street, Altoona, PA (2026)

06/10/2026

🌙🚧Overnight Stand-off with Police ends peacefully!

Pleasant Valley Blvd was shut down during this morning's commute as Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a gun.
Altoona Police were called to the 700 block of South 7th Street around 1:30 am for a male threatening his family with a shot gun.
After the direct threat was made to the victim, he was able to flee and call 911. Officers arrived and set up a perimeter around the house, while additional information was gathered. Information provided to Officers revealed that the suspect, now identified as 21 year old Patrick McIntire Jr., had threatened to shoot anyone that came to the house, including Officers. Altoona Police then shut down Pleasant Valley Blvd and surrounding streets, in an abundance of caution, as Officers continued to attempt contact with McIntire. McIntire was not responding to any method of communication and Officers continued their surveillance and investigative processes as the Tactical Response Team gathered. The communication attempts continued and furthered into attempted direct contact with McIntire. At around 9:30, a shot was fired from inside the residence. Officers were then able to observe a male lying on the floor and contact was made in the house. The male was found to be McIntire and he was uninjured. The shot fired appeared to have been fired upward, through the roof. McIntire was then taken into custody without incident and was unharmed. No Officers were injured during the incident. Pleasant Valley Blvd was reopened shortly after.

McIntire faces charges of Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault by Physical Menace and other related charges from the early morning domestic. Additional charges will follow relating to the stand off. He will be arraigned at a later time. No photo was immediately available.

We would like to thank the Logan Township Police Department - Pennsylvania and the Blair County District Attorney's Office for their assistance and also to the residents and motorists for their patience and understanding.

06/10/2026

🚨UPDATE!!
The issue has been safely resolved. More info to follow. Pleasant Valley is open to traffic.

🚨EMERGENCY ALERT🚨

Due to an ongoing incident, PLEASE avoid the area of Pleasant Valley Blvd between 5th and 7th Streets as well as 7th Street between Grant Ave and Pleasant Valley.

We will update you as soon as the situation clears.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

06/10/2026

The Altoona Police Department is honored to have been a part of the 2026 Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Pittsburgh today. Members of Law Enforcement from all over the country along with Special Olympics athletes are currently escorting the Flame of Hope to Minnesota, the host of the 2026 USA Games!

From June 20-26 , 3,000 Special Olympics athletes from all 50 states will unite in Minnesota to compete against one another in 16 different team/individual sports. This event also consists of 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans, making it one of the largest sporting events in the nation.

We specifically want to wish TEAM PENNSYLVANIA the best of luck as they represent the commonwealth on the biggest stage!

Good luck to all of the amazing athletes and thank you to all who are involved that continue to make these opportunities happen. The Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run is not just an incredible partnership, it’s the best example of how we should treat each other in our communities and throughout the world!

06/08/2026

👮👮‍♀️🚓📣
The Altoona Police Department adds to their ranks.

Today, the Altoona Police swore in 5 new Officers to the department. Joining the ranks are Officers Zachary Wright #369; Andrew Francis #370; Justin Leamer #371; Abby Gilson #372 and Devlin Glenn #373. These five will have their orientation to the department, then 3 of them will begin the academy at IUP and the other two will start the FTO program here at the department.

With the addition of these new Officers, APD is fully staffed for the first time in over 10 years. We thank the community and leaders at City Hall for their continued support.

Please join us as we congratulate these new recruits as they embark on their new careers as Officers with the Altoona Police Department. 🎉

06/04/2026

Operation “Last Dose” results in another take-down of an “out-of-town” drug runner and some local pushers as APD strikes again!

On June 3, 2026, officers from the Altoona Police Department narcotics division conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Tituscott Potts. This happened after observing multiple traffic violations and suspicious activity consistent with drug dealing coming from 1809 7th Avenue. During the stop, Officers observed signs of drug impairment and obtained a positive narcotics alert from K-9 Blue. A subsequent search warrant for the vehicle resulted in the seizure of drug paraphernalia and suspected heroin/fentanyl. The occupants, Tituscott Potts, Linda Cowher and Tiffani Jenkins, were arrested and charged with narcotics related offenses.

During interviews, passenger Linda Cowher provided information regarding ongoing heroin/fentanyl trafficking at 1809 7th Avenue. Cowher reported that Danelle Garland had been selling narcotics from the residence, including to juveniles, and identified the heroin/fentanyl stamp as "Activity." Information provided by Cowher was corroborated by evidence recovered from Potts' vehicle.

Based on the investigation, Officers obtained and executed a search warrant at 1809 7th Avenue. Prior to ex*****on of the search warrant, Officers observed Robert Hecker leaving the residence. Hecker was visibly under the influence of drugs and placed under arrest. Hecker was found to be in possession of heroin/fentanyl, specifically 3 stamped bags of “Activity”. Upon ex*****on of the search warrant, four individuals, Danelle Garland, Brooke McGeary, Jessica Reed and Travis Lightner, were found and subsequently arrested. During the search, Officers seized approximately 60 bags of suspected heroin/fentanyl, 17.5 oxycodone pills, and $3,885 in U.S. currency. Danelle Garland was interviewed and admitted to selling fentanyl from the residence, identified a Pittsburgh-based supplier known as "Sicko," and agreed to place monitored phone calls to arrange a narcotics delivery from “Sicko”.

Through the investigation, Officers believed they identified “Sicko” as Anthony Jackson of Pittsburgh. Investigators were able to track Jackson as he traveled to Altoona to deliver approximately 15 bricks of heroin/fentanyl. Upon arriving behind 1809 7th Avenue, Jackson refused police commands and fled in his vehicle. Jackson led Officers on a pursuit through Altoona and onto I-99 at excessively high speeds. The pursuit ended when Jackson's vehicle became disabled, following a collision involving a police cruiser. Jackson was subsequently taken into custody. No one was injured in the crash.

During Jackson's arrest, Officers recovered a sleeve of suspected heroin/fentanyl from his person and observed additional suspected narcotics inside the vehicle. A search warrant executed on the vehicle resulted in the seizure of three sleeves of suspected heroin/fentanyl, equivalent to 15 bricks or 750 stamp bags, $728 US Currency and a cellular phone. The overall street value of the heroin/fentanyl seized throughout this investigation is approximately $16,200.

Both Danelle Garland and Anthony Jackson were charged with PWID and conspiracy. Additionally, Jackson was charged with Fleeing and Eluding along with other offenses. Both were later transported to the Blair County Prison, Central Booking for arraignment. Danelle Garland’s bail was set at $1 million straight cash and Anthony Jackson’s was set at $2 million straight cash. Neither Garland nor Jackson were able to post bail, and they were committed to the Blair County Prison.

Tituscott Potts, Tiffani Jenkins, Brooke McGeary, Jessica Reed, Travis Lightner and Robert Hecker were all charged with narcotics related offenses and later released from custody. Linda Cowher was transported to the Blair County Prison on an outstanding warrant.

The investigation resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of heroin/fentanyl, oxycodone, US Currency and drug paraphernalia, while disrupting an active drug trafficking operation that was supplying narcotics from Pittsburgh to the Altoona area.

This operation was conducted with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, the Tyrone Police Department, Logan Township Police Department, Blair County Sheriff’s Department and Agents from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

06/03/2026

🚫🤛 Altoona Police curb recent Juvenile Violence

An assault on May 18th involving multiple juveniles has resulted in charges being filed against several individuals to include juveniles and adults.

On June 2nd, 2026 a 13-year-old male was arrested in connection with an assault involving multiple actors that occurred on May 18th in the City of Altoona. The juvenile male was charged with Criminal Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault, False Imprisonment, Riot, Simple Assault, Harassment, and Disorderly Conduct. A search warrant was executed on his primary residence where evidence related to the assault was seized, including multiple cell phones.

On June 3rd an additional search warrant was served on the primary residence of a 13-year-old female involved in the assault. Her charges will be the same as the aforementioned male.

As a result of the arrest on June 2nd, 44-year-old Elizabeth Cassarly was charged with Interference with the custody of children, Endangering the welfare of children, Corruption of minors, and drug offenses.

All other persons, mainly juveniles, involved in the assault have been identified and charges are forthwith. The investigation is ongoing and additional search warrants are anticipated in reference to this incident, as well as others.

The Blair County Juvenile Probation Office, Altoona Area School District Police, and Administration assisted with the investigation.

06/01/2026

👀💊🚫K-9 Blue proves yet again that bringing drugs to Altoona will cost you!

In April 2026, members of the Tyrone Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police developed two confidential informants who were able to purchase drugs from a black male from Philadelphia, identified as Marco Martin. Officers conducted six controlled purchases of both methamphetamine and co***ne, as well as conducting surveillance on Martin.
On May 30, 2026, Officers were advised that Martin was in Philadelphia and would be traveling back to the Altoona area. Officers conducted surveillance in the downtown area, where Martin was supposed to meeting someone for a ride. Martin was found on his phone and walking towards 11th Ave and 12th St, where he was picked up by a vehicle. Officers from the Altoona Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of 12th St and 13th Ave for a traffic violation.
Officers made contact with the driver, Brandy Etchison, who identified herself as “Brandy Carter,” and with Martin, who was seated in the front passenger seat.
K-9 Blue was deployed to conduct an open-air sniff of the vehicle. K-9 Blue alerted at the front passenger door, where Martin had been seated, indicating the presence of the odor of controlled substances.
Both Martin and Etchison were detained. Before being transported, Martin advised Officers that he had a digital scale in his pocket he used to measure out ma*****na. Martin was placed into custody for possessing drug paraphernalia.
Both Martin and Etchison, along with the vehicle, were transported to APD. Martin had co***ne hidden in his underwear, which he pulled out during the transport and attempted to destroy in the back of the cruiser. When APD Officers went to remove Martin from the cruiser, he began discarding co***ne in their direction, hitting two Officers in the face with the co***ne.
During a strip search of Etchison, it was revealed that she had concealed crack co***ne inside her person.
Officers recovered approximately forty-four grams of co***ne from the vehicle and parking lot and a corner baggie of co***ne from the person of Etchison. Officers compiled a search warrant for the vehicle and later seized four cellular telephones, a digital scale, and paraphernalia.
Martin was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, graded as felonies of the first degree; two counts of Aggravated Assault, graded as felonies of the second degree; two counts of conspiracy to commit possession with intent to deliver; two counts of possession with intent to deliver; criminal use of a communication facility; tampering with evidence; resisting arrest; possession of a controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Etchison was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit possession with intent to deliver; two counts of possession with intent to deliver; criminal use of a communication facility; tampering with evidence; resisting arrest; false identification to law enforcement; turning movements and required signals; driving while operating privilege suspended or revoked; possession of a controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Martin and Etchison were transported to BCP where they were later arraigned. Martin was confined to BCP on $600,000 straight cash bail and Etchison was confined to BCP on a Pennsylvania State Parole detainer as well as $400,000 straight cash bail.
This investigation was conducted by the Tyrone Police Department, Altoona Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania State Parole, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Office.

05/27/2026

🚗🛻📜📣
The City of Altoona is HIRING!!!

The City of Altoona is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to serve as a full-time Parking Manager. This leadership role is responsible for the strategic planning, daily operations, enforcement oversight, and financial management of the City’s parking system, including both on-street and off-street parking assets.
The ideal candidate will provide operational and administrative leadership while advancing the integration of modern parking technologies and best practices. The Parking Manager will act as the City’s subject matter expert on parking policy, operations, and program implementation, with a focus on enhancing customer service, maximizing revenue performance, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances and Pennsylvania authority law.
This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as the Parking Manager will work collaboratively with City officials, governmental agencies, community stakeholders, and members of the public to support efficient and effective parking services throughout the City of Altoona.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent - Bachelor's degree highly desired or Two (2) years of related technical or college training in Business, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field; or two (2) years of related experience in a management, planning, policy development, program implementation, administration, transportation - Valid driver's license. City, Borough or authority experience in Pennsylvania.

Please visit https://www.altoonapa.gov/departments/hr/employment for more information and application.
The City of Altoona is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

05/21/2026

👮‍♀️👮🔥🏃‍♂️‍➡️🏃‍➡️
The Altoona Police Department Participates in the regional leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run

The Special Olympics Summer games Torch made its way through Altoona today with Officers from Altoona, Logan Township, PSU Altoona and the Blair County District Attorneys Office all participating. Residents, teachers and students alike all lined the streets to watch as they made the 6.7 😉 mile journey from 58th St Sheetz to the Greenwood Sheetz. Over $1700 was raised from their efforts, all benefitting the PA Special Olympics. The torch then continued on, ending in State College. It was an awesome day and the little bit of drizzle helped to cool the runners. A special thank you to the Law Enforcement Torch Run and all the various departments from western PA that assisted and most importantly, all those who supported the cause. Hope to see everyone again next year! 💙❤️🤍

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