Marino Applauds Law Enforcement in Capture of Frein

FOR IMMIEDIATE RELEASE

October 31, 2014

Marino Applauds Law Enforcement in Capture of Frein

Cogan Station, PA—Congressman Tom Marino, PA-10, Lycoming County issued the following statement regarding the capture of Eric Frein, the accused gunman who ambushed two Pennsylvania State Troopers just months ago:

“I was relieved to hear that our law enforcement officers had captured Frein yesterday evening. But it is an even bigger relief for the families of Wayne and Pike counties. I have said it before and I will say it again, our state and local law enforcement agencies are some of the best in the country. At every point in my career I have had a chance to work with various agencies from the FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshalls, Pennsylvania State Police, local police departments and sheriff’s offices – and I have the up most respect for their work and selfless actions in protecting our communities. They pursued Frein with vigor and used every resource available to them. From initiating and maintaining an effective public communications system to coordination of agencies at every level and locality, they worked tirelessly and it made all the difference. The people of Pennsylvania and the 10th Congressional District should join me in thanking them for their hard work.

Mr. Frein has now been apprehended which means the legal process can begin. I remain appalled by such a senseless and heinous attack but have full confidence that the justice system will find Frein guilty and prosecute him to the fullest extent possible. I applaud the prosecutors for seeking the death penalty.

Lastly I think our children are now safer on this Halloween, particularly in that area, and we should all work together to keep each other safe. My thoughts and prayers are still with the families of our fallen troopers but I hope this is but one step in their healing – knowing justice will be served.”

###