9/29/17
by News Department on 09/29/17Charges filed against 2 Constables...
The preliminary hearing for two state constables, accused of abusing their power, went before Magisterial District Judge Joseph Halesey in Luzerne County, Thursday, after the case was transferred from the office of Magisterial District Judge Joseph Zola.
Police initially charged 4o year old David Kneller, of Myerstown and 63 year old John Sarge, of Tamaqua, in June with multiple counts stemming from the April 10 incident.
Halesey forwarded all charges against Kneller to Luzerne County Court, while Sarge will only face conspiracy charges at the county level.
A formal arraignment for both constables is scheduled for Nov. 3 at the Luzerne County Courthouse.
