
FLIGHT TO AVOID APPREHENSION
RESISTING ARREST
EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION ON FOOT
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Age
36
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 9"
Weight
190 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested 36-year-old MICHAEL GRIFFITH following an incident near the Interstate Blood and Plasma Center on Carey Ave.
Officers attempted to take GRIFFITH into custody on two active arrest warrants. He fled but was apprehended during a foot pursuit.
GRIFFITH was charged with Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Resisting Arrest, Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot, and Disorderly Conduct.
He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Joshua Moses, who set bail at $25,000 unsecured. GRIFFITH was then transported to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility to be held on the two active warrants.
HTPD 3730
Location
665 Carey Ave.
Hanover Twp., PA 18706
Arrest Date
Jul 6, 2026
Incident Type
All Other - Criminal
Arraignment Date
Jul 6, 2026
Judge
Magisterial District Judge Joshua Moses
Bail
25000
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