Ladell Hannon
Service Record
Hazleton Pennsylvania Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Last Known Status | Suspended[1] |
The Hazelton Police Department reported that no complaints had been filed against Hannon during his time with the department.[2]
Incident Reports
2021 Burglary
On October 28, 2021, police responded to a burglary in progress call at the apartment of Harrison Jordan. Surveillance video showed a man take $60 in property. The investigation was closed when Jordan refused to cooperate.[1]
On December 21, 2021, an explosion occurred at Jordan's building. Police re-opened the burglary investigation and Jordan identified Hannon as the burglar. Jordan claimed to be in a relationship with Hannon's wife and that the two men had previously argued.[1]
A review of the surveillance video showed that the burglar was wearing pants issued to Hazelton police officers.[1]
Response Timeline
On December 21, 2021, Hannon was suspended without pay.[2]
On December 21, 2021, Hannon was arrested for felony burglary, felony criminal trespass, and misdemeanor theft.[1]
On February 14, 2022, Hannon was charged with attempted homicide and arson.[3]
On March 4, 2024, the judge declared a mistrial on the charges related to the explosion.[4]
On September 13, 2024, a jury found Hannon guilty of attempted murder, aggravated assault, possessing weapons of mass destruction, possessing weapons of mass destruction and causing an evacuation, arson, causing a catastrophe, three counts of criminal mischief, two counts of stalking, reckless endangerment, and unlawful taking. Hannon was found not guilty of burglary.[5]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Amanda Christman, Hazleton officer arrested for October burglary at Kelayres explosion house, Republican Herald, 2021-12-22
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Statement on the arrest of Officer Ladell Hannon, Hazelton City Police Department, 2021-12-22
- ↑ Chelsea Strub, Hazleton officer charged with attempted homicide, arson, WNEP, 2022-02-15
- ↑ Hyan Soo Lee, Judge declares mistrial in trial of former Hazleton police officer, Standard-Speaker, 2024-03-04
- ↑ GUILTY: Jury Finds Ladell Hannon Guilty Of Attempted Murder, Related Charges, Coal Region Canary, 2024-09-13
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