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$2M for violent crime prevention in Lackawanna CountyWBRE-TV
Scranton, PA,
May 2, 2022
“Gangs have become increasingly sophisticated, and our law enforcement agencies are in dire need of this federal assistance to stay one step ahead of them, investigate and interrupt their networks and put these bad actors behind bars,” Powell said in a statement. “This funding will go a long way when it comes to keeping our community – and our officers – safe.”
Federal funding, to the tune of $2 million has been announced to help fight and prosecute violent crime in and around Lackawanna County. The announcement was made Monday afternoon on Courthouse Square in Scranton. Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell said the funding will support his office’s new initiative aimed at reducing violent drug, gang and gun activity. According to a media release, the $2 million Community Projecting Funding, secured by Congressman Matt Cartwright, will go to the Lackawanna County Gang and Gun Reduction and Intelligence Project (GGRIP). Read more here. |