Fifth CSI: Fayette County set for Thursday at Penn State Fayette
As juvenile violence and crime continues to rise across Fayette County, teen crime and gang related activity will be the focus Thursday evening in the fifth in a series of public forums to discuss topics related to crime in Fayette County. The Herald-Standard, in conjunction with Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, and police and law enforcement officials from across the county, will host “CSI: Fayette County – Crime Subjects Investigated.”
The fifth forum in the CSI series will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Swimmer Hall in the Williams Building at Penn State Fayette Campus.
“CSI: Fayette County” is a series of seminars throughout the year that have and will continue to address crime in Fayette County in an effort to inform area residents about how to avoid becoming a victim, educate residents on their role in crime prevention and discuss topics relevant to crime and criminal activity in the county.
Panelists for the discussion Thursday will include Dr. Todd Negola, a criminal psychologist specializing in juvenile crime and gang-related issues, Uniontown police Detective Donald M. Gmitter, Fayette County District Attorney Jack R. Heneks Jr., Jerry Andria, chief Fayette County Juvenile Probation officer and Gina Jones, Penn State Fayette instructor of human development and family studies.
Read Josh Krysak’s story in Sunday’s newspaper for full details.