Logan Township Police Department - Pennsylvania

10/10/2026

K9 Joe strikes again! Officers were provided assistance on a vehicle stop that resulted in the positive alert by K9 Joe early this morning. K9 Joe is dedicated to keeping our streets clean, and residents safe! GOOD BOY 🐶

09/29/2026

The Logan Township Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the below-attached individual who is a person of interest in an incident that occurred at Chuck E. Cheese, Logan Township. Anyone with information is requested to contact Patrolman Trae Stever at 814-949-3364 or this page. The page is not manned 24/7. Thank you!

09/29/2026

**IDENTIFIED**

The Logan Township Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the two attached individuals who are persons of interest in an incident that occurred at Rural King, Logan Township. Anyone with information is requested to contact Detective Jason Beiler at 814-949-3364 or this page. The page is not manned 24/7. Thank you!

09/24/2026

LOGAN TOWNSHIP INVESTIGATION LEADS TO FEDERAL GUILTY PLEA IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL CASE

In March 2025, the Logan Township Police Department began investigating suspected prostitution and human trafficking activity connected to a local motel. Officers obtained search warrants for a motel room and a phone found during the investigation.

A review of the phone revealed messages from a man in New York repeatedly seeking to purchase sexual access to girls he believed were six years old. Investigators traced the phone number used in those messages to a Google account. Account records provided a recovery email address and phone number, which investigators used alongside public records, investigative databases, and driver’s license information to identify the man as Mark Behrje and locate his residence in New York, Queens County.

The department forwarded its findings and supporting records to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for follow-up in New York. HSI agents and task force officers executed a federal search warrant at Behjre's residence for his devices and located more than 300 videos depicting the violent sexual abuse of children under the age of three.

The investigation also uncovered evidence involving a daycare owner in South Africa suspected of sexually abusing children and selling the material online. Behrje was identified as a recipient. The South Africa investigation remains ongoing.

On September 17, 2026, Behrje pleaded guilty in federal court to receiving and distributing child sexual abuse material. He is scheduled to be sentenced in January 2027.

This case began with an investigation in Logan Township and advanced through the work of investigators across state and international borders once Behjre was identified in Logan Township.

The Logan Township Police Department thanks HSI and its task force partners for their continued work on behalf of the children involved.

09/24/2026

ARREST – CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL INVESTIGATION

The Logan Township Police Department Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division conducted a joint investigation involving suspected child sexual abuse material located on a cellular device. The investigation included the ex*****on of a search warrant and an extensive forensic data extraction and analysis of the device.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan MUTCHLER was charged with 108 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, criminal use of a communication facility, and additional drug-related offenses.

MUTCHLER has previous convictions in Maryland for possessing child sexual abuse material and was actively serving probation for those offenses at the time of his arrest.

MUTCHLER was arraigned and committed to the Blair County Prison after bail was denied.

09/12/2026

Thank you to the Because We Care Foundation for your generous donation of bears earlier today! We’re thankful for our partnership and for being able to continue serving our community!

08/19/2026

Last Saturday some members of the Logan Township Police Department participated in the 3rd Annual Strike Out the Stigma softball tournament. The tournament is aimed at first responders reducing the stigma around seeking help and asking peers for help. Thank you to the Blair Emergency Services Chaplain Platoon and everyone else who sponsored this year, making it possible. Thank you Trendz Design & Print Studio for another great shirt and print design 🥎

08/12/2026

Big news!

We’ve received a grant from Norfolk Southern’s Safety First Grant Program! Logan Township Police Department is receiving $14,209.00 to purchase two drones and train operators!

This funding will help us assist Norfolk Southern and the rest of the community. The drones will be used to support derailments, trespassing, rail yard security, search and rescue, hazardous materials incidents, large public events, and incidents throughout our communities. The drones will improve situational awareness, response times, and responder safety.

We’re grateful to Norfolk Southern for recognizing our work and supporting communities like ours across the country.

08/10/2026

Thank you The Altoona Mirror for a great article! K9 Joe and his handler, Officer Ryan Kochara will complete their training this Friday!

An organization that has paid for the acquisition and training of service dogs for local people in need for the last 15 years has gifted one final animal — this time to a public agency — before the organization dissolves, in response to the death last year of its leader. Service Paws of Central ...

08/07/2026

📣 Friday's weekend message from your favorite local police department 📣

The weekend has officially arrived, which means somewhere tonight someone is going to put on a backwards hat, hear one song from 2007 while drinking a Zima, and believe he’s 21 again. (We support you reliving your college years BTW)

Enjoy some drinks, tell the same story six times, let everyone know “THIS IS MY SONG” and enjoy your late-night Sheetz food run! Just make sure, if you plan to be intoxicated, plan a sober driver as well because nothing ruins a night faster than realizing red and blues in the rear view mirror of your 2002 Dodge Neon while on your way to Denny’s turning down the music so you can “see better”.

Call a friend, get an Uber, or call your parents. Because the only thing worse than a DUI is someone losing their life. Stay smart, stay alive.