High Speed Chase Ends in Suspect Killed in Mansfield
The Pennsylvania State Police have provided additional information regarding a pursuit, which ended with a robbery suspect located in Mansfield. 34 year old Charles Brandon Costanzo, was the suspect involved, according to Pennsylvania State Police. On Thursday, around 6 a.m., troopers said they were called to the area of Belknap Hall at Mansfield University to assist with a foot pursuit, following a high-speed chase that started in New York State. Law enforcement then surrounded Costanzo, who troopers said was armed with a fully deployed folding pocketknife in his right hand. According to PSP, Costanzo ignored multiple commands given to him by authorities and continued advancing toward uniformed officers while armed with the knife. First aid was immediately given to Costanzo, but troopers said he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Tioga County Chief Deputy Coroner. According to the release, all PSP members involved were placed on administrative leave per department regulations. The incident remains under investigation by PSP and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office.
Wyalusing Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Materials
45 year old CALVIN RICHARD SHAFFER, Wyalusing, PA, was sentenced to state prison to a maximum of 30 years for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials. Shaffer was charged by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Andrew Petros following an intensive investigation into internet activity involving Shaffer. The illegal materials were located on Shaffer’s cell phone. Shaffer will be subject to registration requirements under Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act.
New Albany Man Sentenced for Criminal Trespass
52 year old SHAWN MICHAEL LEISER, New Albany, PA, was sentenced to a maximum of 15 years for Criminal Trespass, a Felony of the Third Degree, and Delivery of a Controlled Substance involving more than 20 grams of methamphetamine. Leiser was charged with Criminal Trespass by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Austin Altemus in February 2025 for conduct that occurred in New Albany Borough in August 2024.