[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING OFFICERS IN THE ALTOONA POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR CAPTURE 
                           OF LUIGI MANGIONE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DesJarlais). The Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
officers of the Altoona Police Department for their professionalism, 
their bravery, and their quick response that led to the arrest and the 
capture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of 
UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson.
  When a call came from the McDonald's restaurant on Plank Road in 
Altoona, Officers Tyler Frye and Joseph Detwiler immediately moved into 
action, working quickly to apprehend the suspect before he could flee. 
It was their questioning and their police work that ultimately led to 
his arrest, putting to rest a national manhunt.
  With only 6 months on the job, Officer Tyler Frye's career is off to 
a significant start, and I am grateful to him and for all 66 officers 
of the Altoona Police Department that is led by Chief of Police, Joe 
Merrill.

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  While high-profile, this arrest is just a small part of the 
incredible work that these officers do each and every day to protect 
the community.
  Whether it is patrolling our streets, working to stop the flow of 
fentanyl and other illicit drugs into our communities, or doing 
outreach at our schools, the officers of the Altoona Police Department 
are a strong example of what is best about our community.
  On behalf of everyone in Blair County and throughout Pennsylvania's 
13th Congressional District, I thank the officers of the Altoona Police 
Department for their commitment to protect and serve the community.

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