Man Wanted In Aliquippa Escapes Police and SWAT In Valley Terrace: Drugs and Guns Seized

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) On Monday at approximately 5 p.m. security officers at the Valley Terrace Housing Complex In Aliquippa spotted Richard Mcleod 21, who they knew had an outstanding warrant for his arrest on a gun possession charge without a permit. According to the report, he fled into one of the apartments, and ultimately fled the scene., Aliquippa Police were called, and at 5:10 p.m. Beaver County ESU (SWAT) responded to clear the apartment. Search warrants were obtained for McLeod, a search of the apartment revealed that the suspect fled the scene. With additional search warrants, Guns and drugs were seized.. The incident is under investigation and additional charges may be filed .

Aliquippa Police and the ESU were assisted by the Sheriff’s Department, PA State Police , and the Aliquippa Fire Department.

As of Wednesday morning , McLeod was not in custody. Anyone with information on McLeod can contact the Aliquippa Police Department 724-375-6682 .