Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have released their updated Top 10 Most Wanted list, urging the public to help track down fugitives wanted for violent crimes across the state. Two suspects have already been captured, while eight remain at large.
According to PSP Tips, each fugitive is wanted for serious offenses, including homicide, sexual assault, and child rape. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads directly to an arrest.
The wanted individuals include Michael Edward Akerly, sought in connection with a 1998 rape case in Erie County, and James Garland Watts, wanted for a 2008 homicide in Allegheny County. Also listed is Eliezer Santana, accused in a 2023 homicide in Luzerne County, and Benicio Antoi Benifield, wanted by Palmer Township police for the rape of a child.
Authorities confirmed that Daryl Eugene Beckett Jr. and Bradley Andrew Buchanan have already been captured. Still at large are Russell Edward Mason, wanted for failure to register as a sex offender, Kevin Jay Purnell, accused of a 1999 sexual assault of a minor, Johnny Campos-Coelho, sought for a 2016 homicide in Lackawanna County, and Brandon Eugene Revis, wanted for homicide in Beaver County.
Police are asking anyone with information to call PSP Tips toll-free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com. All callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for cash rewards.
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