Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Barnesville Death Ruled Homicide; Police Looking for Son as Suspect

Police have ruled a death in Barnesville and identified the victim's son as the suspect.

On Monday morning, just after 11:30am,  PSP Frackville responded to 21 Pear Street, Barnesville, Ryan Township for a death investigation.

The victim was later identified as Gary Marchalk, 60.

A thorough investigation was conducted by the Troop L Major Case Team which lead to an arrest warrant for the actor, Michael Marchalk, 37.

Michael is charged with criminal homicide, murder of the first degree, murder of the second degree, murder of the third degree, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, robbery, theft, theft of a motor vehicle, access device fraud, and recklessly endangering another person.

Michael was last seen operating his parents 2015 Gold Ford Fusion bearing Pennsylvania Registration JWD1566.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Marchalk or the referenced vehicle please contact PSP Frackville at 570-874-5300.

PSP Troop L Major case team and the Forensic Service Unit also responded to assist PSP Frackville.
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