Fraternal Order of Police #62

04/05/2026

Our Christ has risen - he has risen indeed!

03/21/2026

Troopers Sicsa and Mack:

Trooper Martin F. Mack III was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill and Albright College in Reading. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Martin Mack II, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, by joining the U.S. Army National Guard where he attained the rank of sergeant. Trooper Mack enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in November 2014 and graduated as a member of the 141st cadet class. He spent his entire career assigned to the Patrol Unit in Troop K, Philadelphia, serving the citizens of the Philadelphia area, and was a member of the busy midnight shift. He leaves behind his wife, Stephanie; daughters, Olivia and Rowan; and parents, Martin and Florence.

On Monday, March 21, 2022, Trooper Mack and Trooper Branden Sisca were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian on I-95 south, near the sports stadiums in Philadelphia. They located the man, Reyes Rivera Oliveras, 28, of Allentown, and were placing him in their patrol vehicle when an intoxicated woman struck and killed all three men with her vehicle shortly before 1:00 a.m.

“I will remember my hero as an amazing father, best friend, and my filter, my sounding board and my husband,” Stephanie said while speaking about her husband at the funeral. "The girls were incredibly lucky to have you – even if that time was cut incredibly too short."

Delaware State Police Corporal Paul Laplaca was Trooper Mack’s best friend and also spoke about the kind of man “Marty” was. "Marty was a great trooper, but he was an even better father," he said. "Marty was the most loyal, dependable person I have ever known."
At 33 years of age, Trooper Mack was the 101st Pennsylvania State Trooper who died in the line of duty. A funeral service was held at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Levittown, and he was buried in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne, Bucks County.

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Trooper Branden T. Sisca was a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School in Collegeville and West Chester University. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in February 2021 and graduated as a member of the 161st cadet class. He then spent seven months assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife, Brittany, who was expecting the birth of their daughter at the time of his death; and parents, Craig and Marcy. He also proudly served as the chief of the Trappe Fire Company in Montgomery County.

On Monday, March 21, 2022, Trooper Sisca and Trooper Martin F. Mack III were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian on I-95 south, near the sports stadiums in Philadelphia. They located the man, Reyes Rivera Oliveras, 28, of Allentown, and were placing him in their patrol vehicle when an intoxicated woman struck and killed all three men with her vehicle shortly before 1:00 a.m.

“I watched Branden become a leader, a dedicated person being a first responder, passionate to help others, and just an amazing human being,” said longtime friend Trooper Ross Greenwood at the service.

At 29 years of age, Trooper Sisca was the 102nd Pennsylvania State Trooper who died in the line of duty. A funeral service was held on April 2, 2022, at his alma mater, Perkiomen Valley High School in Montgomery County.

03/19/2026

03/10/2026

Please support the family of our fallen brother, our prayer is that his little daughter will have no financial needs throughout her life, after losing her Daddy - as he dedicated his life to the service of others.

On March 8, 2026 we trgaically lost Corporal Timothy O'Connor, Jr. who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township.Corporal O’Connor’s dedication, courage, and...

03/09/2026

May God comfort all those effected by the murder of our brother - may he rest in heavenly peace.

03/09/2026

Our hearts are broken… May God comfort our Corporals family, his friends, and his co-workers. May he rest in eternal peace with our God.

Gov. Josh Shapiro identified the slain trooper as Corporal Timothy O’Connor. Flags have been ordered to half-staff in his honor.

03/09/2026

We are asking for all our Prayer Warriors to step up tonight - Developing information, yet a Trooper was shot and is in serious condition from the Troop J area…

We believe in the power of prayer and miracles! 🙏🏼

02/14/2026

Brian A. Patterson was born May 17, 1966, in Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from Titusville High School in 1984. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police on September 27, 1993. Following graduation from the Academy on March 10, 1994, he was assigned to Troop F, Coudersport. He transferred to Troop E, Franklin, in June of 2000.

Trooper Patterson lost his life on February 14, 2003, in French Creek Township, Venango County, after he came into contact with a live power line at the scene of a traffic crash. Trooper Patterson and Trooper Joseph A. Katavitch were responding to a one-vehicle crash on Valley Road near Polk shortly after 1 a.m. on February 14. The vehicle had struck a utility pole, leaving wires hanging near the ground. As Trooper Patterson approached the crash, a wire came into contact with his neck. Trooper Katavitch pulled the unconscious Trooper Patterson from under the wire and summoned medical personnel. Trooper Patterson was transported to UPMC Northwest Medical Center in Franklin where he was pronounced dead around 2 a.m.

More than 1000 persons, including Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll, State Police Acting Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller and hundreds of state and municipal police officers attended the funeral services that were held on February 18 in Titusville.

He was remembered as a family man who was quick to come to the aid of others.

Acting State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller stated: “He was a pillar of his community. He was well respected, took his oath very seriously and gave his life in the performance of his duties.”

Among his survivors are his wife, the former Julie Brickner; a daughter, Desirae; a son, Tyler; and his parents, Allan Patterson and Eva Wallace Leithead.

He is buried in Fairview Cemetery in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

Trooper Patterson had been with the Department for 9 years; he was 36 years old.

He was the 90th member to die in the line of duty.

02/13/2026

"Fuzzy handcuffs?" Meh....we'll see what we can do 😉 Help us help you this weekend.

02/08/2026

Trooper Monty R. Mitchell was born on October 25, 1975, to parents Ray and Judith Mitchell.
At the age of 17, Monty enlisted as a Private, E1, in the United States Army Reserve with the 629th Transportation Company out of DuBois, Pennsylvania, as a Motor Transportation Operator.

He graduated from Brockway Area High School in 1994 and attended California University of Pennsylvania from 1994 through 1996.

In February of 2003, until June 2004, Monty was deployed with the 629th Transportation Company in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tpr. Mitchell’s second deployment supported Operation Iraqi Freedom from June 2006 until October 2007 with the 298th Transportation Company out of Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Monty then enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police on November 5, 2007, as a member of the 126th Cadet Class. Upon graduation from the State Police Academy on May 23, 2008, Trooper Mitchell was assigned to the Patrol Unit at Troop G, Huntingdon. He transferred to Troop C, Ridgway, on July 9, 2011, and to Troop C, DuBois, on May 10, 2014.

On February 8, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Trooper Mitchell returned to the DuBois station after advising the shift supervisor that he was not feeling well. While backing a marked patrol unit into its stall, Trooper Mitchell suffered a medical episode.

Members on station provided life saving measures while awaiting EMS response. EMS arrived and transported Trooper Mitchell to Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital for treatment. However, attempts to revive Trooper Mitchell were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced deceased at 10:00 p.m.

At 45 years of age, Trooper Mitchell became the 100th member of the Department to lose his life in the line of duty.

02/07/2026

Herbert Wirfel was born October 16, 1939, at Summerhill Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

He served with the US Air Force from December 31, 1956, to December 6, 1960. Trooper Wirfel enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police from Portage on September 7, 1961. Following graduation from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop D, Butler. He was 24 years old and 5'10" tall.

On Sunday, February 7, 1982, Trooper Wirfel was on patrol on U.S. Route 22 in Cambria County. An unidentified motorist ran through the radar zone at 72 mph. Trooper Wirfel pursued the vehicle in unfavorable weather and road conditions. His patrol vehicle struck a snow drift partially covering the passing lane and skidded off the right side of the highway into a frozen snow bank. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Trooper Wirfel was buried with full military honors at Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Wirfel, of Ebensburg, and seven children. At 45, Trooper Wirfel had completed 20 years and 5 months as a Pennsylvania State Trooper.

02/03/2026

Gary W. Fisher was born April 2, 1958, at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police from Mineral Point on December 8, 1980. Following graduation from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop B, Washington. He transferred to the Region V Strike Force in May 1983. He was 22 years old and 5'9" tall.

On February 3, 1985, Trooper Fisher was shot and killed during a co***ne buy and arrest incident at the Crossroads Plaza, East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Trooper Fisher confronted Timothy Gray, James William Lincoln, and Mark Goodwin after a buy of $2,100. When Trooper Fisher attempted to take Gray into custody, a struggle took place on the snow-covered parking lot and Trooper Fisher was shot with his own service revolver. Gray, 21, of Bryson Hill, Fayette County, was charged with homicide.

Trooper Fisher was buried with full military honors at St. Mary's Cemetery in Patton, Cambria County. Hundreds of police officers attended to pay their respects. Trooper Fisher was survived by his parents, William and Patricia Fisher, of Mineral Point. He was 26 years old and had been a Pennsylvania State Trooper for four years and two months.