Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of murder suspect Ryan Harding and Devante Graham, who police say hindered Mr. Harding's capture.
Scranton police Detective James Pappas announced Friday that Crime Stoppers, an organization of state residents who gather funds to reward those who submit anonymous tips to assist with unsolved crimes, will reward as much as $2,000 for information that leads to arrests.
To submit a tip, visit www.crimewatchpa.com and search for case number 1723.
Mr. Harding, 18, 519 Taylor Ave., shot and killed 22-year-old Lackawanna College student Rahsan Crowder early May 5 after an argument in the 700 block of Vine Street, police said. Initially, Mr. Harding shot Mr. Crowder in the leg, but at the urging of Marlon Clotter, 21, shot him again in the chest, killing him. Mr. Clotter was arrested on May 9 and charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit third-degree murder.
Mr. Graham, 18, address unknown, is accused of harboring Mr. Harding while he was in Scranton and rode in a car with Anthony Gonzalez, 20, of Scranton, while Kristopher Adkins, 18, 626 S. Irving Ave., drove Mr. Harding out of the state. Mr. Adkins was charged Thursday with hindering apprehension and obstructing the law. Mr. Gonzalez was arrested on an unrelated aggravated assault warrant and charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana. Mr. Graham is wanted on hindering apprehension charges.
Mr. Harding, who is known to have ties to Brooklyn, N.Y., is considered to be armed and dangerous. He is wanted on charges of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, aggravated assault, firearms not to be carried without a license and possession of firearms prohibited.
Mr. Adkins is being held at Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail. Mr. Gonzalez is held in lieu of $10,000 bail. Their preliminary hearings are scheduled for Wednesday.
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