Pennsylvania State Police release ten most wanted list, six wanted for rape

(WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police has released an updated ten most wanted list , with the hope the public can assist them in locating the men.

On Jan. 24, PSP released a list on ten people that are most wanted currently in Pennsylvania, their last known location, what each man is wanted for and a short description of them.

Top ten most wanted

  • Michael Edward Akerly, last seen in Erie – Wanted for a 1998 rape and aggravated indecent assault in Erie. Seen in Wattsburg, Erie County; Chauaqua, NY and North Carolina. He is know to frequent music stores and recording studios.
  • James Garland Watts last, seen in Clairton – Wanted for a 2008 homicide and attempted homicide in Allegheny County.
  • Russell Edward Mason, last seen in Wilcox – Wanted by PSP Ridgway for failure to register as a sex offender.
  • Benicio Antoi Benifield, last seen in Easton – Wanted by Palmer Township PD for rape of a child.
  • Gerado Cruz-Hernandez, last seen in Norristown – Wanted for multiple counts of rape and related charges in 2013 involving a 12-year-old female in Norristown, Pa.
  • Jimmy Carlton Henry Jr., last seen in Lock Haven – Wanted by Mill Hall Borough PD for rape of a child.
  • Kevin Jay Purnell, last seen in New Castle, Delaware – Wanted for a 1999 sexual assault of a seven-year-old female in Chester County, Pa.
  • Bradley Andrew Buchanan, last seen in West Chester – Wanted by Lancaster County for rape of a child.
  • Freddy Calle, last seen in Hazelton City – Wanted by Hazelton City PD for rape of a child.
  • Brandon Eugene Revis, last seen in Aliquippa – Wanted by Beaver County for homicide.

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