A manhunt for a husband suspected of sexually assaulting and murdering his wife has ended, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 8
Matthew Scott Harrison, 48 of Manheim, originally of Hellam, was on the run after his wife was found dead by a child on Monday , Feb. 5, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
Harrison had been missing for three days when his pick-up was spotted at a hotel in Pittston. He was captured following a stand-off at a hotel in Pittston, Luzerne County, PA, according to the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department.
“Arrangements are being made for Harrison to be transported back to Lancaster County where he will be arraigned on charges associated with homicide,” the NLCRPD said.
Harrison was wanted on the following offenses filed on Wednesday evening Feb. 7:
- Homicide Murder Of The First Degree.
- Homicide Murder Of The Second Degree.
- Felony Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck.
- Felony Aggravated Indecent Assault without consent.
- Felony Aggravated Indecent Assault Forcible Compulsion (two counts).