Verona Police Searching for Wanted Man Who Allegedly Lied During Escape

The suspect, Joseph Fisher, is wanted for providing false information to officers after fleeing a traffic stop.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Police in Verona, Pennsylvania are searching for a wanted man named Joseph Fisher who allegedly lied to officers and gave a false ID after running from a traffic stop. Fisher had previously escaped from a corrections center after being convicted of robbery and is now facing new charges including escaping and providing false information to police.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who are willing to provide false information to avoid arrest, especially those with a history of violent crimes and escaping custody.

The details

Investigators say Fisher, a Pittsburgh resident, was involved in an incident at a GetGo parking lot over the weekend. When police attempted to pull him over, Fisher allegedly ran from the traffic stop and gave officers his relative's name to avoid arrest. After releasing Fisher, police determined his true identity and learned he had been on the run since January 14th after escaping from a corrections center following a robbery conviction.

  • The incident occurred over the past weekend.
  • Fisher has been on the run since January 14th after escaping from a corrections center.

The players

Joseph Fisher

A Pittsburgh resident who is wanted by police for providing false information and escaping from custody after a robbery conviction.

Verona Police

The law enforcement agency in Verona, Pennsylvania that is searching for the wanted suspect Joseph Fisher.

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What’s next

The judge will determine if Fisher will be allowed bail once he is apprehended by police.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who are willing to provide false information to avoid arrest, especially those with a history of violent crimes and escaping custody.