Verona Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Escaped Robbery Convict

Joseph Fisher accused of fleeing traffic stop, providing false identity

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Verona Police Department is searching for Joseph Fisher, a Pittsburgh man accused of fleeing a traffic stop, providing a false identity to officers, and escaping from a corrections center where he was placed after a robbery conviction.

Why it matters

Fisher's alleged actions have led to additional charges against him and heightened the urgency for law enforcement to locate him, as he is considered a fugitive from justice.

The details

According to reports, Fisher was pulled over in the GetGo parking lot on Sunday but fled the traffic stop and gave officers the identity of a relative in an attempt to evade arrest. Investigators later confirmed Fisher's true identity and discovered he had escaped from the Renewal corrections center in January, where he was placed following a robbery conviction.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday in the GetGo parking lot.
  • Fisher has been a fugitive since January 14.

The players

Joseph Fisher

A Pittsburgh man accused of fleeing a traffic stop, providing a false identity to police, and escaping from a corrections center where he was placed after a robbery conviction.

Verona Police Department

The law enforcement agency currently searching for Joseph Fisher and encouraging the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Fisher to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending repeat offenders who attempt to evade capture by providing false identities, as well as the importance of the public's cooperation in locating fugitives to maintain public safety.