Rep. Murtha’s Son Held on Crack-Selling Charge
Associated Press
GREENSBURG, Pa. —
The 33-year-old son of Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) was arrested in a drug sweep on charges of dealing crack cocaine. He already has a record for burglary and robbery.
John Mark Murtha remained jailed Friday in lieu of $20,000 bond after his arraignment Thursday. Earlier in the day he had been arrested at his Greensburg home on charges of possessing and selling crack cocaine, officials said. A Dec. 8 hearing was set.
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