Michael Edward Lanagin

A criminal complaint filed on March 16, 2009 by Officer Erik Rupp of the Sandy Township Police Department charged Lanigan with two counts each of: 1) Criminal Attempt to Commit Homicide; 2) Aggravated Assault; 3) Simple Assault; and 4) Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

An Affidavit of Probably Cause filed with the complaint stated that at approximately 9:12 pm on March 15, 2009, Sandy Township Police Officers were dispatched to a domestic assault in progress at 1724 Treasure Lake, Sandy Township. Officers were advised that Lanigan had assaulted his mother and her husband by stabbing both victims with a knife.

Upon arrival at the residence, officers were informed by Clearfield County Control that the victims were located in a bathroom on the first floor and were bleeding from stab wounds. Officers knocked on the front door and were unable to gain entry. Officers were then advised by Clearfield County Control that Lanigan had gained access to the bathroom and was continuing in the assault. Officers then went to the back of the residence and were able to observe Lanigan assaulting the victims with a knife. Officers gained entry to the residence and were able to terminate the attack. Officers located the victims in the bathroom of the master bedroom. Emergency services were requested at the scene.

Shaw reported that Lanagin was arraigned today and bail was established at $250,000.00. Lanagin is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 27, 2009.