Court Filing
DEC / 30 / 2022 / FRI 06:36 AM FAX No. P. 001 POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF: MONROE VS. Magisterial District Number: 43-3-04 DEFENDANT: (NAME and ADDRESS) MDJ HON. MANCUSO, COLLEEN BRYAN CHRISTOPHER KOHBERGER First Name Middle Name Last Neme Gen Address: PO BOX 218 119 LAMSDEN DR, BRODHEADSVILLE, PA 18322 ALBRIGHTSVLL6, PA 18210 Telephone: (570) 992-4919 NCIC Extradition Code Type NCIC Extradition Code Type 1-FELONY FULL Distance DEFENDANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Docket Number Date Filed TOTN / Live Scan Number Complaint Number Incident Number Request Lab Services MD-104- R4089584 N183992082 PA 2022-1651897 YES Gender Date of Birth РОВ AddI DOB Co-Defendant? M 11/21/1994 PA-USA NO Defendant's First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Dafendant Also Known As Race Ethnicity HISPANIC ORIGIN-N WHITE-W NOT OF Hair Color Eve Color BROWN BRO BLUE-BLU DNA DNA Location Weight NO 185 LBS FBI Number MNU Number Height 600 " Defendant Fingerprinted Fingerprint Classification NO DEFENDANT VEHICLE INFORMATION Plate # State HazMat Registration Sticker (MM / YY) Commercial Vehicle? School Veh. Oth, NCIC Veh, Code Reg. Model Style Color same VIN Year Make 5 Def. NO Office of the Attorney of the Commonwealth Approved Disapproved because: (The attorney for the Commonwealth may require that the complaint, arrest warrant affidavit, or both be approved by the attorney for the Commonwealth prior to filing. Pa.R.Crim.P.507.) 12/30/22 VERBAL Approval FIRST ADA MICHAEL MANCUSO (Date) (Name of Attorney for Commonwealth-Please Print or Type) (Signature of Attorney for Commonwealth) 1. TPR. JUSTIN LERI | TPR. BRIAN NON 707314/13223 (Name of Affiant-Please Print or Type) (PSP / MPOETC-Assigned Affiant ID Number & Badge) of PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE, TROOP N. HAZLETON PAPSP3700 (Identify Department or Agency Represented and Political Subdivision) (Police Agency ORI Number) do hereby state: (check appropriate box) 1. I accuse the above named defendant whdives at the address set forth above. I accuse the defendant whose name is unknown to me but who is described as I accuse the detendant whose name and popular designation or nickname is unknown to me and whom I have therefore designated as John Doe or Jane Doe. with violating the penal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at: 202 (Subdivision Code) 118 LAMSDEN DR. CHESTNUT HILL TWP (Place-Political Subdivision) in MONROE County 45 on or about 12/30/2022 AT APPROX. 01:30 HRS-12/30/2022 AT APPROX. 01:30 HRS (County Code) (Offense Date) AOPC 412A- Rev. 12/21 Page 1 of 3 DEC / 30 / 2022 / FR1 06:37 AM FAX No. P. 002 POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT Docket Number Date Filed OTN / Live Scan Number Complaint Number Incident Number mo-104- R4089584 N183997082 PA 2022-1651897 First Middle Last Defendant Name BRYAN CHRISTOPHER KOHBERGER The acts committed by the accused are described below with each Act of Assembly or statute allegedly violated, if appropriate. When there is more than one offense, each offense should be numbered chronologically (Set forth a brief summary of the facts sufficient to advise the defendant of the nature of the offense (s) charged. A citation to the statute (s) allegedly violated, without more, is not sufficient. In a summary case, you must cite the specific section (s) and subsection (s) of the statute (s) or ordinance (s) allegedly violated. Attempt Solicitation Conspiracy Number of Victims Age 60 or Older Inchoate Offense 18 901 A 18 902 A 18.903 0 Lead? Offense # Section Subsection PA Statute (Title) Count Grade INCIC Offense Code UCR / NIBRS 9134 42 1 0904 JC91 YES Interstate Indicator Safety Zone Work Zone 2ppmboTDATATE Xeckiant NO NO NO (if applicable) Number Statute Description (Include the name of statute or ordinance): ARREST PRIOR TO REQUISITION Acts of the accused associated with this Offense: State or IN THAT, on or about said date, THE DEFENDANT having been charged with the commission of any crime from another having been convicted of a crime in another State and having escaped from confinement or having broken the terms of his / her bail, probation or parole, and having been declared a fugitive of justice from sald State, THE DEFENDANT has been located within or is believed to be within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. AOPC 412A-Rev. 12/21 Page 2 of 3 DEC / 30 / 2022 / FRI 06:37 AM FAX No. P..003 POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT Docket Number Date Filed OTN / Live Scan Number Complaint Number Incident Number Mo-104 R4089584 N1B3992082 PA 2022-1651897 Defendant's First Name Middle Name Last Name Defendant Name BRYAN CHRISTOPHER KOHBERGER 2. I ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the defendant be required to answer the cherges I have made. 3. I verify that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.§4904) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 4. This complaint consists of the preceding page (s) numbered 1 through 3 5. I certify that this filing complies with the provisions of the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania that require filing confidential information and documents differently than non-confidential Information and documents. The acts committed by the accused, as listed and hereafter were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and were contrary to the Act (s) of the Assembly or in violation of the statute cited. (Before a warrant of arrest can be issued, an affidavit of probable cause must be completed, sworn to before the issuing authority, and attached.) Dcarbon 30, 2022 (Date) (Signature of Affiant) December 30, 2002, I certify that the complaint has been properly completed and verified. AND NOW, on this date, An affidavit of probable cause must be completed before a warrant can be issued. 43-2-02 (Magisterial District Court Number) (Issuing Authority) AOPO 412A-Rev. 12/21 Page 3 of 2 DEC / 30 / 2022 / FRI 06:37 AM FAX No. P. 004 POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT Docket Number Date Filed OTN / Live Scan Number Complaint Number Incident Number MO-104-2 12-30-22 R4089584 N1B3992082 PA 2022-1651897 First Middle Last Defendant Name BRYAN CHRISTOPHER KOHBERGER AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE Your Affiant Is Trooper Justin M. LERI of the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop N. Since 2009, I have served as a Detective with the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, a Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, a Task Force Officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and currently as a Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop N-Vice Unit. Throughout my career, I have conducted hundreds of criminal Investigations, Including numerous homicide Investigations. Your Afflant Is Trooper Brian V. NOLL of the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop N Criminal Investigation Assessment Officer. I have been employed with the Pennsylvania State Police since 2008 and assigned as a Criminal Investigator since 2012. I have been assigned as the Criminal Investigation Assessment Officer since 2019. Throughout my career, I have conducted hundreds of criminal investigations, Including numerous homicide Investigations. On Thursday, December 30, 2022, the Pennsylvania State Police were assisting the Moscow Police Department (Moscow, Idaho), Idaho State Police, and Federal Bureau of Investigation with a criminal homicide investigation. On the same date, Bryan C. KOHBERGER was taken into custody in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, based upon an active arrest warrant for murder in the first degree, Issued through the Moscow Police Department and Latah County Prosecutor's Office (Idaho). The arrest warrant was confirmed through NCIC with NIC: W601158622. 1, TPR. JUSTIN LERI TAR BRIAN NOLL BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO THE LAW, DEPOSE AND SAY THAT THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF. I CERTIFY THAT THIS FILING COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CASE RECORDS PUBLIC ACCESS POLICY OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF PENNSYLVANIA THAT REQUIRE FILING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS DIFFERENTLY THAN NON-CONFIDENTIALINFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS. (Signature of Affiant) 30% December 2022 Sworn to me and subscribed before me this day of Date Magisterial District Judge 2004 My commission expires first Monday of January, AOPC 4110- Rev. 12/21 Page 1 of 1 Magisterial District Judge 43-2-02 DOCKET TRANSCRIPT Docket Number: MJ-43202-MD-0000104-2022 Miscellaneous Docket Commonwealth of Pennsylvania V. Bryan Christopher Kohberger Page 1 of 2 CASE INFORMATION Judge Assigned: Magisterial District Judge Michael R. Muth Issue Date: 12/30/2022 OTN: R 408958-4 File Date: 12/30/2022 Arresting Agency: Hazleton PSP Arrest Date: Complaint No.: N1B399Z082 Incident No.: PA 2022-1651897 Disposition: Disposition Date: County: Monroe Township: Chestnuthill Township Case Status: Active STATUS INFORMATION Case Status Status Date Processing Status Active 12/30/2022 Awaiting Preliminary Arraignment CALENDAR EVENTS Case Calendar Schedule Schedule Event Type Start Date Start Time Room Judge Name Status Bail Hearing 12/30/2022 9:00 am Magisterial District Judge Scheduled Michael R. Muth DEFENDANT INFORMATION Name: Kohberger, Bryan Christopher Sex: Male Date of Birth: 11/21/1994 Race: White Address (es): Home 119 Lamsden Drive Albrightsville, PA 18210 Advised of His Right to Apply for Assignment of Counsel? Yes Public Defender Requested by the Defendant? No Application Provided for Appointment of Public Defender? Yes Has the Defendant Been Fingerprinted? CASE PARTICIPANTS Participant Type Participant Name OTN / LOTN Docket Number Was Sworn In? Has Testified? Prosecution Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Defendant Kohberger, Bryan Christopher Arresting Officer Leri, Justin M. MDJS 1200 Printed: 12/30/2022 9:07 am Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assumes any liability for inaccurate or delayed data, errors or omissions on these docket sheets. Docket sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check, which can only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Employers who do not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record Information Act (18 Pa.C.S. Section 9101 et seq.) may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183. Magisterial District Judge 43-2-02 DOCKET TRANSCRIPT Docket Number: MJ-43202-MD-0000104-2022 Miscellaneous Docket Commonwealth of Pennsylvania V. Bryan Christopher Kohberger Page 2 of 2 CHARGES # Charge Grade Description Offense Dt. Disposition 1 42 § 9134 F Arrest Prior To Requisition 12/30/2022 DOCKET ENTRY INFORMATION Filed Date Entry Filer Applies To 12/30/2022 Bail Hearing Scheduled Magisterial District Court 43-2-02 Bryan Christopher Kohberger, Defendant 12/30/2022 Extradition Case Filed Magisterial District Court 43-2-02 Co December 30, 2022 Magisterint Judes Disofer Date Magisterial District Judge Michael R. Muth MDJS 1200 Page 2 of 2 Printed: 12/30/2022 9:07 am Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assumes any liability for inaccurate or delayed data, errors or omissions on these docket sheets. Docket sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check, which can only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Employers who do not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record Information Act (18 Pa.C.S. Section 9101 et seq.) may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.