Avoca is a little burg not far from Wilkes-Barre (or Wilkes Barre) in Northeastern Pennsylvania. There were only 2 cops on their police force, a "chief" and a "sergeant." There were a couple part-timers, too. They didn't count. There was a lot of trouble with the micro-police force. Then in stormed the Pennsylvania state cops, not a bunch known for squeaky cleanness themselves. They busted both the regular cops. "Chief" Edward Lukowich was charged with official oppression, criminal conspiracy and beating a prisoner into making a false confession. He also got an unsworn falsification to authorities beef for lying about sending dope to the state cop crime lab. He apparently sold it, but didn't get a drug charge. "Sergeant" Jerome Kudajaski got the same charges. In addition, he was charged with stealing over $1000 from the evidence room. Neither cop was held. They were released on their own recognizance. In Pennsylvania cops, even crooked ones get special privileges that you and I can't expect from the courts. There's nothing strange about crook-cops. Most Pennsylvania cops are really criminals. Rebecca's Bargain Antiques Collectible Vintage Photos Fine Prints - Old Maps Sheet Music - Old Books Elegant Antiques and Collectibles "Impropriety is the soul of wit," W Somerset Maughn, 1919 You are welcome to use or re-publish any of our material. Please give www.prisoners.com credit as the source. Return to the Public Enemies Menu. Return to the Main Menu. Go to our site Search Feature. Send us Your Comments, Questions or Input.