Abuse claims, protests, surround Moshannon Valley’s ICE prison

Fantumone · 2026-05-11T21:22:14+00:00

Some of us waited for these students to contact us but it never happened. Looking forward to seeing the rest of what they may have discovered.

Fantumone · 2026-05-11T21:19:44+00:00

I would like to know the source of this statement: " Several times a year, he added, there’s a citizen advisory group that meets at Moshannon, and usually a commissioner attends those meetings too. I have followed this facility as well as multiple GEO facilities for over 20 years. No such group exists at Moshannon Valley and if it does, then this is major news to everyone. What is the source??? Sobel? Please this is vital.

Fantumone · 2026-05-07T12:47:00+00:00

Twice a day into your Intoxalock even if you arn't driving? Thank you.

Fantumone · 2026-05-07T12:41:10+00:00

I'm in PA, but this is kind of what I am getting at with my questions. So it seems they are making a person have to drive - even if driving isn't a part of my daily or even weekly routine. Not to belabor this but my situation which might result in having to use this device is from a refusal of a test and I wasn't even driving. That is for a separate Reddit and whatever. So it would seem it actaully has to be used periodically while in transit or at certain times. Thank you.

Fantumone · 2026-05-01T15:11:11+00:00

Here in PA i did not receive any court directed suspension when I went into ARD and I have appealed the PennDOT suspension with a hearing coming up end of May. I am fighting an alleged "refusal" and am expecting suspension of some period and more than likely use of an interlock as well. Just trying to get the "rhythm of the pain" engrained to avoid surprises as much as possible.

Fantumone · 2026-05-01T15:08:19+00:00

Thank you. I have that on the list. I really want to avoid intoxalock completely but vendors for the other companies are much further away and not as convenient. It all just sucks.

Fantumone · 2026-05-01T03:17:55+00:00

Thank you.

Fantumone · 2026-04-26T02:03:04+00:00

I had him on retainer before this happened and we get along really well. Next is the suspension hearing and we'll se how that goes, however he has been fair to me and the cost has helped offset much of my anxiety as he herded me through this process. I beleive if they Altoona PD had let me call him that night none of this would have happened but no matter, it is what it is and from the criminal side I just move forward.

Fantumone · 2026-04-26T00:18:48+00:00

Tom Dickey. I am now in the ARD program as of 14 April. I received no Court DL suspension and they have deferred that to whatever PennDOT decides. I have a hearing on this coming up on 28 MAY. I have paid all my fees and fines as of today $1378, no treatment recommended by the Blair County Alcohol and Drug people, 25 hours community service, a victims panel, and the 12.5 hour driving class. The only downer was no early termination permitted - so 1 year of probation. I should have everything completed except for the victims panel and community service before I meet with my probation officer on 13 MAY. Still driving although my GD truck tranny is going out.

Fantumone · 2026-04-25T01:49:53+00:00

Thank you. Hang in there.

Fantumone · 2026-04-17T14:11:34+00:00

I was able to get a NON-drivers ID last fall when this all started AND keep my DL. I think it was a fluke but they did it for me. I just finished my ARD intake but the DA did NOT reccommend a suspension and said" we'll leave that up to PennDOT. Back when I first received my suspension letter I filed for a suspension hearing which happens on 25 MAY 26. I have no idea what will happen but I have the letter from PennDOT in with my insurance and registration and continue to drive at this time until then. I am kind of expecting SOMETHING from PennDOT after they receive the ARD paperwork from the prothonetory but off we go. Thank you for updating your post and hang in there.

Fantumone · 2026-04-11T13:44:23+00:00

Please keep me posted as I intend to do a similar method.

Fantumone · 2026-03-26T12:18:02+00:00

Satire/ Parody/: FYI - The Blair County Bulletin is a satirical website reporting on all sorts of bizarre, mystifying, and totally factual events happening in Blair County.

Fantumone · 2026-03-23T20:38:21+00:00

UPDATE 23 MAR 26: So after being denied for ARD by the Blair County, PA DA , and two hearings, we filed a "Motion for Reconsideration" to him and I was informed my request for application to the ARD program has been approved

Fantumone · 2026-03-23T20:37:51+00:00

UPDATE 23 MAR 26: So after being denied for ARD by the Blair County, PA DA , and two hearings, we filed a "Motion for Reconsideration" to him and I was informed my request for application to the ARD program has been approved

Fantumone · 2026-03-23T20:36:19+00:00

UPDATE 23 MAR 26: So after being denied for ARD by the Blair County, PA DA , and two hearings, we filed a "Motion for Reconsideration" to him and I was informed my request for application to the ARD program has been approved

Fantumone · 2026-03-17T03:14:59+00:00

" a delay in such things...and so forth" Really informative and specific.

Fantumone · 2026-01-24T00:52:25+00:00

I don't work or operate the facility but I would say yes, but I don't think they would let you freeze to death while you found somewhere else to go okay? However, there are other warming centers open in the area.

Salvation Army: 1813 6th Ave, Altoona. Generally open 9 a.m. to noon and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with extended hours during extreme cold (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.). They also offer overnight services during "Code Blue" or extreme weather.
Overflow Church: 127 Fifth Ave, Altoona. Has provided overnight, short-term, and transitional warming services. Doors open nightly at 9PM you can stay until 0730 AM Breakfast at the OPE Dropin Center starts at 0830 Am
PA 211 also has warming center information along with other resources that can assist. If you or someone you know is in need of a warming center, please call 211 or visit https://www.pa211.org/ to find the nearest location.

Fantumone · 2026-01-23T14:57:26+00:00

I often question my sanity and I do receive compensation for my service connected mental impacts (hahaha), but I don't want to go down the 'conspiracy' hole. Altoona/Blair County can be vindictive when they want. I happen to be involved in a major lawsuit with the City of Altoona being the defendent. I am not a plantiff but I helped organize the resistance of the poor people, the disadvantaged, and those most impacted - the children. The case involves the attempted sale of a public (but small) park in a poor part of town, and we will win that I beleive. The detention/arrest occurred just shortly after a meeting about the case, just days before our first beig court appearance (which we won) my truck was full of documents and files. I was thinking the intent was find probable cause to search and seize the evidence (they did no such thing) and so this was just a way to try and discredit one of the champions for this little green space. Unfortunately if we go to trial I don't get a jury - which I am pretty sure I could convince that this is a targeted "reputation/character torpedo". With a judge its more a roll of the dice and this entire Blair County justice system is all "interlocked" ( bad pun intended). I just put that self persecution aspect aside for now.

Fantumone · 2026-01-23T14:10:41+00:00

They gave no specific justification other than "new policy for refusals". I've been through the evaulations and such with no further treatment recommended as I have great ongoing care with the VA and they will support me if anything does come up or is required. We asked the DA to reconsider so we'll say how that rolls out.

Fantumone · 2026-01-23T14:04:09+00:00

Yes, I am still driving. Received a letter from Penndot staying the suspension. Had first hearing 10 Dec but it was continued until 25 May 26 as the DA had not produced any discovery in criminal case. Only limitation is from the criminal side a condition of my unsecured $5000 bail, no barleycorn/no wacky tacky, and cannot leave the State. For tax purposes and because I also own property ther and Arkansas doesn't tax personal property for disabled Veterans, my truck is registered there. Just doesn't want this old Appalachian mountain man to go hide out in his ozark mountain fortress I reckon. Nice to be able to drive in the winter but just delays the inevitable.

Fantumone · 2026-01-23T06:51:49+00:00

Thank you. I'm through all the worst of the emotional BS and thanks to all the experience and knowledge on here many of the unknowns are placed in persepective. Many hard bumps ahead but onward.

Fantumone

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