Police officer broke into neighbour's house to do his laundry

A Rankin, Pennsylvania, police officer is accused of breaking into his neighbour’s home to use the washer and dryer.

Authorities said Jason Rocco is charged with trespassing and criminal mischief after allegedly breaking into a home on Marie Avenue in Avalon.



According to police, the owner of the home contacted police after noticing his electric bill was high, despite not having lived in the house for months. The homeowner told police he walked into his house and heard the dryer running. He found a load of clothes inside, including police officer and Marine Corps T-shirts.

Investigators said they think Rocco broke in through the back of the house. When he was questioned, he told police the door was already broken and he “just had to do some laundry.” Police said Rocco also asked the investigators for his clothes back.

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