Plymouth Police Arrest Final Shooting Suspect
Authorities apprehended the eighth suspect in connection to a shooting during the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Violence
Police have taken 21-year-old Nehemiah Joseph Samuel into custody, marking the final arrest regarding a shooting that occurred during the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival. The incident resulted in injuries to two people.
Why it matters
The arrest closes the investigation into the Aug. 8 violence that broke out on Church Street. A judge denied bail for Samuel, citing his status as a danger to the community.
Nehemiah Joseph Samuel is currently detained at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. He faces charges of aggravated assault, rioting, simple assault, disorderly conduct, and shooting onto a roadway.
The players
Nehemiah Joseph Samuel
He is the 21-year-old suspect arrested as the final individual involved in the festival shooting.
Isaiah Kiaz Featherstone
The 26-year-old victim was shot in the legs during the altercation on Church Street.
Laron Lee Pearsall
He is an 18-year-old suspect accused of opening fire alongside Samuel during the pursuit.
Nanticoke Police
This law enforcement agency conducted the arrest of the suspect following an anonymous tip.
Luzerne County Correctional Facility
This facility is currently housing the suspect awaiting his preliminary hearing.
The details
Samuel and 18-year-old Laron Lee Pearsall allegedly fired a 9mm pistol while being pursued during a fight. The shooting injured 26-year-old Isaiah Kiaz Featherstone in the legs and struck a bystander in the groin.
Timeline
Aug. 8: The shooting took place during the festival.
Last weekend: Police received an anonymous tip leading to the arrest.
Oct. 29: Authorities officially announced the final arrest.
Nov. 4: A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Samuel.
Legal Context
The charges filed against the suspect follow the standard application of Pennsylvania's aggravated assault and rioting statutes in response to public violence. These legal frameworks dictate how authorities prosecute individuals involved in group-related criminal activity.
With the final suspect in custody, residents may see a reduction in ongoing investigative activity related to the festival incident. The charges and subsequent detention reflect the local focus on public safety following the violence on Church Street.
The takeaway
Communities often rely on anonymous tips to successfully resolve violent crimes involving multiple suspects. Citizens can support local safety by reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.
What happens next
A preliminary hearing for Nehemiah Joseph Samuel is scheduled for Nov. 4.
Further reading
For more information on regional safety concerns, visit the Violence section.
