Ryncavage, Other Dignitaries Officially Launch New Police Department

January 22, 2026

WHAT: Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) will join community leaders, as well as local, state and federal officials, to celebrate the grand opening of the West Side Regional Police Department (WSRPD), an historic regionalization effort unifying police services for Edwardsville and Larksville boroughs. The event will include remarks, a ribbon cutting and a guided tour of the future permanent headquarters at the former St. Anthony’s Campus.

WHEN: Thursday Jan. 29, with the first event beginning at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: An outline of the day is as follows:

12:30-1 p.m.: Meet and greet with Chief Joseph Coffay, WSRPD board members and officers.
Edwardsville Borough Building, 470 Main St., Edwardsville

1-1:45 p.m.: Formal remarks.
Edwardsville Borough Building

1:45-2:15 p.m.: Ribbon cutting, with photos at temporary headquarters.
Larksville Borough Building, 211 E. State St., Larksville
(Transportation provided)

2:15-3 p.m.: Guided site walk of future permanent headquarters.
Former St. Anthony’s Campus, 1 Pace St., Larksville
(Transportation provided; winter footwear recommended)

WHO: Speakers and attendees include:
• Congressman Rob Bresnahan
• State Sen. Lisa Baker
• State Rep. Alec Ryncavage
• Luzerne County Council Chairman Jimmy Sabatino
• District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce
• PA Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Vilello
• Chief Joseph Coffay, newly appointed Chief of WSRPD


Media Contact: Melissa Fox, 717-260-6522, mefox@pahousegop.com