BLOOMING GROVE, PA — On October 16, two separate homeowners at two locations in the Cresco area reported finding blood at their residences. One residence had what appeared to be blood droplets on the deck of a covered porch. The other location was a residence in close proximity to the first. That residence had what appeared to be blood on the inside of a rear door of an enclosed porch.

Samples were collected and lab analyses were conducted. The blood droplets on the first home were confirmed to be human blood, but DNA testing was negative for Eric Matthew Frein.

Testing on the stain collected at the second residence proved not to be blood at all.

Pennsylvania State Police determined that neither of the two investigations are connected to the search for Eric Frein.

Law enforcement will continue to search vacant cabins and homes in and around the search area as likely locations for him to obtain what he needs.

Police also report there was a possible Frein sighting at approximately 2 p.m. on October 19. A police officer from Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department observed a man dressed in green in the woods. He lost visual contact with the man through the woods. A search of the area was conducted, but no one was located.

Residents are reminded if they access cabins and find items disturbed or missing to leave the cabin immediately so as not to disturb any evidence, and contact 911 or the tip line at 866/326-7256. They are asked to continue to be vigilant.