Blood found on porches does not belong to Frein

Updated: Monday, October 20 2014, 03:37 PM CDT

By: CBS 21 Web Staff

BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police in northeastern Pennsylvania Monday said blood droplets found on porches of two different homes last week were not those of Eric Frein.

Frein is accused of ambushing two Pennsylvania State Police troopers outside the Blooming Grove barracks on the night of Sept. 12. One of the troopers was killed. Since that time, scores of law enforcement personnel have been searching for Frein in wooded areas around the scene.

On Thursday, two homeowners in the Cresco area of Monroe County reported finding what looked like blood stains on their porches. Samples collected and analyzed confirmed the blood was human at one of the homes, but tested negative for DNA of Frein. The sample from the second location was even blood.

Police continue their search for Frein in and around the vacant cabins and homes in the area of the search in communities along the Pike and Monroe county line. Law enforcement believed he may enter homes to get supplies. Frein is a self-professed survivalist.

Friday night, a resident said she came within 20 feet of a man with a muddy face and carrying a rifle. Investigators said that was a crediable sighting of Frein.

Police found Frein's Jeep in a swamp just a few days after the shooting. In addition, while searching for Frein, they have found pipe bombs, an automatic rifle, food, ammunition and clothing.

Frein is considered armed and dangerous and people are advised to stay out of the search areas.

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Blood found on porches does not belong to Frein