DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- A Midstate community is rallying to help a police officer in need.

Det. Rian Bell, a Marine veteran who has spent the last 17 years with Derry Township Police, was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer.

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As Bell undergoes rigorous treatments in Philadelphia, his community is coming together to raise funds for him through a chicken BBQ on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Derry Township Police Department.

"Law enforcement, policing is a family and when one of our people is affected by something, or is impacted by something, we rally around and have that family dynamic," said Chief Garth Warner.

Tickets cost $12 and there is also a bake sale. Contact the department or email Dale Ne

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