The Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle is actively looking for Robert Lee Suders, a 42-year-old man. He is wanted on an arrest warrant for aggravated
A man who allegedly raped, punched, threatened to kill, and attempted to drown a 10 year old girl in Cumberland County has been arrested. The
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the plea and sentencing of Darvin Kevin McCoy, 36, of Odenton, Maryland, on charges including drug kingpin and supervision
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K9 Iron will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in
The Franklin County Friends of Legal Services group has scheduled two giant Book Drop-Off Days on Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, March 4, from 9AM
The Chambersburg Police Department announced that it has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training for the third consecutive year by Lexipol, the
Within the past week, the Chambersburg Police Department has responded to two local businesses regarding scam phone calls purporting to be from the Chambersburg Police
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop T announced today it closed a 35-year-old case by identifying the victim of a fatal crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Linda
TikTok, a social media platform that allows users to create and share short videos, has become increasingly popular among teens in recent years. While the
There have been several pedestrian accidents in Franklin County recently and in most cases, the driver had the right away. Pedestrians need to be alert,
On 1/10/2023 at approximately 1958 hours, CPD was dispatched to T-Mobile at 450 Gateway Avenue for retail theft. The store manager said two suspects wearing hospital-style masks asked him
The Tide Your Soles ~ Their Souls shoe drive will kick off on Sunday, March 12th and run through Wednesday, May 10th. Gently worn and
Forms for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available for eligible Pennsylvanians to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2022.
ADULT PROGRAMS Oddities: Authors and Stories (Virtual)Wednesday, February 19:00 – 9:15 AMJoin us virtually on our Facebook page or YouTube channel for our Oddities: Authors
Members were honored and new officers installed at Franklin Fire Company Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 14. The department also honored and remembered, with
Identity theft is a growing concern in today’s digital age. With more and more personal information being shared online, it’s important to take steps to
Embracing policing principles and maintaining fidelity to policing’s six pillars of 21st Century Policing remains important to Chambersburg Police Department as it moves into 2023.
Marion Volunteer Fire Company presented awards to 21 members, plus an entire local family during the recent Company 8 Awards Banquet.
The Washington Township Supervisors announce that the Washington Township Police Department will resume around-the-clock service. The Washington Township Supervisors are announcing that effective January 1,
Shippensburg University graduate student Lauren Pettis (Harrisburg, Pa./Susquehanna Township) was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Women’s Basketball Defensive Athlete of the
On January 13, 2023, at approximately 3:43 p.m., PA State Police Gettysburg Troopers were on the scene at a fatal crash investigation (15 SB at
Erin Martz & Channing Nenninger are thrilled to announce that they were happily married on November 20, 2022 in the eyes of God during a
January the 9th, Pennsylvania State police reported to a report of recovered drug paraphernalia. Upon their arrival to a location on Greenvillage Road, one bag
On December the 16th at 7:45 p.m., members from the Pennsylvania State Police responded to a home on Path Valley Road for a possible active
It’s becoming a common trend that we see at the Franklin County Free Press, when looking over police reports. Theft of catalytic converters and other
Governor Tom Wolf today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will distribute approximately $15 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to 32 municipalities statewide
January 2nd, Chambersburg police received a report shortly after 5 a.m. of a possible active burglary. Upon arriving in the area of 250 Glen Street,
The Police in Lower Allen Township in Cumberland County are looking for Rascone N. Roy Jr. Roy Jr. had a warrant placed for his arrest
During 2023, the Chambersburg Police Department will continue the Traffic Enforcement Strategy that was implemented in the beginning of 2022. The purpose of this initiative is to
As publisher of Franklin County Free Press, I want to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who supported this publication in
The Pennsylvania State Police today assisted the City of Moscow, Idaho Police Department, Idaho State Police, and the FBI in the apprehension of a suspect in the
The weather outside has been frightful leading up to the Christmas holidays, but looking toward the New Year, expect a high of 54 degrees and
While most people spent the holiday weekend with friends and family, volunteers from the Franklin Fire Company were steady running calls.
On the evening of December 24th, a call was received reporting a possible break-in in Franklin County. Officers arrived on the scene and found the
A Pennsylvania city treasurer has been charged by the attorney general’s office for absconding with more than $100,000 of taxpayer money. Uniontown city Treasurer Antoinette
On December 19th 2022, an arrest warrant was issued against Jones for Riot (F3) and Disorderly Conduct (M3). Anyone with information on the location of
Alexis Buttermore has been arrested with one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor. She allegedly stole over $500 worth of lottery tickets from
Today a warrant has been issued for Bryheem Jamar Cunningham. He is wanted on 1 count of criminal conspiracy to commit robbery, a felony, and
Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Remember, assistance through Rob Kauffman’s
Fire Department Press Release from Dustin L. Ulrich, Fire & EMS Chief of Chambersburg Fire Department. Around 10:40 P.M, a police officer from the Chambersburg
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