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Crime

Hit and Run

On 08/18/2026 at approximately 7:40 PM, CPD responded to a hit-and-run. The reporting person informed CPD that he was driving west on E Liberty St and a Hispanic male operating

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Found Bicycle

A gray in color Huffy Stone Mountain Bicycle was found in the 200 block of Miller Street.  The bicycle is at Chambersburg Police Department and can be claimed by the

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Forgery

On 06/02/2026, CPD officers were dispatched to Keystone Pharmacy for a prescription forgery. The male pictured above created a fraudulent prescription and attempted to obtain medications. The individual shown in

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Theft from a Motor Vehicle

On 8/16/2026 at approximately 10:59 AM, officers received a call in the 1400 block of Alexander Ave for a report of a theft of a key fob from a motor

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Lost Property

On 8/15/26, CPD took a report of a lost cellphone. The cellphone is described as being an iPhone 15 in a clear case with black sides. The phone is black

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Retail Theft

On 08/14/26 at approximately 2100 hrs, 2 females entered the Family Dollar in Southgate Mall.  Approximately 20 minutes later, they fled the store with 2 large bags of groceries without

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Trespassing

On 07/28/2026, CPD officers took a report of property damage in the 500 block of Elder St. The vehicle pictured above damaged grass while on the property. The truck appears

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Thomas, Tyqwaan Hezekiah – SIMPLE ASSAULT

The Chambersburg Police Department arrested Thomas, Tyqwaan Hezekiah on Monday August 10th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type: Arrest Issuing Authority: 39-2-01 Holding Department: Chambersburg Police Dept. Reference ID: 2026-08202 Thomas

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Hit and Run

On 08/09/2026, CPD officers responded to the 100 block of E Catherine St for a hit-and-run that had occurred at approximately 6:10 am that morning. The victim’s vehicle had been

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Hit and Run

On 08/07/2026 at approximately 3:00 a.m., in the area of Hood St and W King St, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The other driver failed to stop and

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Criminal Mischief

On 08/10/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to the Fourth St skate park for vandalism. One of the skate ramps had “DERtiFRiED” spray painted on the side of the ramp.

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Found Wallet

On 8/11/2026 at 12:30 PM, officers received a report of a found wallet in the area of N Franklin St and Lincoln Way W. The ID inside the wallet belongs

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Hit and Run

On 07/31/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department took a report of a hit-and-run accident that occurred at the intersection of Nelson St and Fifth Ave around 06:20 PM. The striking vehicle

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Hit and Run

On 07/27/2026 at 11:00am the silver Volkswagen SUV pictured above struck a parked vehicle and left the area. The collision occurred on E Catherine St near Buchanan Elementary School. Anyone

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Retail theft

On 08/09/2026 at approximately 10:43 pm, CPD was dispatched to Sheetz located at 875 Norland Ave, for a retail theft. At approximately 10:35 pm, a white male wearing a NASCAR

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Accident involving damage

 On 08/06/2026 between 4-5pm a large truck passed through the 500 block of Center St hitting a wire hanging across the roadway.  The wire was pulled from the residence it

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Figueroa-Beltre, Raynelis – DUI

The Chambersburg Police Department arrested Figueroa-Beltre, Raynelis on Sunday August 9th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type: Arrest Date Issued: Friday May 23rd, 2025 Issuing Authority: 39-2-01 Holding Department: Chambersburg Police

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Found Property

A set of keys were turned into the Chambersburg Police Department.  The keys were found at Nicholson Square Park laying on a picnic table.  The keys had a Sheetz Rewards

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