Crime

A man from Shade Gap is facing felony charges for reportedly stealing a fertilizer bin from a residence in Hopewell Township. Archie W Stake has

While not local to Franklin County, we do need to be aware of these scams and inform the public to reach out to law enforcement,

On 2-16-2023 at 1215 am a pickup truck pulled into the rear of Subway and unloaded several bags of straw and grass.  The bags were

On 02/20/23 the Chambersburg Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle. The reporting party stated that an employee that had just been laid off took

On 2/9/2023 the Chambersburg Police Department was dispatched to 1 Monticello Court at Sheetz for retail theft. We’ve reported thefts at this Sheetz that include

Police officials again met with legislators to emphasize the difficulties they’ve faced recruiting and retaining police officers, and keeping up with the responsibilities of public

Chambersburg Police Department is investigating a report of Disorderly Conduct that occurred at Fox’s Pizza. An intoxicated male entered the business and began to argue

While on electronic monitoring and under the supervision of Franklin County adult probation, Medina De Leon cut off his ankle monitor.  Medina De Leon is

On 02/11/2023, Chambersburg Police Department took Kimberly Ramos Negron into custody for her active arrest warrant through CPD.  Ramos Negron was found to be operating

Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry today announced the filing of criminal charges against five individuals from Pennsylvania: Marc Brown, of Allegheny County; Raymond Shultz, of Beaver County;

If you have seen the individuals below or have information as to their whereabouts, please notify the Chambersburg Police Department. MAYSONET, RAMON L. Ramon L.

On 01/23/23 the Chambersburg Police Department was dispatched to McDonald’s at 1075 Lincoln Way East for an incident where a customer paid with counterfeit bills.

A 34-year-old Harrisburg man, Anthony Beckem Jr., was convicted by a jury on 20 counts of child sexual abuse on Feb. 1, 2023. The charges

On February 3rd at 2:12 am, two suspects broke the front door glass of The Tobacco Hut and entered the business.  The suspects then shattered a

The Chambersburg Police Department has an active arrest warrant for Jarell Cherry for acts involving Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault with a firearm.  Anyone with information

Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry and her Office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection issued a warning to Pennsylvanians to be alert for scams when purchasing Super

Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry today announced that Jensun Claycomb of Bedford County was found guilty on charges related to the near death of his then six-month-old

The Waynesboro Police Department took a report where an individual received an email from what was believed to be PayPal. The email advised that their PayPal

On January 31, 2023 the Chambersburg Police Department, along with the Franklin County Drug Task Force, served a search warrant at 162 Kennedy St, Apt. B, after

Jamon Tyrell Walker was arrested on February 1st for failing to register his current address with the PA State Police Megan’s Law Unit, as required

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today it seized approximately $10.3 million in prohibited drugs during the fourth quarter of 2022, bringing to $65.4 million the total

On 1/19/2023 at approximately 1450 hours, the Chambersburg Police Department was dispatched to Panera Bread at 979 Norland Avenue for a theft.   Contact was made

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

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

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 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,

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

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

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

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

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