A Lebanon man faces felony charges following a high speed chase through downtown Gettysburg early this morning. The Gettysburg Police Department obtained an arrest warrant
Another crash at I81’s Exit 14 just south of Chambersburg highlighted the Labor Day weekend, sending first responders at Franklin Fire Company on two runs on Labor Day
Advocates say a bipartisan effort to seal criminal records for low-level felonies would give more people second chances and boost the Pennsylvania economy. The House
There have been a lot of reports recently of theft at Rural King. This time, there has been a report of criminal mischief that resulted
On 9/1/2022 at approximately 2330 hours, Chambersburg Police responded to the 300 block of Grant St for a reported active burglary. The victim had captured
Clifton Nathanial Gatling, 47, Chambersburg, is in Franklin County Jail today as a result of a shooting last night at a North Fourth Street apartment.
Joshua Wayne Baker was arrested on Monday, August 16th, 2022 on a warrant issued for his arrest for charges of Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, and
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Johnathan Fisher, age 40, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on August 29,
On August 24, 2022 the Chambersburg Police Department responded to Rural King on Wayne Avenue for the reports of Retail Theft and Theft by Deception. A male and female
A massive search was underway in Shippensburg Friday afternoon, prompting a lockdown at local schools just before school was to have been dismissed.
Be cautious, be diligent, and always ask a lot of questions when a person or persons stop by your home uninvited to offer their services
A local man faces felony charges of causing a catastrophe after he hit and ruptured a gas valve on West Ludwig and Central Avenue early Saturday morning.
Alcohol-related crashes in Pennsylvania hit a five-year low in 2020. While motor vehicle-related injuries also have fallen, the death toll has been relatively flat. “Alcohol-related
Chambersburg’s youth needs you! The Franklin County Juvenile Probation Department is searching for volunteers to staff the borough’s Youth Aid Panel.
The indictment of a Pennsylvania truck driver accused of collecting more than $200,00 in Social Security disability benefits is part of an estimated $3 billion
The Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrests of 492 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during a two-day detail known
A Waynesboro family came home to find an unknown individual covered up in a blanket on a recliner in their house. The only thing visible
According to a release from Pennsylvania State Police Troop-H at approximately 11:34 a.m. Trooper initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle was pulled over on Interstate
On Monday, August 1st, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a domestic assault incident that occurred in Fort Loudon. The victim was interviewed by police who
This February 2022, Cumberland County Police were looking for a woman who allegedly was missing and in danger. Jasmine Forbes is a 31-year-old woman from
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of a phone scam circulating throughout Franklin County. An individual posing as a sheriff’s deputy claims
On 7/12 a blue 2006 Infinity SUV drove past a residence and fired multiple rounds, striking two vehicles and a house. No persons were harmed, but a
The Chambersburg Police Department has developed another person of interest for the shooting on 7/12/2022 at 357 Lincoln Way West. In addition to locating Kaywan
On 07/16/22, Chambersburg Police received a Disorderly Conduct report at S Federal Street and Lincoln Way West. It was reported that suspects inside a silver
On 07/16/22, Chambersburg Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Orchard Dr for a reported theft of a catalytic converter. This wasn’t the first
The Chambersburg Police Department wants your help locating two individuals regarding separate incidents. Anyone with information on either individual’s location is asked to contact the
Two people were reportedly attacked and injured in a Sunday afternoon home invasion in Waynesboro. Waynesboro Police Department Officers responded to a report of a
Today, the Chambersburg Police Department was contacted by The Chambersburg Hospital regarding a social media post that claimed a newborn child was kidnapped. No such
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the number of firearm purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the second quarter of 2022. The Pennsylvania Instant Check System
Yesterday, during daylight around 12:15 PM, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to 357 Lincoln Way West for a reported shooting. A blue 2006Â Infinity SUV drove
Don’t believe everything you read on Facebook. The police were alerted today that the below post was circulating Facebook. It alleged that two individuals were
On Friday the 8th, Chambersburg Police Department took a report about damage to a vehicle caused by gunfire. During the investigation, two bullet holes were
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that troopers seized $18.6 million worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of
The Chambersburg Police Department, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, presented a class on Elderly Financial Scams at the Franklin County Office
The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 649 vehicle crashes resulting in four fatalities and 170 injuries during the four-day Independence Day travel period, which ran from
On Friday, the Chambersburg Police Department took a report for theft of three bushes and three plants. In the last month, we have reported the theft
A car crashed into a building in the 700 block of Bassett Drive at 10:22 a.m. Monday, damaging the multi-family family dwelling according to Chambersburg
Stacy Crabtree Jr, failed to post bail of $75,000 and is in Franklin County Jail this evening. He is charged with 46 counts of child
Kristopher Hasenbuhler and Courtney Lorraine Wiser are both charged with five counts of felony child endangerment. They are free on $15,000 unsecured bail after allegedly
Chambersburg: Man with a warrant from DUI arrested On 02/23/2022 Kelly Lee Sanders was found to be operating his vehicle while under the influence of
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