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Chambersburg Man Charged with Indecent Exposure

Jeffry Watson Edwards, a 51-year-old man from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure and open lewdness, according to police reports. The incident occurred on February 10, 2025, around 3:30 PM near the South Gate Shopping Center along the Rail Trail.

Authorities stated that a female jogger reported seeing Edwards in a blue Ford truck parked adjacent to the Rail Trail. As she approached, Edwards allegedly opened the driver’s door, exposing himself while engaging in lewd behavior. The suspect was reportedly fully nude and masturbating at the time of the incident.

The act was captured by borough street cameras, which recorded both the incident and Edwards’ subsequent departure from the scene in his vehicle. Edwards, who resides on Sollenberger Rd in Chambersburg, was later located by police and taken into custody.

Edwards is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest details are sourced from the CRIMEWATCH® network.

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.