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'Well yeah I took it': Employee stole $35K from dentist's office in Adams County: police
An administrative assistant for an Adams County dentist's office told police "well yeah, I took it" after allegedly stealing more than $35,000 from the office and its patients and forging insurance claims, according to court documents. Rebecca Chapman, 57, of Gettysburg, is facing 12 felony charges, including forgery, unlawful taking,...
Adams County man charged with false report after State Police standoff
HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — An Adams County man has been charged with filing a false report after a standoff with a SERT unit. According to State Police, on Saturday, July 13 around 11 a.m. PSP Gettysburg Barracks received a call from a woman who reported that her brother had picked up two unknown hitchhikers […]
Motorcyclist leads troopers on chase through Adams County field: PSP
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — An Orrtanna man is facing charges after he allegedly led police on a chase Saturday in Mount Pleasant Township. Christopher Rexroth, 39, was taken into custody following the incident, according to a news release from Pennsylvania State Police. Just before 9:30 p.m., troopers responded...
Chambersburg Police Arrest Woman on Aggravated Assault Charges
Michelle Allen, a 35-year-old Black female, was arrested by the Chambersburg Police Department on charges of aggravated assault. The arrest took place on July 15, 2024, at Chambersburg Hospital located at 112 N Seventh St, Chambersburg, PA. Allen, described as approximately 5′ 3″ tall, weighing 115 lbs, with black hair...
Pa. State Police ID three killed in weekend I-81 crash
Pennsylvania State Police in Cumberland County released the names and ages of the three people who were killed in a crash on Interstate 81 south Sunday afternoon. The crash – which involved four vehicles and 11 people – took place at 1:53 p.m. in Silver Spring Township and closed the highway until almost midnight.
Franklin County Barn Fire Leads to Arrest on Multiple Felony Charges
A Franklin County incident involving a barn fire on Wednesday has resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Ray Walter Coldsmith Jr., as reported by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Coldsmith faces several felony charges, including arson, reckless burning, criminal mischief, and causing catastrophe. The sequence of events began around 10:10...
UPS driver in Cumberland County accused of trashing packages
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A UPS driver in Cumberland County was caught allegedly throwing multiple packages in a dumpster, according to police. Richard Moore, 60, of Harrisburg, is accused of throwing six packages that were supposed to be delivered to a business in a dumpster at a separate company on July 9, Silver Spring […]
Cumberland County man was at Trump rally, witnessed attempted assassination
BUTLER, Pa. — A Cumberland County man was at the rally in Butler where an attempt was made on former President Donald Trump's life on Saturday. Businessman Jim Shuster had a front row seat and was near the stage with friends when shots rang out. "Pop. It didn't have...
Kitten recovering from head trauma after being kicked by Franklin Co. man
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a kitten was rushed to an emergency vet for head trauma on July 10th. According to an affidavit, Robert Clem, 75, of Greencastle has been charged with three counts of cruelty to animals after he allegedly kicked his girlfriend's kitten.
Sheriff's Office searching for man who walked away from Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of walking off his work release program, according to the Office. Karl Zimmerman allegedly said he was going to orientation at work around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 15 before walking away from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center.
PSP Roundup: More charges for duo accused of stealing almost $1,500 from Chambersburg Walmart
17 July 2024- Two women who were charged with thousands of dollars in retail thefts from a Cumberland County Walmart are now facing charges in Franklin County. Toni Marshall and Deja Tubbs were charged in Cumberland County in May and are looking at retail theft charges in Franklin County after allegedly stealing from Chambersburg’s Walmart.
Moped driver dies after crash with tractor-trailer on I-81 in Cumberland County
A moped driver merged in front of a tractor-trailer right before a fatal Sunday night crash on Interstate 81 in Hampden Township, police said. Richard T. Fletcher, 70, of Manchester, was in the right lane of I-81 south near mile marker 59.4 around 11:48 p.m., when he merged into the left lane in front of the truck, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Chambersburg Residence Burglarized; Police Seek Information
A burglary incident occurred at a residence located in the 200 block of E Washington Street, Chambersburg, between July 12, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Chambersburg Police Department officials reported that an unknown suspect or suspects forcibly entered the basement of the property and removed copper piping and water meters.
Franklin County roundup: Greencastle man charged with assaulting firefighter responding to his car crash
15 July 2024- Pennsylvania State Police say that a Greencastle man is facing charges after he allegedly assaults a firefighter responding to a vehicle crash he was in earlier this month. PSP have charged Christopher Lee Stone with felony aggravated assault against designated individuals, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and summary harassment. He remains behind bars on $10,000 bail.
Shippensburg Fire Department enacts burn ban, citing recent dry conditions
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — The Shippensburg Borough Fire Chief announced Wednesday that a burn ban is in place on all outdoor burning until further notice, citing recent dry conditions. The ban went into effect on Wednesday, July 17, according to the Shippensburg Police Department, and is in place for...
Major house fire in Cumberland County leaves two families displaced
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — UPDATE | Officials confirmed that a fire on Logan's Run in Enola began in the garage and eventually spread to the rest of the home Tuesday afternoon. The East Pennsboro Township fire chief said high winds then pushed the fire into the walls of...
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