Chambersburg
CRIME & SAFETY
Chambersburg Woman Charged with Theft and Corruption of Minors
Kristian Thomas, a 36-year-old woman from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has been charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking and one count of corruption of minors, according to local police. The charges were filed following an incident at the Chambersburg Aquatic Center on June 15, 2024. Police were called to...
Criminal Mischief Reported in Chambersburg
A criminal mischief incident was reported in Chambersburg, prompting a response from the local police department. The event occurred on the 400 block of W Washington Street. The Chambersburg Police Department is currently seeking information related to the incident which took place on June 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm.
State Police investigating child injured in Franklin County farming incident
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a child was reportedly injured in a Franklin County farming incident. According to troopers, the incident was reported at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, along Young and Mercersburg Roads in Franklin County. The child was reportedly injured by...
Franklin County pedestrian fatally hit while getting mail
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — State Police in Chambersburg were called to the scene of a vehicle crash that left one dead on Friday. According to troopers, a 2015 Ford was driving down the 8000 block of Hades Church Road in Antrim Township, Franklin County while Troy Truax, 59 of Waynesboro, was walking to his mailbox.
House Fire Extinguished in Path Valley Road Residence
In the early hours, emergency responders from Station 4 were called to a significant house fire at approximately 1:59 AM in the 1400 block of Path Valley Road. Upon arrival, Company 9 reported visible flames emanating from the Charlie side of the building. Engine 45, arriving third at the scene,...
Police looking for man involved with Southgate Mall robbery; update
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Chambersburg Police Department are currently searching for man who is wanted for his role in a robbery in Franklin County back in March. According to Chambersburg Police Department, Ceferino Charles Hernandez is now wanted for his role in the robbery that took place at the South Gate Shopping Center back on March 18, 2024.
Chambersburg Man Arrested for Assault and Terroristic Threats
Damon Holloway, a 31-year-old resident of Chambersburg, was arrested on June 29, 2024, facing multiple charges following a confrontation involving a snow shovel and a knife. According to the Chambersburg Police, Holloway has been charged with one count of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, and one count of making terroristic threats. The incident occurred at 146 S Second St, where Holloway allegedly attempted to attack an individual using a plastic snow shovel while threatening to kill him.
House Fire with Entrapment on Lincoln Way West
A significant house fire occurred just before 9 a.m. in the 6300 block of Lincoln Way West, requiring immediate response from multiple fire departments. Station 4 was among the first to respond to the emergency call for a house fire with people trapped inside. Upon arrival, first responders observed individuals hanging from a side window of the engulfed home.
Chambersburg Police Seek Information on Hit and Run Incident
The Chambersburg Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance following a hit and run incident that occurred on June 25, 2024. The event took place in front of the Burger King at 1066 Lincoln Way East. According to the police report, the vehicle involved is a newer model...
Pennsylvania couple charged with killing newborn; What we know
Police have arrested Pennsylvania couple Emily Jane Dickinson and Joshua Coleman Wooters and charged them with allegedly killing their just-born son in March. Dickinson and Wooters were arrested in McConnellsburg, a borough located in Fulton County, roughly 125 miles east of Pittsburgh. What we know. Pennsylvania mom allegedly threw newborn...
Waynesboro man ID’ed after deadly pedestrian crash on Friday
01 July 2024- A Waynesboro man is deceased following a crash around 2:20pm on Friday. Pennsylvania State Police say that Troy A. Truax, 59, was not transported to a hospital following a crash on Hades Church Road. According to PSP, Truax was walking to his mailbox in the area of...
PSP Roundup: Stolen then dumped trailer, theft of tools in Mercersburg, more
02 July 2024- A Fort Loudon woman is being charged with marijuana possession after a stop on Mercersburg Road last month. Pennsylvania State Police say they were conducting a patrol check around 10:49pm on June 30th when they stopped Kelcey Hann, 37, of Fort Loudon. During the check, Hann was reportedly found to be in possession of marijuana after the check in the 3300 Block of Mercersburg Road in Peters Township. She has since been charged.
Waynesboro man charged with stealing car and Walmart vest, trying to impersonate employee
02 July 2024- A Waynesboro man is looking at multiple felonies after allegedly going on a drunken excursion at a number of locations around the town. Hector Manuel Aponte Rojas is facing charges of felony theft, felony burglary, and felony criminal trespassing. He failed to post bail of $25,000 and is behind bars in Franklin County Jail.
Greencastle man charged with aggravated assault against his grandfather
01 July 2024- A man with multiple cases in front of Franklin County judges this year is now facing more felony charges against him following an incident involving his grandfather. Dasyn Keller Daley failed to post bail of $25,000 after being charged with felony aggravated assault with extreme indifference and misdemeanor terroristic threats.
Waynesboro PD arrest man on domestic abuse, drug sale charges after incident on Saturday morning
01 July 2024- A call initially for a domestic violence case results in multiple felonies, including drug related, for a Waynesboro man. Codie Jonathan Badger is behind bars after failing to post bail of $2,500. He was charged with felony possession with intent to distribute, felony strangulation, and misdemeanor assault.
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