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CRIME & SAFETY
Two-Vehicle Collision on E Main Street Results in One Ejection
In a severe traffic incident early today on the unit block of E Main Street, emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a vehicle accident involving an ejection. Squad 7, along with EMS personnel, responded promptly to the distress call. Upon arrival, DC7, the first on scene, confirmed...
Retail Theft Reported at Sheetz in Chambersburg
On July 20, 2024, Chambersburg Police were called to the Sheetz store located at 875 Norland Avenue after a retail theft was reported by store employees. According to the police, the incident occurred around 3:00 AM when four individuals entered the store. During their visit, one of the group members allegedly stole items valued at approximately $25.00 without making payment.
Chambersburg Woman Arrested on DUI Charges
On the night of July 13, 2024, Chambersburg Police Department officers arrested 51-year-old Stephanie Gump following reports of a suspected intoxicated driver. The incident occurred at around 10:08 PM on the 1300 block of South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA. Upon arriving at the scene, police made contact with Gump, who...
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on…
Franklin County Fire Department Responds to Multiple Emergencies
The Franklin County Fire Department was kept busy with multiple incidents, including two significant house fires and four other emergencies on July 19 and early July 20. The first major incident occurred at 4:10 PM on July 19, when Squad 41 was dispatched to a working house fire in the borough of Greencastle. On arrival, Chief 3 directed Squad 41 to assist with extinguishing the fire on the second floor and attic. The efforts focused on controlling and overhauling the fire.
Masked intruder breaks into Franklin County gymnastics, dance center
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A gymnastics and dance center in Chambersburg was broken into early Thursday morning. According to a Facebook post, an intruder wearing all white and what appears to be a gas mask covering their face, broke into the gym at Wilson School of Gymnastics and Dance, located at 91 Brim Boulevard. The […]
Single-Vehicle Accident with Fire on Quarry Road Results in Immediate Emergency Response
At approximately 6:28 PM yesterday, emergency responders were dispatched to a serious incident involving a single vehicle accident accompanied by a fire in the 400 block of Quarry Road, within box area 44-01. Authorities identified the vehicle in flames upon arrival. Squad 41, led by AC48, promptly arrived at the...
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