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Young Boy Dies in Tragic Accident in Franklin County
A 7-year-old boy was fatally injured in a tragic accident on the morning of July 2, 2024, in Montgomery Township, Franklin County. The Pennsylvania State Police from Chambersburg were called to the scene at Young Rd/Mercersburg Rd around 10:15 AM following reports of the incident. According to Trooper Nicole White,...
Chambersburg Man Charged with Forgery and Theft by Deception
On May 31, 2024, Chambersburg Police Department reported an incident of unauthorized prescription pickup at a local CVS Pharmacy. According to police reports, William Houck IV allegedly collected medication without proper authorization from the CVS located at 125 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA. Surveillance video obtained by the authorities captures...
Chambersburg Police Investigate Damage to Property
Chambersburg Police are seeking information from the public following an incident of property damage. Between 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM on June 30, 2024, a fence was damaged at the rear of a property located at 436 S Fourth St., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Authorities are urging anyone with information about...
96-year-old woman killed in Adams County crash near Route 15: state police
A 96-year-old woman died at the hospital after she was involved in a crash in Adams County on Thursday morning, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg said. The crash happened on East Berlin Road (Route 234) near the on-ramp for Route 15 North in Tyrone Township around 11:30 a.m., according to state police.
Authorities Seek Assistance in Locating Wanted Individual Involved in Armed Robbery
Ceferino Charles Hernandez, aged 48, is currently sought by the Chambersburg Police Department on multiple charges following a robbery at the Southgate Shopping Center. The incident occurred on March 18, 2024, around 1 pm, where Hernandez allegedly played a significant role. According to police reports, Hernandez, described as a Hispanic...
Adams County woman taken for over $16,000 by alleged 'sheriff's office' scammers
Three individuals around the country were charged by Pennsylvania State Police after allegedly scamming an Adams County woman out of over $16,000 by impersonating the Franklin County Sheriff's office, according to court documents. Lewis Bodie, 65, of New York City, and Robert Lewis, 34, of East Chicago, Indiana, were charged...
MSAC Completing Project to Prevent Targeted Violence
Mediation Services of Adams County (MSAC) is nearing completion on an 18-month initiative aimed at preventing targeted violence in Adams County. The project, undertaken in collaboration with Urban Rural Action and funded by the Department of Homeland Security, engaged people from diverse political backgrounds in a vital community effort. The...
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 causing thousands of dollars in damage by throwing rocks at cars on I-81
03 July 2024- Half a dozen charges are being levied against a 23 year old Greencastle man after he allegedly threw rocks at multiple vehicles on I-81 this week. Joshua Aaron Shelton has been charged with felony criminal mischief damaging property, misdemeanor propelling missiles into occupied vehicles, three misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, and misdemeanor corruption of minors. Shelton is behind bars in Franklin County on $5,000 bail.
Two-vehicle crash shuts down road in McSherrystown Borough
MCSHERRYSTOWN, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash shut down a road in Adams County Wednesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 100 block of South Oxford Avenue in McSherrystown Borough just before 11:30 a.m. It's in the area of Delone Catholic High School.
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