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Two men charged in connection to theft from Adams County car dealership
Two men from Maryland have been charged by police in connection to the thefts of two cars from a dealership in Gettysburg in April. Jefferson Ventura, 18, and London Flores, 19, both of Silver Spring, Maryland, face felony charges of theft, burglary and criminal mischief related to the April 26, 2024 theft of...
High-Speed Chase in Franklin County Ends in Crash; Suspect Still at Large
A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, resulting in a crash and the motorcyclist escaping, according to filed charges. Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces felony charges for receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. He also faces a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person and multiple traffic violations.
Update: Search for missing teen in Franklin County 'deactivated'
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Update: Washington Township Police say the search has been "deactivated." No further details were available. Police in Franklin County are searching for a missing teen. Carter Statler, 13, was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Washington Township Police. He is about 5...
Man charged with corruption of minors after being attacked for ‘messing with’ girl: police
From LNP, Lancaster, Pa. (TNS) A Cumberland County man who police say was attacked by two men for “messing” with a 13-year-old girl has been charged with having inappropriate contact with the girl. Police on Saturday charged Adam Christopher Bockes, 24, of Enola, with interference with the custody...
State Police: Franklin County couple injured toddler, refused to seek medical care in timely manner
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Franklin County couple has been charged with physically abusing a toddler, then failing to seek proper medical attention to treat his injuries, State Police claim in charging documents. Christopher Bevans, 24, of Chambersburg, is accused of assaulting the two-year-old victim. Julia Hannold, 23, also of...
Former Franklin County nurse charged in connection with Chambersburg patient's death
A nurse faces charges in connection with the death of a patient at a Franklin County hospital, months after a syringe was found hidden in the deceased person's hospital bed. Sara Rae Miller, 32, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of providing false or fraudulent material information for allegedly failing to document...
Michigan Trio Charged with Selling Stolen Excavators in Cumberland County
Three Michigan residents were charged with felony offenses in Cumberland County for attempting to sell stolen excavators. Jonathan Mumpfield, 30, Rebecca Jones, 41, and Pete Emmerson, 41, are accused of receiving stolen property, with Mumpfield also facing a theft charge. The investigation began when a John Deere 26G mini excavator,...
One arraigned, one still on the run after 2023 knife attack in Chambersburg sends one person to the hospital
24 July 2024- One person has been arraigned in Franklin County about eight months after a knife attack almost killed a man in Chambersburg last year. Jose Raul Caratini-Casiano was denied bail by MDJ Jody Eyer after being arraigned on charges of felony attempted homicide, felony aggravated assault with extreme indifference, felony riot with a weapon, misdemeanor reckless endangerment, and misdemeanor assault. Judge Eyer listed his reason for denying bail as “no amount of money or conditions can keep public safe”.
Accidents on 81 in Chambersburg, 70 in Hagerstown bring traffic to a crawl
26 July 2024- Multiple accidents in the tristate area are completely bottlenecking and stopping traffic this afternoon. Pennsylvania State Police, Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg EMS, and multiple fire police companies are in the area of the on/off ramps of I-81NB, mile marker 14 (Wayne Avenue) in Guilford Township just outside of the borough of Chambersburg. Emergency scanners seem to show a motorcycle accident in that area with the left lane closed. Fire police are either currently directing traffic or en route to arrive very soon.
Chambersburg-area man charged with breaking two year old’s leg, arm while the mother is charged with neglect
25 July 2024- A Chambersburg area man is facing a flurry of charges following two separate case being filed against him. Christopher Lawre Bevan remains behind bars on a combined bail of $525,000 after being charged with four felony counts of aggravated assault of a victim less than six years old, and three felony counts of endangering the life of a child. In another case, Bevan is facing two misdemeanor counts of assault and a citation for harassment.
Fire department respond to fluid spill reported in Hamilton Township
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A fluid spill was reported in Franklin County Thursday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Warm Spring Road just south of Route 30 in Hamilton Township in the area of Sunnyway Foods around noon. The fire department was called to...
Chambersburg PD looking for public’s help identifying two motorcycle riders who fled stop
25 July 2024- On 07/21/24 at approximately 1600 hrs, Chambersburg Police attempted to stop 2 motorcycles on Stanley Ave for vehicle code violation. The motorcycles failed to stop and fled the area. CPD is looking for the identity of the operators of the motorcycles. The persons shown in this photo...
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