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K9 tries to track down motorcyclist after Franklin County high-speed chase, crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, which resulted in them crashing the bike and getting away, according to the charges filed. Online court records show Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces charges that include felony counts of receiving stolen […]
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...
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...
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...
Hagerstown officials talk about steps to address violent crime, drug epidemic
In the wake of a fatal shooting near Hagerstown's downtown on July 18, several Hagerstown elected officials agreed that public meetings should be held with various community leaders to discuss how to address factors contributing to crime and drug issues in the city. The shooting occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on a Thursday in the 200 block of East Washington Street. Two men shot at a car parked along the street, resulting in the death of Rusty...
Arrest made in Hagerstown fatal double shooting
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown police have arrested a man for a double shooting that left one person dead. The Hagerstown Police Department (HPD) said Brandon Hinton, Jr. was arrested for his involvement in the shooting that happened Thursday in the 200 block of East Washington St. just before 1 p.m. HPD said […]
Hagerstown a city 'in crisis and under siege': Corderman's letter sparks debate, outcry
A fatal shooting near downtown Hagerstown has sparked reaction that turned political after a state senator publicly posted a letter to the mayor and council stating that the city is "in crisis and under siege." State Sen. Paul Corderman, R-Washington, sent a letter to the Hagerstown mayor and council on July 24, six...
Police ID man who confessed to running over 80-year-old with ATV
HOUGHTON COUNTY, MI – Police have named the suspect who reportedly committed suicide after confessing to running over an 80-year-old man with an ATV this weekend. The suspect was identified as Joshua Kemppainen, 22, of Quincy Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman said in a Thursday, July 25 update on the police department’s Facebook page.
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.
McConnellsburg woman charged with driving on 6x+ suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident
26 July 2024- A woman with over half a dozen drivers license suspensions is now facing more charges after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident this month in Mercersburg. Betty A Smith of McConnellsburg has been charged with misdemeanor accidents involving damage as well as citations for driving on a suspended or revoked license for the sixth and subsequent offense, driving without a license, driving with a suspended vehicle registration, and failure to signal. She’s awaiting her next court date scheduled for September 10th.
Greencastle couple allegedly use deceased father’s EBT card, wrack up thousands in illegal charges
25 July 2024- A multi-month investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania Office of the State Inspector General has seen multiple felonies being filed against a Greencastle couple for theft and benefit fraud. Danny Reymundo Centeno and Terria Ann Nicole Reedy have both been charged with two felony counts of access device fraud, with Reedy also being charged with misdemeanor theft of movable property and an additional charge of access device fraud. Both Reedy and Centeno have been issued summonses.
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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