One person suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident that occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Cumberland Highway and Rowe Run Road, Greene Township. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Pennsylvania State Police of Chambersburg, Letterkenny Army Depot Fire C…
A driver suffered unknown injuries when they crashed into a utility pole off of snow-covered Mainsville and Means Hollow roads in Southampton (Franklin) Township at 8 a.m. Monday. The driver hit the pole head-on after losing control of the vehicle, which splintered the pole. Pennsylvania Sta…
One person suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident that occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Cumberland Highway and Rowe Run Road, Greene Township. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Pennsylvania State Police of Chambersburg, Letterkenny Army Depot Fire C…
A driver suffered unknown injuries when they crashed into a utility pole off of snow-covered Mainsville and Means Hollow roads in Southampton (Franklin) Township at 8 a.m. Monday. The driver hit the pole head-on after losing control of the vehicle, which splintered the pole. Pennsylvania Sta…
Here in Franklin County, our Overdose Task Force has been earnestly compiling and reporting our work and specifically our data on an annual basis. We have done so because our country and our own community have been gripped by an ongoing opioid crisis for the past several years, and our commu…
A Carlisle woman awaiting trial on charges stemming from her husband’s murder has been indicted for Social Security fraud.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently announced the arrest of Trooper Robert E. Covington Jr., of Olyphant, for his alleged involvement in illegal activity occurring at Sinners Swing Gentlemen’s Club in Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County. Covington, 48, is a 13-year veteran of PSP an…
Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler recently honored 14 members of law enforcement for their outstanding contributions to public safety in 2020. These awards are made each year to a select group of individuals who perform in an exceptional manner and who make significant contributions to …
With a heavy heart, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Robert Evanchick announced that a Pennsylvania State Trooper died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.
Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier and Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) Chief Deputy Attorney General Brian Zarallo recently urged Pennsylvanians to remain vigilant against fraud.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently announced the arrest of Trooper Robert E. Covington Jr., of Olyphant, for his alleged involvement in illegal activity occurring at Sinners Swing Gentlemen’s Club in Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County. Covington, 48, is a 13-year veteran of PSP an…
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Sept. 25, 2020, Luis Torres-Jiminez, 31, of New York, was sentenced to 87 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani, for his participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
A former Waynesboro Police Department officer was charged with aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor and other related charges in connection to the reported molestation of a teenage girl he met during an attempted suicide investigation.
One person suffered moderate injuries and another refused medical treatment at the scene of a two-vehicle crash where they collided at the intersection of Baltimore and McCullough roads, in Southampton (Cumberland) Township around 2:50 p.m. last Friday. The injured driver was transported to …
A Carlisle woman awaiting trial on charges stemming from her husband’s murder has been indicted for Social Security fraud.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania honors the contributions and history of the African American community during this year’s Black History Month.
Emergency personnel responded to an auto accident last Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Thornwood and Orrstown roads in Southampton (Franklin) Township. The two-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m., and left one with moderate injuries. Two others were patient refusa…
Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale recently called for reforms to Pennsylvania’s child abuse appeals process, saying the current system puts children at risk of being retraumatized by their accused abusers.
All three Shippensburg fire departments were dispatched to a reported building fire Saturday located behind the Breadbasket Bakery at 306 E. Garfield St. in Shippensburg Borough. When units arrived on the scene at approximately 7 p.m., they found a trashcan on fire to the rear of the buildin…
Local area fire companies were alerted to a reported basement fire last Saturday evening located in the 7000 block of Sunset Road, Lurgan Township. Firefighters arrived on the scene at approximately 4:55 p.m., and found a smoke condition in the basement. They discovered a wooden table on fir…
The Wolf Administration recently highlighted the latest accomplishments of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and provided an update on prescribing and overdose trends up to October of 2020.
Fire broke out in the St. Thomas Recycling Center, 4571 Race Track Road, at 11:45 a.m. last Thursday. When the first unit arrived on the scene they found smoke coming from the building, with employees already evacuated. Fire Chief Tom Bigler of the St. Thomas Fire Co. said, ‘The fire was con…
The Wolf Administration recently highlighted the latest accomplishments of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and provided an update on prescribing and overdose trends up to October of 2020.
The Pennsylvania State Police issued a disturbing warning last week about scammers using COVID-19 vaccine distribution as a means to steal people’s money and/or personal information.
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) are accepting applications from persons interested in being considered for a presidential appointment to the position of U.S. Attorney or U.S. Marshal in the Eastern, Middle or Western District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has a long history…
Firefighters from the South Newton Township Fire Co. and the Friendship Hose Co. of Newville were dispatched to a woodpile and manure wagon fire around 3 p.m. last Thursday in the 2500 block of Ritner Highway.
Horses escaped a fire that destroyed their barn at 7443 Grindstone Hill Road in Greencastle, Antrim Township, last Wednesday afternoon.
A car caught fire in the 5000 block of Orrstown Road in Letterkenny Township around 6 p.m. Tuesday. It was reported that people were working on the car, cutting parts when the fire began. The Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched and responded to the scene, extinguishing the…
An unknown age male escaped injuries when he hit a small embankment and a guardrail, which flipped his car onto its roof last Sunday evening at the intersection of Rice Road and Molly Pitcher Highway South, Southampton (Franklin) Township, Shippensburg. The driver was observed by EMS person…
Pennsylvania State Police said Riley Taylor Bowers, 29, of Mount Holly Springs, was arrested at 3:08 a.m. Jan. 17, after a 4 ½-hour standoff at 15 S. Baltimore Ave. in Mount Holly Springs Borough.
The Pennsylvania State Police issued a disturbing warning last week about scammers using COVID-19 vaccine distribution as a means to steal people’s money and/or personal information.
Magisterial District Judge Kathy Silcox announced recently that she will seek the seat being vacated by Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Judge Tom Placey.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Dec. 9, 2020, Kelvin Aggrey-Arthur, 27, formerly of Newark, New Jersey, and Ibrahim Adam, 32, formerly of New York City, were indicted by a federal grand jury for wire fraud and conspiring to commit…
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Dec. 9, 2020, Francisco Rodriguez-Polanco, 35, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced to 54 months’ imprisonment and a two-year term of supervised
The Pennsylvania State Police announced recently that Gov. Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits expiring on March 19, 2020, or later are now valid through March 31, 2021. The previous extension was set to expire on Dec. 31.
The Franklin County Commissioners proudly present the December Employee of the Month award to Angel Laviena.
Magisterial District Judge Kathy Silcox announced recently that she will seek the seat being vacated by Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Judge Tom Placey.
Previously, I had agreed with a local newspaper to participate in an “Ask the D.A.” column. That effort was not widely utilized by readers, and went away several years ago. Lately, I have been asked many questions in the community, and I believe it would be useful to briefly resurrect the “A…
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced recently that Bruce D. Brandler has been appointed Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania effective Jan. 2, 2021. Brandler was appointed upon the resignation of former U.S. At…
Department of Corrections officials recently recognized employees who play a role in keeping the facilities running behind the scenes: employees who work in records, commissary, human resources and the business offices.
Several area local fire companies were alerted to 1117 Mountain Road, Upper Mifflin Township, for a reported barn fire at 9:12 p.m. Monday.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested 40-year-old Vincent Paul Marfia, a second-grade teacher in the Gettysburg School District, for the alleged sexual abuse of his adopted child.
One person suffered moderate injuries when they lost control of the pictured Audi on a snow-covered Lurgan Road in Lurgan Township, and hit a fence and a grassy embankment at 2:14 p.m. Sunday. The injured patient was transported to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital for treatment. Pennsylvania S…
Last week, Department of Corrections officials recognized employees who play a role in facility security and community safety – corrections officers (ranging from corrections officer trainees to majors), parole agents, community corrections center monitors, mailroom staff, training staff and…
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced recently that Brian A. Salvado, 46, of Chambersburg, was sentenced on Nov. 25, 2020, to 20 years’ imprisonment followed by 15 years of supervised release by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Sylvia H. Rambo,…
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Two drivers were involved in a head-on collision in the 400 block of Norland Avenue in Chambersburg Borough at 6:58 p.m. Christmas Day. Both drivers suffered minor injuries. According to Chambersburg Borough Police, who were on the scene investigating the crash, one of the vehicles crossed o…
The driver of a passenger vehicle struck a house and gas meter, resulting in a natural gas leak, at 9:55 a.m. Saturday in the 200 block of Lincoln Way West in Chambersburg.
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident that occurred at the 27.5 mile marker of Interstate 81 South in Southampton (Cumberland) Township around 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. The injured occupants were both taken to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital for treatment. The accident caused a back…
The driver of this vehicle hit the back of a tractor-trailer while driving near mile marker 23 of Interstate 81 South in Southampton (Franklin) Township just after 4 p.m. Christmas Day. The driver suffered minor injuries, and was taken to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital for treatment via ambulance.
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