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Franklin County, PA

4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PSP Chambersburg 4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PSP Chambersburg
4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PSP Chambersburg Two young children were seriously injured when a 16-year-old flipped an ATV on a Franklin County back road, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg said in a release on Thursday, June 19. The crash happened around 4:10 p.m. on the 11300 block of Punch Bowl Road in Montgomery Township, according to the release. The teen was driving a Polaris Sportsman 450 eastbound when he failed to safely navigate a right-hand curve. The ATV rolled onto its side and then its roof, trapping all three Chambersburg riders underneath. A 4-year-old boy suffered minor injuries while a 6-year-old passenger was …
‘Aggressive’ Mosquitoes Prompt Emergency Spraying Across Franklin County Neighborhoods ‘Aggressive’ Mosquitoes Prompt Emergency Spraying Across Franklin County Neighborhoods
‘Aggressive’ Mosquitoes Prompt Emergency Spraying Across Franklin County Neighborhoods A swarm of aggressive mosquitoes has triggered emergency spraying across three Franklin County townships, officials announced. The insect invasion is hitting neighborhoods in Quincy, Washington, and Greene townships starting at sunset on Wednesday, June 11, with trucks deployed to douse high-risk zones in a rapid strike aimed at stopping the spread of West Nile Virus. Targeted roads include: Fish and Game Road and Birchwood Lane (Quincy & Washington townships) Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Starr Avenue, Cornertown Road, Tyler Drive, McCleary Drive, Minnich Road…
Head-On Crash Kills Two Drivers In Franklin County: PSP Chambersburg Head-On Crash Kills Two Drivers In Franklin County: PSP Chambersburg
Head-On Crash Kills Two Drivers In Franklin County: PSP Chambersburg Two men were killed in a head-on crash on Path Valley Road in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg announced on Tuesday, June 10. The fatal wreck happened around 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, in the 17500 block of Route 75 in Fannett Township, according to Trooper Steven A. Lopez. A 55-year-old man from Greene Township was driving southbound when his vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and struck an oncoming vehicle at the 12 o’clock position, troopers said. The other vehicle was being driven by a 30-year-old man from Prince George’s County, Maryland. Both men …
Woman Killed When Motorcyclist Hits Horse And Buggy: PSP Chambersburg Woman Killed When Motorcyclist Hits Horse And Buggy: PSP Chambersburg
Woman Killed When Motorcyclist Hits Horse And Buggy: PSP Chambersburg A woman was killed and two men were seriously injured after a motorcycle collided with a horse-drawn buggy in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg announced on Tuesday, June 10. The crash happened on Path Valley Road at its intersection with Dry Run Road in Fannett Township around 5:40 p.m. on Friday, May 23, police said in the release. Nathaniel Sanders, of East Waterford, was riding a 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle southbound when he attempted to pass a buggy also heading south. As the buggy began turning left onto Dry Run Road, the motorcycle hit the side of it, troopers …
‘Otterly Adorable’: Fisherman’s Call Leads To Otter Rescue By PA Troopers In Franklin County ‘Otterly Adorable’: Fisherman’s Call Leads To Otter Rescue By PA Troopers In Franklin County
‘Otterly Adorable’: Fisherman’s Call Leads To Otter Rescue By PA Troopers In Franklin County An injured otter in Franklin County got a second chance—thanks to a quick-thinking fisherman and some compassionate troopers, according to a release on Thursday, June 5. A local fisherman spotted the distressed animal along a creek in Quincy Township and called the Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg station for help around 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2025, PSP Trooper Megan Frazer said. Troopers Brook Troutman and Brookes Goshorn responded to the call and located the injured otter, police said. The troopers retrieved the animal and turned it over to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which…
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In Greene Township: Franklin Fire Co. Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In Greene Township: Franklin Fire Co.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In Greene Township: Franklin Fire Co. A tractor-trailer smashed into a low railroad overpass in Greene Township, Franklin County, just before lunch on Thursday, June 5, according to the Franklin Fire Company. The crash happened along Woodstock Road where the truck, clearly taller than the posted 11-foot clearance, struck the railroad bridge, the department said in a social media post. Emergency responders from Squad 41 secured the vehicle and fire police directed traffic for Pennsylvania State Police while the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported.
28-Year-Old Inmate Dies After Allegedly Being Denied Medical Care In Franklin County Jail 28-Year-Old Inmate Dies After Allegedly Being Denied Medical Care In Franklin County Jail
28-Year-Old Inmate Dies After Allegedly Being Denied Medical Care In Franklin County Jail A Franklin County inmate died days after allegedly begging for medical help and being ignored by jail staff, authorities and his family say. Morgan T. Carbaugh, 28, of Fayetteville, died at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital on Saturday, May 17, 2025, while in the custody of Franklin County Jail, according to Warden Heather Franzoni. He had been transported there from the jail where he was being held on felony charges related to child exploitation, Franzoni said in a brief statement issued Monday, May 19. He was identified by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, which confirmed his death on T…
$22.5M Gold Heist Suspect Caught By PSP Chambersburg Smuggling 65 Guns Into Canada: DOJ $22.5M Gold Heist Suspect Caught By PSP Chambersburg Smuggling 65 Guns Into Canada: DOJ
$22.5M Gold Heist Suspect Caught By PSP Chambersburg Smuggling 65 Guns Into Canada: DOJ A man wanted in one of the biggest gold thefts in Canadian history has admitted in U.S. court to smuggling dozens of guns—including fully automatic machine pistols—back into Canada, federal prosecutors say. Durante King-Mclean, 26, of Cambridge, Ontario, pleaded guilty in Harrisburg on Tuesday, May 14, to conspiracy to traffic firearms after a Pennsylvania traffic stop exposed a shocking weapons pipeline stretching from Florida to the Canadian border. He had 65 handguns crammed into the trunk of a rental car, each one hidden inside a sock, authorities said. Among them were stolen weapons, …
Troopers Crash Into Each Other En Route To Call: PSP Chambersburg Troopers Crash Into Each Other En Route To Call: PSP Chambersburg
Troopers Crash Into Each Other En Route To Call: PSP Chambersburg Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured after crashing into each other while responding to a call in Franklin County, authorities said on Tuesday, May 13. The crash happened at the intersection of Lincoln Way East and Saint Johns Drive at 8:01 p.m. on Monday, May 12, according to Trooper Megan Frazer. Both troopers were transported to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital and treated for their injuries. They were later cleared to return to duty, PSP said. The cause of the crash is under investigation by a supervisor with PSP Gettysburg. A full release is expected from that department.…
Secret Recordings, Sex Crimes Committed By Waynesboro Baseball President, Working In Military Secret Recordings, Sex Crimes Committed By Waynesboro Baseball President, Working In Military
Secret Recordings, Sex Crimes Committed By Waynesboro Baseball President, Working In Military A former youth baseball president and ex-Marine who worked in a classified government role has been sentenced to 14 to 28 years in state prison for sexually abusing children and secretly filming others, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, April 29. Justin Travis Biser, 45, of Waynesboro, was convicted by a Franklin County jury in January on all 65 counts against him, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, manufacturing child pornography, and invasion of privacy. Senior Judge Kevin A. Hess also ordered that Biser register as …
Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Chambersburg—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Chambersburg—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ
Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Chambersburg—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: Usdoj A Florida man who sextorted children across the globe, including six minors in Central Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus announced on Thursday, April 24. Alvaro Andres Valarezo Sandoval, 35, an Ecuadorian national most recently residing in Miami, was handed the decades-long sentence by Senior U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion after being convicted on two counts of "Production of Child Pornography", according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Sandoval exploited children in a calculat…
Chambersburg Boy, 12, Sends Gun Photo With Threat To 11-Year-Old: PA State Police Chambersburg Boy, 12, Sends Gun Photo With Threat To 11-Year-Old: PA State Police
Chambersburg Boy, 12, Sends Gun Photo With Threat To 11-Year-Old: PA State Police A 12-year-old Chambersburg boy sent a photo of a handgun and threatened to shoot another child, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, April 23.  The threats were aimed at an 11-year-old boy from Waynesboro and included disturbing messages along with an image of a firearm on Sunday, March, 30 at 2:27 p.m., according to the troopers. Troopers responded to a home on Cedarbrook Drive in Antrim Township, Franklin County, for a report of terroristic threats between the two juveniles. The Chambersburg boy is facing charges through the juvenile justice system. Police are withholdi…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South Near Greencastle, Sparks Delays (Developing) A tractor-trailer crash involving multiple vehicles shut down Interstate 81 southbound near Exit 5 (Greencastle/Waynesboro) in Antrim Township, Franklin County around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, according to PennDOT. Due to the wreck, all lanes of I-81 southbound are closed between Exit 5 and Exit 10 (Route 914/Marion). Rubbernecking delays were also reported on the northbound side between the same exits. It is unclear when the highway will reopen. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and expect major delays. The extent of injuries and the number of vehicles involved have not yet been …
$3M Mega Bucks Lottery Ticket Sold At Sheetz In Franklin County $3M Mega Bucks Lottery Ticket Sold At Sheetz In Franklin County
$3M Mega Bucks Lottery Ticket Sold At Sheetz In Franklin County A $3 million-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket was sold at a Sheetz in Franklin County, officials announced on Tuesday, April 8. The winning Mega Bucks ticket was purchased at Sheetz located at 13030 Washington Township Boulevard in Washington Township, according to the Lottery. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Mega Bucks is a $30 Scratch-Off game offering top prizes of $3 million. Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from the game’s end-sale date posted at palottery.com. Players are encouraged to sign the back of their winning ticket immediately a…
Driver Rams Trooper’s Car After 110 MPH Chase From Chambersburg McDonald's: PA State Police Driver Rams Trooper’s Car After 110 MPH Chase From Chambersburg McDonald's: PA State Police
Driver Rams Trooper’s Car After 110 MPH Chase From Chambersburg McDonald's: PA State Police A high-speed chase through Franklin County ended in a violent crash and foot chase, Pennsylvania State Police announced in court documents obtained by Daily Voice . Bobby J. Wilson and his girlfriend Brandi N. Warren led police on a dangerous pursuit after fleeing from a McDonald's in Chambersburg on Saturday, March 9, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Trooper Benjamen Maudie attempted a traffic stop on the black Toyota Corolla with Alabama plates after Wilson sped out of the McDonald’s parking lot without stopping. Instead of pulling over, Wilson conducted a U-turn, accelerate…
Car Flips Onto Roof In Franklin County Crash, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Crews (PHOTOS) Car Flips Onto Roof In Franklin County Crash, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Crews (PHOTOS)
Car Flips Onto Roof In Franklin County Crash, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Crews (Photos) A man was rushed to the hospital after his car flipped onto its roof in a crash along Cumberland Highway in Franklin County, firefighters said. The wreck happened at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, near Iron Bridge Road in Pleasant Hall, according to the Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Company. When emergency crews arrived, they found the vehicle overturned. Firefighters from Pleasant Hall and West End Fire and Rescue secured the car’s electrical system and assisted fire police with traffic control, officials said. Shippensburg Area EMS transported the driver to the hospital. His condition w…
Firefighter Burned Battling Fiery Mobile Home Blaze In Franklin County: Officials Firefighter Burned Battling Fiery Mobile Home Blaze In Franklin County: Officials
Firefighter Burned Battling Fiery Mobile Home Blaze In Franklin County: Officials A firefighter suffered burns while battling a mobile home fire in Franklin County, where bystanders feared two people were trapped inside, emergency officials confirmed. The fire broke out just after 2 p.m. at the Red Bridge Mobile Home Park in the 1900 block of Philadelphia Avenue in Greene Township on Sunday, Feb. 23, according to Franklin County 911. Engine 45 was the first to arrive and found a single-wide trailer fully engulfed in flames. Deputy Chief 47, identified as Olson, assumed command as bystanders reported that two people might still be inside, emergency officials said. Crews …
Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police
Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a possible child sexual assault in Franklin County. The alleged incident occurred on the 1100 block of Fort Loudon Road in Peters Township, according to a release by PSP Chambersburg on Thursday, Feb. 13. A 9-year-old girl from Chambersburg has been identified as the victim, troopers said. The investigation, led by Trooper L. Trace of the Chambersburg Crime Unit, began on Monday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m., authorities detailed. No further information has been released as the investigation is ongoing, state police said.
Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police
Chambersburg Man Killed, Two Injured In Molly Pitcher Highway Crash: PA State Police A Chambersburg man died, and two passengers were injured in a violent rollover crash on Molly Pitcher Highway, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Troopers from PSP-Chambersburg responded to the single-vehicle crash on Molly Pitcher Highway at Pin Oak Court in Greene Township, Franklin County, at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, according to the release. Investigators determined that a silver 2016 Volkswagen GTI, driven by 25-year-old Cristian David Lozada-Garcia, lost control while traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on wet roads. The vehicle vee…
Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg
Indecent Assault Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Franklin County Under Investigation: PSP Chambersburg Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an indecent assault involving a 13-year-old boy in Franklin County, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Troopers from the Chambersburg Crime Unit responded to the incident along South Mountain Road in Quincy Township after receiving a report of the alleged assault, according to PSP. The victim, a 13-year-old boy from Grove City, was identified in the investigation, which police say is ongoing. Authorities have not released details about potential suspects or further circumstances surrounding the case. PSP noted that while they striv…
5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating 5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating
5-Year-Old Girl Physically Abused In Shippensburg, PSP Chambersburg Investigating A 5-year-old girl was the victim of physical harassment in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Troopers responded to Baldwin Boulevard in Southampton Township on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 3:50 p.m. after receiving reports of physical contact involving the child, according to the public information release. Details about the nature of the abuse or potential suspects were not immediately disclosed. PSP Chambersburg confirmed the case remains under investigation, and no arrests or charges have been announced. Authorities encourage anyone wi…
Egg Thefts Crack On As Police Scramble For Clues Egg Thefts Crack On As Police Scramble For Clues
Egg Thefts Crack On As Police Scramble For Clues Thieves in Seattle made off with more than 500 eggs earlier this month, just days before a massive heist in Pennsylvania, where 100,000 organic eggs were stolen from a distribution site, authorities said. In Seattle, two suspects were caught on camera stealing 540 eggs and other breakfast supplies from a restaurant’s refrigerated storage shed on Feb. 5. Just four days earlier, thieves targeted a much larger haul in Franklin County, PA, stealing $40,000 worth of organic eggs from Pete and Gerry's Organics, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Pennsylvania theft occur…
Tow Truck Driver Injured In I-81 Crash While Assisting Stranded Vehicle: PSP Tow Truck Driver Injured In I-81 Crash While Assisting Stranded Vehicle: PSP
Tow Truck Driver Injured In I-81 Crash While Assisting Stranded Vehicle: PSP A tow truck operator was hospitalized after being hit by a passenger vehicle on Interstate 81 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. The crash happened around 6:25 a.m. at mile marker 23.0 northbound when a passenger vehicle struck the tow truck as the operator was preparing to tow another vehicle, troopers said. The tow truck driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Details about the other driver were not immediately available. State police are reminding motorists to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles an…
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List
Pennsylvania Schools Closed, Delayed As Dangerous Winter Storm Hits: See The List A powerful winter storm is set to bring hazardous travel conditions across Pennsylvania, prompting several school delays and closings, officials say. As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, the following schools across the state announced closures or delays: ADAMS COUNTY (Closed): Bermudian Springs School District Conewago Valley School District Fairfield Area School District Gettysburg Area School District Upper Adams School District ADAMS COUNTY (Delayed): Littlestown Area School District (Administrative Offices Closed) ALLEGHENY COUNTY (Closed): Clairton City School District (Remote In…
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Pete and Gerry's Organics: PA State Police $40K In Eggs Stolen From Pete and Gerry's Organics: PA State Police
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Pete and Gerry's Organics: PA State Police Amid the avian flu outbreak, authorities are investigating the theft of "high-value goods" from a Pennsylvania business, State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at $40,000, were stolen from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry's Organics in Antrim Township, according to PSP Chambersburg. The theft occurred sometime overnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Commerce Avenue facility, troopers detailed in the release. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact PSP Chambersburg at 717-264-5161.
16-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Chambersburg Shooting That Injured 13-Year-Old, 4 Arrested: PD 16-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Chambersburg Shooting That Injured 13-Year-Old, 4 Arrested: PD
16-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Chambersburg Shooting That Injured 13-Year-Old, 4 Arrested: PD A 16-year-old is facing adult charges after allegedly shooting a 13-year-old in Chambersburg and firing a bullet that pierced a home’s bedroom, authorities announced. The Pennsylvania State Police, U.S. Marshals, Chambersburg Police, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office raided 72 S. Main St., Apartment 7, at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, arresting Aaron Keith Helman Jr. and three others tied to recent gun violence in the borough. Police say Helman opened fire near Water Street and W. Catherine Street on Jan. 31, striking a 13-year-old boy in the leg and sending another round through a nearby r…
Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PSP Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PSP
Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PSP A death investigation is underway in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Troopers from the Chambersburg station responded to a home in the 1500 block of Cumberland Highway in Lurgan Township around 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, for a report of an undetermined death, authorities said. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was from Newburg, according to police. No further details have been provided as the investigation remains ongoing, but Daily Voice has reached out to State Police for more information.
Infant Assaulted In Greene Township, PA State Police Chambersburg Say Infant Assaulted In Greene Township, PA State Police Chambersburg Say
Infant Assaulted In Greene Township, PA State Police Chambersburg Say A baby girl suffered bodily injuries during an assault in Greene Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Jan. 27. Trooper C. Fink of the Chambersburg Patrol Unit was called to investigate the assault on the 2000 block of Black Gap Road between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, as detailed in a release. The victim, a baby girl from Fayetteville, and the incident was listed in nature was the assault of a minor under six years old - bodily injury, police wrote. No additional details about the injuries or circumstances were disclosed. The investigatio…
30 West Restaurant Owner Dies In Tragic Chambersburg Fire, State Police Investigating 30 West Restaurant Owner Dies In Tragic Chambersburg Fire, State Police Investigating
30 West Restaurant Owner Dies In Tragic Chambersburg Fire, State Police Investigating Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed the tragic death of Hrisoula K. "Crystal" Masgalas, the longtime owner of 30 West Family Restaurant, in a Hamilton Township house fire on Sunday, Jan. 19. Troopers responded to the blaze around 8:45 p.m. at 543 Warm Spring Road in Franklin County, where first responders found the 72-year-old deceased inside the home, according to a release from Trooper Megan Frazer on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Masgalas, who owned and operated 30 West Family Restaurant in Chambersburg for 35 years, was remembered as a cornerstone of the community. "She touched many lives th…
Victim Dies After Fiery Chambersburg House Blaze Engulfs Home: Officials Victim Dies After Fiery Chambersburg House Blaze Engulfs Home: Officials
Victim Dies After Fiery Chambersburg House Blaze Engulfs Home: Officials A Franklin County home became a deadly scene as firefighters battled an intense blaze that left one person dead on Sunday night, Jan. 20, authorities said. Flames engulfed a single-story rancher along Warm Spring Road and Kittatinny Drive in Hamilton Township, Chambersburg, just after 8 p.m., according to the Franklin Fire Company. Crews from Station 4 arrived to find the attic consumed by fire, which was spreading rapidly into the living areas. Chief 46 (Trace) led the firefight, while Assistant Chief 49 (Himes) established command. Amid the chaos, firefighters from Engine 43 located …
Driver ID'd In Fatal Crash Into Tree: PA State Police Chambersburg (UPDATE) Driver ID'd In Fatal Crash Into Tree: PA State Police Chambersburg (UPDATE)
Driver ID'd In Fatal Crash Into Tree: PA State Police Chambersburg (Update) A 36-year-old man was killed when his truck veered off the road and hit a tree in Franklin County early Monday, Jan. 13, Pennsylvania State Police said. The man has been identified as Jason Tyler Graham. The crash happened at 6:27 a.m. at 750 Mont Alto Rd in Guilford Township. Graham, who was driving a 2008 Ford F350, was heading north on Mont Alto Road when he failed to navigate a left-hand curve, according to police. His truck went off the right side of the road, crossed a median, and continued northeast through the intersection of Eby and Mont Alto roads before striking a tree in a front…