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Maryland Man Wanted In Georgia Found In Pennsylvania, Police Say Maryland Man Wanted In Georgia Found In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Maryland Man Wanted In Georgia Found In Pennsylvania, Police Say A 78-year-old fugitive wanted in Georgia was arrested in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on March 4, 2023, authorities say.  Gerald Lee Spessard, originally from Hagerstown, Maryland was found in "a suspicious vehicle parked at 1415 Orchard Drive," around 12:25 a.m., Chambersburg police said.  Upon investigation, he was found to have an active felony warrant from Georgia.  Spessard was then arrested and held in the Franklin County Jail, awaiting extradition back to Georgia. He has also been charged with being an alleged fugitive from justice within Pennsylvania. No additional d…

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Chambersburg Teen Missing From Home For Nearly Two Weeks: Police Chambersburg Teen Missing From Home For Nearly Two Weeks: Police
Chambersburg Teen Missing From Home For Nearly Two Weeks: Police A teenage boy has been missing from his Chambersburg home for nearly two weeks, area police announced on Sunday Nov. 20.  Milton Facundo-Garcia’s guardian last saw him on Nov. 9 around 3 p.m., according to Chambersburg police. No additional information was released.  Anyone with information on Facundo-Garcia’s whereabouts is asked to call Chambersburg police at 717-264-4131, or submit a tip here.

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Unlicensed Driver Caught On Camera Hitting Person In Wheelchair, Fleeing In PA: Police Unlicensed Driver Caught On Camera Hitting Person In Wheelchair, Fleeing In PA: Police
Unlicensed Driver Caught On Camera Hitting Person In Wheelchair, Fleeing In PA: Police An unlicensed Pennsylvania driver was caught on camera hitting a woman crossing the street in a wheelchair and fleeing the crash scene, police say. Chambersburg police were called to the pedestrian accident at the intersection of South Fourth and East Queen streets on Friday, May 13, according to a release by the department. The woman crossing the street had been “struck by a woman operating a yellow SUV, which then fled the scene heading eastbound on East Queen Street, the person that reported the crash to 911 said, as quoted in the release. The woman in the wheelchair was injured and ta…

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Firefighter Hit, Dragged By Hose After PA Woman Drives Over It: Police Firefighter Hit, Dragged By Hose After PA Woman Drives Over It: Police
Firefighter Hit, Dragged By Hose After PA Woman Drives Over It: Police A 63-year-old woman has been charged after she drove over a fire hose— knocking it into a firefighter and dragging him behind her vehicle, according to Chambersburg police. The police were called to an accident involving a firefighter around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 29, according to the release. Upon arrival police discovered Wendy Zuch Lee,  driving over the hose while "at an active fire scene," police noted. "The hose became stuck under her vehicle, which caused the hose to knock over and drag a firefighter," police say. The firefighter's injuries were minor and they have since be…

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Man Who Drove Into Chambersburg Fountain Charged: Police Man Who Drove Into Chambersburg Fountain Charged: Police
Man Who Drove Into Chambersburg Fountain Charged: Police The man who drove into the Chambersburg Fountain on Dec. 2 has been charged, according to a release by police.  Garry W. Hummel, 40, of Pottsville was arrested on Dec. 15, according to court documents. He has been charged with the summary offense of Accidents Involving Damage to Unattended Vehicle or Property, according to his court docket. Hummel will also be charged with Driving Under the Influence at Highest Rate and additional traffic offenses, according to a release by Chambersburg police. Hummel's blood test results were collected with the assistant of Washington County sheriff…

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SUV Slamming Into Chambersburg Fountain Caught On Video SUV Slamming Into Chambersburg Fountain Caught On Video
SUV Slamming Into Chambersburg Fountain Caught On Video A SUV that was allegedly involved in a hit and run was caught on camera slamming into the Chambersburg Fountain while fleeing the scene, according to a release by the Chambersburg police. Wait for it...................... Check out the video footage captured of the accident on Memorial Square courtesy of... Posted by Downtown Chambersburg on Thursday, December 2, 2021 The vehicle struck and damaged the fountain on Memorial Square in Chambersburg on Dec. 2 at approximately 2:50 a.m., according to the police. Wow! ICYMI: If you didn’t see our share of Pat Ryan of News Talk 103.7 FM…

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