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20-05-2025
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Franklin County teen charged with attempted homicide
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A 17-year-old has been charged after allegedly shooting at two people in Franklin County last month. According to court documents, Chambersburg Police learned of a shooting that occurred on April 20 at 7:52 p.m. Police said a person reported their two sons had been shot at in the area of 155 West Catherine Street. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Court documents show the reporting person said their sons were confronted by Nyshawn Spriggs-Spoonhour, 17, and another person. The person also showed police an Instagram post associated with one of the suspects, which said, 'I really bang my pole to kill – Almost caught me one.' Police spoke with one of the victims on May 5. Court documents show that the victim told police they were walking on Birch Street when they allegedly saw Spriggs-Spoonhour holding a firearm. Both of the victims heard gunshots as they ran from the scene. A preliminary hearing for Spriggs-Spoonhour has been scheduled for May 27. He has been charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and other related charges. Court documents show Spriggs-Spoonhour is incarcerated at Franklin County Prison with his bail denied. The identity of the other suspect is unknown at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Child held at gunpoint during robbery at Chambersburg house party, police say
Two men are jailed without bail in Franklin County following an armed robbery in which they allegedly held a child at gunpoint in his bedroom and stole a video game console, according to Chambersburg police. Diogenes Torres, 22, and Miguel Angel Torres, 19, both of whom have Fayetteville mailing addresses, have their preliminary hearings scheduled on May 6 at the Franklin County Judicial Center, according to court records. Diogenes Torres is charged with two counts each of armed robbery − threatening immediate serious injury, terroristic threats and simple assault, and one count of recklessly endangering another person, while Miguel Torres faces one count of armed robbery and one count conspiracy. Multiple shots were fired during the incident shortly before 2 a.m. April 27 during a party at a home on Brumbaugh Avenue, police wrote in the charging documents for Diogenes Torres. The homeowner told police it started when the suspects went into their 10-year-old son's room and pointed a gun at him while they removed his PlayStation, according to court documents. One shot was also fired in the bedroom. The home was equipped with security cameras, and police watched video that showed two males walk into the child's room. Diogenes Torres could be seen firing two rounds into the ceiling before walking back out, police said. A female at the house told police she confronted one of the men in a different room, and he responded by grabbing her by the neck and forcing her down to a bed while holding a gun to her head, according to court documents. As they walked out of the room, one of them shot the ceiling twice. 'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Former Waynesboro coach sentenced to 14-28 years in prison Federal charges: Federal grand jury indicts Chambersburg pair accused of filming child sex abuse The men continued shooting bullets into the ceiling of the two-story residence as they moved throughout it, according to court documents. One witness said she ran into a room and locked the door, but they attempted to get through it and fired more shots. Witnesses told police the two men left in a white Toyota that belonged to another person from the party. Police used surveillance cameras around the borough to locate the car. Police initiated a traffic stop and arrested the suspects. Diogenes Torress was holding a fanny pack containing a gun, according to court documents. The preliminary hearings are set for 1:30 p.m. May 6 in courtroom six at the county judicial center in Chambersburg. Amber South can be reached at asouth@ This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: Chambersburg robbery: Duo hold child at gunpoint, steal PlayStation
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Police charge suspect in overnight Franklin County shooting
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Police are seeking a man accused of attempted homicide in a Franklin County shooting overnight. Broderick Reshod Fields, 28, of Chambersburg, is wanted on felony attempted homicide among other charges. PREVIOUS COVERAGE > Chambersburg shooting leaves one hospitalized According to Chambersburg Police, officers were called to a shots fired call in the area of the 100 block of Central Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. One person had been shot and injured. Fields has been charged in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Chambersburg Police at 717-264-4131. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices He is considered armed and dangerous, police said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-04-2025
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Chambersburg Police announce passing of K-9 Basco
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Chambersburg Police have announced the passing of K-9 Basco after seven years of service. According to the Chambersburg Police Department, Basco served the Chambersburg community with his partner, PFC John Sgrignoli, for seven years until his retirement in 2021. K-9 Basco was involved in multiple suspect apprehensions and narcotics seizures during his career, per police. K-9 Basco died of natural causes. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
