Police, Fire, & EMS

This page shares information about recent police, fire and EMS activity in Adams County as reported by local agencies. We’d like to expand our listings so if you have something to contribute please contact us.

Gettysburg Borough Police Blotter

Stories

Laced drugs cause deaths in South Central PA

Community Contributors – September 11, 2023

Gettysburg will support volunteer firefighters with tax increase

Charles Stangor – September 5, 2023

Adams Electric donates first aid kits to Cumberland Township Police Department

Donate Gardner and Community Contributors – August 21, 2023

Cumberland Township Police Department request public’s help in hit-and-run incident

Gettysburg Connection – July 5, 2023

Carroll Valley Council explains borough lot sales; honors Patrolman Seth Reed

Judith Cameron Seniura – June 15, 2023

Gettysburg Police Blotter

Adams County News Sources – May 8, 2023

Cumberland seeks donations for speed display trailer

Community Contributors – May 1, 2023

WellFlight Helicopter serves county residents

Judith Cameron Seniura – April 29, 2023

Vehicle theft arrest in Gettysburg

Gettysburg Police Department – April 25, 2023

New crisis intervention co-responder provides mental health resources to county police departments

Juliette Rhinow and Charles Stangor – April 24, 2023

Gettysburg Police move forward on hiring two cadets

Charles Stangor – April 18, 2023

State Police investigate county Children & Youth Services (updated)

Gettysburg Connection – April 12, 2023

Cumberland Township police officer Joshua Rosenberg promoted to Sergeant

Donate Gardner – March 30, 2023

Cumberland Township Police warn of ongoing elderly scam

Community Contributors – March 20, 2023

Single-vehicle crash on Ridge Road leaves 3 injured; Police seek help from public

Gettysburg Connection – March 5, 2023

Gettysburg Police Activity Log, Jan. 2 through Jan. 22, 2023

Gettysburg Connection – January 27, 2023

Huge fire destroys Littlestown landmark

Charles Stangor – December 21, 2022

Gettysburg Police share scam alert

Community Contributors – December 5, 2022

Adams honors long-time Carroll Valley Police Chief Richard Hileman

Gettysburg Connection – November 17, 2022

Gettysburg Fire holds open house

– November 6, 2022

Gettysburg Police Dept. faces staffing, diversity challenges

Charles Stangor – September 6, 2022

Gettysburg Police Chief says department is undersized

Charles Stangor – August 6, 2022

Gettysburg Police Department moves forward with a “Trust and Transparency” approach

Charles Stangor – July 21, 2022

Fatal Crash on Pine Run Rd. Hamilton Township

Community Contributors – June 22, 2022

Suspect in Gettysburg shooting is captured

Community Contributors – May 11, 2022

Gettysburg Police seek information on air-rifle shooting

Community Contributors – April 20, 2022

Gettysburg Issues Special Events Citation over March Ukraine vigil

Charles Stangor – April 14, 2022

Gettysburg police chief Glenny joins Sen. Mastriano to support using federal American Rescue Plan funds for police

Charles Stangor and Community Contributors – April 12, 2022

Optimist Club of Gettysburg gives Law Enforcement Award to Adams Correctional Complex wardens

Charles Stangor – February 24, 2022

Local organizations encourage transparent policing in Gettysburg

Charles Stangor – February 16, 2022

Free tax preparation for seniors available again this year

Charles Stangor – January 25, 2022

GASD’s Emergency Response Team and advance preparations may have saved two lives this year

Charles Stangor – November 19, 2021

Adams County Adult Correctional Complex avoids COVID cases, moves forward with its mission

Charles Stangor – August 19, 2021

Gettysburg Police Ask Public’s Help to Identify Robbery Suspects

Community Contributors – June 15, 2021

Gettysburg’s finances are improving as downtown revitalization ramps up * Police body cameras are here

Charles Stangor – May 14, 2021

Gettysburg Borough Council Praises Main Street Director Deb Adamik, Gettysburg Police Force

Charles Stangor – April 19, 2021

Gettysburg Police Report Shots Fired with Injury

Community Contributors – March 11, 2021

Police Chief Cautions Gettysburg Residents about Scammers and False Information

Charles Stangor – April 12, 2020

List of Adams County Police Departments