Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, May 11, through Sunday, May 17: May 11 Alarm, 300 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Unfounded. Suspicious person, 100 block East Main Street. Subject checked and moved on. May 12 Parking complaint, Dale Street. Vehicle gone on arrival,[Read More…]
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Grand jury declines to indict minor in fatal shooting in February
by Geoff Fox On Monday, March 30, Washington County Sheriff’s Office has released more details about the February shooting on Whispering Wind Road in Hancock. Police said that after the State’s Attorney review of the facts of the case and a March 25 Grand Jury, no charges will be[Read More…]
Police look for public’s help in finding rock-throwing suspects
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police are looking for the public’s help in looking for exterior camera video from along Pennsylvania Avenue from Saturday, March 21 in order to track down individuals suspected of hurling rocks at passing cars. Police are asking residents in the area of Pennsylvania Avenue with Ring[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report March 9-15
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15: March 9 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 600 block Quaker Creek. Warrant service. Service to advise, 200 block West High Street. Subject advised. Parking complaint, first block East Main Street. Vehicle[Read More…]
Wells Tannery couple charged with more than 70 counts of animal cruelty
by Geoff Fox A Fulton County couple were charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty by Pennsylvania State Police after a February report revealed an extensive number of animals in the couple’s care were not being properly provided for. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to the 290 block[Read More…]
Police department weighing proposals for new body cameras, tasers
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police could be getting new body cameras and tasers once town officials select which company will provide the equipment. Because Councilman Josh McCusker was not present at the March meeting due to illness, so officials didn’t vote on the agenda item. Sgt. Shawn Faith said the[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Office warns against impersonation scams
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scammers impersonating members of the Sheriff’s Office to collect money from the community. In a release, the Sheriff’s Office said they’ve received reports of scammers calling county residents claiming to be a deputy and telling them they have[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report March 2-8
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 2, through Sunday, March 8: March 2 Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Burglary, first block East Main Street. Subject detained, report to follow. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Two stops. March 3 Traffic hazard, Pennsylvania[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report Feb. 23-March 1
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, February 23, through Sunday, March 1: February 23 Undesirable, first block Blue Hill Road. Subjects left before police arrival. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Two stops. Domestic, 12000[Read More…]
Hedgesville man arrested in Fulton County
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a domestic incident from February 26 on Mill Hill Road in Warfordsburg. According to police, around 12:40 a.m., on Thursday, February 26, troopers from the McConnellsburg barrack responded to the residence on Mill Hill Road for a verbal domestic that became physical. Police said Armani[Read More…]
