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Pennsylvania police briefs

Dan Dearth
dan.dearth@herald-mail.com

Electronics, jewelry stolen from Pa. home

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Electronics, jewelry and a set of golf clubs were stolen during a burglary Sunday night in Chambersburg, the borough police department said.

Officers were called at 8:30 p.m. for a report of a residential burglary in the 400 block of West Queen Street, according to a police department news release.

The victim told investigators that electronics, jewelry and a set of Nike Pro golf clubs were stolen.

Anyone with information about the burglary may call the police department at 717-264-4131.

Man charged with public drunkenness

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Hagerstown man was charge with public drunkenness during a domestic disturbance in Chambersburg, the borough police department said.

Lawrence R. Monroe, 34, was charged after officers were called for a report of a domestic disturbance Saturday shortly before 11 p.m. in the 400 block of East Queen Street, according to a police department news release.

Officers said Monroe “continued to yell and scream profanities” after officers told him to stop.

Monroe’s blood alcohol content was 0.23%. The legal limit in Pennsylvania is 0.08%.

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