ADAMS COUNTY, PA News (9/2/2024) – A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody this morning following an incident involving firearms and suspected explosives in Straban Township, Adams County. The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in Gettysburg have reported that the suspect, identified as Jacob Dittenhafer, 36, of York County, was detained after fleeing from law enforcement officers.
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The incident began around 9:30 a.m. when a resident on Smith Road contacted authorities. The caller reported seeing a male displaying erratic behavior while armed with a rifle and a pistol, also wearing a shotgun bandolier. The resident, who only knew the suspect as “Jake,” alerted police due to concerns about the man’s past, as he had previously indicated being a felon.
Upon arrival, PSP officers attempted to make contact with Dittenhafer, who fled the scene on foot. Officers were able to apprehend him a short time later. During a search of the area, police discovered firearms and what appeared to be pipe bombs in Dittenhafer’s possession. A specialized PSP unit was called to the scene to safely remove the explosives. The unit successfully located and secured two pipe bombs, one in a vehicle and another in a backpack near another vehicle.
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There were no injuries reported, and the PSP has confirmed there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The investigation is being led by Corporal Kyle Reeser of the Gettysburg PSP station.
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