Carlisle Man Charged for Nighttime Prowling in Upper Allen Township

Chase Brandt, 23, accused of approaching homes and peering into windows in residential neighborhoods

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken window lock mechanism, the metallic components and textures dramatically illuminated by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the unsettling incidents of nighttime prowling that have disrupted a quiet Pennsylvania neighborhood.A close-up of a damaged window lock serves as a stark visual reminder of the unsettling incidents of nighttime prowling that have disrupted a quiet Pennsylvania neighborhood.Carlisle Today

A 23-year-old Carlisle man named Chase Brandt has been arrested and charged with loitering and prowling at night after police received multiple complaints about a suspicious individual knocking on doors and looking into windows in the Upper Allen Township neighborhoods of Mt. Allen Heights and Reservoir Hill.

Why it matters

Nighttime prowling and peeping into private residences can make residents feel unsafe in their own homes and raises concerns about potential criminal intent. The case highlights the importance of community vigilance and effective police response to address suspicious behavior that could escalate into more serious crimes.

The details

According to police, Brandt was identified as the individual who had been approaching homes, knocking on doors, and asking homeowners about their security cameras during the late evening hours over a period of several months. Investigators also found that Brandt had entered the property of at least one victim on multiple occasions, approaching a bedroom window to look inside. Brandt later surrendered himself to the Cumberland County Prison.

  • The incidents occurred in November and December of the previous year.
  • On April 2, Brandt appeared for his preliminary hearing and pleaded guilty to a lesser offense.

The players

Chase Brandt

A 23-year-old Carlisle resident who was arrested and charged with loitering and prowling at night time following an investigation by the Upper Allen Township Police Department.

Upper Allen Township Police Department

The law enforcement agency that received multiple complaints about a suspicious individual and conducted an investigation that led to Brandt's arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Nighttime prowling and peeping into private residences can make residents feel unsafe in their own homes and raises concerns about potential criminal intent.”

— Upper Allen Township Police Department

What’s next

Brandt will be sentenced for the lesser offense he pleaded guilty to at a later date.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and effective police response to address suspicious behavior that could escalate into more serious crimes, in order to maintain a sense of safety and security for residents.