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Gettysburg Today
By the People, for the People
Former Gettysburg Mayor Charged with Child Sex Crimes
Chad-Alan Carr resigned last week citing a "personal legal matter"
Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:19pm
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The former mayor of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Chad-Alan Carr, has been charged with two felony counts of photographing or filming a child performing a sex act, as well as a misdemeanor count of corruption of minors. The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred in December 2011, prior to Carr's election as mayor. Carr resigned as mayor last week, citing a "personal legal matter", and has also stepped down as executive director of the Gettysburg Community Theater that he founded in 2009.
Why it matters
The arrest of a former mayor on child sex crime charges is a serious and disturbing development that raises concerns about potential abuse of power and the safety of children in the Gettysburg community. It also highlights the need for thorough vetting of political candidates and leaders to ensure they do not have a history of such egregious criminal behavior.
The details
According to court records, the charges against Chad-Alan Carr relate to incidents that allegedly occurred in December 2011, prior to his election as mayor of Gettysburg. Carr was charged with two felony counts of photographing or filming a child performing a sex act, as well as a misdemeanor count of corruption of minors. Carr resigned as mayor last week, citing a "personal legal matter", and has also stepped down as executive director of the Gettysburg Community Theater that he founded in 2009.
- The alleged offenses occurred in December 2011.
- Carr was elected mayor in the fall of 2025.
- Carr resigned as mayor last week, citing a "personal legal matter".
- Carr was charged on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The players
Chad-Alan Carr
The former mayor of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, who has been charged with two felony counts of photographing or filming a child performing a sex act, as well as a misdemeanor count of corruption of minors.
Gettysburg Community Theater
A community theater organization that Carr founded in 2009 and served as executive director until recently resigning.
Adams County District Attorney's Office
The local prosecutor's office that is holding a press conference on Friday afternoon regarding Carr's arrest.
What’s next
The Adams County District Attorney's Office is holding a press conference on Friday afternoon about Carr's arrest. He was arraigned Friday morning.
The takeaway
This case highlights the critical importance of thoroughly vetting political candidates and leaders to ensure they do not have a history of criminal behavior, especially involving the exploitation of minors. It also underscores the need for robust child protection measures and accountability within community organizations.
