Former Gettysburg Mayor Arrested in Texas on Warrant

Chad-Alan Carr was taken into custody after fleeing Pennsylvania

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:55am

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An extreme close-up of metal handcuffs against a dark background, conceptually illustrating the apprehension of a fugitive.The arrest of a former mayor on an outstanding warrant highlights law enforcement's ability to track down suspects across state lines.Gettysburg Today

Former Gettysburg mayor Chad-Alan Carr was arrested in Texas after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators determined Carr had left Gettysburg and was located in Anderson County, Texas, where he was taken into custody by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.

Why it matters

The arrest of the former mayor highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation across state lines to apprehend suspects who attempt to evade arrest. Carr was wanted on charges related to alleged sexual assault and solicitation of explicit images from multiple victims.

The details

Authorities said a warrant was issued on Thursday for Carr's arrest. The Adams County Sheriff's Office Warrant Apprehension Unit tracked Carr to Texas, where they coordinated with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office to take him into custody without incident.

  • The warrant for Carr's arrest was issued on Thursday.
  • Carr was arrested in Anderson County, Texas.

The players

Chad-Alan Carr

The former mayor of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania who was arrested in Texas on an outstanding warrant.

James W. Muller

The Adams County Sheriff who praised the work of the Warrant Apprehension Unit in locating and arresting Carr.

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What they’re saying

“The case underscores the importance of the Warrant Apprehension Unit, which works to locate people attempting to avoid arrest and ensure outstanding warrants are served.”

— James W. Muller, Adams County Sheriff

What’s next

Carr will be extradited back to Pennsylvania to face the charges outlined in the warrant.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ability of law enforcement to work across state lines to apprehend suspects who try to evade justice. It also underscores the importance of warrant apprehension units in ensuring that outstanding warrants are executed, even when suspects attempt to flee.