Warrant Issued for Johnstown Man in Blairsville

Police seek Patrick Adolph, 56, on charges including firearm theft

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Blairsville Borough Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Patrick Adolph, a 56-year-old Johnstown resident, on charges of theft by unlawful taking of a firearm, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, and carrying a firearm without a license.

Why it matters

Firearm theft is a serious crime that can have significant public safety implications, especially when the perpetrator is still at large. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement efforts to apprehend suspects and recover stolen weapons to prevent them from being used in further criminal activity.

The details

According to police, Adolph is wanted on multiple charges related to the theft of a firearm. The specific details of the alleged crime are not yet publicly known, but the charges indicate Adolph may have been involved in a conspiracy to steal the weapon and then unlawfully possess it.

  • The arrest warrant for Patrick Adolph was issued on February 21, 2026.

The players

Patrick Adolph

A 56-year-old resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, who is wanted by the Blairsville Borough Police Department on charges related to the theft of a firearm.

Blairsville Borough Police Department

The law enforcement agency that has issued an arrest warrant for Patrick Adolph and is seeking information on his whereabouts.

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What’s next

The Blairsville Borough Police Department is asking anyone with information on Patrick Adolph's whereabouts to contact them at 724-459-7555.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of responsible gun ownership and the need for effective law enforcement efforts to apprehend suspects involved in firearm-related crimes in order to promote public safety.