

Route 30 passes through the northern part of the township, passing through the unincorporated community of Fort Loudon.

Cove Mountain is a ridge that runs parallel to Tuscarora Mountain to the east. The West Branch of Conococheague Creek flows from north to south through the center of the township. The western border follows the crest of Tuscarora Mountain, while a portion of the eastern border follows Conococheague Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River. The borough of Mercersburg is along part of the southern border. The township is in western Franklin County, bordered to the west by Fulton County. They ask that if you see it, or anything else possibly related to this incident, contact the department, and do not touch the item.ĭownload the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.įollow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Officers are still trying to track down Jen’s phone. Meanwhile, Peters Township police are asking neighbors to check their surveillance cameras for any video of the attack. Oberschelp is being held at the Washington County Prison on no bond. It’s crazy to hear someone from the local area had that happen,” said Masteller. “I’m a young female too with an ex and it could’ve been me. When officers came to his apartment Oberschelp told them, “I’m the one you’re looking for,” according to police paperwork. She was life-flighted to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition. Police say he then took her phone and ran off, leaving her lying unconscious in a pool of blood. The pair went outside, began arguing, and Oberschelp admitted to hitting Jen in the back and head with a hammer before kicking her while she was on the ground. Investigators say Oberschelp admitted to taking an Uber to Jen’s parents’ Thomsonville Road house - uninvited - going into her bedroom and waking her up early Saturday morning.
