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Frank Nelms, 19, arrested as fugitive after Mechanicsburg traffic stop

Nelms was identified as a fugitive from Maryland during a traffic stop and taken to Cumberland County Prison to await extradition.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 12:46 PM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

On Sept. 6, 2026, at about 10:57 a.m., Mechanicsburg police stopped a vehicle at South Arch and East Marble Streets to verify a learner's permit. Passenger Frank Nelms, 19, lacked a valid driver’s license and was found to be wanted by Maryland for driving without a license; the Maryland agency confirmed the warrant. Nelms was taken into custody as a fugitive from justice, transported to Cumberland County Prison for processing and to await a hearing on extradition (case MBG-2026-09-0271).