Former Gettysburg Mayor Arrested in Texas After Fleeing New Child Sex Charges

Body Camera Footage Captures Arrest

Body camera footage from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office shows the arrest of Chad-Alan Carr, the former mayor of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, who was apprehended in Texas after fleeing new charges related to child sexual abuse. The footage captures the moment when Carr was taken into custody in Anderson County on April 8 , following a coordinated effort between Pennsylvania and Texas law enforcement agencies.

Carr, 48, was located in Anderson County, Texas after Adams County Sheriff Joshua Fitting's Warrant Apprehension Unit determined he had left Gettysburg . The arrest came after a warrant was issued for Carr on Wednesday afternoon , when authorities discovered he was no longer in Pennsylvania to face additional charges.

Multiple Victims Come Forward

Three additional victims came forward with sexual assault and abuse allegations after Carr's initial arrest in March . The new charges include two second-degree felony counts of sexual assault, a second-degree felony count of photographing, filming or depicting child sex acts on a computer and two misdemeanor counts of corruption of minors .

The charges stem from allegations that Carr groomed and sexually exploited victims between 2011 and 2013 while he was involved with Gettysburg High School and the Gettysburg Community Theater . One victim reported that Carr provided alcohol to a teenager and then sexually assaulted him despite the victim saying no .

The additional victims contacted police after Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett held a press conference on March 13 announcing Carr's first arrest on charges of sexual abuse of children, criminal solicitation and corruption of minors . Carr had posted bail after his initial arrest last month before the new warrant was issued.

Swift Political Downfall

Carr resigned as Gettysburg mayor on March 4, only about two months after he was sworn in . Alison Lintal was appointed by the Gettysburg Borough Council to replace him on March 23 . The Board of Directors of Gettysburg Community Theatre announced that Carr also stepped down as their Executive Director .

The theatre organization stated it takes the allegations seriously and will cooperate with authorities, with new management instituting additional measures "to assure the safety of every child" . Carr allegedly informed his campaign manager about the allegations over the phone and admitted to sharing inappropriate messages with a victim .

Extradition and Legal Proceedings

Pennsylvania authorities have confirmed they will extradite Carr from Texas , and he is scheduled to be arraigned on April 16 at the Adams County courthouse . The case demonstrates how law enforcement agencies coordinate across state lines to apprehend suspects who attempt to evade justice.

This arrest highlights broader concerns about abuse of power by public officials and the importance of victims speaking out. The fact that additional victims came forward after the initial charges became public suggests that high-profile arrests can encourage other survivors to report their experiences, potentially leading to more comprehensive accountability for alleged perpetrators.