Stolen Jeep Found Burned in Freedom Township

A 2019 Jeep Wrangler reported stolen from Enterprise Rent-A Car in Altoona on Sept. 18, 2019, was found burned in a wooded area of Freedom Township.

Freedom Township Police Chief Terry Dellinger said the orange in color jeep was discovered in a wooded area between Johnstown Road and Paw Paw Road near the underground pipeline.

Dellinger said the Jeep was completely burned, leaving only the frame.

In a matter unrelated to the discovery of the Jeep, Freedom Township Police also continue to investigate a shooting in East Freedom last week.

Police were called to the 1700 block of Johnstown Road, Freedom Township, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, to investigate a drive-by shooting.

According to Chief Dellinger, an unknown vehicle fired at least six shots into the home located at 1773 Johnstown Road at approximately 6:56 p.m.

Chief Dellinger said there were six people inside the home but no one was injured. The bullets did damage several items inside the home.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call Freedom Township police at 695-8545.