Mount Union Police Department

08/20/2026

Something new is coming to the East Broad Top this fall! 🚒🚑

On Saturday, October 31, bring the kids to the East Broad Top for our FREE Touch a Truck event from 10 AM–2 PM at the Roundhouse, across from Orbisonia Station.

Kids will have the chance to get an up-close look at different types of vehicles, climb inside some of the equipment, meet the people who operate it, and learn a little about how it all works. You may even see the men and women who are bringing the vehicles, dressed in costume!

October 31 is also the final day of the Pumpkin Patch Express for 2026. You can make a day of it with Touch a Truck and a trip aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express. Climb off the train at Colgate Grove, where children can visit the pumpkin patch, get food at one of the food vendors, and participate in many other fun activities.

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Express runs October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31. If October 31 doesn't work for your family, there are plenty of other opportunities to ride throughout the month.

Touch a Truck is free. Tickets are required for the Pumpkin Patch Express, and advance reservations are recommended.

🎟️ Pumpkin Patch Express tickets: https://eastbroadtop.com/events/the-pumpkin-patch-express/

07/08/2026

🚨 ATTENTION MOUNT UNION DRIVERS 🚨

The Kistler Bridge will be CLOSED to vehicles from 1:45 pm today until approximately 2:45 pm today as the Union Pacific Big Boy rolls through town.

This will allow for spectators in the area to SAFELY view the locomotive as it passes through.

Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation. Remember to follow all safety protocols if you plan to come out to see the Big Boy today! 🚂

07/03/2026

The Mount Union Police Department would like to wish our community a Happy Independence Day as this year we celebrate the 250th birthday of the great US of A!! 🇺🇸 We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🎆🎇

07/01/2026

The Department is deeply saddened to announce the loss of a dedicated member of our ranks, Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. He was assigned as a Motor Carrier Inspector at PSP Frackville and was killed in the line of duty on July 1. Read more at bit.ly/PSP-MEP26.

06/30/2026

05/30/2026

***For Immediate Release***

On Friday May 29th, 2026, Mount Union Officers observed Nathaniel D Fortson Jr age 54 operating a vehicle and driving around the Mount Union area. Throughout the afternoon hours, Officers observed Fortson to be following and circling officers while out on patrol. Officers were aware that Fortson was on a limited ignition interlock license from previous DUI cases. Officers observed Fortson pull into the Wine and Spirits Store located on West Water Street. Officers then pulled into the Wine and Spirits Store and attempted to confirm if the vehicle had an installed interlock system in his vehicle by plain view.

At that time, Fortson came out of the store and immediately became aggressive towards officers. Fortson aggressively approached officers creating a safety concern as Fortson was extremely close to the officers. Officers gave Fortson verbal commands to calm down and step back. Fortson did not comply with those commands and continued to act aggressively. Officers then attempted to use minimal physical force to create a safe distance between officers and Fortson. Fortson fought those actions and began shoving the officers. Officers then drew their less lethal Tasers and again gave Fortson verbal commands. Fortson continued to be non-compliant and officers deployed their Tasers until Fortson was placed under arrest.

Fortson has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction, Disorderly Conduct, and operating a vehicle without ignition interlock.

05/24/2026

The Mount Union Police Department would like to honor and remember the fallen military brothers and sisters this Memorial Day weekend. We hope our community has a safe weekend as we come together in remembrance of the sacrifices others have made for us all! 🇺🇸🫡

05/22/2026

⚠️⚠️We are making this post due to the high social media attention this incident has gotten over the last couple of days. We would like to clear the air and inform the community that this was an isolated incident and there is no active threat to the community.⚠️⚠️

On Tuesday May 19th, 2026, at approximately 1752 hrs, Officers were dispatched to the area of Federal Drive and Wrangletown Road for an assault. Officers arrived on scene and came into contact with the victim who reported they were sexually assaulted by an unknown male.

Officers began investigating into the alleged assault and where it had occurred. The victim indicated that it occurred in the woods off of East Shirley Street and Wrangletown Road. Officers immediately searched the wooded area and did not locate the suspect. The victim was then transported to the hospital for further evaluation of the alleged assault.

During the course of this investigation, the alleged suspect was identified and interviewed by officers. The alleged suspect provided multiple items of proof that the encounter with the victim was consensual. Witnesses were also located and interviewed verifying accounts of the alleged suspect.

Officers then reinterviewed the victim who then admitted to officers that no assault occurred and that they had lied about the assault to not get into trouble. Witnesses for the victim were also located and information was verified.

Officers will be consulting with the Huntingdon County District Attorney's office about charges being filed for making false police reports.

05/22/2026

Mount Union Police Officers, along with Mount Union Code Enforcement Officer, and staff with the Huntingdon County Humane Society LC #2157 are here at Appleby’s Drug Store today until 2 pm collecting donations! Stop by and say hello!!