Altercation with Police Lands Roaring Spring Man Behind Bars

A Roaring Spring man is behind bars after a call to investigate a disturbance led to a fight with police.

According to charges filed by Freedom Township police, on March 1, officers were called to a home along Redmen Court, Freedom Township, for a report of a man “yelling and causing a disturbance.”

When police arrived, they found George E. Caple, 23, on the front porch steps and that he was “heavily” under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance. According to police, Caple began yelling at officers, calling them “pigs.” Police said when they tried to take Caple into custody, he be...