A weekly look at what's happening around Cranberry Township — the news, the noise, and one local's take on both.
State AG sues Cranberry man over alleged rent-to-own home scheme
Attorney General Dave Sunday filed a civil lawsuit against Charles Spencer of Cranberry Township, Sean Walters of Wexford and six related LLCs. The suit alleges they took over sellers' mortgage payments, then sold the homes on installment contracts to buyers who didn't know the men didn't own them. The mortgages allegedly went into default, leading to foreclosures and evictions. A court injunction now halts evictions and requires the defendants to cover affected mortgage and HOA payments.
From Week of October 12 – 18, 2026 →
Six Cranberry shops searched in countywide THC investigation
On October 7, county officials, the District Attorney's office and local police — including Cranberry Township police — executed 31 search warrants over suspected illegal THC product sales. Six of the 12 retail stores searched are in Cranberry: Cranberry Tobacco Vape, Cranberry Clouds, Cool Vapes, The Hemp Company and Glass Gallery on Route 19, plus East Coast Vapes on Freedom Road. A state police lab found Delta-9 THC levels up to 38 times the legal limit in some products. No charges had been filed yet, but the DA expects charges against multiple people.
From Week of October 5 – 11, 2026 →
Township Police unveil new "Blue Envelope Program"
The Cranberry Township Police Department has introduced a Blue Envelope Program, designed to help certain individuals during police interactions, according to a message from Police Chief Ken Ruckel.
From Week of September 28 – October 4, 2026 →
Township police flag continued e-bike misuse as an ongoing issue
Cranberry Township's police department says improper use of e-bikes and other electric recreational vehicles remains a problem in the township, per the Butler Eagle.
From Week of September 15 – 21, 2026 →
Police remind residents about "Slow Down" campaign ahead of school year
Cranberry Township Police reissued guidance on school-zone speed enforcement as Seneca Valley classes resumed, noting increased patrols near elementary and middle school campuses through September.