SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — A former Cumberland County constable who was removed from office earlier this year for his alleged disruptive actions at multiple polling locations last November is now facing criminal charges, according to State Police.
Troy Beam was removed from his position in January by Cumberland County President Judge Edward E. Guido, who determined Beam had "abused his authority and was unfit to serve," District Attorney Sean McCormack said at the time.
Now State Police have charged the 59-year-old Shippensburg resident with obstructing the administration of law or government function, official oppression, and disorderly conduct after conducting numerous interviews with witnesses.
Beam had served as constable in Hopewell Township since he was elected in 2021.
Authorities began looking into the allegations when several members of the community called to report Beam's "disruptive" actions at several polling locations in his jurisdiction, McCormack said.
Guido determined that it was clear beyond all doubt that Beam had abused his authority and was unfit to serve, according to McCormack.
Beam has been removed from office and a vacancy has been declared for the position of Constable of Southampton and Hopewell Townships, McCormack said.
