The East Earl Township Police Department charged Diane C. Bennett of Willow Street with Unsworn Falsification to Authorities.  On August 2, 2021, Bennett attempted to purchase a firearm at The Sportsman's Shop, 1214 Main Street.  Bennett is alleged to have made false written statements on ATF Form F4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) and/or Pennsylvania State Police form SP 4-113 Application/Record of Sale.  These false statements were discovered during the pre-purchase background check.  Bennett's firearm purchase was denied.

Bennett is PRESUMED INNOCENT.