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The Dauphin County Drug Task Force arrested youth pastor Harry E. Maxwell for unlawful drug delivery
Today, the Dauphin County Drug Task Force charged Harry E.
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UPDATE ON HARRISBURG SHOOTING
HARRISBURG – United States Attorney David J. Freed and Dauphin County District Attorney Francis T. Chardo provide the following update after this afternoon’s press conference on the Harrisburg shooting.
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Welcome
As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for Dauphin County it has always been my goal to provide transparency to our government and to give the public a channel for communicating with the police, free of intimidation. We can achieve this goal through technology and a commitment to better engage the public and to keep our community safe.

Fran Chardo, District Attorney
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A prosperous and safe community
Keeping our county safe is a commitment not by one group of people, rather through the investment of all. Together, we can help all citizens feel safe, enjoy quality of life and hold offenders accountable.
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Parents: Be Aware of Synthetic Drugs
Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico wants Central Pennsylvania residents to educate themselves on the dangerous effects of designer drugs. To learn more click here.
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What is life like for a deputy district attorney on a trial team in Dauphin County?
Ever wonder what it is like to be a Deputy District Attorney. Learn what a typical day is really like for a prosecutor in Dauphin County. Read More

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September 19, 2020

Washington, Christopher Melick - (18) 3503 (A)(1)(II) Crim Tresp Enter Structure and 19 additional charges

Middletown Police observed suspicious activity while on patrol. Police tried to initiated a traffic stop that resulted in a short chase. Christopher Washington the driver ended up crashing his vehicle while attempting to flee from the police. Washington was later located after committing a host of...

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Middletown Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3503 (A)(1)(II) Crim Tresp Enter Structure, 753733A FLEEING TO ELUDE POLICE OFF, (18) 5126A FLIGHT TO AVOID APP TRIAL PUN, (18)3802(A)(1) DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely, (18) 2705 - Recklessly Endangering Another Person, 18-5506 Loitering and Prowling at Night Time, 780-113 A16 Possession of a Controlled Substance, 780-113 A31(i) Possession of Marijuana, 35 780-113 A32 Possession of drug paraphernalia, 4910(1) Tampering With Or Fabricating Physical Evidence, (75) 7122(1) Altered Forged or Counterfeit Documents and Plates, (75) 1543 (a) Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, 753745A ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO UNATTENDED PROPERTY, 3746 (1)(1) Failure to Notify Police of an Accident involving injury or death, PA 75 3323b Duties at Stop Signs, (75) (3361) Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed, (75) (3736) (A) Reckless Driving, (75) 1301 (a) Driving Unregistered Vehicle, (75) 1786 (F) Operate Vehicle W/O Req'd Financial Responsibility, (18) 3304 (A)(2) Criminal Mischief-Tamper w/Property

September 18, 2020

Hoffman, Charles Anthony - (1) Count of Theft by Unlawful Taking(M1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is seeking assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Charles A. Hoffman. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count of Theft by Unlawful Taking(M1)

September 18, 2020

Thank You!

The Lower Paxton Police Department would like to send a very sincere THANK YOU to the Emergency Department at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital for their generous donation! We would also like to say thank you to all the community members who have taken the time to send us cards, letters, a...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

September 18, 2020

PROMOTIONS!

The Susquehanna Township Police are excited to announce the promotion of Officers Demetrius Glenn and Julian Gomez to the rank of Patrol Officer First Class. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH!!

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Susquehanna Township Police Department

September 17, 2020

FARMER, MELVIN DAVID Jr. - (1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Controlled Substance By Per Not Reg and 2 additional charges

On 08-21-2020 at approx 0740hrs MPD executed a search warrant on a house in the 100 block of Adelia Street. The target of the investigation was a Melvin Farmer. Farmer was at the residence at the time of the search warrant. The search warrant resulted in crack cocaine and heroin being recovered in...

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Middletown Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Controlled Substance By Per Not Reg, (1) 780-113 (a )(32) possession of drug parahernalia, 4910(1) Tampering With Or Fabricating Physical Evidence(M2)

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September 19, 2020

Washington, Christopher Melick - (18) 3503 (A)(1)(II) Crim Tresp Enter Structure and 19 additional charges

Middletown Police observed suspicious activity while on patrol. Police tried to initiated a traffic stop that resulted in a short chase. Christopher Washington the driver ended up crashing his vehicle while attempting to flee from the police. Washington was later located after committing a host of...

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Middletown Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3503 (A)(1)(II) Crim Tresp Enter Structure, 753733A FLEEING TO ELUDE POLICE OFF, (18) 5126A FLIGHT TO AVOID APP TRIAL PUN, (18)3802(A)(1) DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely, (18) 2705 - Recklessly Endangering Another Person, 18-5506 Loitering and Prowling at Night Time, 780-113 A16 Possession of a Controlled Substance, 780-113 A31(i) Possession of Marijuana, 35 780-113 A32 Possession of drug paraphernalia, 4910(1) Tampering With Or Fabricating Physical Evidence, (75) 7122(1) Altered Forged or Counterfeit Documents and Plates, (75) 1543 (a) Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, 753745A ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO UNATTENDED PROPERTY, 3746 (1)(1) Failure to Notify Police of an Accident involving injury or death, PA 75 3323b Duties at Stop Signs, (75) (3361) Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed, (75) (3736) (A) Reckless Driving, (75) 1301 (a) Driving Unregistered Vehicle, (75) 1786 (F) Operate Vehicle W/O Req'd Financial Responsibility, (18) 3304 (A)(2) Criminal Mischief-Tamper w/Property

September 17, 2020

FARMER, MELVIN DAVID Jr. - (1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Controlled Substance By Per Not Reg and 2 additional charges

On 08-21-2020 at approx 0740hrs MPD executed a search warrant on a house in the 100 block of Adelia Street. The target of the investigation was a Melvin Farmer. Farmer was at the residence at the time of the search warrant. The search warrant resulted in crack cocaine and heroin being recovered in...

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Middletown Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Controlled Substance By Per Not Reg, (1) 780-113 (a )(32) possession of drug parahernalia, 4910(1) Tampering With Or Fabricating Physical Evidence(M2)

September 17, 2020

Steven, Graves - Person Not to Possess a Firearm and 4 additional charges

Steven Graves arrested for person not to possess a firearm, strangulation, terroristic threats, possession of instrument of a crime, and simple assault.

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Susquehanna Township Police Department

Charges:

Person Not to Possess a Firearm, Strangulation, Terroristic Threats, Possession of Instrument of a Crime, Simple Assault

September 17, 2020

Foltz, William - Strangulation and 1 additional charge

William Foltz arrested for strangulation and simple assault

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Susquehanna Township Police Department

Charges:

Strangulation, Simple Assault

September 17, 2020

Ramsey, Chandler - Simple Assault

Chandler Ramsey arrested for simple assault.

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Susquehanna Township Police Department

Charges:

Simple Assault

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September 18, 2020

Hoffman, Charles Anthony - (1) Count of Theft by Unlawful Taking(M1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is seeking assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Charles A. Hoffman. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count of Theft by Unlawful Taking(M1)

September 17, 2020

Godbolt, Antonio Lamont - (1) count Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Antonio L. Godbolt. Anyone with information please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3)

September 17, 2020

Arroyo, Noah Ryan - (1) count of Possession of Marijuana(M); (1) count of Possession Drug Paraphernalia(M)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Noah Ryan Arroyo. Anyone with information please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Possession of Marijuana(M); (1) count of Possession Drug Paraphernalia(M)

September 17, 2020

Grayson, James M - (1) count of Theft by Deception (F3); Forgery(F2)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the current whereabouts of James M. Grayson. Anyone with information please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Theft by Deception (F3); Forgery(F2)

September 17, 2020

Lightner, Nicholas Steve - (1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Nicholas Steve Lightner. Anyone with information please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F)

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August 30, 2020

Homicide Investigation / Arrest

On Saturday August 29th, at about 12:55pm, the Harrisburg Police were dispatched to the area of North 18th and Forster Streets for a report of shot fired. Upon arrival officers were directed, by residents in the area, towards a suspect seen fleeing the area on foot. Officers were able to locate the...

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Harrisburg Bureau of Police

Incident Type:

Homicide

August 29, 2020

Burglary

On Friday, August 28, 2020 at approximately 0917 hours, MPD received a dispatch in reference to a non-active burglary in the 1st Block of Wilson Street. An investigation was conducted as it appears nothing was taken. A second person came forward advising their residence was also burglarized;...

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Middletown Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Burglary

August 23, 2020

Shooting Investigations

On the evening of Saturday August 22nd the Harrisburg Police responded to two separate shooting. The first shooting took place around 9:00pm in the area of North Cameron St and Reily Rd. Two individuals were struck as a result of the shooting. Both were transported to a local hospital for emergency...

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Harrisburg Bureau of Police

Incident Type:

Assault - Other

August 17, 2020

Swatara Police Participates in Operation Nighthawk

Over the weekend of August 14th and 15th the Swatara Township Police participated in Operation Nighthawk targeting DUI and unsafe driving throughout the greater Harrisburg area. This enforcement operation was organized and coordinated by the Pennsylvania State Police and comprised of Troopers and...

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Swatara Township Police Department

August 15, 2020

Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation

On Friday August 14th, at about 4pm, the Harrisburg Police responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 200 block of S 17th St. The accident appeared to consist of a motorcycle striking a stationary vehicle, and the operator of the motorcycle suffering serious injuries. The motorcycle operator was...

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Harrisburg Bureau of Police

Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

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September 15, 2020

Hit & Run Accident

On 9-14-2020, Steelton Borough Police were dispatched to the 500 block of Canal Alley for a report of a hit & run accident. Officers met with the complainant who stated that at approximately 2:00am, damage to the rear bumper of their parked vehicle was found. Any information on this incident...

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Steelton Borough Police Department

September 15, 2020

Attempt to Identify

On August 26, 2020 at approximately 0430 hrs, three subjects forcibly entered the Sunoco gas station located at 116 N. Mountain Rd and stole items from within. Two subjects entered the convenience store, while a third individual primarily remained to the rear of the building as a "lookout". The...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 14, 2020

Criminal Mischief & Theft

On 9-12-2020, Steelton Borough Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Penn Street for a report of a criminal mischief and theft. Officers met with the complainant who stated that they noticed the driver's door window of their vehicle was smashed and a speaker was stolen from the back seat at...

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Steelton Borough Police Department

September 11, 2020

Theft by Deception

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating a theft by deception that occurred in the parking lot of Costco on Friday, July 31, 2020. The male in the attached images approached the victim, claimed not to have any money, and stated he was trying to get his family to California. The...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 11, 2020

Stolen Vehicle

On 9-10-2020, Steelton Borough Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of South 5th Avenue for a report of a stolen vehicle. Officers spoke with the victim who stated that they parked their 2005 Jeep Liberty at approximately 4:45pm the previous day, and when they returned in the morning it was...

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Steelton Borough Police Department

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September 18, 2020

Thank You!

The Lower Paxton Police Department would like to send a very sincere THANK YOU to the Emergency Department at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital for their generous donation! We would also like to say thank you to all the community members who have taken the time to send us cards, letters, a...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

September 18, 2020

PROMOTIONS!

The Susquehanna Township Police are excited to announce the promotion of Officers Demetrius Glenn and Julian Gomez to the rank of Patrol Officer First Class. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH!!

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Susquehanna Township Police Department

September 17, 2020

Richard Raker convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl

After only thirty-five minutes of deliberation, a jury today convicted Richard Raker, 59, of molesting a 15-year-old girl in his Millersburg home in 2016. The jury found Raker guilty of aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors following...

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Dauphin County District Attorney's Office

September 17, 2020

MEGAN'S LAW INFORMATION

The Susquehanna Township Police Department has received some recent inquiries into why citizens were not notified of registered sexual offenders that live in the township. We have attached the links below for the Pennsylvania State Police Megan’s Law website and the Megan’s Law FAQ website. These...

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Susquehanna Township Police Department

September 16, 2020

Missing Adult

Stephon Wilkerson, 45, of Penbrook has been reported as missing by members of his family. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are reported to be very uncharacteristic of Mr. Wilkerson. He has not been in contact with his family since late 2019. Anyone with information regarding the...

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Penbrook Borough Police Department

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