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Paxtonia Elementary Science Night
On 04/29/22 from 7:00PM until 8:30 PM the Lower Paxton Township Police Evidence Unit assisted at the Paxtonia Elementary School Science Night. Evidence Technician Shannon Drexel developed several forensic based activities that were age appropriate for the children to be able to get a better understanding of what Police Forensic Technicians do and the science behind it.

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Theft Investigation
On 12/17/21 at approximately 5:20PM a customer lost their purse while shopping at the Burlington Coat Factory in the 4200 block of Union Deposit Rd. The purse was picked up by an unknown male. Lower Paxton Township Police would like to speak with the pictured male or female. If anyone recognizes them or has information on the incident, contact Ofc.
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Welcome to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department
Welcome to the Lower Paxton Township Police web site. The Lower Paxton Township Police Department continues its commitment to providing professional police services to our community.

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Medication Disposal Available
The Medreturn drop-box in the lobby of the police station for disposal of unneeded/unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is accessible between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. To dispose of medications at another time, please call the police dispatcher at 558-6900 and an officer can meet you at the station. Residents are encouraged to remove medications from the labeled prescription bottles and to use a zip-loc bag for disposal.

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Accreditation
The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency.

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June 23, 2022

Rush, Tristan Jayallen - (1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M); (1) Count Drug Paraphernalia (M)

The Lower Paxton Township is seeking assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Tristan Jayallen Rush. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 from the Dauphin County Crime Stoppers...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M); (1) Count Drug Paraphernalia (M)

June 23, 2022

Coleman, Tylee Jerome - (1) count of Strangulation(F-2);(1) count of simple assault(M-2)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Tylee Jerome Coleman. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 through the Dauphin...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Strangulation(F-2);(1) count of simple assault(M-2)

June 20, 2022

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating a retail theft from Lowes in the 4000 block of Union Deposit Rd. On 6/10/22 at approximately 8:00AM the male in the attached photos removed over $1500.00 worth of copper wire. If anyone recognizes the male or has information on the incident, contact...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

June 14, 2022

Attempt to Identify

Attached are two male suspects who purchased $2180 of Jewelry from Kohls on 6/3/22. When paying the males performed a quick change scam by confusing the cashier and were able to leave the store with an additional $1000 in cash. The Loss Prevention District Manager was notified that the jewelry was...

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June 9, 2022

McHenry, Stephanie Marie - (1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F); Identity Theft(F-3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Stephanie M. McHenry. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 through the Dauphin...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F); Identity Theft(F-3)

May 19, 2022

Ransom, Brice - (18) 4101 (A2) Forgery and 2 additional charges

On 5/18/22 at approximately 8:15PM a Lower Paxton Township officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop officers searched the vehicle and located numerous items related to fraud and forgery. Items discovered included numerous debit/credit cards, labeled with different names,...

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Charges:

(18) 4101 (A2) Forgery, (18) 4106 (A1II) Access Device Fraud, (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property

May 19, 2022

Gates, Ronald III - (18) 4101 (A2) Forgery and 2 additional charges

On 5/18/22 at approximately 8:15PM a Lower Paxton Township officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop officers searched the vehicle and located numerous items related to fraud and forgery. Items discovered included numerous debit/credit cards, labeled with different names,...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 4101 (A2) Forgery, (18) 4106 (A1II) Access Device Fraud, (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property

May 19, 2022

Cresswell, Daral - (18) 4101 A2 Forgery (F2) and 2 additional charges

On 5/18/22 at approximately 8:15PM a Lower Paxton Township officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop officers searched the vehicle and located numerous items related to fraud and forgery. Items discovered included numerous debit/credit cards, labeled with different names,...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(18) 4101 A2 Forgery (F2), (18) 4106 (A1II) Access Device Fraud, (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property

May 6, 2022

Bentancourt-Valentin, Wilfredo - (1) count of Retail Theft (F-3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department arrested Bentancourt-Valentin, Wilfredo on Friday May 6th, 2022. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday February 28th, 2022 Issuing Authority : MDJ Joseph Lindsey Holding Department : Lower Paxton Township Police Department Docket...

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Charges:

(1) count of Retail Theft (F-3)

March 31, 2022

Palacios, Derek Matthew - (1) count 6105 (a)(1) Persons not to possess (F2) and 4 additional charges

On March 25, 2022, at approximately 4:40pm, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Jonestown Rd and Beaver Rd. The driver, Derek Palacios, was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. Upon taking Palacios into custody, he was found to be in...

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Charges:

(1) count 6105 (a)(1) Persons not to possess (F2), (1) count 6106 A1 Firearms Not To Be Carried W/O License (F3), (1) count 907 (c) Instruments of a Crime - Body Armor (F3), (1) count 908 (a) Prohibited Offensive Weapon (M1), (1) count (75) 1543 (A) Driv While Oper Priv Susp (S)

June 23, 2022

Rush, Tristan Jayallen - (1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M); (1) Count Drug Paraphernalia (M)

The Lower Paxton Township is seeking assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Tristan Jayallen Rush. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 from the Dauphin County Crime Stoppers...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M); (1) Count Drug Paraphernalia (M)

June 23, 2022

Coleman, Tylee Jerome - (1) count of Strangulation(F-2);(1) count of simple assault(M-2)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Tylee Jerome Coleman. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 through the Dauphin...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Strangulation(F-2);(1) count of simple assault(M-2)

June 9, 2022

McHenry, Stephanie Marie - (1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F); Identity Theft(F-3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Stephanie M. McHenry. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 through the Dauphin...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F); Identity Theft(F-3)

June 9, 2022

Prude, Edward Wayne II - (1) Count of Driving While License is Suspended / Revoked (DUI Related) (M-3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Edward W. Prude, II. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 through the Dauphin...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count of Driving While License is Suspended / Revoked (DUI Related) (M-3)

June 9, 2022

Wright, Danielle Amber - (1) count of Retail Theft (F-3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Danielle A. Wright. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip. There is a possible reward up to $2,000 through the Dauphin County...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Retail Theft (F-3)

June 2, 2022

Retail Jewelry Theft

Retail Jewelry Theft The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in a jewelry theft which occurred on May 9, 2022 at the Kay Jewelers in the Colonial Park Mall. The female suspect fled with a 10 karat yellow gold diamond pendant...

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Case Status:

Current

May 17, 2022

Missing Juvenile-Returned

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department reports Ivy Stoudt, 17 year old female, who left her residence on the evening of 5/14/2022, has been located and safely returned home. The Lower Paxton Township Police Department would like to thank those who assisted in her safe return.

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Case Status:

Current

April 12, 2022

Retail Theft

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Ulta Beauty Supply, 5112 Jonestown Road, on Wednesday, March 31, 2022 between 1930 and 1934 hours. The pictured suspects entered Ulta and immediately went to the fragrance section where they selected...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

April 11, 2022

Bomb Threat at Sheetz

On April 10, 2022 at approximately 6pm the Lower Paxton Township Police Department were dispatched to Sheetz, 2300 Colonial Rd, for a report of a bomb threat received over the telephone. As a result of this threat, Sheetz employees and customers were forced to evacuate the store. The Lower Paxton...

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Case Status:

Closed

March 25, 2022

Attempted Theft by Deception / Identity Theft

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating an identity theft and attempted theft by deception that occurred at the Santander Bank, 4251 Union Deposit Road, on Monday, March 7, 2022 at approximately 2:00 pm. The pictured male entered Santander Bank, presented a fraudulent...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

June 20, 2022

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating a retail theft from Lowes in the 4000 block of Union Deposit Rd. On 6/10/22 at approximately 8:00AM the male in the attached photos removed over $1500.00 worth of copper wire. If anyone recognizes the male or has information on the incident, contact...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

June 14, 2022

Attempt to Identify

Attached are two male suspects who purchased $2180 of Jewelry from Kohls on 6/3/22. When paying the males performed a quick change scam by confusing the cashier and were able to leave the store with an additional $1000 in cash. The Loss Prevention District Manager was notified that the jewelry was...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

June 7, 2022

Found Property

On 06/06/2022, a Good Samaritan found property laying in the roadway on Fairfield Street at Clarendon Street and turned it in at Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police. Please contact LPPD Evidence Unit at (717)657-5656 x 1151 if you own the property so that we can arrange it’s return. LPPD...

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May 16, 2022

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Hobby Lobby in the 5000 block of Jonestown Rd. On 5/13/22 at approximately 4:15PM the male in the attached photos stole over $100.00 worth of merchandise. If anyone recognizes the suspect or has any information on...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

May 11, 2022

Click-It-Or-Ticket

Lower Paxton Township to Participate in Joint May/June “Click It or Ticket” Enforcement Activities Lower Paxton Township today announced joint seat belt and impaired driving enforcement activities as part of the 2022 May/June “Click It or Ticket” campaign. The joint mobilization will be conducted...

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