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Welcome from Director of Public Safety, David J. Spotts
As the Public Safety Director, I am thrilled to lead the delivery of public safety services in Lower Paxton Township. I encourage you to connect with us online and take part in keeping Lower Paxton Township a vibrant place to live and work.

David J. Spotts, Esq. Director of Public Safety
An Open Letter to Our Citizens from Your Police Department
The horrific murders of Police Officers in Dallas has been a very difficult issue for the law enforcement community nationwide. While it is understandable that emotions run high with recent high-profile allegations of police misconduct, it is unfathomable that a person would intentionally plan for and murder officers at a peaceful rally. Read More
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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The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency.

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September 19, 2017

Water System Testing

Water System Testing Set For Overnight Sept. 20 In Portions Of Dauphin County Sep 19, 2017 It has become necessary to test a portion of our water system serving the following areas of Dauphin County from approximately 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. on September 20: Portions of Penbrook Borough Portions of...

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September 16, 2017

Attempted Theft (Attempt to Identify)

Case #17-0014650 On September 5, 2017 at 5:37pm, officers from the Lower Paxton Township Police Dept. were dispatched to the Colonial Park Mall, 4600 blk Jonestown Rd. for a theft from the Boscov's department store. An investigation revealed that the pictured individual had attempted to steal Jimmy...

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September 16, 2017

Theft from Vehicle

Case #17-0014432 On September 12, 2017 at 3:46pm, officers from the Lower Paxton Police Dept. were dispatched to the 700 blk of Colonial Rd. for property stolen from a vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle owner had left her engagement and wedding rings in the cup holder around 2:...

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September 12, 2017

Theft from Vehicles

On Tuesday, September 6, 2017, at about 1:05 PM, the Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to a report of a theft from a motor vehicle parked at the Friendship Community Center. The victim reported she parked her car at about 12:50 PM. She discovered the theft just after 1:00 PM. The suspect broke...

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September 11, 2017

UPDATE TO DEADLY HOME INVASION ON FAIRWAY LANE

Additional details in yesterday's deadly home invasion are as follows: The deceased suspect of the home invasion has been identified as Servando Santos, age 23, of the 600 block of West Market Street York, PA. Investigators have learned that Santos was present and involved in a disturbance at a...

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September 9, 2017

Jones, Ervin III - PWI and 4 additional charges

On September 9 at approximately 3:30 am, Lower Paxton Police initiated a traffic stop on a silver Lincoln sedan after it failed to maintain its lane of travel in the 4000 block of Londonderry Road. The driver and lone occupant was subsequently identified as 20-year-old Ervin Jones III. While...

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PWI, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Dui, Driving while suspended, Underage Drinking

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September 8, 2017

Richardson, William Starnes III - 2702(a)(1) - Aggravated Assault

Case #17-0014096 On September 7, 2017 at 1:28am, officers from the Lower Paxton Twp. Police Dept. were contacted by hospital staff while conducting a routine hospital check at Pinnacle Health Community Campus in reference to a possible domestic assault victim. The officers spoke to the victim and...

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2702(a)(1) - Aggravated Assault

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September 8, 2017

Dehart, Vasthie - 2701(a)(1) - Simple Assault-General and 1 additional charge

Case #17-0014088 On September 6, 2017 at 7:36pm, officers from the Lower Paxton Twp. Police Dept. were dispatched to an assault call involving a knife in the 4100 blk of King George Dr. Their investigation revealed that Vasthie DeHart had threatened her boyfriend with a kitchen knife after causing...

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2701(a)(1) - Simple Assault-General, 2701(a)(3) - Simple Assualt-Fear of Serious Injury

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September 8, 2017

Bretz, Anthony Edward - 6113(a) PFA Arrest for Violation of Order

Case #17-0013910 On September 3, 2017 at 8:23pm, officers from the Lower Paxton Twp. Police Dept. were called out to the 5800 blk of Snell Dr. for a PFA violation. Their investigation lead to the arrest of Anthony Bretz for Violation of a PFA. Bretz turned himself in, was arraigned by MDJ McNight...

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6113(a) PFA Arrest for Violation of Order

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August 30, 2017

Gullick, Dylan Thomas - (1) Count DUI and (1) Summary Traffic Offense

Case 17-0013577 On August 29, 2017 at 12:57am, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to a traffic accident in the 900 blk of Wenrich St. Upon arrival, officers discovered a single vehicle crash involving a telephone poll. They made contact with the driver, Dylan Gullick, who appeared to be...

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(1) Count DUI and (1) Summary Traffic Offense

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September 6, 2017

Nissley, Mark Raymond - (1) Count of Theft by Unlawful Taking

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Mark R. Nissley. Anyone with information should please contact Warrant Officer Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip.

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(1) Count of Theft by Unlawful Taking

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August 4, 2017

Syed, Arif - (1) Count of Access Device Fraud

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the whereabouts of Arif Syed. Anyone with information should please contact Warrant Officer Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip. Thank you.

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(1) Count of Access Device Fraud

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August 4, 2017

Morgan, Karla Shani - (1) Count of Burglary

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the whereabouts of Karla S. Morgan. Anyone with information should please contact Warrant Officer Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip. Thank you

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(1) Count of Burglary

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August 4, 2017

Moore, Timothy Dane - (1) Count Arrest for Violation of Order

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the whereabouts of Timothy D. Moore. Anyone with information should please contact Warrant Officer Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip. Thank you

Charges:

(1) Count Arrest for Violation of Order

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August 4, 2017

Haynes, Laurica - (1) Count of False Identification to Law Enforcement Officer

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the whereabouts of Laurica Haynes. Anyone with information should please contact Warrant Officer Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip. Thank you

Charges:

(1) Count of False Identification to Law Enforcement Officer

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September 16, 2017

Attempted Theft (Attempt to Identify)

Case #17-0014650 On September 5, 2017 at 5:37pm, officers from the Lower Paxton Township Police Dept. were dispatched to the Colonial Park Mall, 4600 blk Jonestown Rd. for a theft from the Boscov's department store. An investigation revealed that the pictured individual had attempted to steal Jimmy...

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September 16, 2017

Theft from Vehicle

Case #17-0014432 On September 12, 2017 at 3:46pm, officers from the Lower Paxton Police Dept. were dispatched to the 700 blk of Colonial Rd. for property stolen from a vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle owner had left her engagement and wedding rings in the cup holder around 2:...

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Current

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September 12, 2017

Theft from Vehicles

On Tuesday, September 6, 2017, at about 1:05 PM, the Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to a report of a theft from a motor vehicle parked at the Friendship Community Center. The victim reported she parked her car at about 12:50 PM. She discovered the theft just after 1:00 PM. The suspect broke...

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August 30, 2017

Help Locate Vehicle Theft Suspect

Case 17-0013314 On August 24, 2017 at 2:44 pm, Lower Paxton officers were dispatched to a non-active vehicle theft in the 600 blk of Lopax Rd. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that Darnell Crawford, an acquaintance of the victim, had stolen their vehicle several days prior. A...

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August 21, 2017

Armed Robbery

On 8/21/17 at 1:51 am Lower Paxton Township Police were dispatched to the Turkey Hill in the 4800 block of Union Deposit Road for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, responding officers learned that an individual suspect entered the store, brandished a black handgun...

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September 19, 2017

Water System Testing

Water System Testing Set For Overnight Sept. 20 In Portions Of Dauphin County Sep 19, 2017 It has become necessary to test a portion of our water system serving the following areas of Dauphin County from approximately 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. on September 20: Portions of Penbrook Borough Portions of...

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September 11, 2017

UPDATE TO DEADLY HOME INVASION ON FAIRWAY LANE

Additional details in yesterday's deadly home invasion are as follows: The deceased suspect of the home invasion has been identified as Servando Santos, age 23, of the 600 block of West Market Street York, PA. Investigators have learned that Santos was present and involved in a disturbance at a...

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September 10, 2017

LPPD RESPONDS TO DEADLY HOME INVASION

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating a home invasion which resulted in the suspect being shot and killed by the home owner during the early morning hours of Sunday September 10, 2017. At 6:00am LPPD was dispatched to a 911 hang up in the 2000 block of Fairway Lane. The...

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September 10, 2017

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month originated in 2004 and is observed each September in the United States. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security, National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to...

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September 7, 2017

LPPD Supports Big Brothers-Big Sisters Over the Edge Event

The LPPD is proud to participate in the upcoming Over the Edge Event sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capitol Region. On October 13 at around noon, Officer Luanna Brook and Chief Dave Spotts will rappel from the roof of the Market Square Plaza on second street in Harrisburg. The LPPD is...

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