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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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May 3, 2021

Homicide Investigation

Update to the post created on 5/1/21 The victim of the homicide in the 4900 block of Lancer St. has been identified as Frank Berryman, 21 years of age. Mr. Berryman was a resident of Lower Paxton Township. At this time Lower Paxton Township Police believe Mr. Berryman was targeted and there is no...

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May 2, 2021

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton Police is seeking the public's help with the identification of two retail theft suspects who are pictured with this release. On April 29, at approximately 8:30pm two males entered the Kohl's on Jonestown Road and selected backpacks from the display shelves and began to fill them...

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Current

May 2, 2021

Homicide Investigation

On 5/1/21 at approximately 9:30PM Lower Paxton Township Police Officers responded to a shooting incident in the 4900 block of Lancer St. Lower Paxton Township Officers discovered a male suffering from multiple gunshots inside an apartment building. The male ultimately died from his injuries. If...

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April 26, 2021

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton Police Department is seeking the public's help in the identification of a fraud suspect. On April 26, LPPD was contacted by the victim of an Access Device Fraud. Upon speaking with the victim in this case, LPPD learned that she mistakenly left her debit card at the Ross Store on...

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Current

April 26, 2021

Anderson, Zakai - (18)3701(A)(1)(I) Robbery and 1 additional charge

On 4/25/21 at approximately 2:40PM Lower Paxton Township Police were dispatched to the 100 block of S. Lockwillow Ave. for a reported robbery. The victim reported the suspect forced their way into the victim's home at gunpoint and demanded property. Shortly after entering the home the suspect...

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Charges:

(18)3701(A)(1)(I) Robbery, (18) 903 (a)(1) Criminal conspiracy

April 24, 2021

Found Dog

The pictured dog was found wandering in the 4200 block of Williamsburg Drive in the early morning of 04/24/21. Please contact LPPD if you know owner information.

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April 14, 2021

Khadka, Megnath - (1 )Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia(M)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Megnath Khadkas. Anyone with information should please call 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 Drug Paraphernalia(M)

April 7, 2021

Sweigard, Brandon Michael - (1)Count of possession of a controlled substance(M);(1)Count of Possession of Marijuana(M);(1...

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Brandon Michael Sweigard. 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 possession of a controlled substance(M);(1)Count of Possession of Marijuana(M);(1)Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia(M)

April 6, 2021

Construction Equipment Fire

LP-21-004656 On March 31, 2021 at approximately 10:20 PM the Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to a fire in the 2300blk of Academy Dr. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine that the object on fire was a backhoe. Anyone with information in reference to the fire or who may know who or how...

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Case Status:

Current

April 5, 2021

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating several incidents of vandalism in the area of Irene Dr. and Circle Dr. The incidents have occurred over several nights beginning on March 27, 2021. The incidents include throwing rocks at residences and damaging mailboxes. If anyone recognizes the...

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April 26, 2021

Anderson, Zakai - (18)3701(A)(1)(I) Robbery and 1 additional charge

On 4/25/21 at approximately 2:40PM Lower Paxton Township Police were dispatched to the 100 block of S. Lockwillow Ave. for a reported robbery. The victim reported the suspect forced their way into the victim's home at gunpoint and demanded property. Shortly after entering the home the suspect...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(18)3701(A)(1)(I) Robbery, (18) 903 (a)(1) Criminal conspiracy

March 29, 2021

Snyder, Daniel J - (18) 2702 (A)( 4) Aggravated Assault and 1 additional charge

On 3/25/21 at approximately 6:30PM Lower Paxton Township Police responded to an assault in the 6000 block of Willow Spring Rd. Upon arrival officers encountered the victim, who had been stabbed and suffered a broken arm. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital, where he was treated for...

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Charges:

(18) 2702 (A)( 4) Aggravated Assault, (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault

February 17, 2021

Mihalov, Matthew Scott - Aggravated Assault and 3 additional charges

On Sunday, 2/14/21, at about 4:11 PM, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the area of Oxford and Coventry Rds. for a report of a black Ford Explorer driving recklessly. Upon arrival, officers found the driver, Matthew Mihalov, unresponsive behind the wheel. Mihalov eventually came around but...

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Charges:

Aggravated Assault, Dui, Fleeing and Eluding, Resisting Arrest

January 13, 2021

Juvenile, Juvenile - (18) 3921 (a) Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3) and 2 additional charges

On 01/12/2021 at approximately 800 PM, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department was dispatched to the 4200 block of Storeys Court for an active vehicle theft. It was learned that three males, one possibly armed with a handgun, stole the vehicle while the driver was delivering food. Members of...

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Charges:

(18) 3921 (a) Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3), (1 count) Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3), (1 count) Resisting Arrest (M2)

January 6, 2021

Sapp, Shamont - (18)3701(A)(1)(II) Robbery and 1 additional charge

On 1/5/21 at 12:07PM Lower Paxton Township Police were dispatched to the report of a robbery at the M&T Bank in the 4900 block of Jonestown Rd. The suspect provided a note to the Teller advising the bank was being robbed. The suspect then fled with cash. Lower Paxton Township Police provided a...

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Charges:

(18)3701(A)(1)(II) Robbery, (18)3701(A)(1)(VI) Robbery of Finanicial Institution

December 31, 2020

Wylie, Timothy Richard - (1) count Possession of Prohibited Offensive Weapon (M1) and 1 additional charge

On 12/29/2020, at approximately 12:45pm, a member of the Community Engagement Team initiated a traffic stop in the area of Balthaser St and Linglestown Rd. During the traffic stop, the Officer found the driver, Timothy Wylie, to be in possession of a prohibited offensive weapon. Wylie was placed...

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Charges:

(1) count Possession of Prohibited Offensive Weapon (M1), & Various Traffic Offenses

December 31, 2020

Lavas, Ryan Lee - (1) count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and 2 additional charges

On 12/29/2020, at approximately 11:15am, a member of the Community Engagement Team initiated a traffic stop in the area of N Lockwillow Ave and N Mountain Rd. During the traffic stop, the Officer found the passenger, Ryan Lee Lavas, to be in possession of a controlled substance, a THC product and...

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Charges:

(1) count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), & (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

December 19, 2020

Potts, Ishmael - (1) count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and 4 additional charges

On December 17, 2020, at approximately 11 pm, a member of the Community Engagement Team conducted a traffic stop in the area of Earl Dr and Joya Cir. During the traffic stop the driver, Ishmael Potts, was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, a small amount of marijuana, drug...

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Charges:

(1) count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), (1) Count Possession of Marijuana (M), (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M), (1) Count Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages (S), and (2) Traffic Summaries

December 19, 2020

Ruby, Shauna Danielle - (1) count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and 1 additional charge

On December 17, 2020, at approximately 9:45 pm, members of the Community Engagement Team conducted a traffic stop on I83 North, mile marker 49.5. The Officers made contact with the occupants who were identified as Dustin Sheeler and Shauna Ruby. Through the course of the traffic stop, the Officers...

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Charges:

(1) count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), & (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

December 19, 2020

Sheeler, Dustin Jay - (1) count False ID to Law Enforcement Officer (M3) and 2 additional charges

On December 17, 2020, at approximately 9:45 pm, members of the Community Engagement Team conducted a traffic stop on I83 North, mile marker 49.5. The Officers made contact with the occupants who were identified as Dustin Sheeler and Shauna Ruby. Through the course of the traffic stop, the Officers...

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Charges:

(1) count False ID to Law Enforcement Officer (M3), (1) count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

April 14, 2021

Khadka, Megnath - (1 )Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia(M)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Megnath Khadkas. Anyone with information should please call 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 Drug Paraphernalia(M)

April 7, 2021

Sweigard, Brandon Michael - (1)Count of possession of a controlled substance(M);(1)Count of Possession of Marijuana(M);(1...

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Brandon Michael Sweigard. 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 possession of a controlled substance(M);(1)Count of Possession of Marijuana(M);(1)Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia(M)

March 18, 2021

Mirabal, Michael Antonio - (1)Count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuan(M); (1)Count of Possession of Drug...

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Michael Antonio Mirabal. 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 Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuan(M); (1)Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia(M)

March 18, 2021

Noaker, Kenneth Edward - (1) Count of Driv While Oper Priv Susp or Revoked (M3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Kenneth Edward Noaker. Anyone with information, should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Charges:

(1) Count of Driv While Oper Priv Susp or Revoked (M3)

February 23, 2021

Smith, Ali Vernon - (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Ali Vernon Smith. 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 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)

February 23, 2021

Henderson, Adrien Maurice - (1) Count Criminal Trespass (F2)

The Lower Paxton Township is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Adrien Maurice Henderson. 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 Criminal Trespass (F2)

February 23, 2021

Carey, Terance Terel - (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking-Vehicle (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Terance Terel Carey. 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 Theft by Unlawful Taking-Vehicle (F3)

October 27, 2020

Rudisill, Jason Wayne - (2) Counts of Retail Theft (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Jason Wayne Rudisill. Anyone with information, should please call Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Charges:

(2) Counts of Retail Theft (F3)

October 26, 2020

Torres-Garcia, giovani - (1) count of Simple Assault (M2)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Giovani Torres-Garcia. 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 Simple Assault (M2)

October 26, 2020

Hafer, Daniel Allen - (1) count of Possession of Marijuana(M); (1) count of Possession Drug Paraphernalia(M)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Daniel Allen Hafer. 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 Possession of Marijuana(M); (1) count of Possession Drug Paraphernalia(M)

May 2, 2021

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton Police is seeking the public's help with the identification of two retail theft suspects who are pictured with this release. On April 29, at approximately 8:30pm two males entered the Kohl's on Jonestown Road and selected backpacks from the display shelves and began to fill them...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

April 26, 2021

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton Police Department is seeking the public's help in the identification of a fraud suspect. On April 26, LPPD was contacted by the victim of an Access Device Fraud. Upon speaking with the victim in this case, LPPD learned that she mistakenly left her debit card at the Ross Store on...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

April 6, 2021

Construction Equipment Fire

LP-21-004656 On March 31, 2021 at approximately 10:20 PM the Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to a fire in the 2300blk of Academy Dr. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine that the object on fire was a backhoe. Anyone with information in reference to the fire or who may know who or how...

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Case Status:

Current

March 24, 2021

Deceased Dogs Found

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is currently investigating two incidents involving the discovery of a deceased dog. On 02/03/2021 LPTPD responded to the 100 block of Oak Park Rd for a report of a deceased dog found on a nearby walking trail. The dog was found by a neighborhood resident...

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Current

March 18, 2021

Missing Juvenile

The Lower Paxton Police Department needs assistance locating Taran Miller, a juvenile who has been missing since November 2020. Miller is described as a white female, approximately 5’5”, with reddish-brown hair and hazel eyes (See attached pictures). It is believed she is in the Harrisburg/Steelton...

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Current

March 17, 2021

Attempt to Identify

The Lower Paxton Township Police Dept is attempting to identify the pictured individual who entered the Giant Food Store, located at 5009 Jonestown Road, on 03/07/2021 and 03/09/2021 and took numerous items without paying. The pictured suspect was observed getting into the passenger seat of a red...

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Current

March 9, 2021

Motor Vehicle Theft

The Lower Paxton Township Police Dept is investigating a theft of a motor vehicle that occurred on 03/05/2021 between 2:15 AM and 3:00 AM at the Ideal Cars lot located at 5510 Allentown Blvd. At least two suspects entered onto the property and gained access to a 2006 tan Ford F-250 Super Duty. The...

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Current

February 7, 2021

GQ Barber Shop Shooting Investigation

On February 6 at approximately 6:30pm, Lower Paxton Police responded to the GQ Barber Shop for a report of a shooting. Patrol units arrived on scene within 3 minutes and located a single victim inside the barber shop with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers began to render aid to the victim and clear...

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Current

January 19, 2021

Road rage turned physical altercation

On 1/19/2021 at approximately 1630 hours, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Jonestown Rd and Colonial Rd for a physical altercation involving two people. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a road rage incident started the...

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Current

December 18, 2020

Attempt to Identify

On 10/03/2020 the pictured individual entered Sheetz located on Allentown Blvd and attempted to use a stolen credit card. Anyone having information on the pictured individual is asked to contact Lower Paxton Township Police Department at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip through this website.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

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Current

May 3, 2021

Homicide Investigation

Update to the post created on 5/1/21 The victim of the homicide in the 4900 block of Lancer St. has been identified as Frank Berryman, 21 years of age. Mr. Berryman was a resident of Lower Paxton Township. At this time Lower Paxton Township Police believe Mr. Berryman was targeted and there is no...

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May 2, 2021

Homicide Investigation

On 5/1/21 at approximately 9:30PM Lower Paxton Township Police Officers responded to a shooting incident in the 4900 block of Lancer St. Lower Paxton Township Officers discovered a male suffering from multiple gunshots inside an apartment building. The male ultimately died from his injuries. If...

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April 24, 2021

Found Dog

The pictured dog was found wandering in the 4200 block of Williamsburg Drive in the early morning of 04/24/21. Please contact LPPD if you know owner information.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

April 5, 2021

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating several incidents of vandalism in the area of Irene Dr. and Circle Dr. The incidents have occurred over several nights beginning on March 27, 2021. The incidents include throwing rocks at residences and damaging mailboxes. If anyone recognizes the...

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March 31, 2021

Charity Patches for Sale

April is National Child Abuse Awareness month. This year, during the month of April, the Lower Paxton Police Department will be teaming up with the Joe Allegrini Children’s Hero Fund to raise awareness about child abuse and assist those in our community that need our help. Throughout the month of...

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March 30, 2021

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred at Boscovs in the 4600 block of Jonestown Rd. On 1/26/21 at approximately 4:00PM, two unknown white males stole clothing from the business. If anyone recognizes either suspect or has information on the incident, contact Ofc...

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March 30, 2021

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating the theft of mail from a residence in the 6500 block of Liptak Dr. On 3/24/21 at approximately 6:50PM an unknown person removed mail from the victim's mailbox. The suspect appears to be a white male. If anyone recognizes the suspect or has information...

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March 30, 2021

New K-9 Bath!

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department would like to thank the members of the Linglestown American Legion Post 272 for their generous donation to the Department's K-9 Unit. Currently, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department has three K-9s ranging from patrol, narcotics, and fire...

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March 28, 2021

Lost Dog

The pictured dog was found wandering in the Stonebridge Apartments off of Colonial Road. Please contact LPPD at 717-657-5656 if you have owner information.

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March 11, 2021

Back To School Safety

As schools re-open, the Lower Paxton Police Department would like to take a minute to remind the motoring public of the existing laws in Pennsylvania regarding school buses: Motorists must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm extended...

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