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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.
2019 / 2020 BROCHURES - EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR THE THREE MILE ISLAND AREA
Nuclear power and public safety are important parts of emergency planning for the Three Mile Island area. Please find the latest Three Mile Island emergency planning brochures in both English and Spanish below. For additional information please visit http://www.threemileisland.org/
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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January 24, 2020

Struck Pedestrian

On Friday, January 25 at approximately 9:21pm, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the area of Union Deposit Road and Acri Drive for a report of a traffic crash involving a struck pedestrian. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located an adult male in the roadway. He was conscious and responding...

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January 24, 2020

Pravata, Christopher Joseph - (1) count of Possessing Instruments of Crime(M1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Christopher J. Pravata. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 1-717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Possessing Instruments of Crime(M1)

January 24, 2020

White, John - (1) Count of Home Improvement Fraud (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of John White. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 1-717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count of Home Improvement Fraud (F3)

January 23, 2020

Swati, Hamza Gulfam - (1) count of Stalking(F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in knowing the current whereabouts of Hamza G. Swati. 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 Stalking(F3)

January 21, 2020

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton Police Department is seeking the public's help with identifying the subject pictured along with this release. On January 12, the subject entered the Rite Aid on Jonestown Road and stole a 19" television. The suspect left the area in a silver sedan operated by an unidentified female...

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January 6, 2020

Shannon, Carl M - 3921(a) Theft by Unlawful Taking and 3 additional charges

Case # 20-0000353 On 01/04/2020 at approximately 2:30am a Lower Paxton Twp. Police Officer observed several individuals acting suspicious in the parking lot of the Best Buy which was closed at the time. Several officers approached the individuals and made contact. The suspects, identified as Carl...

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Charges:

3921(a) Theft by Unlawful Taking, 907(a) Possess Instruments of a Crime, 3304 Criminal Mischief, 3503(b)(1)(ii) Criminal Trespass

December 5, 2019

Delgado, Isaiah Joseph - (18)2901 A2 Kidnapping(F1) and 3 additional charges

On 10/23/19 Lower Paxton Township Police took a report a woman taken by her ex-boyfriend from the 5100 block of Jonestown Rd. The suspect was identified as Isaiah Delgado and he had taken the victim to Catasauqua, Pa. The victim was able to get away and contact the North Catasauqua Police, who...

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Charges:

(18)2901 A2 Kidnapping(F1), (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats(M1), (18) 2718 (a)(1) Strangulation(M2), (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault(M2)

December 4, 2019

Mitchell, Ricky - (18)2901 A2 Kidnapping(F2) and 2 additional charges

On 11/18/19 Lower Paxton Township Police took a report of a home improvement scam. Several men approached an elderly female at her residence and offered to repair her roof. The elderly female agreed and accompanied the men to her bank in order to withdraw cash for the work. The men never performed...

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Charges:

(18)2901 A2 Kidnapping(F2), (73) 517.8 A2 Home improvement fraud(F2), (18) 3922 (A1) Theft by Deception (F3)

December 4, 2019

Mitchell, Gobby - (18) 903 Conspiracy to commit Kidnapping(F1) and 2 additional charges

On 11/18/19 Lower Paxton Township Police took a report of a home improvement scam. Several men approached an elderly female at her residence and offered to repair her roof. The elderly female agreed and accompanied the men to her bank in her order to withdraw cash for the work. The men never...

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Charges:

(18) 903 Conspiracy to commit Kidnapping(F1), Conspiracy to committ Home Improvement Fraud(F2), Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception(F3)

December 4, 2019

Mitchell, Allen - (18)2901 A2 Kidnapping(F2) and 2 additional charges

On 11/18/19 Lower Paxton Township Police took a report of a home improvement scam. Several men approached an elderly female at her residence and offered to repair her roof. The elderly female agreed and accompanied the men to her bank in her order to withdraw cash for the work. The men never...

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Charges:

(18)2901 A2 Kidnapping(F2), (73) 517.8 A2 Home improvement fraud(F2), (18) 3922 (A1) Theft by Deception (F3)

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January 24, 2020

Pravata, Christopher Joseph - (1) count of Possessing Instruments of Crime(M1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of Christopher J. Pravata. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 1-717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Possessing Instruments of Crime(M1)

January 24, 2020

White, John - (1) Count of Home Improvement Fraud (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the current whereabouts of John White. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 1-717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count of Home Improvement Fraud (F3)

January 23, 2020

Swati, Hamza Gulfam - (1) count of Stalking(F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance in knowing the current whereabouts of Hamza G. Swati. 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 Stalking(F3)

January 18, 2020

Bell, Preston L - (1) count of Theft by Deception (M1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of Preston L. Bell. 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 Deception (M1)

January 18, 2020

Wesner, Amanda Allison - (1) Count of Retail Theft (M-1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of Amanda A. Wesner. 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 Retail Theft (M-1)

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January 21, 2020

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton Police Department is seeking the public's help with identifying the subject pictured along with this release. On January 12, the subject entered the Rite Aid on Jonestown Road and stole a 19" television. The suspect left the area in a silver sedan operated by an unidentified female...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

January 15, 2020

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the retail theft suspect pictured with this release. On December 30, the suspect entered the Giant Food Store on Union Deposit Road and stole two packages of crab's legs valued at $59. The subject fled when confronted by...

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Current

January 9, 2020

Attempt to Identify

The Lower Paxton Township is attempting to identify the pictured suspects who entered the Shoe Carnival in the Colonial Park Mall, 4600 Jonestown Road, on 01/08/2020 and stole merchandise. The two male suspects were seen leaving the mall parking lot in a tan colored sedan. Anyone having information...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

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Current

November 15, 2019

Hit and Run Pedestrian Crash

Lower Paxton Police are seeking information about a crash involving a pedestrian on Locust Ln. at S. Houcks Rd. and Dartmouth St. The incident occurred on Monday, November 4, 2019 at about 6:00 PM. A male walking his dog attempted to cross Locust Ln. when a vehicle, possibly a Jeep, made contact...

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Current

October 27, 2019

Request for Information (Hit-and-Run Investigation)

Case # 19-0022234 Lower Paxton Township Police are seeking information about a hit-and-run accident in the intersection of Colonial Rd. and Valley Rd. which occurred between 6:00 am and 7:00 am on October 25, 2019. The striking vehicle was described as a gold or tan SUV possibly a GMC Yukon. The...

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January 24, 2020

Struck Pedestrian

On Friday, January 25 at approximately 9:21pm, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the area of Union Deposit Road and Acri Drive for a report of a traffic crash involving a struck pedestrian. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located an adult male in the roadway. He was conscious and responding...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

January 10, 2020

Retail Theft Suspect - Help Needed to ID

On Wednesday January 8th, 2020 at approximately 6:50pm the pictured female is suspected of stealing merchandise from the Kohl's store on Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township. Anyone with information about who this individual is and/or how to contact them please either submit a tip via the...

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December 20, 2019

Citizen's Police Academy Enrolling for 2020

It's that time of year again... Time to apply to be part of the Citizen's Police Academy. The Academy runs from February 24, 2020 through May and takes place on Monday nights from 6 - 9 pm. Citizens enrolled in the Academy will learn about Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Traffic and K-9 Units, as...

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December 17, 2019

Suicidal Subject

On Monday December 16th, 2019 at approximately 3:02pm Lower Paxton Township Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Colonial Road for the report of a suicidal male who was to be in possession of two large knives and was last seen running into a wooded area. LPPD immediately responded to the...

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December 13, 2019

Struck Pedestrian

The Lower Paxton Police Department is currently investigating a crash involving a struck pedestrian in the 5100 block of Jonestown Road. All westbound travel lanes are currently closed beginning at Carolyn Street and eastbound traffic is restricted. Please avoid the area if possible as the...

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