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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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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 24, 2018

Sprucebank, Thomas - 2706(a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 3 additional charges

On Thursday 05/24/18 Thomas Sprucebank of the 5900 block of Larue Street in Lower Paxton Township was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge William Wenner on the charges of simple assault, harassment by communication, stalking, and terroristic threats for an incident that occurred on Friday...

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2706(a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1), CC2709.1 (a)(2) Stalking (M1), 2701 A1 - Simple Assault (M2), 2709(a)(7) Harassment (M3)

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Barricaded Subject

On May 18 at approximately 12:05pm, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the 5900 block of Larue Street in reference to a suicidal subject. The caller reported that she was on the phone with her estranged husband when he made several suicidal statements. The caller then heard what she believed to...

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May 17, 2018

Mitchell, Devin - (1) count Aggravated Assault (child less than 13) and 2 additional charges

On Wednesday 05/16/18 the Lower Paxton Township Police Department charged 21 year old Devin Mitchell with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child for an incident that occurred on Monday 04/23/18 at a day care, located in the 4600 block of Linglestown...

Charges:

(1) count Aggravated Assault (child less than 13), (1) count Aggravated Assault (F-1), (1) count Endangering Welfare of Children

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May 15, 2018

Attempt To Identify

On May 9, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to Landis Field in reference to a dog bite. Upon arrival, LPPD made contact with the victim who reported that he had been bitten in the right calf by a small terrier that been running at large. The victim was approached by the dog's owner and an...

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May 11, 2018

HIGH SCHOOL FORENSICS CAMP

Lower Paxton Township Police Department is holding its second annual High School Forensics Academy from 18 to 22 June, 2018. The course is for any high school student or equivalent. Students going into 9th grade as of the 2018-19 school year through those going into their senior year are eligible...

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May 24, 2018

Sprucebank, Thomas - 2706(a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 3 additional charges

On Thursday 05/24/18 Thomas Sprucebank of the 5900 block of Larue Street in Lower Paxton Township was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge William Wenner on the charges of simple assault, harassment by communication, stalking, and terroristic threats for an incident that occurred on Friday...

Charges:

2706(a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1), CC2709.1 (a)(2) Stalking (M1), 2701 A1 - Simple Assault (M2), 2709(a)(7) Harassment (M3)

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

May 17, 2018

Mitchell, Devin - (1) count Aggravated Assault (child less than 13) and 2 additional charges

On Wednesday 05/16/18 the Lower Paxton Township Police Department charged 21 year old Devin Mitchell with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child for an incident that occurred on Monday 04/23/18 at a day care, located in the 4600 block of Linglestown...

Charges:

(1) count Aggravated Assault (child less than 13), (1) count Aggravated Assault (F-1), (1) count Endangering Welfare of Children

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

March 31, 2018

nicholson, jere raquel - 780 113-A30 PWI and 1 additional charge

Case# 18-0004821 On March 30, 2018 at 10:01am, a Lower Paxton officer conducted a traffic stop after observing traffic violation in the 001 block of Colonial Rd. Upon making contact with the driver the officer could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle...

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780 113-A30 PWI, and 7 other charges

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March 31, 2018

Kreisher, Phillip - 2701 Simple Assault Domestic Violence

Case# 18-0004535 On March 26, 2018 at 6:22am, Lower Paxton officers were called out to the 5100 block of Sunset Dr. for an active assault occurring outside. Upon arrival, officers determined that Phillip Kreisher had physically assaulted his girlfriend. Kreisher was taken into custody on-scene and...

Charges:

2701 Simple Assault Domestic Violence

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March 19, 2018

Smith, Kiano L - (2 counts) Criminal Conspiracy Theft by Deception (F3); (1 count) Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful...

On Tuesday 3/13/2018, Kiano L. Smith, age 20, formerly of Green Pine Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida, was arrested by the Lower Paxton Township Police Department and charged with two counts of Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception (F3), one count of Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful...

Charges:

(2 counts) Criminal Conspiracy Theft by Deception (F3); (1 count) Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities (F1); (1 count) Unlawful Use of a Computer (F3)

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December 11, 2017

Hetzel, David - (1) count of Aggravated Indecent Assault (F1); (1) count of Indecent Assault (F3); (1) count of Corruption...

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of David Hetzel. Anyone with information should please call Detective Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip.

Charges:

(1) count of Aggravated Indecent Assault (F1); (1) count of Indecent Assault (F3); (1) count of Corruption of Minors (F3); (1) count of Unlawful Contact with a Minor (F1)

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December 11, 2017

Hughes, Jeffrey - (1) Count of Forgery (F2); (1) Count of Theft by Deception (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of Jeffrey Hughes. Anyone with information should please call Detective Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip.

Charges:

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

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December 11, 2017

Banks, Tazhanik Imaniann - (1) count of retail theft (F3)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of Tazhanik I. Banks. Anyone with information should please call Detective Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip.

Charges:

(1) count of retail theft (F3)

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

December 11, 2017

Titcomb, Diane - (1) Count of Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicles

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of Diane Titcomb. Anyone with information should please call Detective Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit a tip.

Charges:

(1) Count of Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicles

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

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.

Charges:

(1) Count of Access Device Fraud

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April 28, 2018

Suspicious Motorcycle

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting the assistance of the community in identifying the operator of a suspicious motorcycle that has been targeting the neighborhood of Fairway Estates, located near the Colonial Country Club between Linglestown Road and Goose Valley Road. The...

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Current

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April 26, 2018

Access Device Fraud

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating an access device fraud that occurred on Monday, April 16, 2018, committed by the suspects in the attached photograph. The suspects conducted a diversion type theft of the victim's wallet while she was shopping at Weis Markets on Jonestown...

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Current

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April 15, 2018

Fraud-Counterfeit Money

On Saturday 4/14/18 at approximately 5:05pm the female shown in the attached photographs attempted to pass a counterfeit $50 bill at the Karns grocery store in the 6000 block of Allentown Boulevard. Anyone with information about the possible identity of the involved female is asked to please...

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April 15, 2018

Burglaries

Case #'s 18-0005658 and 18-0005663 The Lower Paxton Police are investigating two daytime burglaries which occurred near the border with Swatara Township. Both burglaries occurred on Friday April 13, 2018 during the daylight hours. The first occurred in the 4700 block of Sweetbriar Terrace, and the...

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Current

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April 14, 2018

Retail Theft

On Wednesday 4/11/18 at approximately 8:50pm the pictured individual stole a shopping cart full of clothing merchandise from Burlington Coat Factory in the 4200 block of Union Deposit Road. Anyone with information about the identity of this individual is asked to please contact Lower Paxton...

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Current

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May 18, 2018

Barricaded Subject

On May 18 at approximately 12:05pm, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the 5900 block of Larue Street in reference to a suicidal subject. The caller reported that she was on the phone with her estranged husband when he made several suicidal statements. The caller then heard what she believed to...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

May 15, 2018

Attempt To Identify

On May 9, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to Landis Field in reference to a dog bite. Upon arrival, LPPD made contact with the victim who reported that he had been bitten in the right calf by a small terrier that been running at large. The victim was approached by the dog's owner and an...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

May 11, 2018

HIGH SCHOOL FORENSICS CAMP

Lower Paxton Township Police Department is holding its second annual High School Forensics Academy from 18 to 22 June, 2018. The course is for any high school student or equivalent. Students going into 9th grade as of the 2018-19 school year through those going into their senior year are eligible...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

May 7, 2018

Traffic Update

– Good news. The new ramp from northbound I-83 to Route 22 (Jonestown Road) opened to traffic ahead of schedule this evening at 7:20 p.m. Please note that even though the new ramp is open, those motorists who want to go west on Route 22 still need to continuing using the detour that first directs...

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May 3, 2018

Traffic Advisory

Northbound I-83 Off-Ramp to Route 22 to Close for Several Days — Ramp closure is necessary so new off-ramp can tie into northbound I-83 and Route 22 — Harrisburg, PA – Motorists who use northbound Interstate 83 to access Route 22 (also known locally as Jonestown Road) in Lower Paxton Township,...

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