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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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PROTECT...your future SERVE...your community
We are currently accepting applications for Police Officers. Please see EMPLOYMENT tab for details.

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

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December 16, 2020

Jones, Larry Gene Jr. - (1) count 4119(a)(7) Trademark Counterfeiting (F2) and 2 additional charges

On Tuesday, 12/15/2020, members of the Community Engagement Team located a suspicious occupied vehicle in the parking lot of the Ramada Inn, 300 N Mountain Rd. The Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle, who were identified as Larry Jones Jr and Maria Bonner, both from Indianapolis...

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Charges:

(1) count 4119(a)(7) Trademark Counterfeiting (F2), (1) Count Possession of Marijuana (M), (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

December 8, 2020

Thank You!

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department would like to extend its sincerest thanks to the congregation at the East Shore Baptist Church. The congregation put together 80 gift bags for the officers and staff at the Police Department. The police department has received numerous donations of food...

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December 1, 2020

Hackstadt, Joshua Allen - (1) count Receiving Stolen Property (M3) and 1 additional charge

On November 25, 2020, at approximately 11:30 am, a member of the LPPD Community Engagement Team conducted a traffic stop in the 4000 block of Union Deposit Rd. The driver, Joshua Hackstadt, of Ypsilanti Michigan, was found in possession of a stolen Utah Registration Plate as well as Drug...

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Charges:

(1) count Receiving Stolen Property (M3), (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) and (2) Traffic Related Offenses

November 25, 2020

Theft From A Motor Vehicle

The Lower Paxton Police Department is seeking the public's help in reference to a theft from a motor vehicle investigation. On Friday, November 20 between 12:00 and 1:00pm, a vehicle was forcibly broken into while parked in the 5900 block of Linglestown Road. A bag containing a laptop computer and...

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Current

November 24, 2020

Lock your Vehicle

Lower Paxton Township has seen a recent increase in thefts from vehicles. All of the thefts have been from unlocked vehicles. The majority of these thefts would be prevented by locking your vehicle. The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is reminding residents to remove any valuables from...

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October 21, 2020

Amos, Edward Allen - 6106(a)(1) Firearms Not To Be Carried W/O License (F3) and 2 additional charges

On Wednesday 10/15/2020, the Community Engagement Team (CET) received information that a group of people were observed brandishing firearms and drinking alcohol in the parking lot of the Quality Inn, 200 N. Mountain Rd. An investigation ensued, where one of the group members, Edward Amos Jr. of...

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Charges:

6106(a)(1) Firearms Not To Be Carried W/O License (F3), (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

October 21, 2020

Murphy, Christopher Michael - (1 count) Resisting Arrest (M2)

On 10/15/2020, a member of the Community Engagement Team arrested Christopher Murphy for (1) count of Resisting Arrest.

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Resisting Arrest (M2)

October 15, 2020

Seay, Bryan Edward - ( 1 Count ) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

On 10/14/2020, at approximately 7:45pm, a member of the Community Engagement Team initiated a traffic stop on I83S, at Mile Marker 49.7. During the traffic stop, the Officer observed signs of drug activity and began to question the occupants of the vehicle. The Driver, Bryan Seay was subsequently...

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Charges:

( 1 Count ) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

October 15, 2020

Morrison, Eric Daniel - (1 count) False ID to Law Enforcement Officer (M3) and 1 additional charge

On 10/14/2020, at approximately 7:45pm, a member of the Community Engagement Team initiated a traffic stop on I83S, at Mile Marker 49.7. During the traffic stop, the Officer observed signs of drug activity and began to question the occupants of the vehicle. Passenger, Eric Morrison, provided the...

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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Charges:

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

October 14, 2020

Bullock, Michael Eugene - Title 75 1543(B)(1)(iii) Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked - DUI Related (M3)

On 10/12/2020, a member of the Community Engagement Team initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Briarsdale Rd and Peiffers Ln. The driver, Michael Bullock, was found to have a suspended license (DUI Related). Bullock, who has multiple prior driving while suspended convictions, was taken...

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Charges:

Title 75 1543(B)(1)(iii) Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked - DUI Related (M3)

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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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Charges:

(1) count of Stalking(F3)

January 9, 2020

Kane, Barquette M C - (1) Count of Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of Barquette M C Kane. Anyone with information should please call Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Charges:

(1) Count of Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1)

October 5, 2019

Fleming, Samuel Demetrius - (18) 3929 Retail theft (M1)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Samuel Demetrius Fleming. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 1-717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Charges:

(18) 3929 Retail theft (M1)

October 5, 2019

Gracia, Terence Andrew - (18) 4101 A1 Forgery (F2) (1 ct)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting assistance and information on the current whereabouts of Terence Andrew Gracia. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Charges:

(18) 4101 A1 Forgery (F2) (1 ct)

April 19, 2019

Jaskulski, Thomas James Jr. - (1) Count of DUI Controlled Substances (M)

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting information on the current whereabouts of Thomas J. Jaskulski. Anyone with information, please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 1-717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.

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Charges:

(1) Count of DUI Controlled Substances (M)

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July 13, 2019

Attempt to Identify

On 07/13/2019 at approximately 1115 hours, the pictured subject entered the Giant Food Store located at 4211 Union Deposit Road and stole merchandise and food items valued at more than $200.00. Anyone having information on the identity of this subject or information regarding the theft is asked to...

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Current

June 17, 2019

Attempt to Identify

On 06/12/2019 the pictured subject entered the Wine and Spirits store located at 4227 Union Deposit Road and stole multiple bottles of liquor. The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is attempting to identify the pictured subject and is requesting anyone having information regarding this...

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Current

June 17, 2019

Attempt to Identify

On 06/14/2019 the pictured subjects entered the Giant Food Store located at 4211 Union Deposit Road and stole merchandise. The male and female subjects entered the store together and left the area in a silver minivan, described as an older model Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Caravan. The...

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Current

June 4, 2019

Theft from Vehicles

On 06/03/2019 at 6:20 am, the Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the area of the 4500 blk of Berkley St. for a theft from a motor vehicle. An investigation in conjunction with further calls revealed at least 16 different vehicles had been opening and rummaged through in the area overnight. At...

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June 1, 2019

Attempt To Identify

The Lower Paxton police is seeking the public's help in identifying a retail theft suspect. The suspect - who is pictured in this release - entered the Giant Grocery Store on Union Deposit Road on May 30 at approximately 5:42pm. The individual placed numerous items in his cart and exited the store...

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Current

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July 20, 2020

Random Act of Kindness

This card was placed on an LPPD K-9 vehicle. Thanks so much to the Lower Paxton community for your continued show of support!

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July 13, 2020

Attempt to Identify

On 7/4/20 at approximately 11:00PM Lower Paxton Township police were dispatched Select Medical in the 1000 Block of Avila Rd for an alarm. Upon reviewing video surveillance it was determined that three people had entered the building. Images of one of the suspects are attached. If anyone recognizes...

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July 6, 2020

Aggressive Driving

Lower Paxton Township Police Department to Participate in Aggressive-Driving Enforcement Initiative Lower Paxton Township Police Department will join the Pennsylvania State Police and over 215 municipal agencies to conduct the third targeted aggressive-driving enforcement wave from July 6 to August...

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June 19, 2020

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating the theft of a wallet that occurred on or about April 8, 2020. The wallet was stolen from a vehicle that was parked on the 800 block of Scenery Place. The victim's credit cards were then used at several area businesses. The individuals in the attached...

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June 5, 2020

Thank You!

A graduate of the Dauphin County Technical School who is off to the US Marines stopped by LPPD with a goody basket. Thanks Makayla for the treats and more importantly thank you for serving your country!!

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