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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.
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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May 29, 2018

Traffic Advisory

New Ramp at I-83 Exit 50 to Open for Southbound I-83 Traffic Headed to Westbound Route 22 — Southbound motorists headed to eastbound Rt. 22 will be detoured to Union Deposit Rd. (Exit 48) and back. — Harrisburg, PA – A significant traffic change is scheduled to start on Thursday night, May 31, for...

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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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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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January 18, 2018

Shaffner, Robert Donald II - (1) Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (F-3) and 1 additional charge

On Wednesday 1/17/2018, Robert D. Shaffner II, age 78, of the 200 block of Brookside Drive, Harrisburg, was arrested by Lower Paxton Twp Police and charged with one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3), and one count of Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities (F1). These charges stem from an...

Charges:

(1) Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (F-3), (1) Count Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities (F1)

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January 14, 2018

Samuel, Kwarai Jamar - Forgery and 2 additional charges

On January 14 at approximately 11:55am, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the area of N. Lockwillow Avenue and the I-81 overpass in reference to an attempted theft. The victim reported that he was attempting to sell a vehicle and had an ad posted on several internet websites. Samuel allegedly...

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Forgery, Attempted Theft By Deception, Theft By Unlawful Taking

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January 6, 2018

Grossi, Angella - 3742(a) Accidents Involving Death/Personal Injury and 5 additional charges

Case # 17-0020621 On December 23, 2017 at 6:48pm, LPPD officers were dispatched to the 900 blk of Balthaser St. for an accident with injuries. Upon arrival, the officers found that the striking vehicle had fled the scene on three wheels having lost one in the accident. Officers rendered aid to the...

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3742(a) Accidents Involving Death/Personal Injury, 3742.1 Accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed, 3802(a)(1) DUI-Incapable of Safe Driving, 1543 B1( Driving while suspended DUI related), 3309(1) Disregard Traffic Lane (Single), 3744(a) Duty to Give Information and Render Aid

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January 6, 2018

Sees, Elizabeth - 780-113-A16 Poss Sub/Conterfeit Sub by Unauthorized Person and 2 additional charges

Case # 18-0000252 On January 5, 2018 at 12:19pm an LPPD officer initiated a vehicle stop in the 4900 blk of Jonestown Rd in regard to a traffic infraction. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The driver, identified as Elizabeth...

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780-113-A16 Poss Sub/Conterfeit Sub by Unauthorized Person, 780 113-A32 Possession of drug paraphernalia, 3111(a) Obedience to Traffic Control Device

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January 6, 2018

Amin, Sanda - 3925 Receiving Stolen Property F3 (2) counts and 4 additional charges

Case # 18-0000071 On January 2, 2018 at 3:14pm LPPD officers were dispatched to the 5100 blk of Wynnewood Rd. in reference to a recently stolen vehicle. One of the responding officers observed the stolen vehicle nearby with two individuals inside. The two individuals got out of the vehicle and got...

Charges:

3925 Receiving Stolen Property F3 (2) counts, 3503 (a)(1)(i) Criminal Trespass, PA 5121 Escape, 780 113-A32 Possession of drug paraphernalia (M), 780-113-A31I- Poss Small Amount of Marijuana For Personal Use

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January 11, 2018

Retail Theft

On 1/10/18 at approximately 7:43pm a retail theft occurred at the Kohl's Department Store in Lower Paxton Township. The attached pictures show the involved suspects. The female with blonde hair and the male were both observed taking clothing items while the female with red hair was with them...

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Current

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January 2, 2018

Robbery

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, committed by the suspect in the attached photographs. The suspect entered Turkey Hill, 707 North Mountain Road, where he displayed a knife and demanded all the money from the cash...

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December 22, 2017

Access Device Fraud

Lower Paxton Township Police Department is currently investigating an Access Device Fraud case in which the individual shown here used the victim's credit/debit card information to make several purchases at various locations from Hummelstown to Camp Hill. Anyone with any information on the identity...

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December 12, 2017

Retail Theft

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on Friday, 12/8/17, committed by the suspects in the attached photographs. The suspects entered Sears, 4600 Jonestown Road, where they stole several house hold good items. The suspects fled Sears in a white,...

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November 29, 2017

Retail Theft

The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on Saturday 11/18/2017, committed by the suspects in the attached photographs. The suspects entered Ulta, 5112 Jonestown Road, where one suspect distracted the clerk while the other concealed several items of...

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February 17, 2018

SCAM ALERT

Lower Paxton Township Police have recently received numerous calls in regard to scams. One particular scam involves a grandparent receiving a call from the suspect who claims to be their grandchild. The suspect tells the victim that they are currently out of the area visiting and are currently...

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February 16, 2018

Aggressive Driving Enforcement Award to LPPD Officers

On 02/15/2018, Corporal Tim Puchalski was awarded the 2017 Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Program award for his outstanding work during the 2017 aggressive driving waves. Additionally, Sergeant Steve Cover was recognized for his efforts in implementing the program at the...

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February 13, 2018

Goose Valley Road is Closed

Goose Valley Road is closed today, February 13, 2018, from Colonial Club Rd. to Westchester Dr. Detour routes have been posted. The road may or may not reopen tonight. Regardless, it will definitely be closed again tomorrow, February 14, 2018 during the day.

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February 6, 2018

LPPD Monthly Report for January 2018

Attached, please find a summary report of the activities of the Lower Paxton Township Police Department for January 2018.

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February 2, 2018

Residential Fire

On February 2 at approximately 12:11 am, Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to 5306 Woodlawn Drive in reference to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, responding police personnel found a large fire emanating from the engine compartment of a sedan parked in the residence's driveway. The fire quickly...

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