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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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February 5, 2019

Fatal Pedestrian Crash

On February 5, 2019 around 6 p.m. Lower Paxton Police were dispatched to the intersection of Union Deposit Road and Collingswood Drive for the report of a struck pedestrian. The crash involved a SUV and a female pedestrian. Initial responding units secured the scene and provided emergency medical...

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January 31, 2019

tomsho, Kevin john - Rape by Force and 1 additional charge

On 01/29/2019 at approximately 5:00 PM, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department arrested Kevin John Tomsho, who was charged with Rape and Sexual Assault. The investigation began on 01/29/2019 at approximately 1:45 AM, when the Lower Paxton Township Police Department responded to the 4200 block...

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Rape by Force, Sexual Assault

January 31, 2019

Retail Theft

On 01/18/2019 at approximately 1;00 PM, the pictured subject entered Giant Food Store, 4211 Union Deposit Road, and stole merchandise. The female subject arrived in a dark colored SUV (unknown make or model), parked in the far section of the lot, and left the area in the same vehicle. The Lower...

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January 31, 2019

Retail Theft

On 01/18/2019 at approximately 2:25 PM, the pictured subject entered the Giant Food Store located at 4211 Union Deposit Road and stole merchandise. The subject arrived in a gray SUV, possibly a Nissan, and left the area in the same vehicle. The Lower Paxton Township Police Department is requesting...

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January 29, 2019

School Bus Accident

This morning, a Central Dauphin School District bus was involved in an accident due to slippery road conditions on Ray View Drive at Williams View Drive. Three students sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals. The remainder of the students were transported to Central Dauphin High...

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July 6, 2018

Bross, Bret Shane - 3701(A)(V) Robbery(F1) and 1 additional charge

On 6/23/18 at approximately 3:15PM Lower Paxton Township Police were dispatched to a reported robbery at the Speedway in the 5500 block of Allentown Blvd. The suspect reported to the employee that he was in possession of gun. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. During the course of...

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Charges:

3701(A)(V) Robbery(F1), 3701(A)(IV) Robbery(F2)

July 6, 2018

Steager, Kevin Lee - 3125b aggravated indecent assault (F1) and 3 additional charges

On July 3, 2018 the Lower Paxton Police arrested 54 year old Kevin Lee Steager for allegedly committing multiple sex crimes on a minor child, who was between the ages of 12- 18 years old when the assaults occurred, in the 2700 block of Patton Road in Lower Paxton Township. Mr. Steager was arraigned...

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Charges:

3125b aggravated indecent assault (F1), 6301A1 Corruption of Minors (F3), 3126(a)(7) Indecent Assault (F3), 6318(a)(1) Unlawful Contact with a Minor (F1)

July 5, 2018

Shaffer, Kyesha Nicole - Burglary and 1 additional charge

On July 5, at approximately 6:00am, Lower Paxton police were dispatched to the 6200 block of Cider Press Road in reference to a break-in. The victim reported that his ex-girlfriend entered his residence while he was not home and damaged his personal items once she was inside. The suspect, later...

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Charges:

Burglary, criminal mischief

July 3, 2018

Dale, Andrea - 2501(A) Criminal Homicide (Felony) and 1 additional charge

On Monday July 2nd, 19 year old Andrea Dale of Chester County turned herself in at the Dauphin County Judicial Center on a warrant out of the Lower Paxton Township Police Department for the charges of criminal homicide and endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from an incident which...

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Charges:

2501(A) Criminal Homicide (Felony), 4304 Endangering Welfare of Children (Felony 1)

June 21, 2018

Alger, Bradley - 2702(a)(9) Aggravated assault(F1) and 1 additional charge

On 6/20/18, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department arrested Bradley Alger for an incident that resulted in the scalding of a minor child, who was in his care. Mr. Alger was charged with Aggravated Assault and Endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned by MDJ Semic. Bail was set at $7...

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Charges:

2702(a)(9) Aggravated assault(F1), 4304(a)(1) Endangering the welfare of Children(F3)

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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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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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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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April 11, 2018

Thefts From Motor Vehicles

On April 11, Lower Paxton Police received multiple reports of thefts from motor vehicles in and around the 6200 block of Elmer Avenue. All of the victims reported that they had left their vehicles unlocked during the overnight hours. If you have any information about these thefts, please contact...

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September 28, 2018

Trick or Treat

Lower Paxton Township will be holding Kids Trick-or-Treat on October 25th 2018 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. During that time Lower Paxton Township Police will have extra patrols to ensure a safe time is had by all. Officers on patrol will be distributing glow sticks and glow bracelets to Trick-Or-...

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September 27, 2018

Facebook Post Debunked

On 09/26/2018 the Lower Paxton Township Police Department received numerous calls from concerned citizens regarding a Facebook post that was being shared through social media. The Facebook post detailed a woman being approached in the parking lot of the Colonial Park Mall, 4600 Jonestown Road, by a...

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September 25, 2018

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township is looking for information on a robbery that occurred on 7/4/18 at approx. 1030PM. The robbery took place at an ATM on East Park Dr. The suspect was wearing a mask and gloves. Anyone that recognizes the suspect or has information to further the investigation contact Det. Rich...

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September 19, 2018

Attempt to Identify

Lower Paxton Township Police are looking for assistance in identifying the male suspect in the attached images as a part of a Forgery and Identity Theft Investigation. On 7/10/2018 around 4:25PM the unknown subject went into the victim’s credit union and deposited a forged check into the victim’s...

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September 6, 2018

Lower Paxton Police Department’s K9 Rex to get donation of body armor

Lower Paxton Police Department’s K9 Rex to get donation of body armor Lower Paxton Police Department’s K9 Rex will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rex’s vest is sponsored by BIC Corporation of...

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