Welcome from the Steelton Police
Found Dog
Steelton Borough Police are searching for the owner of the dog in the attached picture. The dog was found in the 400 block of Bessemer Street. Any information can be reported anonymously through a Crimewatch tip submission, by calling 717-939-9841, or to Det. Sgt. Shaub at wshaub@steeltonpa.com.
Drug Operation
After receiving complaints of drug trafficking at 300 Lincoln Street, an operation was conducted by the Steelton Borough Police, U.S. Marshals, and Dauphin County Drug Task Force. Officers recovered large amounts of suspected marijuana, ecstasy, and fentanyl. Scott Rosario was arrested for delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, possession with intent to deliver controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Two Charged in Shooting
Steelton Borough Police have charged two individuals involved in a shooting that occurred on 12-28-2020 in the 800 block of South 2nd Street. Kyle Lewis has been charged with aggravated assault, felon not to possess a firearm, possessing a firearm without a license, reckless endangerment, and discharging a firearm. Brenda Bechtal has been charged with a straw purchase of a firearm.
Homicide Charges Filed
On 12-22-2020, Steelton Borough Police obtained arrest warrants for Mason Quailes, of Harrisburg, and Shnasia Peterson, of Steelton, for the homicide of Ismail Lewis on September 2nd, 2020. Qualies and Peterson are both charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery. Qualies is currently incarcerated for a separate incident and will be arraigned on the above charges.
On 12-18-2020 at approximately 3:30AM, Steelton Borough Police were dispatched to the Turkey Hill on North Front Street for a report of an armed robbery. The suspect was armed with a gun and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Steelton Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the individual in the attached photos.
Beware of Phone Scams
Steelton Borough Police would like to alert the public to recent phone scams involving individuals identifying themselves as representatives of the Internal Revenue Service and Federal Reserve System. These scammers are telling people that they owe money and are wanted by police. The callers have foreign accents and some of the recent calls are coming from a New Jersey area code 201.
Street Sweeping Ended
Steelton Borough Police are pleased to announce that street sweeping has ended for this year. Please be aware that all other parking violations will still be enforced, including, but not limited to: Trash Routes, No Parking Zones, Fire Hydrants, Handicapped Zones, Intersections, etc. Street sweeping will resume in April 2021.
Thank You CSX
Steelton Borough Police would like to thank CSX Transportation, as our department has been named a recipient of a Pride in Service Grant. CSX Pride in Service grants are intended to serve those who serve, and are available to organizations that honor and support national and local heroes – veterans, active military and first responders. We truly appreciate your support!
Thank You to Faulkner Toyota
Steelton Borough Police would like to sincerely thank Faulkner Toyota of Harrisburg for their generous donation to the Steelton Police K-9 Fund. We truly appreciate their continuous support of our department and K-9 officers.
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