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Swatara Police to Start High Visibility Patrols
Swatara Township Police Department was planning to implement enhanced visibility patrols from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day to add additional protection for the increase in tourism and bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the Township. With the current emergency declaration and stay at home order we have decided to initiate the plan earlier.
Township Building Closed
UPDATE: The Municipal Building will remain closed for the week beginning March 30, 2020. The Commissioner's Meeting scheduled for April 1st has been canceled.
Welcome to Swatara Township
Welcome to the Swatara Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Darrell R. Reider, Chief of Police
Police Testing Consortium Accepting Applications!
The Dauphin County Police Testing Consortium and ten area agencies have entered into an agreement to conduct a cooperative testing process for the position of police officer. The physical agility test will take place on Saturday, June 6^th and Sunday, June 7^th, 2020 and the written exam will take place on Saturday June 13^th, 2020. The agencies participating at this time include: Derry Twp.
Swatara Police Host 7th Annual 5K Hero Run
The Swatara Township Police Department would like to thank everyone who came out and supported this year’s 5K Hero Run! There are so many people to thank for supporting this event through donating items, money, time and man power. A BIG THANK YOU to the Pennsylvania State Police for bringing out members of their Mounted Police Unit, Faulkner Toyota for donating $10,000 to the K-9 Fund, the Harrisburg Mall for allowing us to use their property and for making several donations towar
Purchase a Patch!
The Swatara Township Police Department started a new initiative involving the uniform badge patches that our police officers wear each day. Three new specialty patches were created so that our officers can help show support throughout the community for Breast Cancer Awareness, Autism Awareness and Military Appreciation. Not only will you see our officers wearing these patches throughout the year, but you can show your own support by purchasing one of the Swatara Township Police Sp
Business & Resident Camera Registry
In an effort to collaborate better with the community, the Swatara Township Police Department is asking all residents and business with cameras to register with the police department. Access to video following a crime can be the difference in solving the crime or not. To register your camera click here.

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April 1, 2020

Swatara Township to add "Holiday Treat" to CDSD's Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch Meal Program

Swatara Township will be handing out treats at the Swatara Middle School on Friday, April 3rd from 8 am until Noon. This is in conjunction with the Central Dauphin School District's Grab & Go Breakfast/Lunch Distribution Program. This is a continuation of the curbside service of this program...

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Swatara Township Police Department

April 1, 2020

Coffee with a Cop Cancelled for April 9th

Due to the COVID 19 situation the April 9th regularly scheduled Coffee with a Cop will be cancelled. We will post when the next meeting will take place

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 31, 2020

Swatara Police to Start High Visibility Patrols

Swatara Township Police Department was planning to implement enhanced visibility patrols from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day to add additional protection for the increase in tourism and bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the Township. With the current emergency declaration and stay at home order...

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 30, 2020

Robbery / Firearms Violations

On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at approximately 2:29 p.m. Swatara officers were called to the Walmart on Grayson Road for a retail theft incident in which the suspect brandished a firearm. The suspect, later identified as twenty-two year old Bryan COLON-TROCHE, fled from the store prior to the arrival...

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Swatara Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 30, 2020

Thanks for your support!

Thank you to Gennaro Pizza, the BCH - Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg and the LCBC Church for offering and providing service and assistance to the Swatara Township Emergency Management Agency! They join a growing list of businesses and nonprofit organizations that have stepped up to offer...

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March 24, 2020

D'Addario, Denise Lynn - Dui and 1 additional charge

On March 6th, 2020, Swatara Township Police were dispatched to an accident. It was determined that Denise D'Addario was driving under the influence and lost control of her vehicle.

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Dui, Driving at a Safe Speed

March 24, 2020

Geedy, Brian S - Ethnic Intimidation and 1 additional charge

On January 26th, 2020, Swatara Township Police were dispatched to Mohn Street for an assault. It was determined that Brian Geedy threatened the victim and used his finger to push the victims face.

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Ethnic Intimidation, Harassment

March 24, 2020

Wilkinson, Jeffrey Lynn - Retail Theft

On January 6th, 2020, Jeffrey Wilkinson stole $56.80 worth of merchandise from Walmart.

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Retail Theft

March 24, 2020

Beason, Jermaine - Dui and 1 additional charge

On March 5th, 2020, Swatara Township Police were dispatched for an active hit and run. It was determined that Jermaine Beason was driving under the influence and hit a parked vehicle with his vehicle and fled the scene.

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Dui, Required Financial responsibility

March 13, 2020

Coles, Jemar P - criminal mischief and 1 additional charge

On December 20, 2019, Swatara Township Police were dispatched for a domestic assault. It was determined that Jemar Coles and the victim were engaged in a dispute. Then the dispute became physical. Coles eventually opened a bottle of bleach and started pouring it all over the victim's property and...

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Charges:

criminal mischief, Harassment

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April 24, 2018

Brock, Justin Scott - Theft By Unlawful Taking

ARREST WARRANT RECEIVED PLEASE CONTACT SWATARA TWP POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Theft By Unlawful Taking

April 24, 2018

Brock, Justin Scott - Receiving Stolen Property

ARREST WARRANT RECEIVED PLEASE CONTACT SWATARA TWP POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Receiving Stolen Property

April 19, 2018

Taalibud-Deen, Zubair - Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use

ARREST WARRANT RECEIVED PLEASE CONTACT SWATARA TWP POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use

April 19, 2018

Heckard, Paul C. - Retail Theft

ARREST WARRANT RECEIVED PLEASE CONTACT SWATARA TWP POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Retail Theft

March 19, 2018

Warrant

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED / PLEASE CONTACT SWATARA TOWNSHIP POLICE 717-564-2550

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Swatara Township Police Department

Charges:

Retail Theft

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March 1, 2020

Police investigate stabbing

On the evening of March 1st 2020 Swatara Township Police responded to the 3400 block of Sharon Street for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers learned that two young men, ages 17 and 18, had been fighting with each other. This led to the 17-year-old allegedly stabbing the 18-year-old. The...

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Swatara Township Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

February 11, 2020

Found Property / Currency

In October of 2019 a resident of the community found currency lying along Pine Street in Swatara Township and turned this money into the Swatara Township Police Department. As of this date the owner has not contacted our department in an attempt to recover the same. If you lost currency in the area...

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December 30, 2019

Driving At High Speeds Causes Motor Vehicle Accident

On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at approximately 1:36 a.m. a Swatara Police officer was completing a traffic stop on Rt. 322 westbound when a black Acura sedan passed the officer at a high rate of speed. As this vehicle was driving in a dangerous manner the officer attempted to locate the vehicle...

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Swatara Township Police Department

December 15, 2019

HOMICIDE - 5073 Pajabon Drive. 12-23-2019 UPDATE, ARREST MADE

On Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:34 p.m. the Swatara Police were dispatched to 5073 Pajabon Drive for a reported shooting. Upon arrival officers found twenty year old Dain Vollrath lying on the floor outside of his apartment in medical distress caused by multiple gunshots wounds. Officers...

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Incident Type:

Homicide

December 3, 2019

Robbery

On November 29, 2019 at approximately 2300 hours, Swatara Township Police responded to Robbery in the 3800 block of Derry Street. Upon arrival the victim reported that while walking to his car he was approached by 2 males armed with handguns that demanded he give them what he had. The suspects then...

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Incident Type:

Robbery

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March 30, 2020

Robbery / Firearms Violations

On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at approximately 2:29 p.m. Swatara officers were called to the Walmart on Grayson Road for a retail theft incident in which the suspect brandished a firearm. The suspect, later identified as twenty-two year old Bryan COLON-TROCHE, fled from the store prior to the arrival...

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Swatara Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 3, 2020

Hit and Run

On February 12, 2020 the Swatara Township Police were summoned to a business parking lot in the 800 block of South 29th Street for a report of a hit and run accident. Investigation determined that a burgundy colored Honda sedan struck a parked vehicle and then immediately fled the area. Attached...

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Swatara Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

February 11, 2020

MISSING / ENDANGERED PERSON FOUND

The Swatara Township Police are attempting to locate missing / endangered adult John Schatt who walked away from his home on Chambers Hill Road in Swatara Township on 02/11/2020 at approximately 2:00 p.m. Mr. Schatt had told family members that he wants to return to his old residence in Lancaster...

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Swatara Township Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

February 10, 2020

Retail Theft

On February 04, 2020 a white male and white female entered Target where they selected over $1,100 in electronic items and clothing. They concealed these items into bags and departed without paying for the concealed items. Swatara Township Police are seeking the public's assistance with identifying...

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Swatara Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

January 27, 2020

Assistance in identifying owner of recovered property

On January 22, 2020 the Swatara Township Police Department served a search warrant in the 2200 block of North 7th Street in Harrisburg as part of an on going theft from vehicle investigation. Recovered during this search warrant was an Apple Watch (pictured). The Swatara Township Police request the...

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Swatara Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

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April 1, 2020

Swatara Township to add "Holiday Treat" to CDSD's Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch Meal Program

Swatara Township will be handing out treats at the Swatara Middle School on Friday, April 3rd from 8 am until Noon. This is in conjunction with the Central Dauphin School District's Grab & Go Breakfast/Lunch Distribution Program. This is a continuation of the curbside service of this program...

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Swatara Township Police Department

April 1, 2020

Coffee with a Cop Cancelled for April 9th

Due to the COVID 19 situation the April 9th regularly scheduled Coffee with a Cop will be cancelled. We will post when the next meeting will take place

Source:

Swatara Township Police Department

March 31, 2020

Swatara Police to Start High Visibility Patrols

Swatara Township Police Department was planning to implement enhanced visibility patrols from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day to add additional protection for the increase in tourism and bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the Township. With the current emergency declaration and stay at home order...

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 30, 2020

Thanks for your support!

Thank you to Gennaro Pizza, the BCH - Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg and the LCBC Church for offering and providing service and assistance to the Swatara Township Emergency Management Agency! They join a growing list of businesses and nonprofit organizations that have stepped up to offer...

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 30, 2020

Kids Coloring Challenge Police K-9 Edition: Challenge Four!

Kids Coloring Challenge Police K-9 Edition: The fourth Kids Coloring Challenge might have you torn.......we are asking you to pick either Police K-9 J.T. (wearing the police harness) OR Police K-9 Kix (wearing just the collar) and draw them in your own special way! They could be playing ball,...

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