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September 30, 2016

Police pursue theft suspect

On 9-30-16 at 1149 hours Swatara Township Police were dispatched to the intersection of Mushroom Hill Road and Grayson Road for report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located a female who had been involved in the incident; she was inside of Walmart. She told officers that a man entered her car...

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September 27, 2016

***UPDATE, 9/29/2016*** Swatara Police Investigating Body found in Spring Creek by Greenbelt parking area.

*** UPDATE *** An autopsy was completed on William Bettis and the Dauphin County Coroner's office has ruled the death as accidental from fresh water drowning. On Tuesday September 27th, at 9:38 am, Swatara Police were dispatched to Spring Creek near the Greenbelt parking area for a report of a...

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September 26, 2016

Register today for the Swatara Police 5K Hero Run!

Come join us for the 4th Annual Swatara Township Police Department 5K Hero Run on November 6, 2016. This 5K Race is set in a unique location along Tecport Drive and Paxton Street. The theme of the 5K Hero Run relates to everyone whether you know someone in the armed services or public safety sector...

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September 23, 2016

Santana-Ortiz, Elizangel - Burglary

On July 25, 2016 Swatara Township Police were dispatched to a non-active burglary. Detectives were requested to process the scene; latent prints were located and sent to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Lab for analysis. PSP Lab returned an AFIS report indicating the latent prints found at the...

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September 21, 2016

Shaw, Shanayia M. - Endangering the Welfare of Children and 2 additional charges

Swatara Township Police made contact with Shanayia Shaw while she was seated in the front passenger seat of a vehicle parked at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School. The Officer detected the odor of burning marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and observed two young children, not in a restraint...

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September 23, 2016

Santana-Ortiz, Elizangel - Burglary

On July 25, 2016 Swatara Township Police were dispatched to a non-active burglary. Detectives were requested to process the scene; latent prints were located and sent to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Lab for analysis. PSP Lab returned an AFIS report indicating the latent prints found at the...

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September 21, 2016

Shaw, Shanayia M. - Endangering the Welfare of Children and 2 additional charges

Swatara Township Police made contact with Shanayia Shaw while she was seated in the front passenger seat of a vehicle parked at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School. The Officer detected the odor of burning marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and observed two young children, not in a restraint...

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September 21, 2016

Stephens, Michael S. - Simple Assault

Michael Stephens was charged with Simple Assault as a result of physical altercation that took place at the Howard Johnson Inn, 473 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, Pa 17111.

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September 19, 2016

Harrell, Darrell - Driving Under the Influence (3 Counts)

On August 28, 2016 Swatara Township Police were dispatched to an accident in the parking lot of Sheetz, 6010 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111. Darrell Harrell displayed indicators of impairment and was placed under arrest for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). He has since been...

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September 19, 2016

Miller, Tonya A. - Driving Under the Influence (2 counts) and 2 additional charges

On August 27, 2016 Tonya Miller was stopped for a traffic violation. Miller displayed indicators of impairment and was placed under arrest for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Search incident to arrest located marijuana on Miller's person. She has since been charged with the listed...

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September 21, 2016

Meade, Emmett J. - Theft

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

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September 19, 2016

Reed, Jared M - Aggravated Assault

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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September 19, 2016

Davis, Michael E - Burglary

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

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September 19, 2016

Heckard, Paul C. - Retail Theft

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

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September 12, 2016

Montalvo-Colon, Edward - Simple Assault

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Friday, September 9, 2016

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September 30, 2016

Police pursue theft suspect

On 9-30-16 at 1149 hours Swatara Township Police were dispatched to the intersection of Mushroom Hill Road and Grayson Road for report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located a female who had been involved in the incident; she was inside of Walmart. She told officers that a man entered her car...

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September 12, 2016

Fire destroys home

On 9/12/16 at approximately 0107 hours, a fire destroyed a home at 440 North 48th Street in Swatara Township, Harrisburg PA. Further investigation determined that the fire had been intentionally set. The homeowner was found on the inside of the residence with what appeared to be a self-inflicted...

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July 28, 2016

Walmart Evacuated

At 3:18 p.m. on July 27th, 2016, Swatara Township Police were dispatched to the Walmart located at 6535 Grayson Road for an anonymous phone call that was recieved at their store. The caller stated that a man was in the restroom with a bomb or a gun. The store was immediately evacuated of all...

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April 27, 2016

Police Pursuit and Crash

On April 27th at 0213 hours, a Swatara Township Police Officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Derry Street at 40th Street. The vehicle was being driven in such a manner that led the officer to believe that the driver may be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The officer...

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April 15, 2016

SUSPICIOUS PERSON - PLEASE HELP

On 4-15-16 at approximately 0750 hours, an adult male in a white car stopped in the street to speak with two young girls who were walking to school at Steelton-Highspire High School. He asked the girls to pick a number between one and ten. One of the girls guessed a number, and he claimed that she...

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September 27, 2016

***UPDATE, 9/29/2016*** Swatara Police Investigating Body found in Spring Creek by Greenbelt parking area.

*** UPDATE *** An autopsy was completed on William Bettis and the Dauphin County Coroner's office has ruled the death as accidental from fresh water drowning. On Tuesday September 27th, at 9:38 am, Swatara Police were dispatched to Spring Creek near the Greenbelt parking area for a report of a...

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August 29, 2016

UPDATE **** Mother and Child located in Columbus Ohio**** Missing/Endangered Juvenile

On August 26, 2016 Todd Croman reported to the Swatara Township Police Department that he is concerned for the safety and wellbeing of his daughter, Parisia Lowery-Croman. Croman advised that Parisia is to be with her mother, Jessica Lowery, who has legal custody of Parisia. Croman advised per the...

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August 18, 2016

Swatara Police Arrest Two Juveniles after Pursuit of a Stolen Vehicle

On 8/18/2016, at 08:20 am, Swatara Officers monitored a radio transmission from Steelton Police that they were looking for a stolen blue Chevrolet Impala that had just been taken from the 100 block of S 2nd Street. At approximately 0827 the stolen vehicle was spotted by Swatara Twp Pd who attempted...

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August 15, 2016

Vandalism

Between the dates of August 13th and 14th, 2016, numerous vehicles and garages in the Bressler area were vandalized with spray paint by an unknown actor or actors. Anyone with information regarding this is asked to contact Detective Morris at 717-564-2550.

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August 11, 2016

Swatara Police Investigating Burglary from Harrisburg Humane Society

On August 7th, at 0752 am, Swatara Police were dispatched to the Humane Society, 7790 Grayson Rd, Hbg, for a report of a yellow Labrador Retriever dog named "Pac Sun" that was missing. Employees of the humane society advised that when they arrived at work on the morning of the 7th the rear door to...

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September 26, 2016

Register today for the Swatara Police 5K Hero Run!

Come join us for the 4th Annual Swatara Township Police Department 5K Hero Run on November 6, 2016. This 5K Race is set in a unique location along Tecport Drive and Paxton Street. The theme of the 5K Hero Run relates to everyone whether you know someone in the armed services or public safety sector...

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September 12, 2016

SCAM ALERT - PSECU Message Scam

PSECU is warning people not to call a phone number that went out in a text message that appears to be from the credit union. PSECU tweeted that it is investigating the issue. It said the text message is spam and should be deleted immediately.It should be noted that this message has gone out to both...

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September 8, 2016

Save the Date: Trick or Treat Night Thursday, October 27th

Save the Date: Trick-or-Treat Night in Swatara Township has been scheduled for Thursday, October 27 th , 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Officers will be on patrol in cars, bicycles and on foot. We would also like to remind everyone to be safe while Trick-or-Treating and follow the below tips: Avoid...

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September 7, 2016

Join Chief Umberger for Coffee tomorrow, September 8th!

Enjoy Coffee with Chief Jason Umberger, tomorrow, September 8th from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the Promenade Restaurant (5290 Derry Street, Harrisburg). This program provides residents with an opportunity to personally meet with their Police Chief in a friendly casual setting. Discuss community matters...

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August 24, 2016

63rd Street Bridge Project

Derry Street to Grayson Road Effective August 31 st the 63 rd Street Bridge will be closed to motorists who are traveling from Derry Street to Grayson Road. Motorists must travel by way of the Milroy underpass to reach Grayson Road. Grayson Road to Derry Street One lane of the 63 rd Street Bridge...

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