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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
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.
Contact Us
If you need a police officer to be dispatched to your location or to call you on the telephone, please contact Dauphin County Communications at 717-558-6900. For emergencies call 911. The receptionist at the police department does not have the means by which to dispatch police officers. Thank you.
Accreditation
Since 2009 the Swatara Township Police Department is accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association

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October 17, 2017

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

The Swatara Township Police announce the arrests of Sterling Madison Gay and Kristen Pacheco in connection with three armed robberies that occurred within the Township at the Turkey Hill convenience store on Main Street in Oberlin, the Super 8 Motel on Executive Park Drive and the Homewood Suites...

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October 17, 2017

DAVIS, DEVINE AKBAR - Endangering the Welfare of Children

On 10/6/17, Devine Davis left a 3 and 4 yrs old unattended and the 3yrs old was found wandering through the neighborhood for an hour.

Charges:

Endangering the Welfare of Children

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Swatara Township Police Department

October 17, 2017

RUSSELL, JOHN ALEXANDER - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; DISORDERLY CONDUCT; LOITERING AND PROWLING AT NIGHT

On 9/10/17, John Russell and another threw rocks at the victim's house windows and vehicle. They caused $2000 worth of damage.

Charges:

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; DISORDERLY CONDUCT; LOITERING AND PROWLING AT NIGHT

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Swatara Township Police Department

October 17, 2017

DRUCK, STEVEN ALLEN - Theft By Deception

On 9/25/17, Steven Druck rented a paint sprayer, valued at $1200, from Sherwin Williams and has failed to return the item.

Charges:

Theft By Deception

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Swatara Township Police Department

October 17, 2017

HARRIS, MELISSA LYNNE - False Report to Law Enforcement

On 9/19/17, Melissa Harris made a false report to law enforcement. She purchased a dog on Craigslist and then claimed that she had found the dog tied to her vehicle. The dog was surrendered to the Human Society.

Charges:

False Report to Law Enforcement

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Swatara Township Police Department

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October 17, 2017

RUSSELL, JOHN ALEXANDER - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; DISORDERLY CONDUCT; LOITERING AND PROWLING AT NIGHT

On 9/10/17, John Russell and another threw rocks at the victim's house windows and vehicle. They caused $2000 worth of damage.

Charges:

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; DISORDERLY CONDUCT; LOITERING AND PROWLING AT NIGHT

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Swatara Township Police Department

October 17, 2017

DRUCK, STEVEN ALLEN - Theft By Deception

On 9/25/17, Steven Druck rented a paint sprayer, valued at $1200, from Sherwin Williams and has failed to return the item.

Charges:

Theft By Deception

Source:

Swatara Township Police Department

October 17, 2017

HARRIS, MELISSA LYNNE - False Report to Law Enforcement

On 9/19/17, Melissa Harris made a false report to law enforcement. She purchased a dog on Craigslist and then claimed that she had found the dog tied to her vehicle. The dog was surrendered to the Human Society.

Charges:

False Report to Law Enforcement

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Swatara Township Police Department

October 17, 2017

CONCEPCION, AXEL - Retail Theft

On 9/14/17, Axel Concepcion stole $800 worth of merchandise from Macy's.

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

October 17, 2017

SWAIN, ALEXANDRA LEE - Retail Theft

On 10/1/17, David Bordner and Alexandra Swain stole a cell phone valued at $850 from Sprint at the Harrisburg Mall.

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

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July 28, 2017

Warrant

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED / PLEASE CALL SWATARA POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

Charges:

Driving Under the Influence

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Swatara Township Police Department

July 28, 2017

Warrant

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED / PLEASE CALL SWATARA POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

Charges:

Marijuana Small Amount Personal Use

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Swatara Township Police Department

July 27, 2017

Warrant

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED / PLEASE CALL SWATARA POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

July 24, 2017

Warrant

UPDATE: Meredith was arrested on 7/25/2017. The Swatara Township Police Department has obtained an active arrest warrant for Terry L Meredith for numerous felony sexual assault charges. Meredith is currently homeless and may be armed with a firearm. He should be considered armed and dangerous...

Charges:

IDSI/Aggravated Indecent Assault/Strangulation/False Imprisonment

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Swatara Township Police Department

July 18, 2017

Warrant

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED / PLEASE CONTACT SWATARA POLICE WITH ANY INFORMATION 717-564-2550

Charges:

FIREARMS ACT SALE/TRANSFER FALSE INFO

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Swatara Township Police Department

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April 3, 2017

Swatara Police Investigating Burglary of Midas Muffler

On Saturday, April 1st at 0548 am, Swatara Police were dispatched to the Midas Muffler Shop, 2471 Paxton Street, Hbg, for a report of a Burglary that had taken place overnight. Unknown suspect (s) gained access to the store by smashing out a garage window panel. Employees are reporting a theft of...

Incident Type:

Burglary

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 10, 2017

UPDATE *** Arrest made in shooting incident---Swatara Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident

UPDATE**** ** Swatara Detectives developed information that a black male, 25 years old, named Kyle Gregory Mclean, had gone to the address at 6635 Evelyn Street to meet an individual there he had met online. An argument ensued between the suspect Mclean and the 33 year old male victim in which...

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November 10, 2016

Swatara Police looking for driver of stolen vehicle

On 11/10/16 at 1246 hours, Swatara Township Police were alerted to a vehicle pursuit that had entered the Township. Police were pursuing a stolen Nissan pickup truck being operated by Alfred Carrera, a 44-year-old white male. Carrera eventually parked the truck in the parking lot of the Chestnut...

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

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Swatara Township Police Department

September 30, 2016

Police pursue robbery suspect

UPDATE: ORTIZ SURRENDERED TO POLICE ON 10/2/16. HE WAS ARRAIGNED AND COMMITTED TO THE DAUPHIN COUNTY PRISON IN LIEU OF $100,000 BAIL. - 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...

Incident Type:

Robbery

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Swatara Township Police Department

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...

Incident Type:

Death Investigation

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Swatara Township Police Department

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September 27, 2017

Unconscious Man Found

On 26 September 2017, at 0425 hours, Swatara Township Police units were dispatched to the area of North 49th and Franklin Streets for an injured adult male unconscious in the street. The male had a bleeding head injury and was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. The highly intoxicated...

Case Status:

Current

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Swatara Township Police Department

September 22, 2017

Pursuit ends in arrest

On 9/22/17 at 0118 hours a Swatara Township Officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a vehicle that had been traveling in excess of 80 MPH in the 50 MPH zone of the 5900 block of Paxton Street (SR 322 West). The vehicle failed to yield to the officer and a pursuit ensued into Harrisburg City...

Case Status:

Closed

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Swatara Township Police Department

September 19, 2017

Homicide

On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 1133 hours the Swatara Township Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 5900 block of Canyon Road for an active shooting incident. While enroute to the scene, the officers were advised that a man had been shot and the person who shot him was still...

Case Status:

Current

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Swatara Township Police Department

September 13, 2017

Suspicious Male

UPDATE 9/14/17: The Swatara Township Police continue to actively investigate this case. Patrol activities have been increased to keep a close eye on bus stops in the Township. Detectives are working a few leads but we STILL NEED YOUR HELP! Be on the lookout for suspicious activity in your...

Case Status:

Current

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Swatara Township Police Department

September 2, 2017

Robbery

10/20/17: All Suspects in this case have been Identified and Arrested. *********** At 2007 hours Swatara Township Police were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel located at 4131 Executive Park Drive for report of an armed robbery. Responding officers learned that an unidentified person wearing an "old...

Case Status:

Current

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Swatara Township Police Department

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October 2, 2017

Trick-or-Treat 2017

The Dauphin County Chiefs of Police Association has designated October 26th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. as Trick-or-Treat Night for Dauphin County, including Swatara Township. The purpose of designating one evening for all municipalities is so that area Police Chiefs can schedule in advance the...

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Swatara Township Police Department

September 21, 2017

Wanted on a Warrant? Safe Return this Thursday - Saturday

PA Board of Probation and Parole (PBPP) Board Member Michael C. Potteiger and Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico will join representatives from the Harrisburg Police Department, Dauphin County Sherriff’s Office and other local elected officials and community leaders to kick-off Operation...

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August 10, 2017

Sponsor the Swatara Police 5K Hero Run!

Are you a local company who likes to give back to the community? Be a 5K Hero Run Sponsor! Sponsor Levels Include: Wonder Woman - $2,500 Princess Diana - $1,000 Golden Lasso of Truth - $500 Bulletproof Bracelets - $250 General Monetary Donations are also a great way to give back! All sponsors...

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August 8, 2017

Coffee with the Chief, this Thursday Morning!

Join Swatara Township Chief of Police Darrell Reider for a cup of coffee at the City Line Diner at 9 a.m. This program provides residents with an opportunity to personally meet with Chief Reider in a friendly casual setting. Discuss community matters of interest, learn more about the department,...

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Swatara Township Police Department

July 31, 2017

Swearing-in of Chief of Police Darrell Reider

On August 1st, 2017, at 7 p.m., Acting Chief of Police Darrell Reider will be officially sworn-in as Swatara Township's 8th Chief of Police! The ceremony will take place at Swatara Township's National Night Out event located at Vanatta Memorial Park in Swatara Township (Harrisburg, PA)(Behind 7-11...

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