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Join us for the 2018 5K Hero Run on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The race supports the Keystone Wounded Warriors, COPS for K.O.P.S the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, as well as the Swatara Township Police Department's K-9 Fund.

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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
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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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June 19, 2018

Jacobs, Kyle Raynard - Dui

On 5/23/18, Swatara Township Police were dispatched to a call. While speaking with Kyle Jacobs, officers noticed an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from him. He then got into the drivers seat of a vehicle and drove away. Swatara Township Police stopped the vehicle and Mr. Jacobs was charged with...

Charges:

Dui

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Swatara Township Police Department

June 19, 2018

Goldwire, Kalika Latrell - Dui

On 5/20/18, Kalika Goldwire was stopped for traffic violations. It was determined she was driving under the influence.

Charges:

Dui

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Swatara Township Police Department

June 19, 2018

Stoner, Rodney Scot - Dui

On 5/20/18, Rodney Stoner was stopped for traffic violations. It was determined that he was driving under the influence.

Charges:

Dui

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Swatara Township Police Department

June 18, 2018

First Hoops with Heroes a Success!

On Friday June 15 th , the Swatara Township Police Department hosted their first Hoops with Heroes event at Bishop Park. Children laced up their basketball shoes and came out to play a little three on three and some five on five basketball with our police officers. Officers Seiler, Leitzell,...

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June 15, 2018

Hoops with Heroes Tonight at Bishop Park!

REMINDER! Hoops with Heroes Basketball begins tonight at Bishop Park on Hanshue Street. Join Officers from the department from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (Ages 8 to 12) and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Ages 12 - 16).

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June 19, 2018

Goldwire, Kalika Latrell - Dui

On 5/20/18, Kalika Goldwire was stopped for traffic violations. It was determined she was driving under the influence.

Charges:

Dui

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Swatara Township Police Department

June 19, 2018

Stoner, Rodney Scot - Dui

On 5/20/18, Rodney Stoner was stopped for traffic violations. It was determined that he was driving under the influence.

Charges:

Dui

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Swatara Township Police Department

June 14, 2018

Beserra, Brooke A - Corruption Of Minors

On 5/25/18, Brooke Beserra encouraged her daughter to fight another person.

Charges:

Corruption Of Minors

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Swatara Township Police Department

June 13, 2018

Kelly, Maxwell Paul - Retail Theft

On 5/30/18, Maxwell Kelly stole a 55" TV worth $548.00 from Walmart.

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

June 13, 2018

Sullivan, Kathryn Marie - Theft By Unlawful Taking

On 5/30/18, it was reported to Swatara Police that Kathryn Sullivan was stealing money out of the Salon register at JC Penney. She stole approx. $150.00.

Charges:

Theft By Unlawful Taking

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Swatara Township Police Department

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March 19, 2018

Warrant

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

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 19, 2018

Warrant

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

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 19, 2018

Warrant

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

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 19, 2018

Warrant

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

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

March 19, 2018

Warrant

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

Charges:

Retail Theft

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Swatara Township Police Department

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February 21, 2018

Juvenile Arrested At Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

On 2/21/18, Steelton-Highspire Elementary School Officials reported to Swatara Township Police Department that an eleven years old student was found in possession of a BB gun and an air soft gun. The student was taken into custody, charged, and released to their parent. There are no other known...

Incident Type:

Weapons Violation

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Swatara Township Police Department

January 7, 2018

Armed Robbery - 700 Block South 82nd Street

On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 0351 hours officers from the Swatara Township Police were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of S. 82nd Street for an armed robbery. The Victim reported that unknown suspects attempted to rob him at gunpoint. The suspects reportedly fled the area on foot...

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December 13, 2017

Armed Robbery - Dollar General - S. 29th Street

On Monday, December 11, 2017 at approximately 7:55 p.m. a yet to be identified suspect armed with a knife robbed the Dollar General Store on S. 29th Street in Paxtang Borough. The suspect was described as a young black male, tall and thin wearing a black ski mask, black hooded jacket, black pants...

Incident Type:

Robbery

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Swatara Township Police Department

December 8, 2017

Suspicious Activity at Bus Stop

On Friday, December 8, 2017 at approximately 4:45 p.m. a student reported that she was followed by an unknown person after getting off of the school bus in the 100 block of N. 46th Street in Swatara Township. The student told officers that a white male in his early 20's with dark hair, a tattoo on...

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October 23, 2017

Child flown to burn center

Swatara Township Police were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Main Street on 10/22/17 at 2140 hours for a 2-year-old who had fallen into a fire. Upon arrival, officers learned that the child tripped and fell into a small fire that was part of the family's evening in their back yard...

Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

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February 14, 2018

Disorderly incident at Steelton-Highspire High School

During dismissal from the Steelton-Highspire High School on 2/14/18, an adult female became involved in a fight with students as they exited the school. Staff members called for police to respond. Steelton Borough police officers were just arriving at the school on an unrelated matter when the...

Case Status:

Current

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February 11, 2018

CHILD LOCATED!!

UPDATE 2/11/18 6:33 PM: SOPHIA HAS BEEN LOCATED and is in good health. Further investigation determined this to be a family issue and will require further action by the family members in civil court. ************* Just before 4 PM Swatara Township Police in Harrisburg were dispatched to the 500...

Case Status:

Closed

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February 7, 2018

Accident Investigation

On 2/6/2018 at 1925 hours, Swatara Township Police were dispatched to a crash on the property of Pitt Ohio at 5641 Grayson Road, Harrisburg PA. Upon arrival, Officers learned that an employee who had been walking across a section of the parking lot was struck by a tractor trailer. The pedestrian...

Case Status:

Current

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Swatara Township Police Department

January 29, 2018

Crash and arrest

At approximately 1454 hours, Swatara Township Police Officers observed a vehicle with an expired registration and were preparing to conduct a traffic stop. Prior to the initiation of that traffic stop, the driver of the suspect vehicle accelerated rapidly away from the marked police car, heading...

Case Status:

Current

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January 26, 2018

Commercial Burglary Arrest

On Friday, January 26, 2018 at approximately 0315 hours Swatara Township Police officers were dispatched to the Burger King in the 3200 block of Paxton Street for a burglar alarm. Upon their arrival at the Burger King the officers observed windows smashed and began searching for the suspects. While...

Case Status:

Current

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June 12, 2018

Coffee with a Cop, Thursday, June 14th!

Join Swatara Township Chief of Police Darrell Reider and current members of the Swatara Township Police Department for a cup of coffee this Thursday, June 14th from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at McDonald's at 850 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg). This program provides residents with an opportunity to...

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June 9, 2018

Happy Birthday to K-9 J.T.

We would like to say Happy Birthday to our new K-9 Officer, J.T. who turns 1 today! J.T. has been working hard at the Academy with his handler Corporal Bloss and is on target to graduate in a few weeks!

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June 8, 2018

Blood Drive Today!

The Swatara Township Police Department is hosting a Blood Drive through the Central PA Blood Bank on June 8 th at the Swatara Township Municipal building. The Blood Drive will be taking place between the hours of 8:00am to 10:30am and then again from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. All donors will receive a...

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June 7, 2018

TMI Siren Test Today at 12:15 p.m.

REMINDER: Three Mile Island will conduct a siren test on Thursday, June 7 @ 12:15pm. This will be a full 3-minute sounding of the sirens. If you live or work within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone around TMI you may hear this outdoor warning system.

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May 31, 2018

Rutherford Memorial Day Service at Veteran's Circle

Thank you to those who participated in the 2018 Rutherford Memorial Day Service held at Veteran's circle. Pictured Below are: Commissioner Tom Connolly, Commissioner Richard Bouder, MDJ Michael Smith, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Patterson, Post Commander Pat Morrow USAF, Sgt. 1st Class U.S. Army...

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