Updated 07/24/2025 12:20 p.m.  This investigation is now concluded and has determined that the accident was caused by 38 year-old Noel Soto's failure to stop at a "red" traffic signal at the intersection of eastbound Paxton Street at Witmer Drive.  Soto was...

Following a national trend, The Swatara Township Police Department is experiencing an increase in vehicle thefts involving Hyndai and Kia models.  This widespread problem has been intensified by various social media platform posts regarding the means to conduct these...

The Swatara Police remind everyone not to let your vehicles running unattended while warming up on cold mornings.  Several vehicles left unattended were stolen this morning in Swatara Township and surrounding jurisdictions.  Please report any suspicious activity...

Over the weekend of August 14th and 15th the Swatara Township Police participated in Operation Nighthawk targeting DUI and unsafe driving throughout the greater Harrisburg area.  This enforcement operation was organized and coordinated by the Pennsylvania State Police and...

Real Estate Rental Scam Alert The Swatara Township Police have received several reports of internet based scams in which the Victim's believed they were renting houses that were listed by legitimate real estate agents and electronically transferred funds to overseas entities.&...