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The Penbrook Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. The department is a...
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 Since 2004 the Penbrook Police Department is Accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and the Pennsylva...
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Case
Feb 11, 2026
The individual in the attached photograph stole several packages on 2/10/2026.  Anyone who recognizes the suspect or who may have been a victim is asked to contact the Penbrook Police Department.  
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Created Feb 3, 2026 / Updated Feb 17, 2026
The Penbrook Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. The department is a premier accredited agency with 9 full-time and 1 part-time officers.  Act 120 Certified is preferred but not required.  Those ...
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Nov 15, 2025
The Penbrook Police Department congratulates Officer Maley who retired on November 8, 2025 after 25 years of dedicated service to Penbrook.  Thank you for your service and we wish you the best of luck!
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Case
Aug 18, 2025
The Penbrook Police Department is actively investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on August 12, 2025.  The victim's injuries are serious, but are not considered life threatening.   We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the people shown i...
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Warrant
Jul 31, 2025
Jeffery Bell is required to register under Megan’s Law due to previous convictions for Rape and Unlawful Contact with a Minor . Mr. Bell has failed to update his registration as required by law. As a result, the Penbrook Police Department has filed additional charges against h...
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Jun 5, 2025
Paul Miller's Law, which prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, takes effect today. Please see the attached PENNDOT fact sheet for detailed information about this new legislation. 
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May 17, 2025
Time is running out for Penbrook parents to enroll their kids in the Little Valley Park summer youth program. Check out the attached flyer for more information and sign up soon. You can also visit https://www.penbrook.org/summer/ for details.
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Incident
May 6, 2025
May 1, 2025 The Penbrook Police Department apprehended 18-year-old Lonnie Peterson, a Harrisburg City resident, following an investigation into a series of burglaries that took place over several weeks. Between March 14, 2025, and May 1, 2025, Peterson perpetrated five co...
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Arrest
Apr 18, 2025
Skylar Vandevander, 26, of Penbrook was arrested on 4/17/2025.  He faces 40 charges which include Rape, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Sexual Extortion, Failure to Comply with Megan's Law Requirements, and numerous other charges.   Mr. Vandevander's cri...
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Apr 15, 2025
Penbrook Police Contact Regarding Cody Balmer   On April 10 Balmer’s mother, Christie, called the Penbrook Police concerned for her son’s well-being after he left the house for whereabouts unknow.  Christie Balmer told police that she believed her son stopped taking ...
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Bell, Jeffery

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 42 PA.C.S. CH.97 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (MEGAN'S LAW VOLATION)