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National Night Out 2025 a Huge Success

On Tuesday, August 5, the Highspire Police Department proudly hosted National Night Out at Memorial Park. This inspiring national campaign a...
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2025

The Highspire Police Department is pleased to announce National Night Out 2025. This year's National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday Augu...
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Paul Miller's Law

Paul Miller’s Law bans the use of hand-held devices while driving.Drivers will be stopped by police if they have a mobile device in their ...
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RIDE SAFE - DRIVE SAFE - PENNSYLVANIA BICYCLE LAW

As we enter the warmer months and witness an increase in pedestrian activity, especially among young children in our community, it is crucia...
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Don't leave your vehicle running in the cold winter months!

WARMING UP YOUR CAR - As we enter the colder months, many Pennsylvanians will start their car and walk away from it in order to get the...
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Welcome to the Highspire Borough Police Department

Welcome to Highspire Borough Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this sit...
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Join our Team, Highspire Police Department is now Hiring

HIGHSPIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW HIRING!!! Full-Time postions available.  Competitive wages starting at $55,000.00 for Uncertifi...
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FOLLOW HIGHSPIRE BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT ON X AND FACEBOOK

(X) @HighspirePD and (Facebook) Highspire Borough Police Department...
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RECOGNIZE AND AVOID SCAMS

Recognizing A ScamHere are a few tips on  how to avoid getting scammed and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal informat...
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PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR LARGE VEHICLES, COMMERCIAL TRUCK TR...

Highspire Borough bans all vehicles with a width greater than 8 feet (96 inches) or having a registered gross weight in excess of ...
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Arrest
Feb 5, 2026
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Officers encountered Christopher King walking on Race Street toward Second Street. King was observed walking in an erratic manner. Based on officers’ training and experience, it was suspected that King was under the influence of alcohol or a...
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Feb 5, 2026
The Highspire Borough Police Department is pleased to announce and welcome two new officers to our department: Officer Robert “Bobby” Tritch and Officer Carly Holtzman. Officer Tritch and Officer Holtzman have both successfully completed their required training and bring with ...
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Broadcast
Jan 24, 2026
Highspire Borough’s SNOW EMERGENCY will go into effect on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 12 p.m. This Snow emergency shall remain in effect until further notice. For the duration of the emergency, all persons are directed to remove all vehicles parked within all desi...
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Broadcast
Jan 23, 2026
WINTER WEATHER / SNOW EMERGENCY ALERT - There is a great likelihood that there will be a significant amount of snow accumulation in the Borough of Highspire in anticipation of this weekend's anticipated storm. Mayor Von Hess is prepared to declare a Snow Emergency for the Boro...
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Incident
Dec 24, 2025
On December 23, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police responded to the area of 605 Willow Street after receiving multiple 9-1-1 hang-up calls. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male in the parking lot of the Willow Garden Apartments suffering from a gunsh...
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Incident
Created Aug 26, 2025 / Updated Aug 28, 2025
Highspire Police Department is currently investigating a HIT/ RUN Accident that occurred on Monday 08/11/2025 at about 1800 hours in the rear parking lot of Champion's Sports Bar located at 300 Second St Highspire, PA 17034.  The victim parked in the rear parking lot a wh...
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Created Aug 7, 2025 / Updated Aug 14, 2025
On Tuesday, August 5, the Highspire Police Department proudly hosted National Night Out at Memorial Park. This inspiring national campaign allowed our officers and first responder partners to connect with the community they serve through food, performances, and games. Thank yo...
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Image for Join our Team, Highspire Police Department is now Hiring
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Created Jul 20, 2023 / Updated Aug 6, 2025
HIGHSPIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW HIRING!!! Full-Time postions available.  Competitive wages starting at $55,000.00 for Uncertified Officers and $59,133.48 for Certified Officers in 2025 and $95K+ after five years.  Shift differential pay and longevit...
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Image for Clipp, Nathaniel H  - SIMPLE ASSAULT; CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; HARASSMENT
Arrest
Aug 1, 2025
On July 29th, 2025 at 2056 hours,  Highspire Police were called to a report of a domestic violence call in the 1st block of Ann St , Highspire, Pa. Police responded and located the persons involved and during the investigation found that a Nathaniel Clipp had assaulted a ...
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Jul 4, 2025
The Borough of Highspire would like to remind all residents that discharging fireworks is prohibited without a permit. Fireworks are not allowed within 150 feet of any building or structure, nor can they be discharged in the streets, sidewalks, or Borough parks. The Highspire ...
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BANTON, MELVIN J

BANTON, MELVIN J - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; SUSPENDED PRIVILEGE

SHAW, TAVON CMON

SHAW, TAVON CMON - SIMPLE ASSAULT and 2 additional charges

PEREZ-RIVERA, WILLIAM

(1) Driving without a License