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Arrest
Apr 27, 2026
On April 22nd, 2026, Edward Minnick was arrested without incident. The Hazleton City Police Department arrested Minnick, Edward Leroy Jr. on Monday April 27th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday December 17th, 2025 Issuing Authority : H...
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Arrest
Apr 27, 2026
On April 9th, 2026 William John Fox was arrest by the Hanover PD. The Hazleton City Police Department arrested fox, William John on Monday April 27th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Saturday January 18th, 2025 Issuing Authority : Hazle...
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Case
Apr 23, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating the theft of merchandise from Gerrity’s Supermarket on the Sans Souci Parkway. The incident occurred on Monday April 20th, 2026 at approximately 4:00pm. The actor entered the store and removed merchandise from the store w...
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Incident
Apr 23, 2026
UPDATE: April 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM PA 309 is REOPEN PA 309 is closed in both directions between Hildebrandt Road and Kunkle-Alderson Rd / Lake Catalpa Road due to a motor vehicle accident. Emergency crews are on scene. Please avoid the area an...
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Apr 22, 2026
We want to thank our Police Administrative Assistant for all of the hard work that she does on a daily basis in support of police operations. Thank you for the support that you provide to our police department!
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Apr 21, 2026
As the weather warms up, more young people are taking to the streets on e-bikes, scooters, and other motorized vehicles, leading to a noticeable surge in their presence throughout the township. While these devices can be a fun and convenient way to get around, it's essential t...
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Apr 20, 2026
The Hazleton City Police Department is warning the public about an ongoing scam targeting senior citizens in our community. In these incidents, scammers contact victims by phone and falsely claim that a family member has been involved in a serious crash or emergency situation....
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Arrest
Apr 20, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested 21-year-old NICHOLAS GITTENS for Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, and Harassment following an incident on Center St. in Askam GITTENS was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters for processing. He was later ...
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Case
Apr 18, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating an incident in which several storage sheds were entered in the We Store Storage Facility. The incident took place on March 18th 2026, at approximately 11:45 P.M. If you have any information regarding the identit...
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Arrest
Apr 17, 2026
Hanover Township Police have issued a summary citation to 30-year-old Jhon Edu Pena Rodriguez of Wilkes-Barre for illegal dumping near the Fellows Avenue, Railroad Tracks area. The department is seeking assistance from the public and encourages anyone with informatio...
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SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH
SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH - THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (F2)
Martinez-Colon, Elizabeth
ALTERED and 2 additional charges
colon, Anthony Rafael
colon, Anthony Rafael - & (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F2) and 3 additional charges
Beatty, Issiah Anthony
Beatty, Issiah Anthony - 183502A2 BURGLARY and 7 additional charges
Shafer, Jeremy
EVADING ARREST ON FOOT and 4 additional charges
Beriguet-Franco, Victor D
Beriguet-Franco, Victor D - 18-3121-RAPE and 2 additional charges
Pilier-Zorilla, Naivy
(1 Count) (75) 3802 A1 DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT and 1 additional charge
Amurys-Ferradas, Jeremy
183925 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (2 counts) and 1 additional charge
Henriquez, Francisco Alejandro
Henriquez, Francisco Alejandro - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN and 4 additional charges
Liriano Corniel, Rodelfy
SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)
Thomas, Donald James
Thomas, Donald James II - 18-3929-RETAIL THEFT
Calle, Freddy V
Calle, Freddy V - Attempted Rape by Forcible Compulsion and 7 additional charges
Mendez Cabrera, Elder Alonzo
Mendez Cabrera, Elder Alonzo - (1 Count ) 780-113(a)(30) Manufacture Deliver or Possess With Intent to Deliver a Controlled...
Dura, Ryan Thomas
Dura, Ryan Thomas - 184952 INTIMIDATION OF WITNESS and 1 additional charge
Avent, Thair Antarah
Avent, Thair Antarah - ENDANGERING WELFARE OF A CHILD and 3 additional charges
Lee, Sione
(2 count each) Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery (F1) and 3 additional charges