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2026 Home Town Torch Run

The Williamsport Hometown Torch Run, led by local law enforcement, brings together businesses, organizations, and community members to suppo...
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Introducing Our New Series: Behind the Badge – Weekly Insi...

Ever wonder what police officers actually do during a typical week? Or why certain things happen the way they do during calls? You know thos...
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Parents: Beware Violent Online Groups Targeting Kids

Safety Alert for Parents and Guardians - Violent Online Networks Targeting Underage PopulationsThe Williamsport Police, the Pennsylvani...
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Help Prevent Vehicle Thefts - Secure Your Vehicle!

The Williamsport Police would like to remind everyone to take the necessary precautions and secure their vehicles whenever they leave.T...
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Welcome to the Williamsport Bureau of Police

Welcome to the Williamsport Bureau of Police's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on ...
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Reminder - See Something Say Something

Reminder to Report Any Suspicious ActivityRemember, you can help prevent crime by being aware of what is happening around you and reporting ...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Williamsport Police Department is asking all businesses and reside...
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Sign Up For Free Notifications

Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free....
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Sign Up to Receive Emergency Notifications From The Williams...

One of the best ways to ensure that you receive Williamsport Bureau of Police Emergency Notifications and Broadcasts is to:Downloa...
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Mobile App Available

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Mar 18, 2026
The Williamsport Hometown Torch Run, led by local law enforcement, brings together businesses, organizations, and community members to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes right here in our region. This inspiring event carries the “Flame of Hope” through the streets ...
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Apr 30, 2026
Today Captain Aaron LeVan visited STEP, Inc Round Hills Campus preschool center.  Today’s story time came with an important lesson—learning about safety, listening to trusted adults, and looking out for one another. Building strong relationships starts early, and it’s alw...
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Event
Apr 30, 2026
Join us on May 1st for First Friday in downtown Williamsport!  Our officers will be out enjoying the event alongside the community. Stop by to meet some officers, check out some of our equipment, and say hello to our K9 unit. Police administration will also be on hand and...
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Case
Apr 29, 2026
On January 25, 2026, between 5:00 am and 6:00 am, Masden's Laundromat,  located at 1200 Vine Ave was burglarized. Two male suspects, both described as black, entered the business and removed two skill machines. The suspects arrived and departed the scene in a vehicle, fle...
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Image for Incident Number 26003343 - Burglary at The Brandon Cafe
Case
Apr 29, 2026
Between 3:09 am and 4:03 am, two black males entered the Brandon Cafe, located at 410 Washington Blvd, and stole three skill machines from the business. The suspects wheeled the machines out of the cafe on a cart and traveled east on E. 7th St, where they smashed the machines ...
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Apr 28, 2026
The Williamsport Bureau of Police would like to inform residents of Williamsport that employees of Tyler Technologies Data Collection will be working in the city as part of the Lycoming County Reassessment. Tyler Technologies employees will be working in the area on the follow...
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Image for 26003287-Shooting Incident in 600 Block of Green St, City of Williamsport
Case
Apr 27, 2026
On 04/27/2026 at approximately 3 pm, the Williamsport Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of Green St, City of Williamsport, with a confirmed gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle parked in the middle of the street with its engine runn...
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Image for Behind the Badge: “Why Did It Take So Long?”
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Created Apr 18, 2026 / Updated Apr 24, 2026
You call the police, hang up, and start watching the clock. Five minutes pass, then ten. Now you’re looking out the window thinking, “Did they forget about me?” (We promise, we didn’t.) When a call comes in, it does not just go to the closest officer like an Uber request. Ever...
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Case
Apr 21, 2026
****Update******   The pictured individual has been identified. We would like to extend our appreciation to all those who aided in resolving this case.      PO Stevens is attempting to identify the pictured individual regarding an active theft investigation...
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Image for Behind the Badge: Why So Many Officers?
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Apr 16, 2026
You’re on your way to the store when you pass a traffic stop. One car pulled over… and three police cars behind it. A couple officers standing nearby. We get it! We’re all a little nosy and want to know what’s going on. Most of the time, you’re probably thinking, “Yeah… that p...
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