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May - National Mental Health Awareness Month

National Mental Health Awareness Month is officially observed in the United States during the month of May.Because "mental health" and "ment...
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WELCOME TO THE HANOVER TWP POLICE DEPARTMENT

Welcome to Hanover Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this...
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Applying for a Residential Handicap Parking Space

1. You must have a physician's statement detailing why a handicap parking space is needed. 2. If you do not have one already,...
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Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free.Eric Rich...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Hanover Township Police Department is asking all businesses and re...
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GOT DRUGS?

A drug take back box is available to all Hanover Township residents inside of the municipal building at:1267 Sans Souci ParkwayHanover Towns...
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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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May 1, 2026
National Mental Health Awareness Month is officially observed in the United States during the month of May . Because "mental health" and "mental illness" are often used interchangeably, it is common for people to look for Mental Illness Awareness Month. However, there are actu...
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Image for Wang , Jian   - (1 COUNT) 780-113 A16 POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M) and 1 additional charge
Arrest
May 1, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested 44 year-old Jian Wang for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia following an incident on the Sans Souci Pkwy. Wang was taken into custody and transported to police headquarter...
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Incident
May 1, 2026
On April 30th, 2026, following an incident at 105 West End Road, the Hanover Township Police Department arrested 57 year-old MARLEEN GARREN, who had an active warrant for her arrest out of the Wilkes Barre City Police Department. GARREN was taken into custody and transported t...
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Apr 28, 2026
HTPD Golf Tournament Please join us on  Monday June 29, 2026  for our Annual HTPD Golf Tournament at the  Wyoming Valley Country Club . The funds raised help invest in our departments growth in technology and equipment to keep our officers safe while p...
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Case
Created Apr 23, 2026 / Updated May 1, 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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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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Image for GITTENS, NICHOLAS EDWARD  - TERRORISTIC THREATS and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Created Apr 20, 2026 / Updated May 1, 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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Image for Pena Rodriguez, Jhon  Edu  - PACC 6501 A (1 COUNT) SCATTERING RUBISH (S)
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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Apr 17, 2026
As the weather starts to warm up, it's essential to brush up on bike safety tips. Additionally, we encourage all drivers to exercise extra caution when interacting with cyclists on the road.
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Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz

Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz - (F2) Strangulation; (M1) Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

BLAKE, CLIFTON

(1) count 3733 (A) Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3) and 3 additional charges

pascoe, frederick george

pascoe, frederick george - (1 COUNT) 780-113 A30 POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER (F) and 2 additional charges

Lee, Sione

(2 count each) Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery (F1) and 3 additional charges

SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH

SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH - THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (F2)

Carrillo, Damado

(18)2706 (1 Count) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1 additional charge

Avent, Thair Antarah

Avent, Thair Antarah - ENDANGERING WELFARE OF A CHILD and 3 additional charges