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Jun 5, 2026
Paul Miller’s Law Full Enforcement Begins TONIGHT!   Starting tonight at 12:00 a.m. (Friday, June 5), full enforcement of Paul Miller’s Law (Pennsylvania’s Distracted Driving/Hands-Free Law) will begin. What does this mean?   While the law officially took effect last...
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Jun 4, 2026
The City has received reports of an individual posing as a water department employee, visiting homes after hours, and requesting to read meters inside residents' homes. Please be aware that these individuals are not affiliated with the City and should not be granted access to ...
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Apr 30, 2026
The Lock Haven City Police Department is seeking help from our community in identifying this male individual in relation to an incident that occurred on April 29, 2026. Anyone with information about male is urged to contact police at 570-748-2936. The department expresses its ...
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Created Apr 19, 2026 / Updated Apr 30, 2026
The Lock Haven City Police Department is seeking the help from our community in identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit and run accident. The vehicle in question is depicted in the provided image. The truck is believed to be a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado and ...
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Apr 14, 2026
The Lock Haven City Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of a truck involved in a theft investigation. The vehicle in question is depicted in the provided images. Anyone with information about the truck's owner is urged to contact the police...
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Mar 23, 2026
With the return of warmer weather, we would like to remind the community of the Lock Haven City Ordinance listed below regarding "other" vehicles. Included with this ordinance reminder is a chart from PennDOT giving information regarding electric devices and bicycles. Note tha...
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Jan 22, 2026
FROM:            Matthew A. Rickard, Chief of Police DATE:             Thursday January 22, 2026 RE:            ...
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Created Dec 12, 2025 / Updated Jan 6, 2026
The Lock Haven City Police Department has warrants for several individuals, all of which are related to traffic violations or unpaid tickets. These warrants can be resolved online using a credit card through the UJS Portal website:  https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/PAePayFCR...
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Nov 25, 2025
Safety Alert for Parents and Guardians - Violent Online Networks Targeting Underage Populations The Lock Haven City Police, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation would like to warn parents about the sharp increase in online netwo...
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Created Dec 4, 2024 / Updated Nov 19, 2025
As you get into the holiday spirit, know that thieves are banking on doing the same.  Be careful not to lure would-be-thieves to your car with presents, packages or other valuables in plain view. It can be an easy grab that ends up escalating to more than stolen gifts. Fo...
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