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Community Watch - April 13th, 2026 - 700 PM

Mayor John Anthony is restarting the Community Watch Program. The first meeting will take place on April 13th, 2026, at 700 PM until 800 PM....
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Looking for School Crossing Guard(s)

The police department is seeking school crossing guards. Anyone interested in applying, please fill out the application and submit it to the...
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WELCOME TO THE MECHANICSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

Welcome to Mechanicsburg Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site re...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Mechanicsburg Police Department is asking all businesses and resid...
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Arrest
Apr 2, 2026
On March 18th, 2026 at approximately 8:26 pm, the police department was dispatched to South Market Street for a vehicle travelling north in the other lane of travel. An officer located the vehicle in the area of South Market and Main Streets. A traffic stop was conducted on th...
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Case
Apr 2, 2026
On March 17th, 2026, at approximately 11:13 am, the police department was dispatched to the 1st block of West Allen Street for a vehicle striking a pole. Officers arrived and determined the driver was attempting to exit the parking lot of a business and struck a utility pole w...
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Case
Apr 2, 2026
On March 13th, 2026, at approximately 12:47 pm, an individual came into the police department advising the building they own had been "tagged". The individual advised the building is located in the 100 block of South Market Street. Video surveillance from the area shows a male...
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Case
Apr 2, 2026
On March 9th, 2026, at approximately 4:56 pm, the police department was dispatched to the intersection of North Market and Allen Streets for a crash which just occurred. Upon arrival officers determined a vehicle was travelling north on North Market Street and upon entering in...
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Case
Apr 2, 2026
On March 9th, 2026, at approximately 3:59 pm, the police department was dispatched to the intersection of East Simpson and South Walnut Streets for a crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival officers determined a pedestrian was struck while in the crosswalk, and having the r...
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Case
Apr 2, 2026
On March 8th, 2026, at approximately 8:15 pm, the police department was contacted by a resident advising their child had been messaging an individual through social media. They advised their child provided a $50 Apple Gift Card to them. Their child started messaging with this ...
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Case
Apr 2, 2026
On March 8th, 2026, at approximately 6:35 pm, the police department was dispatched to the intersection of North Market and West Green Streets for a crash which just occurred. Upon arrival officers determined a vehicle was travelling the wrong way, eastbound on West Green Stree...
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Incident
Apr 1, 2026
Date/Time Received Complaint Type Location Nature of Complaint 03/27/2026 00:38:00 ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS 1 BLK S FILBERT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Fire department was dispatched to the listed apartment building for a fire alarm. Officers arrived and did not encounter ...
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Incident
Apr 1, 2026
Date/Time Received Complaint Type Location Nature of Complaint 03/23/2026 00:14:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL E MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / NORTH WALNUT ST Officers watched the listed intersection for traffic violations. None were observed.  03/23/2026 00:45:00 EXT...
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Post
Apr 1, 2026
Please take a look at the PA micro mobility fact sheet provided by PENNDOT. Some of the modes of transportation are not legally allowed on roadways and/or sidewalks as defined by section 102 of the vehicle code. Some are required to be inspected, registered, insured, and in so...
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Lamar, Tyshaad Oquikenne

Lamar, Tyshaad Oquikenne - SIMPLE ASSAULT and 1 additional charge

Kuhn, Norman Robert

Kuhn, Norman Robert - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS (MEGAN'S LAW)

Catterton, Dawn Marie

Catterton, Dawn Marie - FORGERY and 2 additional charges

Shelly, Richard Len

Shelly, Richard Len - CONTEMPT FOR VIOLATION OF ORDER (PFA)

Bouder, John Jacob

Bouder, John Jacob III - BURGLARY and 3 additional charges