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Incident Blotter 3-2-26
| Date/Time Received | Complaint Type | Location | Nature of Complaint |
| 02/27/2026 00:36:00 | ANIMAL COMPLAINT / ANIMAL COMPLAINT | 1 BLK PATTON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | The complainant found a dog out. The complainant called back advising the dog had been returned to it's owner. |
| 02/27/2026 01:21:00 | MEGAN'S LAW / MEGAN'S LAW | 36 W ALLEN ST | |
| 02/27/2026 04:52:00 | ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS | 200 BLK E PORTLAND ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Officers were dispatched for a woman with chest pain. We arrived on scene and assisted as needed. We cleared before EMS determined which hospital to transport the patient to. |
| 02/27/2026 07:17:00 | SCHOOL CROSSING / SCHOOL CROSSING | N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / EAST SCHOOLSIDE DR | Officers covered the walking route. |
| 02/27/2026 07:19:00 | FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP | 36 W ALLEN ST | |
| 02/27/2026 08:05:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | E MARBLE ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / SHEPHERDSTOWN RD | Officers watched the listed intersection for traffic violations. None were observed. |
| 02/27/2026 08:25:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 200BLK W SIMPSON ST | |
| 02/27/2026 09:26:00 | SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY | 400 BLOCK, W COOVER ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Officers were dispatched to the listed location regarding a male recording a school from his vehicle. See comments for investigative details. |
| 02/27/2026 10:02:00 | DRIVING COMPLAINT / DRIVING COMPLAINT | 300 BLK W MAPLEWOOD AV MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | I was dispatched a phone call from the complainant regarding concerns for her child not being placed in a car seat after custody exchanges. See comments for investigative details. |
| 02/27/2026 10:36:00 | OTHER CRIMINAL INCIDENT / OTHER CRIMINAL INCIDENT | 100 BLK W SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | False Alarms to Agencies of Public Safety / Crime #0065-26 - Fire was dispatched to the listed location for a fire alarm. Officers arrived on scene and were informed a student pulled it on accident. See incident report for investigative comments. |
| 02/27/2026 10:37:00 | SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY | 36 W ALLEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Complainant almost fell victim to a Bitcoin scam. They were requesting he pay to have a warrant cleared. A warrant check was conducted on the complainant, who was positively identified, and the warrant check was negative. |
| 02/27/2026 11:01:00 | FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP | 300 BLK W MAPLEWOOD AVE MB | |
| 02/27/2026 11:08:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 400BLK N YORK ST | |
| 02/27/2026 12:38:00 | FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL | 1BLK E MAIN ST | |
| 02/27/2026 12:42:00 | FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP | 200 BLK S BROAD ST | |
| 02/27/2026 14:32:00 | DRIVING COMPLAINT / DRIVING COMPLAINT | S MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / CUMBERLAND PW | While patrolling, officers noticed a disabled vehicle stopped in the left turn lane at Cumberland Parkway and South Market Street. Officers made contact and found the tire had fallen off of the vehicle. Another gentleman stopped and assisted the operator. |
| 02/27/2026 14:32:00 | DRIVING COMPLAINT / DRIVING COMPLAINT | S MARKET ST/CUMBERLAND PKWY UA CUMB / S MARKET ST / CUMBERLAND PKWY | |
| 02/27/2026 14:20:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | 400 BLK N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Observed student dismissal at the listed school. |
| 02/27/2026 14:39:00 | SCHOOL CROSSING / SCHOOL CROSSING | 600 BLK S NORWAY ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Checked crossings for guards. All crossings were covered. |
| 02/27/2026 14:52:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | W MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / NORTH POINT RD | Observed area for traffic violations. Conducted one stop for inspection. |
| 02/27/2026 15:13:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 800BLK W TRINDLE RD | |
| 02/27/2026 14:05:00 | SCHOOL CROSSING / SCHOOL CROSSING | N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / EAST SCHOOLSIDE DR | Covered school walking route in absence of assigned crossing guard. |
| 02/27/2026 15:47:00 | DRIVING COMPLAINT / DRIVING COMPLAINT | 1 BLOCK, N MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | While on patrol, officers witnessed a juvenile on a bicycle splitting traffic. Officers stopped the juvenile and advised he needs to stop for red lights and follow all traffic laws. Officers called juvenile's mother and advised her of the stop. |
| 02/27/2026 15:57:00 | FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL | 1 BLK MEMORIAL PARK DR | |
| 02/27/2026 16:18:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 500BLK E MAIN ST | |
| 02/27/2026 16:28:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 500BLK E SIMPSON ST | |
| 02/27/2026 16:48:00 | FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP | 36 W ALLEN ST | |
| 02/27/2026 16:53:00 | INFORMATION / INFORMATION | 36 W ALLEN ST | |
| 02/27/2026 16:55:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 700 BLK W MAIN ST | |
| 02/27/2026 16:57:00 | ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS | 1 BLK MEMORIAL PARK DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | EMS dispatched for a back injury. Assisted as needed. Patient transported to Hershey Medical Center. |
| 02/27/2026 17:16:00 | CRASH - NON REPORTABLE / CRASH - NON REPORTABLE | 600 BLK S NORWAY ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Accidents Involving Unattended Vehicles / Crash #0064-26 Dispatched a phone call for a crash that occurred earlier in the day at the listed address. See investigative comments for more information. |
| 02/27/2026 17:20:00 | INFORMATION / INFORMATION | 36 W ALLEN ST X176 | |
| 02/27/2026 17:25:00 | FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP | 600 BLK S NORWAY ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | See MBG-2026-02-0861. |
| 02/27/2026 18:43:00 | CRASH - NON REPORTABLE / CRASH - NON REPORTABLE | E SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / SOUTH CHESTNUT ST | Non-Reportable / Crash #0065-26 Dispatched for a two vehicle crash at listed intersection. The vehicles did not require towing and the operator's did not sustain any injuries. See investigative comments for more information. |
| 02/27/2026 20:39:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 100 BLK E ALLEN ST | |
| 02/28/2026 00:15:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | E ELMWOOD AV MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / SHEPHERDSTOWN RD | Observed the listed intersection for traffic violations. |
| 02/28/2026 10:27:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | 400 BLOCK, E MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Officers watched the listed area for traffic violations. None were observed. |
| 02/28/2026 10:46:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | CHARLES ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / ALLENDALE RD | Observed the listed intersection for traffic violations. One stop initiated for a stop sign violation. Written warning issued. |
| 02/28/2026 10:57:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | ALLENDALE RD/ALISON AVE MB CUMB / ALLENDALE RD / ALISON AVE | |
| 02/28/2026 11:10:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | SHEPHERDSTOWN RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / EAST ELMWOOD AV | Watched the listed intersection for stop sign violations. None were observed. |
| 02/28/2026 11:11:00 | FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL | 300 BLK S FILBERT ST MB | |
| 02/28/2026 11:26:00 | INFORMATION / INFORMATION | 100 BLK W GREEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | The complainant asked for an officer to respond to his residence to complete a VIN verification. I responded to the residence when the complainant got home around 1245 hours and completed the form. |
| 02/28/2026 12:28:00 | TRAFFIC PROBLEM / TRAFFIC PROBLEM | 400 BLOCK, W MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Officers were dispatched to check the listed area for dirt bikes driving recklessly on the street. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate any bikes. |
| 02/28/2026 12:45:00 | FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP | 100 BLK W GREEN ST | |
| 02/28/2026 13:57:00 | CIVIL / CIVIL | 200 BLK S NORWAY ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Complainant met officers on station to report multiple civil issues between his elderly mother and her boyfriend and his son. Complainant advised his mother no longer wanted contact from her boyfriend. See investigative comments for more information. |
| 02/28/2026 14:18:00 | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY | 5300 BLK E TRINDLE RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Dispatched to listed address for an active fight. Officers responded with 19 units and on arrival did not locate any suspects. |
| 02/28/2026 15:17:00 | FRAUD / FRAUD | 200 BLK W SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Access Device Fraud / Identity Theft / Crime #0066-26 Dispatched a phone call in regards to a potential fraud. Officers met complainant at her address and collected more information. See crime report for more information. |
| 02/28/2026 15:37:00 | FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL | 500 BLK GALE ST MB | |
| 02/28/2026 16:25:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | S MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / WEST MAPLEWOOD AV | Observed the listed intersection for traffic violations. |
| 02/28/2026 15:44:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | N ARCH ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / EAST SCHOOLSIDE DR | Observed area for traffic violations. Did not observe any traffic violations, however, we did speak with an individual who was operating a motorized scooter on the roadway. He was educated on the law and sent on his way. |
| 02/28/2026 16:29:00 | INFORMATION / INFORMATION | 36 W ALLEN ST X176 | |
| 02/28/2026 16:52:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | LEGACY PARK DR/S MARKET ST UA CUMB / LEGACY PARK DR / S MARKET ST | |
| 02/28/2026 16:59:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | W TRINDLE RD/STATE RD SS CUMB / W TRINDLE RD / STATE RD | |
| 02/28/2026 16:59:00 | FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP | 400 BLK E SIMPSON ST | |
| 02/28/2026 19:22:00 | ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS | 500 BLK ESTATE DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | EMS dispatched for a seizure patient. EMS arrived on scene before officers. Officers assisted EMS as needed. Patient transported to Holy Spirit Hospital. |
| 02/28/2026 20:23:00 | ABANDONED VEHICLE / ABANDONED VEHICLE | 1 BLK W FACTORY ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | While on patrol, observed an abandoned vehicle on public property. The registration expired 08/2025 and the inspection expired 10/2025. Abandoned vehicle notice to be sent. |
| 02/28/2026 20:37:00 | ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS | 100 BLK W LOCUST ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | EMS dispatched for a patient with an elevated heartrate after taking a gummy. Assisted EMS as needed. Patient transported to Hampden Hospital. |
| 02/28/2026 22:26:00 | EMS CALL / EMS CALL | 300 BLK E MARBLE ST | |
| 03/01/2026 00:32:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | CHARLES ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / JAMES ST | Observed the listed intersection for traffic violations. Observed no vehicles. |
| 03/01/2026 00:49:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | APPLE DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / CHARLES ST | Watched the listed intersection for violations, none were observed. |
| 03/01/2026 01:02:00 | SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY | 600 BLK S NORWAY ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Observed a running vehicle at the listed location. Operator was negative for File 5 and informed to find somewhere else to park. A verbal warning was given for his front driver side head light being out, which he understood. |
| 03/01/2026 01:32:00 | FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL | 1 BLK E GREEN ST MB | |
| 03/01/2026 02:00:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | E ELMWOOD AV MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / SHEPHERDSTOWN RD | Observed the listed intersection for traffic violations. |
| 03/01/2026 03:27:00 | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY | 200 BLK N LOCUST POINT RD C MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 | 24 units requested assistance on looking for suspects who fled on e-bikes from a burglary at the listed location. The suspects were not located, assisted as needed. |
| 03/01/2026 07:35:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | ALLENDALE RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / ALLISON AV | Watched the listed intersection for stop sign violations. None were observed. |
| 03/01/2026 08:03:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | ALISON AV MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / NORWAY ST | Observed traffic at the listed location. No violations observed. |
| 03/01/2026 08:25:00 | FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL | 500 BLK S FILBERT ST MB | |
| 03/01/2026 08:35:00 | TRAFFIC PROBLEM / TRAFFIC PROBLEM | E SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / SOUTH MARKET ST | While on patrol, officers observed a flashing traffic signal at the listed intersection. ATS was notified. |
| 03/01/2026 09:04:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | APPLE DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / ALLENDALE RD | Officers watched the listed intersection for traffic stop violations. None were observed. |
| 03/01/2026 09:18:00 | EMS CALL / EMS CALL | 100 BLK E PORTLAND ST | |
| 03/01/2026 09:23:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | 5200 BLK E TRINDLE RD | |
| 03/01/2026 09:22:00 | ANIMAL COMPLAINT / ANIMAL COMPLAINT | 100 BLK E MARBLE ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Officers were dispatched a phone call regarding a missing orange and white cat which ran away from the listed residence. I attempted to call the complainant back but received no answer. |
| 03/01/2026 09:30:00 | TRAFFIC PROBLEM / TRAFFIC PROBLEM | E SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / MARKET ST | Officers were dispatched for a flashing traffic signal at the listed intersection. Duplicate CAD see MBG-2026-03-0010. |
| 03/01/2026 09:56:00 | FRAUD / FRAUD | 100 BLK E LOCUST ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Theft by Deception / Crime #0068-26 - Officers were dispatched to meet the complainant regarding a Facebook Marketplace scam. See incident report for investigative details. |
| 03/01/2026 08:41:00 | CRIMINAL MISCHIEF / CRIMINAL MISCHIEF | 500 BLK S CHESTNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Institutional Vandalism / Crime #0067-26 - While on patrol officers observed graffiti on the borough shed located in Koser Park. See incident report for investigative details. |
| 03/01/2026 13:16:00 | ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS | 1 BLK N MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | EMS was dispatched to the listed apartments for a medical alarm. Officers checked on the residents but were unable to locate anyone in need of assistance. |
| 03/01/2026 14:00:00 | WELFARE CHECK / WELFARE CHECK | 100 BLK E ALLEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Special Report - Death Investigation / Crime #0070-26 The complainant requested a welfare check on her grandfather. Subsequent investigation found the individual deceased. See crime report for investigative details. |
| 03/01/2026 14:47:00 | DEATH INVESTIGATION / DEATH INVESTIGATION | 1 BLK E SCHOOLSIDE DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Unattended Death / Crime #0069-26 Dispatched to listed address for an expiration. Complainant reported the patient was his father. See crime report for more information. |
| 03/01/2026 15:10:00 | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY | 100 BLK E ALLEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | See (MBG-2026-03-0019). |
| 03/01/2026 15:10:00 | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY | 1 BLK E SCHOOLSIDE DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | See (MBG-2026-02-0020). |
| 03/01/2026 15:24:00 | EMS CALL / EMS CALL | 100 BLK S FILBERT ST | |
| 03/01/2026 16:27:00 | EMS CALL / EMS CALL | 1 BLK W KELLER ST | |
| 03/01/2026 18:02:00 | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY | 36 W ALLEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Dispatched a phone call from a Harrisburg City officer in regards to locating a missing person along with a shooting investigation. Officers were informed a possibly involved person's last known address was somewhere in Mechanicsburg. Officers could not find any information on the person. Harrisburg City notified of our findings. |
| 03/01/2026 18:41:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | SILVER SPRING RD/EAST RD SS CUMB / SILVER SPRING RD / EAST RD | |
| 03/01/2026 17:47:00 | EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL | JAMES ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / APPLE DR | Observed listed intersection for traffic violations. No violations observed. |
| 03/01/2026 18:00:00 | PROPERTY - FOUND / PROPERTY - FOUND | 1 BLOCK, W FACTORY ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Complaiant came on station to return a laptop he found in the street. Prior to Officers logging the property into evidence, the owner arrived to retrieve it. He advised he was able to track the laptop to our location using the find my MacBook application. |
| 03/01/2026 19:42:00 | INFORMATION / INFORMATION | 200 BLK E MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 | Complainant called to report he has not heard from his friend in a few hours. Complainant advised he was asked to look after his friend's animals while he went to the hospital, but when complainant called the hospitals, they did not confirm anyone with that name was in their system. Complainant was encouraged to continue his attempts to call his friend. |
| 03/01/2026 21:40:00 | TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP | MULBERRY DR/W TRINDLE RD SS CUMB / MULBERRY DR / W TRINDLE RD | |
| 03/01/2026 23:15:00 | FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL | 100 BLK LEGACY PARK DR MB |
Location
36 W Allen St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Incident Date
Mar 2, 2026
Created Mar 2, 2026 @ 10:47 AM
