Incident Blotter 8-3-26

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Date/Time Received Complaint Type Location Nature of Complaint
07/31/2026 00:09:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP S FREDERICK ST/W SIMPSON ST MB CUMB  / S FREDERICK ST / W SIMPSON ST  
07/31/2026 01:17:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / BRANDY LN Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer / Crime # 0354-26 Officers initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation. The vehicle fled from police leading us on a pursuit. The vehicle eventually crashed and the operator was taken into custody. See crime report for investigative details. 
07/31/2026 01:45:00 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY BRANDY LN/N WALNUT ST MB CUMB   / BRANDY LN / N WALNUT ST  
07/31/2026 06:22:00 THEFT - VEHICLE / THEFT - VEHICLE 100 BLK MADISON DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 See MBG-2026-07-1137.
07/31/2026 06:46:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 100 BLK MADISON DR MB   
07/31/2026 07:49:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL N YORK ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / HEINZ ST Monitored intersection for traffic violations. One stop conducted.
07/31/2026 07:54:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP S HIGH ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / WEST SIMPSON ST Traffic stop for suspended registration. Operator was found to be suspended as well. Registration was seized and to be sent to PennDOT. Vehicle was towed and the proper forms have been completed and attached.
07/31/2026 08:51:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 800 BLOCK, S MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Traffic stop for speeding. Operator was found to be suspended and a police pickup was issued on his driver's license. Driver's license was seized and to be sent to PennDOT. Passenger had a valid driver's license and drove the vehicle.
07/31/2026 09:16:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 1 BLOCK, E SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Traffic stop for interactive mobile devices. Operator was found to be suspended. Vehicle owner walked to the scene due to living close by and drove the vehicle. 
07/31/2026 11:00:00 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 1 BLK GETTYSBURG PK MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Cumberland County Communications accidentally dispatched me to this event. 
07/31/2026 11:25:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 600 BLK GRANTHAM RD   
07/31/2026 11:26:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 1 BLK W STRAWBERRY ALY MB   
07/31/2026 11:48:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP S BROAD ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / WEST SIMPSON ST Traffic stop for expired registration. Due to an active call, operator was given a stern verbal warning.
07/31/2026 11:48:00 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 1400 BLK S MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Upper Allen Township was tied up on another call and requested us to assist them with locating three males for a theft at the listed business who fled on bicycles. The three males were located and held until Upper Allen Township arrived. Assisted Upper Allen Township until no longer needed. 
07/31/2026 11:55:00 MEGAN'S LAW / MEGAN'S LAW 36 W ALLEN ST X176   
07/31/2026 13:23:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP E COOVER ST/SHEPHERDSTOWN RD MB CUMB  / E COOVER ST / SHEPHERDSTOWN RD  
07/31/2026 14:11:00 CIVIL / CIVIL 1 BLK E SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant reported his wife did not receive exact change from the listed business. See comments for investigative details. 
07/31/2026 15:20:00 TRAFFIC PROBLEM / TRAFFIC PROBLEM E ALLEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / NORTH MARKET ST The complainant called the station to report a non-active aggressive driver failing to stop at the listed intersection this morning at approximately 0909 hours. The complainant requested additional patrols in the area to prevent this from occurring.  
07/31/2026 15:33:00 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY N MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / EAST STRAWBERRY AL The complaint reported a male yelling at an elderly female in the listed area. See comments for investigative details. 
07/31/2026 15:40:00 FIRE CALL / FIRE CALL 400 BLK S BROAD ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The Mechanicsburg Fire Department advised CCC (Cumberland County Communications) about an oven fire at the listed location. The fire was out prior to police arrival. The Fire Department advised no assistance was needed. 
07/31/2026 10:30:00 TRAFFIC PROBLEM / TRAFFIC PROBLEM 1 BLOCK, W MAIN  ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Stopped two juveniles riding on an electric motorcycle. See comments for details. 
07/31/2026 18:01:00 ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS 100 BLK E MARBLE ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched to an EMS call at the listed location for a fall victim with a head injury. See comments for investigative details.
07/31/2026 18:57:00 INFORMATION / INFORMATION 400 BLK W ELMWOOD AV   
07/31/2026 19:05:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 1 BLK MAYBERRY LN   
07/31/2026 19:02:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 36 W ALLEN ST   
07/31/2026 19:24:00 ALARM - BURGLAR / ALARM - BURGLAR 100 BLK E ALLEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched to the listed business for a burglar alarm. Prior to my arrival, the business owner cancelled due to a false alarm.
07/31/2026 19:28:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 1900 BLK TECHNOLOGY PW   
07/31/2026 19:34:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 1 BLK MEMORIAL PARK DR   
07/31/2026 19:40:00 PARKING COMPLAINT / PARKING COMPLAINT 1 BLK E MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant reported the listed vehicle has been parked in his private lot for 24 hours. The complainant advised if the vehicle is not moved in a short amount of time he was going to have the vehicle towed. Contact was attempted for the vehicle owner and contact was unsuccessful.  
07/31/2026 20:17:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 100 BLK N WALNUT ST   
07/31/2026 20:33:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 800BLK N WALNUT ST   
07/31/2026 20:34:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 400BLK E MAIN ST   
07/31/2026 20:56:00 ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS 100 BLK E MAPLEWOOD AV MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched to the listed residence for a carbon monoxide alarm. I arrived and vacated everyone from the home. Assisted the Mechanicsburg Fire Department until no longer necessary.
07/31/2026 21:00:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP S YORK ST/W SIMPSON ST MB CUMB   / S YORK ST / W SIMPSON ST  
07/31/2026 21:01:00 CRASH - NON REPORTABLE / CRASH - NON REPORTABLE 1 BLOCK, E SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Non-Reportable (Hit and Run) / Crash #0183-26 Dispatched a phone call from the complainant regarding her vehicle which was involved in a hit and run. See comments for investigative details.
07/31/2026 21:15:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 36 W ALLEN ST X176   
07/31/2026 21:16:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL 800 BLOCK, N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Observed the listed location for violations.
07/31/2026 21:25:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 300 BLOCK, E ALLEN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Traffic stop initiated for a signal violation. SFSTs performed lacking enough clues. Permission provided to legally park the vehicle. See comments for investigative details. 
07/31/2026 21:31:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 36 W ALLEN ST   
07/31/2026 22:28:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 36 W ALLEN ST   
07/31/2026 23:02:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 400BLK N WALNUT ST   
08/01/2026 00:03:00 DISTURBANCE/NOISE / DISTURBANCE/NOISE 1 BLK SUMMIT DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched for loud noise at the location. Talked to property owner and advised him to turn down the music. 
08/01/2026 01:10:00 MEGAN'S LAW / MEGAN'S LAW 36 W ALLEN ST   
08/01/2026 08:02:00 EMS CALL / EMS CALL 100 BLK S FILBERT ST   
08/01/2026 10:12:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 100 BLK N WASHINGTON ST MB   
08/01/2026 10:12:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 1 BLK MEMORIAL PARK DR MB   
08/01/2026 12:28:00 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 200 BLK W MARBLE ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Officers dispatched to the listed location for a female leaving a suspicious package on her porch. See comments for investigative details.
08/01/2026 12:38:00 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 200 BLK E MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched for an open door called in by a concerned neighbor. Officers cleared the house with no signs of forced entry or suspicious activity. I made contact with the property owner who reports he most likely accidentally left the door open when he left this morning. 
08/01/2026 12:45:00 EMS CALL / EMS CALL 1 BLK MEMORIAL PARK DR   
08/01/2026 13:03:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 36 W ALLEN ST   
08/01/2026 14:25:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 36 W ALLEN ST X176   
08/01/2026 16:07:00 ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS MITCHELL DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / STATE RD EMS dispatched for a patient experiencing a syncope episode in the roadway at the listed location. Upon arrival to the scene the patient had an altered mental status. EMS transported the patient to Holy Spirit Hospital.
08/01/2026 16:39:00 CRASH - NON REPORTABLE / CRASH - NON REPORTABLE S YORK ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / WEST MARBLE ST Non-Reportable / Crash #0184-26 / Dispatched to the listed intersection for a crash blocking the flow of traffic. See comments for investigative details. 
08/01/2026 17:14:00 CIVIL / CIVIL 100 BLK E MARBLE ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant reported his mother advised him to call and report a theft. After speaking with the complainant at length, he was advised this is a civil issue between all involved parties and has been previously reported. The complainant stated an understanding. and advised the involved parties are to be evicted and all the needed paper work has been forwarded to the Judges Office. 
08/01/2026 17:21:00 ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS 100 BLK S GEORGE ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 EMS dispatched for an intoxicated male who is sick. Officers arrived and assisted as needed. The patient was transported to UPMC Hampden.
08/01/2026 17:54:00 DISTURBANCE/NOISE / DISTURBANCE/NOISE 1 BLK SUMMIT DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched for loud music at the listed residence. Talked to property owner and advised him to turn down the music. 
08/01/2026 18:34:00 DISTURBANCE/NOISE / DISTURBANCE/NOISE 1 BLK SUMMIT DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant called the station to report being fearful of "potential drunk people" stemming from a nearby party. I advised the complainant I would document her concern, and advised her to call if any issues occur. The complainant stated an understanding. 
08/01/2026 19:08:00 DISTURBANCE/NOISE / DISTURBANCE/NOISE 200 BLK W SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Possession of Paraphernalia / Crime #0355-26 - Dispatched to the listed residence for an argument over a missing debit card setup paper. See crime report for investigative details. 
08/01/2026 20:59:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 100 BLK E ELMWOOD AVE MB   
08/01/2026 21:12:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 300BLK N MARKET ST   
08/01/2026 21:33:00 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 400 BLOCK, E MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 While on patrol I observed a male slumped over in a chair on the sidewalk. I confirmed his wellbeing and offered him several resources but he refused any assistance. 
08/01/2026 21:55:00 TRAFFIC PROBLEM / TRAFFIC PROBLEM S MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / MUMMA AV Officers were dispatched for an ATV in the area. It was suspected to have originated from a party in the area. Officers searched the area but we were unable to locate the ATV. 
08/01/2026 22:03:00 EMS CALL / EMS CALL 100 BLK S FILBERT ST   
08/01/2026 22:57:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 200BLK W COOVER ST   
08/01/2026 23:15:00 DISTURBANCE/NOISE / DISTURBANCE/NOISE 1 BLK SUMMIT DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Disorderly Conduct / Crime #0356-26 The complainant reported a loud party. See crime report for investigative details. 
08/01/2026 23:50:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 800BLK W TRINDLE RD   
08/02/2026 00:28:00 WELFARE CHECK / WELFARE CHECK 1000 BLOCK, E SIMPSON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant reported a male in the area who was possibly intoxicated. Officers searched the area, however the individual was not located. 
08/02/2026 00:45:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / EAST SCHOOLSIDE DR Observed the listed intersection for traffic violations. 
08/02/2026 01:18:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP S NORWAY ST/CHARLES ST MB CUMB   / S NORWAY ST / CHARLES ST  
08/02/2026 02:31:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 600 BLK CENTRAL ST MB   
08/02/2026 03:18:00 INFORMATION / INFORMATION N YORK ST/W MAIN ST MB CUMB   / N YORK ST / W MAIN ST  
08/02/2026 03:32:00 ANIMAL COMPLAINT / ANIMAL COMPLAINT 300 BLOCK, N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Borough Ordinance - Unlawful for animals to run at large / Crime # 0357-26 Officers were dispatched to meet a complainant about a found dog. The dog was returned to its owner. See crime report for investigative details. 
08/02/2026 04:27:00 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY / ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 800 BLK WINDSOR PL MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Officers were dispatched to assist Lower Allen with a domestic involving a weapon. We assisted until we were no longer needed. 
08/02/2026 05:48:00 DEPARTMENT SERVICES / DEPARTMENT SERVICES 1 BLOCK, S CHESTNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched for a water main break at the listed location. The water coming out of the curb stop was slower flowing and the amount of water was minimal. A phone call was made to the linked company.
08/02/2026 06:49:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 36 W ALLEN ST   
08/02/2026 07:45:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL N YORK ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / WEST FACTORY ST Monitored intersection for traffic violations. One stop conducted.
08/02/2026 08:00:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP W SIMPSON ST/S HIGH ST MB CUMB   / W SIMPSON ST / S HIGH ST  
08/02/2026 08:13:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP W ALLEN ST/N YORK ST MB CUMB   / W ALLEN ST / N YORK ST  
08/02/2026 08:16:00 WELFARE CHECK / WELFARE CHECK 200 BLK E MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant called to request a welfare check on her friend whom she has not heard from since yesterday. See comments for investigative details. 
08/02/2026 08:26:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP S FREDERICK ST/W SIMPSON ST MB CUMB  / S FREDERICK ST / W SIMPSON ST  
08/02/2026 09:48:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP E MAIN ST/S FILBERT ST MB CUMB   / E MAIN ST / S FILBERT ST  
08/02/2026 10:44:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP N WASHINGTON ST/W MAIN ST MB CUMB  / N WASHINGTON ST / W MAIN ST  
08/02/2026 10:53:00 ABANDONED VEHICLE / ABANDONED VEHICLE 1 BLOCK, S WASHINGTON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Vehicle with a dead tag record located at listed location. Registration was seized and to be sent to PennDOT. See investigative comments for more information.
08/02/2026 11:00:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 1 BLK S WASHINGTON ST MB   
08/02/2026 11:11:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 800 BLK W TRINDLE RD   
08/02/2026 11:30:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP LOCUST ST/LEONA ST HM CUMB   / LOCUST ST / LEONA ST  
08/02/2026 12:10:00 ABANDONED VEHICLE / ABANDONED VEHICLE 1 BLK S WASHINGTON ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 See MBG-2026-08-0042.
08/02/2026 12:11:00 FOOT PATROL / FOOT PATROL 400 BLK FLYNN LN MB   
08/02/2026 12:32:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 100 BLK S ARCH ST   
08/02/2026 12:50:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL E ELMWOOD AV MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / SHEPHERDSTOWN RD Monitored intersection for traffic violations. One stop conducted.
08/02/2026 13:01:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP E COOVER ST/SHEPHERDSTOWN RD MB CUMB  / E COOVER ST / SHEPHERDSTOWN RD  
08/02/2026 12:50:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL 400 BLOCK, ALLENDALE RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Observed the listed area for traffic violations. 
08/02/2026 14:45:00 ALARM - SOUNDING / ALARM - SOUNDING 1 BLK W MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant reported a sounding alarm coming from the upstairs apartment of the listed address and advised she has heard it before and believes it to be an ongoing issue. Officers responded to the area and confirmed hearing the alarm. Contact was made with the property owner who advised the alarm is coming from an unoccupied section of the apartment and advised one of his tenants would shut it off. 
08/02/2026 15:51:00 FOLLOW UP / FOLLOW UP 100 BLK E MARBLE ST   
08/02/2026 16:11:00 BURGLARY / BURGLARY 200 BLK EDGE TOWN LN MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant reported an individual was trying to enter her residence and fled to nearby house. See comments for investigative details.
08/02/2026 16:53:00 ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS 1 BLK W MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Fire Department dispatched for an alarm. The Fire Department forced entry into the residence and located a sounding smoke detector. No damage observed. 
08/02/2026 17:53:00 PROPERTY - FOUND / PROPERTY - FOUND 500 BLK S CHESTNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Duplicate cad see MBG-2026-08-0058.
08/02/2026 18:42:00 CRASH - NON REPORTABLE / CRASH - NON REPORTABLE W MAIN ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 / WEST SIMPSON ST Non-Reportable / Crash #0185-26 - Dispatched to the listed intersection for a vehicle crash without injuries. See comments for investigative details. 
08/02/2026 18:56:00 PROPERTY - FOUND / PROPERTY - FOUND 500 BLK S CHESTNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 The complainant reported his son located a damaged bicycle at the listed location. An image of the bicycle was attached to this complainant and the bike was logged into PD evidence. 
08/02/2026 19:22:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 300BLK E PORTLAND ST   
08/02/2026 19:44:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 600BLK E SIMPSON ST   
08/02/2026 20:21:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 400BLK MORRIS DR   
08/02/2026 20:39:00 EXTRA PATROL / EXTRA PATROL 700 BLOCK, N WALNUT ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Observed the listed location for traffic violations. 
08/02/2026 21:09:00 ASSIST FD/EMS / ASSIST FD/EMS 200 BLK N MARKET ST MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Dispatched to the listed residence for a patient experiencing stomach pain. I arrived following EMS who did not require assistance. No patient information collected. 
08/02/2026 22:32:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 100BLK E PORTLAND ST   
08/02/2026 23:07:00 TRAFFIC STOP / TRAFFIC STOP 200BLK E MAIN ST   

Location

36 W Allen St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Incident Date

Aug 3, 2026

Created Aug 3, 2026 @ 12:30 PM
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