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MISSING JUVENILE

Update: The juvenile was located. Swatara Police are asking the public for assistance in locating J.C., a 16 year old female who is bel...
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National Night Out 2026: Vendors Wanted

The Swatara Township Police Department will be hosting National Night Out again this year on Tuesday August 4th from 6pm-8:30pm at Vanatta P...
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Welcome to Swatara Township

Welcome to the Swatara Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this ...
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Join the Team

The application period to apply for the position of Police Officer in Swatara Township has OPENED.  Application Information:The ap...
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Swatara Township Police Department building renovations

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our facilities, the Swatara Township Police Department will be undergoing renovations starting Fri...
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School Bus Safety Program

The Swatara Township Police Department has partnered with the Central Dauphin School District and BusPatrol to launch a new School Bus Safet...
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Reporting of Incidents and Tips

Over the course of the past couple of years, we have received several CrimeWatch submissions for crimes in progress.  Our CrimeWatch pa...
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Contact Us

If you need a police officer to be dispatched to your location or to call you on the telephone, please contact Dauphin County Communications...
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Crime Mapping

See our most up-to-date crime information on the Community Crime Map! Follow the link below:https://communitycrimemap.com/...
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Business & Resident Camera Registry

In an effort to collaborate better with the community, the Swatara Township Police Department is asking all residents and business with came...
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News Feed

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Created May 29, 2026 / Updated Jun 4, 2026
UPDATE 6/4/26: Swatara Township Police have been investigating a disturbance that took place during the Steelton-Highspire High School pre-prom event on 5/22/26. On June 4, 2026, the charge of misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct was filed against Starr Lynch, Yachanise Sellers, Jer...
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Created Jun 4, 2025 / Updated Jun 3, 2026
UPDATE 6/3/2026: As of June 6, 2026, drivers may be issued citations as opposed to warnings for violations of Paul Miller's Law. Please refrain from using your hand-held device while driving. ********** 6/4/2025: The Swatara Township Police Department would like to remind ...
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May 30, 2026
Swatara Township Police and Swatara Fire-Rescue were honored to be a part of Chambers Hill Elementary's May Fair today! Superintendent Stauffer, Corporal Pokrop, Chief Ibberson, and Firefighter Riddle (Harrisburg Fire) volunteered to take a pie in the face as part of the event...
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May 29, 2026
Update: The juvenile was located.  Swatara Police are asking the public for assistance in locating J.C., a 16 year old female who is believed to be in the Harrisburg or Steelton area. Anyone with information as to her whereabouts is asked to contact Swatara Police at 717-...
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May 27, 2026
The Swatara Township Police Department will be hosting National Night Out again this year on Tuesday August 4th from 6pm-8:30pm at Vanatta Park.  This is our largest community service event of the year and is open to the general public.  Our vendor registration proce...
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May 15, 2026
At the 2026 District Attorney's Awards Ceremony, Dauphin County DA Fran Chardo presented Lt. Dennis Krahling with the Detective Willie Holland Memorial Award for Outstanding Career Service as a Police Officer ! This award honors Lt. Krahling's 25+ year career with the Swatara ...
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Created May 10, 2026 / Updated May 30, 2026
UPDATE 05/20/2026 - ARREST MADE / SUSPECT IN CUSTODY On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Swatara Twp. Police Detectives arrested and charged sixteen year-old Tarojay Taylor of Penbrook Borough.  Due to the seriousness of the offenses, the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office...
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May 8, 2026
The Swatara Township Police Department will be participating in the statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement wave, which begins on May 11th.  These special enforcement details are grant funded and will run through June 29th.  Our officers will be targeting seat belt ...
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May 5, 2026
A popular game among high school students, known as "Senior Assassin," has raised concerns for the safety of students and community members. The game is played outside of school hours and away from school property but has been reported to be causing disruptions and posing risk...
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May 1, 2026
APRIL 2026 MONTHLY COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT WAS POSTED IN CRIMEWATCH UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE / COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORTS TAB.  
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