Due to extreme weather conditions and the weather forecast for significant snow accumulation, Marple Township has declared a snow emergency effective at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, February 22, 2026 , as authorized by Marple Township Emergency Management and Administration. This Emerge...

On behalf of the Marple Township Police Department, both sworn and civilian members, thank you for your interest in learning more about our department. Each year, we produce this report to provide residents of Marple Township with insight into the information that guides and d...

Motorists are advised to avoid North Sproul Road between Bryn Mawr Avenue and Marple Road. The road will be closed due to several downed power lines in the area. The road may be closed for several hours.

Thank You Andrew and Maria Edelberg! The Edelbergs treated MTPD Officers and Staff to a delicious lunch from Rize Pizza.  

The Marple Township Police Department had the pleasure of hosting the Paxon Hollow Middle School Life Skill's students this morning at our police station for a tour.  The students received a guided tour of the station which included seeing our patrol area, police car...

The tree work on Crum Creek Road will be completed today. The road will reopen, and there will be no further closures this week, as previously announced.

Crum Creek Rd will be closed between Winchester Rd and Lorraine Dr to all thru traffic Wednesday 2/11, Thursday 2/12, and Friday 2/13 from 9AM-2PM. Reason: the removal of several large, hazardous trees. During the hours of closure: For vehicles traveling westbound on Crum...

Palmers Mill Rd between 252 and Martins Run will be closed due to a large tree falling across Palmers Mill Rd. Unfortunately the tree took down wires causing a power outage in the area. PECO is on location evaluating the damage.  Please use alternate routes. 

A snow emergency has been declared in Marple Township from Saturday 1/24 at 6pm to midnight Monday 1/26 (see attached PDF for details). The fewer cars parked on the streets, the faster and better our streets can get cleared by our outstanding public works department. Your coop...

Ed Lain, owner of Lazer Grafix Design and a long-time great friend and supporter of Marple Township and MTPD, wanted to make sure our officers were prepared for whatever winter weather is headed our way. Milk, bread, and eggs won't keep our patrol fleet road worthy but th...