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Mar 5, 2026
As part of Dr. Seuss' Read Across America, The Hanover Township Police Department was invited to Magic World Day Care to read to the students. Officer Thomas Mercadante and Sergeant Ryan Cywinski spent time with the children, with Sergeant Cywinski reading the classic boo...
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Mar 2, 2026
In celebration of National Read Across America and to honor Dr. Suess' Birthday, Hanover Township Police School Resource Officer Cotisha Smith, had the honor to read to our future. A special thank you to Hanover Area School District for allowing our officer to take p...
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Arrest
Feb 27, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Shayneen Niefa Pompey for simple assault and harassment following a domestic dispute incident at an apartment in Hanover Village. Pompey was arraigned before Magistrate Davenport and bail was set at $5,000 unsecured.
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Feb 26, 2026
The Dallas Township Police Department is warning residents of an increase in reported scam attempts involving individuals impersonating government officials or agencies. These scams often target unsuspecting victims, attempting to deceive them into providing sensitive informat...
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Warrant
Feb 25, 2026
The Hazleton City Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a wanted female, Elizabeth Martinez-Colon . Martinez-Colon is wanted for allegedly using altered, forged, or counterfeit documents and plates. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this indi...
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Feb 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Conducts Compliance Checks at Local Establishments The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB) recently conducted compliance checks at several licensed establishments within the area to ensure adherence to state liquor laws and applicable regu...
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Feb 20, 2026
As we continue to work together to ensure roadway safety, we'd like to take a moment to remind driver's of their critical role: Duty of Driver's in Emergency Response Areas and in Relation to Disabled Vehicles. (Also known as The Move Over law). When approaching police, fire, ...
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Incident
Feb 20, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft from Gerrity’s Super Market on the Sans Souci Pkwy. Video surveillance footage captured an image of a male who is considered a person of interest in this case. Anyone with information is asked to please con...
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Feb 20, 2026
We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Prom Dress Drive! The Stacy Marino Walton Prom Dress Boutique will be accepting prom dress donations only from March 9th through March 20th . The boutique will open for students on March 24th , giving them the opportunity to find the p...
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Beriguet-Franco, Victor D

Beriguet-Franco, Victor D - 18-3121-RAPE and 2 additional charges

Calle, Freddy V

Calle, Freddy V - Attempted Rape by Forcible Compulsion and 7 additional charges

Dura, Ryan Thomas

Dura, Ryan Thomas - 184952 INTIMIDATION OF WITNESS and 1 additional charge

BLAKE, CLIFTON

(1) count 3733 (A) Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3) and 3 additional charges

Pilier-Zorilla, Naivy

(1 Count) (75) 3802 A1 DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT and 1 additional charge

Thomas, Donald James

Thomas, Donald James II - 18-3929-RETAIL THEFT

Amurys-Ferradas, Jeremy

183925 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (2 counts) and 1 additional charge

Mendez Cabrera, Elder Alonzo

Mendez Cabrera, Elder Alonzo - (1 Count ) 780-113(a)(30) Manufacture Deliver or Possess With Intent to Deliver a Controlled...

Liriano Corniel, Rodelfy

SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)

Shafer, Jeremy

EVADING ARREST ON FOOT and 4 additional charges

pascoe, frederick george

pascoe, frederick george - (1 COUNT) 780-113 A30 POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER (F) and 2 additional charges

Martinez-Colon, Elizabeth

ALTERED and 2 additional charges

Beatty, Issiah Anthony

Beatty, Issiah Anthony - 183502A2 BURGLARY and 7 additional charges

Genao Batista, Jose

35780-113A32 Possession of Drug paraphernalia (M)

Carrillo, Damado

(18)2706 (1 Count) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1 additional charge

fox, William John

fox, William John - USE/POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (M) and 1 additional charge