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Image for LEE, SHAWNTAH   - (1) COUNT TERRORISTIC THREATS (M1) and 2 additional charges
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Jul 4, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Shawntah Lee of Mark Drive on charges of Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault,  and Harassment following an incident on Mark Drive. Lee was taken into custody and transported back to The Hanover Township Police Department whe...
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Created Jul 2, 2026 / Updated Jul 3, 2026
The Hometown Heroes: America 250 Celebration Parade begins at 4:00 PM and will travel from Old Carverton Road in Kingston Township to the Luzerne County Fairgrounds in Lehman Township . Motorists should expect temporary traffic delays and rolling road closures as the parade pr...
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Jul 3, 2026
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Country, we want to ensure that everyone celebrates responsibly by following some simple laws regarding fireworks. We hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July!
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Jul 2, 2026
The Dallas Township Police Department is urging residents to celebrate the 4 th of July Weekend in a responsible manner. As a proactive measure to ensure public safety, our law enforcement officers will be conducting roving patrols to detect and apprehend drivers under the inf...
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Jul 2, 2026
These items were recovered along SR 309 in the vicinity of Frontier. If you believe they belong to you, or if you know who they belong to, please contact the Dallas Township Police Department at 570-674-2003.
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Created Jun 30, 2026 / Updated Jul 1, 2026
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Dallas Township Police Department would like to remind residents that while consumer fireworks are legal in Pennsylvania, their use is governed by state law. Understanding these requirements can help ensure everyone enjoys a saf...
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Image for Ogorman, Ross  Jr. - PERSONS NOT TO POSSESS FIREARMS and 5 additional charges
Arrest
Jun 30, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested 34-year-old ROSS OGORMAN JR. following a motor vehicle pursuit on 06/27/2026. OGORMAN was charged with Persons not to Possess Firearms, Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License, Fleeing / Attempting to Elude Police, Flight to...
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Jun 30, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for our area from 11:00 AM Wednesday through 8:00 PM Friday. Heat index values could reach 105°F , making prolonged time outdoors dangerous. Protect yourself and those around you: 💧 Drink plenty of water—even if y...
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Created Jun 25, 2026 / Updated Jun 27, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested 18-year-old ALLAMAR LAWRENCE following an investigation into a reported sexual assault at the Dundee Apartment Complex. LAWRENCE was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Photographing / Filming Sexual Acts, Inv...
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Beriguet-Franco, Victor D

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

Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz

Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz - (F2) Strangulation; (M1) Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

Liriano Corniel, Rodelfy

SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)

Valerio, Adrian Antonio

Valerio, Adrian Antonio - (4 COUNTS) FELONY POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Calle, Freddy V

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

colon, Anthony Rafael

colon, Anthony Rafael - & (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F2) and 3 additional charges

Henriquez, Francisco Alejandro

Henriquez, Francisco Alejandro - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN and 4 additional charges

Amurys-Ferradas, Jeremy

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

Shafer, Jeremy

EVADING ARREST ON FOOT and 4 additional charges

Thomas, Donald James

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

BLAKE, CLIFTON

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

Rudart, Zachary James

Rudart, Zachary James - STRANGULATION (F2) and 2 additional charges

Pilier-Zorilla, Naivy

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

SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH

SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH - THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (F2)

Carrillo, Damado

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

Lee, Sione

(2 count each) Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery (F1) and 3 additional charges