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May 16, 2026
Today our officers assisted with traffic control at two locations.  Pine Run Road and 0309 and the Sans Souci Parkway.  Members and volunteers from (EPCAMR) Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition Abandon Mine Reclamation and CVS Caremark employees spent most of the morning c...
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May 16, 2026
Members of the LCBC, (Lives Changed By Christ) stopped by our department to donate some treats in honor of National Police Week.  We thank you for your generosity.  
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May 15, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department apprehended a wanted male following a traffic stop on the Carey Ave Bridge. 41-year-old GERARDO QUEVEDO was discovered to have an active warrant out of the Luzerne County Sheriff's Department. QUEVEDO was taken into custody and transporte...
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May 15, 2026
Happy National Police Officers Day! Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to  protecting our communities. Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment  do not go unnoticed!          
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May 15, 2026
Members from the EPCAMR and Volunteers will be cleaning up garbage in the area of SR 0309 and Pine Run Road.  Please use caution when traveling this area tomorrow.   Volunteers are always welcome.   This is a great way to help your community and clean up the env...
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May 12, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Wren Kitchens warehouse in the Hanover Industrial Park on Saturday, May 9 th 2026. Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect is asked to contact the Hanover Township Police De...
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May 12, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating an attempted assault that occurred behind a residence on Garrahan St. on Monday, May 4 th 2026, at approximately 22:52hrs. The suspect was described as a larger male wearing all black clothing. He was captured on nearby s...
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May 12, 2026
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy founded National Police Week, which is celebrated annually in May to acknowledge the dedication and bravery of law enforcement officers nationwide. This special week is an opportunity to pay tribute to the officers who have made the ultimate ...
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May 12, 2026
DTPD Public Safety Enforcement Announcement As part of the National "Click It or Ticket" Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization, the Dallas Township Police Department is participating in joint seat belt and impaired driving enforcement activities from May 11 through May 31. During...
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May 12, 2026
Each May, our nation comes together to honor  the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Originally established by presidential proclamation  President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 1...
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Martinez-Colon, Elizabeth

ALTERED and 2 additional charges

Calle, Freddy V

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

BLAKE, CLIFTON

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

Beatty, Issiah Anthony

Beatty, Issiah Anthony - 183503A1II CRIMINAL TRESPASS

Beatty, Issiah Anthony

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

Lee, Sione

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

Shafer, Jeremy

EVADING ARREST ON FOOT and 4 additional charges

Beriguet-Franco, Victor D

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

SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH

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

colon, Anthony Rafael

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

Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz

Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz - (F2) Strangulation; (M1) Terroristic Threats 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...

Henriquez, Francisco Alejandro

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

Liriano Corniel, Rodelfy

SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)

Amurys-Ferradas, Jeremy

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

Rudart, Zachary James

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