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WELCOME TO THE HANOVER TWP POLICE DEPARTMENT

Welcome to Hanover Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this...
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Applying for a Residential Handicap Parking Space

1. You must have a physician's statement detailing why a handicap parking space is needed. 2. If you do not have one already,...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Hanover Township Police Department is asking all businesses and re...
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GOT DRUGS?

A drug take back box is available to all Hanover Township residents inside of the municipal building at:1267 Sans Souci ParkwayHanover Towns...
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Image for Pompey, Shayneen Niefa  - (1) COUNT SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) and 1 additional charge
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 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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Image for PASTRO, CHRISTIAN ANTHONY  - 182702A1 and 5 additional charges
Arrest
Feb 19, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Christian Pastro following an altercation with a co-worker at a business on The Sans Souci Parkway. During the altercation, Pastro assaulted the victim with a knife. Pastro was charged with Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats...
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Incident
Feb 15, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of W. Saint Mary’s Rd. and Lee Park Ave. A white SUV was captured on video surveillance fleeing the scene. The vehicle is believed to have significant...
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Image for LYNCH, NICHOLAS BRIAN  - 183502 and 4 additional charges
Arrest
Feb 15, 2026
  The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Brian Lynch of Pittston, PA on multiple charges, including burglary, criminal trespass, simple assault, strangulation, and harassment, stemming from an incident on Graham Avenue. At 2:25 am, officers responded to a re...
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Feb 13, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is giving away free steering wheel locks. Protect your vehicle from theft by stopping by and picking up your steering wheel lock today 
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Arrest
Feb 13, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Dylan Thomas on a warrant issued by our department for a Burglary that had occurred on January 31, 2026 at Nature's Cure, 850 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township. Thomas was observed by an officer walking in the alley way near D...
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Feb 13, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department was made aware of an incident where an unknown person was purporting to be a Luzerne County Sheriff. We advise residents to be diligent and refrain from providing any personal and / or financial information. If you have any concerns about...
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Feb 13, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is proud to announce a cooperative agreement with Project Child Safe to assist in securing firearms and preventing unintentional firearm discharges. Please stop by The Hanover Township Police Department to obtain a free gun lock. Protect ...
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Carrillo, Damado

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

Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz

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

pascoe, frederick george

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

Avent, Thair Antarah

Avent, Thair Antarah - ENDANGERING WELFARE OF A CHILD and 3 additional charges

BLAKE, CLIFTON

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

SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH

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

Lee, Sione

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