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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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Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free.Eric Rich...
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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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MOBILE APP AVAILABLE

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Case
Apr 18, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating an incident in which several storage sheds were entered in the We Store Storage Facility. The incident took place on March 18th 2026, at approximately 11:45 P.M. If you have any information regarding the identit...
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Arrest
Apr 17, 2026
Hanover Township Police have issued a summary citation to 30-year-old Jhon Edu Pena Rodriguez of Wilkes-Barre for illegal dumping near the Fellows Avenue, Railroad Tracks area. The department is seeking assistance from the public and encourages anyone with informatio...
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Post
Apr 17, 2026
As the weather starts to warm up, it's essential to brush up on bike safety tips. Additionally, we encourage all drivers to exercise extra caution when interacting with cyclists on the road.
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Image for Smiley, Alvin   - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE and 3 additional charges
Arrest
Apr 17, 2026
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested 45-year-old ALVIN SMILEY for Possession of a Controlled Substance (crack cocaine), Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Public Drunkenness following an incident on First St. SMILEY was ...
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Broadcast
Apr 16, 2026
We are pleased to inform you that all students and staff are safe, and the drill was completed smoothly and efficiently. Thank you.
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Broadcast
Apr 16, 2026
ATTENTION: As part of our ongoing commitment to safety preparedness, there is currently an evacuation DRILL in progress at the Hanover Area Highschool. Everyone will be notified when the drill is complete. Thank you.
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Broadcast
Apr 14, 2026
UPDATE: The municipal building is now open as of 04/14/26,1:30 PM. Thank you all for your patience!
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Post
Apr 14, 2026
Monthly Crime Report-March 2026
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Broadcast
Apr 14, 2026
ATTENTION! The Hanover Township Municipal Building is currently closed as of 04/14/26, 9:00 AM until further notice. An update will be posted when the building will reopen. Thank you.
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Post
Apr 13, 2026
Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!  This week is dedicated to honor the service and sacrifice of the public safety telecommunicators who answer calls when emergencies happen. Held each year during the second week of April, the observance recogn...
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BLAKE, CLIFTON

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

pascoe, frederick george

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

Francis, Tyshawn Marquiz

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

Avent, Thair Antarah

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

Lee, Sione

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

Carrillo, Damado

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

SAMUEL, NEHEMIAH JOSEPH

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