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Created May 15, 2025 / Updated May 15, 2026
Lord, our divine guardian, We humbly come before you, lifting up our brave police officers in prayer. Surround them with your impenetrable shield of protection as they confront the perils of their duty. Safeguard them from harm and  guide  their steps away from dange...
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Created Apr 15, 2026 / Updated Apr 17, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE EASTERN PIKE REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION The Eastern Pike Regional Police Commission is conducting an executive search for the position of Chief of Police for the Eastern Pike Regional Police Department due to upcoming retirement of our current Chief. A hiring pac...
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Created Mar 16, 2026 / Updated Mar 24, 2026
Auto theft declined by 3% in PA from 2024 to 2025, according to the Pennsylvania Unified Crime Reporting system (data as of March 1, 2026). This is the second year of decline after a post-pandemic uptick from 2021-2023. While auto theft rose in Philadelphia County by 4% in 202...
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Created Feb 23, 2026 / Updated Feb 26, 2026
Investigation Underway: Shots Fired into Pike County Islamic Center building Eastern Pike Regional Police Department Investigating Shots Fired Incident Matamoras, PA — February 22, 2026 The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department is investigating an incident in which guns...
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Created Feb 17, 2026 / Updated Feb 21, 2026
The Eastern Pike regional Police Department Foundation will hosting a KIDS WINTER FESTIVAL Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m at the Matamoras Airport Park. This is a Free Event.
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Feb 3, 2026
A Tribute to Outgoing Chairman Jerry Dotey The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to outgoing Chairman Jerry Dotey for his unwavering commitment and dedication to our community and department. During his nearly ten-year tenure,...
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Created Jan 20, 2026 / Updated Feb 3, 2026
Buying a car online can be convenient - but it can also put you at risk. Police departments across parts of Pennsylvania are seeing an uptick of cases in which criminals are using channels like Facebook Marketplace to sell stolen vehicles, often with counterfeit titles or fals...
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Feb 2, 2026
The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department is proud to announce the 2026 Law & Leadership Academy scheduled for July 13 th –17 th , 2026. The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department is accepting applications for students in 8th through 12th grade for a free, wee...
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Jan 2, 2026
The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department is seeking assistance in locating the owner of the pictured female dog. The dog was found in the area of Avenue P and 9th Street in Matamoras Borough. Anyone with information regarding the dog’s owner is asked to contact Sergeant Che...
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Image for Officer Spreads Holiday Cheer by Handing Out Gift Cards Instead of Tickets Before Christmas
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Dec 19, 2025
In the spirit of the holiday season, Eastern Pike Regional Police Officers surprised motorists this week by handing out gift cards instead of traffic tickets, turning routine stops into moments of gratitude and goodwill. The initiative was made possible through a generous dona...
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