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Paul Miller's Law-Enforcement in Effect

Paul Miller’s LawOn June 5, 2026, this offense will be punishable by a $50 fine.Effective: June 5, 2025 - 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3316.1. Prohibit...
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News Release-Robbery

Hanover Borough Police DepartmentNews ReleaseMay 18, 2026The Hanover Borough Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurr...
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Buyer Beware - Watch for Stolen Vehicles Online

Buying a car online can be convenient - but it can also put you at risk. Police departments across parts of Pennsylvania are seeing an uptic...
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Enforcement of Paul Miller's Law in effect – Distracted Dr...

Pennsylvania’s Distracted Driving Law (known as Paul Miller’s Law).The law prohibits as a primary offense any driver from using an inter...
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION from TrueNorth and WellSpan

Effective April 1, 2023 there will be two new Crisis Line telephone numbers in York and Adams Counties.  They are 717-851-5320 or 800-6...
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Handle with Care Program and Registry

The Hanover Borough Police Department is proud to be a community partner in the Handle with Care program. The Handle with Care program ...
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WELCOME TO THE HANOVER BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT

Welcome to Hanover Borough Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site ...
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SIGN UP FOR FREE NOTIFICATIONS!

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

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Fingerprinting

The Hanover Borough Police Department provides fingerprinting services Monday through Friday from 8 am until 2 pm by appointment only.&...
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Aug 14, 2026
The Hanover Borough Police Department, in cooperation with the Metropolitan York Police Testing Consortium, is accepting applicants for the position of probationary police officer! TEST DATES: Saturday September 12, 2026 and Saturday September 19, 2026 SIGN UP NOW! Apply today...
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Aug 3, 2026
In July, Officer Jamal Jimenez presented checks to both the American Cancer Society and the Ulman Foundation as a result of funds raised by officers during the Shamrock Beard Drive. The beard drive began in March of 2026 as the department members rallied in support of Officer ...
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Arrest
Sep 4, 2026
Velez was arrested and charged with unlawful restraint, simple assault, harassment, and false imprisonment following a domestic altercation reported in the 500 block of Broadway. She was turned over to the York County Sheriff's Office for further disposition.
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Incident
Sep 4, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Thursday September 3, 2026; 0852: Charges for harassment and disorderly conduct are pending against a 41 year old Hanover female following a disturbance reported in the 100 block of Baltimore Street. 0921: Fraud involving a phone-based scam reported in the ...
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Arrest
Sep 3, 2026
Hamilla was arrested and charged with Strangulation, Simple Assault, and Harassment following a domestic altercation in the 100 block of York Street. He was turned over to the York County Sheriff's Office for further disposition.
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Incident
Sep 3, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Wednesday September 2, 2026; 0902: Criminal trespass involving a male subject loitering on private property reported in the 800 block of Blossom Drive. 1021: No injuries were reported and towing was required following a crash in the 400 block of Eisenhower ...
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Incident
Sep 2, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Tuesday September 1, 2026; 1447: Retail theft reported at a business in the 800 block of Carlisle Street. Investigation continues. Wednesday September 2, 2026; 0028: Charges for harassment are pending against a19 year old Hanover female and a 20 year old Ha...
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Incident
Sep 1, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Monday August 31, 2026; 1012: Fraud involving an internet based scam reported in the 700 block of Blossom Drive. 1036: No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash at Carlisle Street and Kuhn Drive. A 2026 Freightliner operated by...
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Incident
Aug 31, 2026
Hanover Borough Police Department Daily Activity Log Friday, August 28th, 2026 1449: Harassment by communication involving unwanted messages reported in the 400 block of Broadway. 1539: Disturbance involving a disorderly male reported in the 1100 block of Carlisle St. 1620: No...
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Aug 28, 2026
The Hanover Borough Police Department would like to introduce our newest officer who was sworn in by Mayor Heidi Hormel at the Wednesday August 26, 2026 Borough Council meeting. We welcome Kelly Bartos to the Hanover Borough Police Department family! Congratulations Kelly, and...
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Barnes, Seth Major

Barnes, Seth Major - INDECENT EXPOSURE (M2) and 3 additional charges

Griffin, Amanda Suzanne

Griffin, Amanda Suzanne - RETAIL THEFT (M2) and 1 additional charge