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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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National Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Hanover Borough Police Department remembers our fallen colleagues, their families, and loved ones on this National Peace Officers Memori...
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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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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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May 15, 2026
The Hanover Borough Police Department remembers our fallen colleagues, their families, and loved ones on this National Peace Officers Memorial Day. You will always be in our hearts and we are grateful for your sacrifice.
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Created Apr 16, 2026 / Updated May 15, 2026
*Updated News Release May 15, 2026 The York County Coroner's Office has released that the human remains found in this case are that of Mark Hicks, who went missing in June of 2025.     For further information, please see the news release issued by the York County Cor...
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Incident
May 20, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Tuesday May 19, 2026; 0845: No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash in the 400 block of N. Franklin Street. An unknown vehicle struck a Ford F350 owned by Joel Allen, of Dover, and fled the scene. 1255: No injuries were repor...
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Incident
May 19, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Monday May 18, 2026; 0839: No injuries were reported and towing was required following a crash in the 200 block of W. Chestnut Street. A 2020 Freightliner operated by Peter Budwash, of Wernersville, struck a 2016 Toyota RAV4 operated by Amanda Smith, of Han...
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May 18, 2026
Hanover Borough Police Department News Release May 18, 2026 The Hanover Borough Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the 200 block of Baer Avenue at approximately 11:45 PM on Saturday May 16, 2026.  It was reported that an armed man struck ...
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Arrest
May 18, 2026
Villagran-Ramos was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia following an incident reported in the 100 block of McAllister Street. He was turned over to the York County Sheriff's Office for further ...
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Incident
May 18, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Friday May 15, 2026; 1131: Criminal trespass involving a female loitering on private property reported in the 200 block of Broadway. 1251: No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash at Gail Street and Carlisle Street. A 2006 Hon...
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Incident
May 15, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Thursday May 14, 2026; 0644: Criminal mischief involving an unsecure vehicle being entered and tampered with overnight reported in the 100 block of Frederick Street. 0906: Harassment by communications involving unwanted electronic communications reported in...
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May 14, 2026
HANOVER BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKING ACT 120 QUALIFIED CANDIDATES May 14, 2026 Hanover, Pa. – The Hanover Borough Police Department is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to join its police force. Applicants must possess Act 120 certification or have PA law enforc...
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Incident
May 14, 2026
DAILY ACTIVITY LOG: Wednesday May 13, 2026; 0933: Minor injury was reported and towing was required following a crash in the 1000 block of Carlisle Street. A 2006 Pujh Pu3 operated by Joseph Cribb, of Hanover, struck a 1994 Ford Explorer operated by Robert Beard, of Hanover. 1...
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Griffin, Amanda Suzanne

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

Barnes, Seth Major

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