LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP

July 28, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are attempting to identify two persons who used stolen credit cards to purchase almost $4000 worth of merchandise from stores along Jonestown Rd. in Colonial Park on June 29th. The cards, stolen out of a purse sitting on a seat in the theaters at the Colonial Park Mall during a movie, were used at Best Buy, Target and a Sunoco in Chester, PA. One of the purchases was for a big screen TV. Attached is a photo of the two exiting one of the stores.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 28, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a series of thefts of auto parts, some of which are occurring during daylight hours in public parking lots. A number of thefts of the catalytic converters from vehicles have been reported, all of which have happened in broad daylight. They appear to have been cut off by a sawzall type tool. The victim vehicles have been trucks and SUVs. It is assumed that these vehicles are targeted because of their height off the ground giving the thieves access and cover by crawling underneath. Airbags were removed from vehicles on Dartmouth St. overnight last week. Catalytic converters and airbags contain platinum, a valuable precious metal.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 28, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery of a Township resident at the Sheetz, 6290 Allentown Blvd. that occurred this morning at approximately 12:30 AM. The victim reported that he was transported to the Sheetz by an acquaintance in a white Mitsubishi Lancer that also had another occupant unknown to the victim. At the Sheetz, that unknown occupant of the vehicle produced a handgun which he pointed at the victim and demanded cash. The victim complied and handed over an amount of money not being disclosed at this time. The robber is described as a white/male with black hair and a scruffy beard wearing a hoodie with unknown lettering on it. Following the robbery, the friend and the unknown occupant drove away leaving the victim behind. At this time, it is unclear as to whether or not the acquaintance even knew the robbery took place.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 20, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating several break-ins to buildings on the Linglestown Paintball property in the 1100 block of Wenrich St. Between 4:00 Sunday afternoon and 4:00 yesterday afternoon, someone forcibly entered several storage garages and the snack bar at the business. A tractor and tools were damaged with diesel fuel and pink paint and numerous items were spray-painted including the buildings. A quantity of smoke grenades were taken from a storage building and “Thx” was spray-painted on the empty case. Also taken was a quantity of paint bombs. Whoever is responsible also crushed several paint balls with their shoes so paint, mainly yellow, could be visible.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 19, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are attempting to locate Eric Scott Lewis, 43 years of age, who is wanted on a warrant for an incident early Friday morning in the 4400 block of Fritchey St. Lewis’ ex-girlfriend reported to police that she had been sleeping in her residence when she awoke to Lewis laying on top of her holding her wrists. Lewis then strangled her and head butted her. It was later discovered that Lewis had forcibly entered the residence through the basement. Before he left, Lewis demanded money from the victim who complied. Lewis is described as a White/Male, 6’ tall and 250 pounds. He drives a blue Ford F-150 pick-up truck with Pa. Registration #YYM-6064. Lewis is wanted for Robbery, Burglary, Simple Assault, Unlawful Restraint and Indirect Criminal Contempt for violation of a Protective Order.

July 19, 2010 - This morning at approximately 2:45 AM, Lower Paxton Twp. Police responded to the area of the Dunkin’ Donuts, 4005 Jonestown Rd., for a report of a male pushing a safe on a dolly across Jonestown Rd. away from Dunkin’ Donuts. The call came from a witness watching from the Around the Clock Laundry, 3990 Jonestown Rd., who described the individual as a male wearing all black clothing, gloves and a black skullcap. Upon arrival, police discovered the unopened floor safe in the lot of Friendly’s, across the street. The male individual was not found. It was then discovered that Dunkin’ Donuts had been the victim of a burglary. A rear door had been forcibly opened and someone had emptied cash drawers and had removed the safe from the Manager’s office.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating four burglaries discovered yesterday.

John Deere Landscaping in the Blue Eagle Office Complex, 500 block of Blue Eagle Ave., was forcibly entered overnight of July 13 th to 14 th and cash was taken. The break in was discovered by a police officer on patrol at approximately 3:50 AM.

A homeowner discovered that someone had attempted to enter his residence in the 600 block of Frances Dr. between July 2 nd and yesterday. Someone had forced the rear sliding door but a stick in the track of the door had prevented entry.

A resident of the 5600 block of Union Deposit Rd. discovered that someone had forcibly entered his residence between 8:15 AM and 6:00 PM. The resident is still checking to see what, if anything, was removed.

Residents of an apartment in the 4200 block of Williamsburg Dr. , the Brook Apartments, discovered that someone had entered their apartment and had removed several electronic items including a TV, a game system and a DVD player. This happened between 3:30 PM and 9:30 PM yesterday.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 16, 2010 - This afternoon at about 12:04 PM, Lower Paxton Twp. Police were dispatched to the Subway/TCBY, 4201 Linglestown Rd. , for an armed robbery that had just occurred. Police discovered upon arrival that a subject had entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded cash. Employees complied and then watched as the subject entered an occupied vehicle parked at an adjacent business. The vehicle drove west on Linglestown Rd. A description was broadcast to assisting officers. A Susquehanna Twp. Officer observed the vehicle at a traffic light and observed that the occupants were changing clothes. She took them into custody when they pulled into a parking space at the Brandywine Plaza , N. Progress Ave. and Paxton Church Rd. The cash was recovered immediately. The vehicle was impounded and will be searched after police obtain a search warrant.

Arrested were:

Naphtali Ishmel Dunmead Carter, 20 years old, of the 5200 block of Winding Way in Pennswood Apartments, Lower Paxton Twp.

London Devoe Drayton, 20 years old, of the first block of N. 19 th St. in Harrisburg .

Both are charged with Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and firearms charges. Magisterial District Judge Joseph Lindsey will arraign them later this afternoon.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 16, 2010 - A Lower Paxton Twp. Police Officer, while on routine patrol, discovered a burglary to the John Deere Landscaping office in the Blue Eagle Office Complex in the 400 block of Blue Eagle Ave. at approximately 3:50 AM this morning. The officer observed that a window, previously broken in a burglary earlier this month, had been pried open giving access to the business. After the owner arrived, officers cleared the building and discovered that cash had been taken in the entry.

July 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police were dispatched this morning to the 4000 block of Fawn Dr. in the Beaufort Manor Apartments for a report of a home invasion robbery. At approximately 5:35 AM, two subjects had entered the apartment and had taken cash from the resident and a visitor who is from Williamstown. No weapons were displayed but there were threats made. One victim did sustain a cut to the hand during a struggle. Police are following numerous leads in the case.

July 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are asking for assistance in identifying two individuals involved in a theft of video games from Sears, 4600 Jonestown Rd. On July 9 th , two individuals removed video games from the packaging and left the store without paying for the items. When confronted by store security, one of the individuals pushed the security officer and both then ran in separated directions. A surveillance photo of the two is attached.

July 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are seeking assistance in identifying persons from two incidents in the Township. On June 3 rd at approximately 3:05 PM, a female subject was observed placing clothing items into an over sized purse at the Target, 5125 Jonestown Rd. When a Loss Prevention Officer approached the female as she exited the store, a struggle ensued. The female managed to escape and run away, however, the Loss Prevention Officer did manage to hold onto the merchandise. The subject is described as a Black/Female, 18 to 25 years of age and wearing a purple shirt. A surveillance photo is attached.

In the second incident that occurred on May 22 nd , a shopper at Gander Mountain , 5005 Jonestown Rd. , dropped a quantity of cash in the firearms section. Surveillance video shows another customer bending down, picking up the currency and placing it in his pocket. That customer leaves the store without making any attempt to return the cash. Surveillance photos are shown below.

July 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a burglary and extensive criminal mischief at the modular classrooms at the Holy Name of Jesus, 6190 Allentown Blvd. Someone forcibly entered a modular classroom used to store musical instruments located north of the football field. School officials are checking to see what, if any, instruments are missing. A valuable violin was found smashed in the parking lot. Fencing, lattice and skirting were knocked down and scattered around the area. The crime occurred sometime after 3:00 PM yesterday and was discovered at about 11:00 AM this morning

Friday, July 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating two apartment burglaries in the Eagle Crest Apartment complex. A burglary in the 4200 block of Storey's Ct. was reported yesterday. Cash was taken from the apartment between July 6 th at 9:00 PM and yesterday at 7:00 PM. A burglary in the 1000 block of Rolling Glen Rd. occurred between July 1 st and July 9 th where cash and change were taken. The burglaries are very similar to a series of burglaries investigated earlier in the year in the same complex.

July 06, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an incident at the Wild Tuna Bar and Grill, 4083 Londonderry Rd., in which four shots were fired from a vehicle as it left the parking lot. Early Saturday morning, police were dispatched to the area for a report of shots fired. Upon checking, it was determined that the shots came from a white BMW or Volvo occupied by a Black/Male and a Black/Female who had been in the bar. Police did find four shell casings from the incident on Londonderry Rd. The male individual who fired the shots is described as light-skinned, approximately 5’9” to 5’10” tall, 190 to 200 pounds, wearing a gray tank top type shirt.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

July 01, 2010 - HOMICIDE UPDATE - Lower Paxton Twp. Police have obtained a warrant charging a second person in the June 25th homicide of Dontel Taylor in the Brook Apartments. Tracy James Denson Jr., 22 years of age, is being sought on a warrant issued by Magisterial District Judge William Wenner charging him with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault, Persons not to Possess/Use Firearms, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The drug charges are a result of a search of Denson’s last known address on Williamsburg Dr. in the Brook Apartments.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

Denson, Jr.

July 01, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a burglary of the Hess Express, 5390 Allentown Blvd. At approximately 1:00 AM this morning, Patrol officers responded to a burglar alarm at the mini-market. Upon arrival they discovered that someone had thrown a large piece of concrete through the front door glass and had entered the store and removed a quantity of cigarettes. A review of the video surveillance showed the burglar to be in the store for 33 seconds before exiting with a white plastic bag full of Newport cigarettes. It appears to be a white/male wearing light blue shorts and T-shirt and a camo baseball cap. Police believe that this may be related to other cigarette burglaries that have happened nearby.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

Hess Express

June 28, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred over the weekend. Someone forcibly entered a residence in the 4400 block of Ethel St. and removed cash and jewelry between 10:30 AM and 1:15 PM on Saturday. Two females were observed around the residence during this time acting suspiciously. They are described as being Black/Females, both short and heavy-set, wearing “puffy sun dresses” with bandannas on their heads.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

Monday, June 28, 2010 - Update: Homicide on June 25, 2010

Lower Paxton Twp. Police have charged one person with the homicide of Dontel Taylor and additional arrests may follow. Raheem Shabazz Bilal, 20 years of age, of the 4200 block of King George Dr. in the Brook Apartments, Lower Paxton Twp., was taken into custody late yesterday afternoon in Steelton. He has been charged with Murder, three counts of Attempted Murder, four counts of Aggravated Assault, four counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Possessing Instruments of Crime and Possession of Firearm Prohibited. Bilal was committed to Dauphin County Prison following his arraignment.

Additional details about the incident are being withheld for investigative reasons. The investigation continues as to the involvement of several other persons in this crime.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 28, 2010 - Update - Homicide on Williamsburg Dr. on June 25, 2010

The victim is being identified as: Dontel Scott Taylor, 18 years of age, of Butler St. in Penbrook.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 28, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police, assisted by the Susquehanna Township Police, arrested a Harrisburg man on numerous charges following an incident in the parking lot of the Wild Tuna Bar and Grill, 4083 Londonderry Rd. at 2:36 AM this morning. Darin Dmarcus Thompson, 21 years of age of the 1400 block of S. 15 th St., was charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Recklessly Endangering, Driving Under the Influence, Driving Under Suspension and Reckless Driving following the incident. According to victim and witness statements, Thompson had some kind of altercation with the victim, a 30 year old Steelton man, and that Thompson intentionally drove his 1999 Cadillac into the driver side door of the victim's 2004 Lincoln LS while the victim was trying to leave. The victim then drove out onto Londonderry Rd. where Thompson intentionally and at what is described as at a high speed, rammed the rear of the victim's vehicle. Thompson then fled through the Lowe's Parking lot onto Union Deposit Rd. where he was stopped by a Susquehanna Township officer and arrested. The victim was injured, although not seriously, as a result of flying glass. Thompson's BAC was over two times the legal limit. No information is available at this time on Thompson's arraignment at night court.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 28, 2010 - Lower Paxton Township Police are investigating a homicide as the result of a shooting that occurred this morning in the Brook Apartments. Police were dispatched to a “shots fired” call at approximately 1:30 this morning. A short time later, a gunshot victim showed up at Pinnacle Health Community Campus Emergency Room. The victim, an 18-year-old Harrisburg area resident, succumbed to his injuries at about 4:00 AM. Identity of the victim is being withheld for investigative purposes. This is all that is being released at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 22, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating the report of an assault that took place outside the Burger King, 950 East Park Dr., yesterday afternoon at about 4:10 PM. A customer reported to police that he pulled up to the drive-thru intercom and placed an order. He then asked for the prices to be displayed but the employee manning the drive-thru refused to give them to him. The customer then drove up to the window after calling the employee a derogatory name. The employee removed his headset, exited the store after telling the manager to clock him out, walked up to the vehicle, punched the customer in the side of the head and threw a soda on him. The employee then left. The employee has been identified as Michael D. White, 35 years of age, of Rawleigh St. in the Township. The customer, a 59-year-old Lancaster resident, sustained swelling and a bruise on the side of his head. A warrant is being obtained charging White with Simple Assault, however his whereabouts are unknown.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 22, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor. The crash at the intersection of Linglestown Rd. and Wenrich St. occurred this morning at approximately 9:41 AM. The operator of the motorcycle, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Hershey Medical Center. The police department’s Traffic Safety Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317.

June 22, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian traffic crash that occurred yesterday evening at approximately 10:45 PM in the 4200 block of Union Deposit Rd. A Ford Explorer driven by Kyle Lee Gingerich, 43 years old of New Cumberland, struck and killed a pedestrian who was apparently trying to cross Union Deposit Rd. in the area of the Point Mall. The identity of the victim, a Township resident, is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Township Police Traffic Safety Unit accident reconstructionists are being assisted by DCART, the Dauphin County Accident Reconstruction Team, out of the District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317.

June 21, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police announce the arrest of a serial burglar following an intensive multi-jurisdictional investigation involving four counties in PA and one in Maryland. Following the arrest of LaQuincy Antron Watson, 31 years of age, of Walnut St., Harrisburg and formerly of Bartow, GA, for a burglary in Lower Paxton Township on McIntosh Rd. on March 5th, police began recognizing a common MO in numerous residential burglaries in Central PA. Several search warrants were subsequently served at residences of Watson and his associates and numerous items of stolen property were recovered and identified as coming from several of these burglaries. Investigators from Lower Paxton Twp. Police, Susquehanna Twp. Police, PA State Police, York Area Regional Police, Spring Garden Twp. Police, Hampton Twp. Police, Silver Spring Twp. Police, Manheim Twp. Police, E. Pennsboro Twp. Police, Northwest Lancaster Co. Regional Police, Springettsbury Twp. Police, Upper Allen Twp. Police, Fairview Twp. Police, Northeast Regional Police, and the Frederick County, MD, Sheriff’s Dept. met several times and compared burglary information including method of entry, suspect descriptions, suspect vehicle descriptions, forensic evidence, etc. As a result of this investigation and by mutual agreement (none of the additional crimes happened in Lower Paxton Twp.), Lower Paxton Twp. Police have charged Watson with 25 additional counts of burglary, 1 count of Robbery, 1 count of Criminal Attempt Burglary, 1 Count of Receiving Stolen Property, 1 count of Criminal Conspiracy, and one Count of Former Convict not to Possess Firearm.

Watson was picked up today at the Dauphin County Prison where he has been since the March Burglary arrest (he also has a pending Burglary charge in Adams County). He is being arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Wenner.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

Watson

June 14, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a series of break-ins to vehicles that occurred overnight last night from Fairfax Village to Carrollton Dr. and Patton Rd. Unlocked vehicles were entered a valuables were stolen from inside. So far, eight thefts have been reported. A laptop computer, I-pods, cash, and a DVD player were among items stolen from the vehicles that were parked in driveways, parking lots and along the road. One vehicle had a note left that read: “Ur car was being hotboxed when someone came home.” Marlboro cigarette butts were left behind in that vehicle, also.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 14, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a rash of criminal mischief and theft incidents that occurred over night of June 12th to 13th on Tyler Dr. and surrounding neighborhood streets. It was reported that eight vehicles parked on Tyler Dr. and Rabuck Dr. had the mirror glass removed from the driver side rearview mirrors. Some mailboxes in the area were also removed or damaged. Some residents reported hearing voices and music in the neighborhood around 3:00 AM. A mailbox on Quentin Dr. was exploded by what was described as a water bomb made out of a plastic soda bottle.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 12, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police announce the arrest of two Philadelphia residents for a series of counterfeiting incidents in the Township yesterday. Mecca Magrime Powell, 24 years old of Ridge Ave. in Philadelphia, and Nadine Shante Ladd, 26 years old of N. 10 th St. in Philadelphia, are in Dauphin County Prison charged with two counts of Forgery, one count of Theft by Deception, and one count of Possession of Instruments of Crime, each. Following incidents of fake $100 bills being used at K-Mart; Bed, Bath and Beyond; Old Navy and Target, a mini-van with Florida registration was located in the parking lot of Old Navy by investigating officers. Powell was in the van with the merchandise purchased with the phony money and Ladd was attempting to flee on foot. Both were taken into custody at that time and identified as the persons who had passed the bills. A male individual, believed to be Steve Montrose, was able to escape arrest. The investigation is continuing to determine what incidents, if any, they were involved in before yesterday.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 09, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police announce an arrest in the Impersonating a Police Officer incidents from May 18th and May 21st. In those incidents, a male claiming to be an “Officer” confronted female motorists and accused them of traffic offenses. Today, Jack Clark Garner 54 years of age, a State Constable, turned himself into police at Magisterial Judge Lowell Witmer’s office on a warrant charging him with two counts of False Imprisonment, Impersonating a Public Servant, and Official Oppression-Arrest, Search, Etc. Garner became the focus of this investigation when another State Constable called police and provided Garner’s name as possibly being involved. Other Constables also assisted in this investigation. A search warrant at Ganer’s Peregrine Lane, South Hanover Township home yielded additional evidence that resulted in the arrest warrant being issued. Garner was arraigned and released on unsecured bail with the condition that he does not perform constable duties. In Pennsylvania, Constables do not have law enforcement authority and cannot stop vehicles, issue citations or make arrests for violations of the Crimes Code or Vehicle Code. They may serve summary warrants and serve certain paperwork issued by the Magisterial District Judges.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 09, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating another incident of counterfeiting, this time at K-Mart, 5050 Jonestown Rd. At about 9:10 PM last night, a Black/Male purchased two LCD Flat screen TV’s and a digital camera, paying for them with six counterfeit $100 bills and five authentic $20 bills. The individual is described as being 25 to 35 years of age, 6’ tall and 180 pounds, wearing blue jeans and an orange T-shirt.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 09, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an incident at the Seravados Italian Restaurant, 4620 Jonestown Rd. that happened yesterday at approximately 3:05 PM. Police were dispatched to the restaurant for a report of an elderly man who had entered the restaurant and threatened employees with an ASP, an expandable baton. The man was told to leave and, while exiting the restaurant, had swung the baton and had damaged items inside. Employees then called 911 and followed the individual out of the restaurant. When the elderly man went to leave in a vehicle, an employee stood by in the parking lot, in no way blocking his exit, to record the license number. The elderly man yelled obscenities at the employee and then accelerated the vehicle toward the employee who attempted to flee up the front stairs. The vehicle struck the employee in the leg pinning him between the vehicle and the stairs. Fortunately, a metal railing prevented the vehicle from moving forward any more as the driver continued to give the vehicle gas. The driver then exited the vehicle and yelled at the employee to go into the restaurant before reentering the vehicle and fleeing. The employee was able to obtain the registration on the vehicle. The provocation for this incident is unclear at this time but it is known that the man was not a customer of the restaurant. The victim was treated for injuries to his leg, the extent of which is unknown.

Police obtained a warrant for Nicholas Louis Exar, 82 years of age, charging him with Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct. He was arrested this morning without incident at his home in the 4100 block of McIntosh Rd. He is awaiting his preliminary arraignment.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 07, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating another burglary at the Sunoco station, 116 N. Mountain Rd. The station has been the victim of three prior burglaries since October of 2009 and an armed robbery in January of this year. In the incident reported Sunday morning at approximately 6:30 AM, someone forced entry into the building through a window overnight and removed a quantity of cigarettes. It appears that the burglar left on foot in a northeast direction as cigarette packs were found in a yard of a home on Ridgeview Dr.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 07, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating the robbery of the CVS Pharmacy, 6007 Allentown Blvd. in the Paxton Square shopping center. On Friday night at approximately 11:30 PM, a white female entered the store and requested to speak to the pharmacist. She then handed him a note claiming that she had a gun and requesting cash and all of a specified narcotic that was in stock. The pharmacist complied and the female fled out the rear of the store. The robber is described as a White/Female, darker complexion, wearing a black baseball cap with lettering on the front, a tan or green T-shirt with lettering or a picture across the chest, gray jeans or sweat pants, and carrying a blue backpack. Lower Paxton Police are working with other agencies in the area that have had similar incidents.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

June 02, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a residential burglary in the 1100 block of Pond Rd. that was reported yesterday. Between 8:45 AM and 3:30 PM yesterday, someone forcibly entered the townhouse and removed flat screen TV’s and a laptop computer.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 24, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating two incidents that appear to be related of a male subject impersonating a police officer. On May 18th at about 5:30 PM, a male operating a gold sedan, possibly a Saturn, followed a vehicle driven by a female into her driveway in the 1100 block of Willoughby Rd. The male walked up to the female, flashed a star shaped badge, and accused the female of cutting off another motorist. The male demanded her registration, driver’s license and insurance card and went back to his vehicle for a very short time. He then handed back the documents and left.

On May 21st at about 11:00 AM, another female driver reported that she pulled into the Empire Beauty School at 3941 Jonestown Rd. where she was confronted by a male driving what she described as a gold Ford Taurus and who also flashed a star shaped badge. The male accused the female of littering but stated that, since he was off duty and out of uniform, he could not issue a citation. The male did write down the driver’s name and birth date on a yellow tablet.

In both cases, the male is described as a White/Male, 50-60 years of age, 5’7”-5’9” tall, heavy set, wearing glasses and, in the first incident, having a mustache. No emergency lighting was displayed on the vehicle in either incident and the first incident was around 5:30 PM and the second was around 11:00 AM.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 23, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a business burglary at American Dental, 4811 Jonestown Rd. that occurred between 6:00 PM on the 18 th and 7:00 AM on the 19 th . Someone forcibly entered the business, rifled file cabinets and removed computer items and a safe.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 19, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police have charged a Township man with pointing a rifle at his girlfriend at their residence in the 3900 block of Rauch St. yesterday evening. Frederick M. Albert, 56 years of age, was charged with Simple Assault by Physical Menace and Recklessly Endangering after Township Police assisted by Susquehanna Twp. Police took him into custody in the home. A .22 cal. rifle and ammo were seized at the scene. Albert was arraigned by District Judge Semic and bail was set at $10.000. He was then taken to Dauphin County Prison when he was unable to post bail.

May 19, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are charging a 29 year old Duncannon man with Indecent Exposure for an incident yesterday in the Kohl’s parking lot, 5125 Jonestown Rd. A female reported that she parked her vehicle next to a green mini-van in the parking lot. When she exited her vehicle, she observed a male in the driver seat of the van and he had no pants on. The male was smiling at her. The female wrote down the license number of the van and called police. An arriving police officer stopped the vehicle as it pulled out of a parking stall. In addition to the driver, there were two very small children in the van. The male, Tony Zerbe of Hill Top Rd., Duncannon, PA, is being charged via summons with one count of Indecent Exposure, a misdemeanor.

May 19, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating the theft of a quantity of Droid and Blackberry cellular phones from the Freedom Wireless kiosk in the Colonial Park Mall, 4600 Jonestown Rd. The kiosk was known to be secure at 9:15 PM last night and the thefts were discovered this morning at about 9:30 AM. Cabinets in the kiosk were forced open to gain access to the phones. At this time, it is unknown how the thieves entered the mall or if they remained in the mall after closing last night.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 13, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a residential burglary at Eagles Crest Apartments. Police responded yesterday to the 4200 block of Storeys Ct. where the resident reports that he discovered the break-in, which happened between May 7th and May 12th. Taken was a bottle of whiskey and a quantity of change. The victim is still sorting through things to see what else was taken.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 11, 2010 - A resident in the 4200 block of Wagon Wheel Court reported to the Lower Paxton Twp. Police that her silver Suzuki Forenza was stolen from the parking lot behind her apartment sometime between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM yesterday. The same vehicle was stolen in September last year and recovered in the 600 block of Woodbine St. in Harrisburg. In that incident, a spare key that had been hidden in the vehicle was apparently used. That key was not in the vehicle when it was recovered so it is possible that the same person stole the vehicle again using that key.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 11, 2010 - A 73-year-old Lower Paxton Township resident has reported that she received a telephone call from someone purporting to be her son but who called her “Grandma”. The caller stated that he had been arrested for DUI in Toronto, Canada and needed $2000 wired via Western Union to a person in London because he was being charged in the “Queen’s Court.” The resident wired the money. She then received another call requesting an additional $2000, which she also wired. However, she became suspicious and called Western Union and cancelled the second transaction which had not yet been picked up. The first $2000 had already been claimed and is lost.

Residents are cautioned that this is a common scam and they should not send large sums of money by Western Union unless they are 100% sure that it is a legitimate transaction and they know exactly who will be picking up the money. Always consult with the police and/or a trusted family member before sending money.

May 06, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating two more burglaries, just reported, in the Twin Lakes Apartment Complex. A resident just returned home to find her door pried open and called police. Upon police arrival, it was determined that a neighbor’s apartment had also been burglarized. At this time, it appears that jewelry was taken but residents are still checking on their belongings.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 05, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating another burglary in the Twin Lakes Apartment Complex. Yesterday, someone pried open the front door of an apartment in the 1000 block of Huron Dr. and removed a video game system. The apartment was known to be secure at 8:30 AM and the burglary was discovered at 5:30 PM. This burglary is possibly related to the other burglaries occurring in the Union Deposit Rd. area beginning in March. The Township has experienced a spike in the number of burglaries Township wide as compared to past years.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 04, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are seeking assistance in identifying a female who was involved in the opening of credit accounts at approximately twenty Harrisburg area stores including Kohl’s, Littman Jewelers, Old Navy, Express, Target, Macy’s, Neiman-Marcus and others. The accounts were opened with the personal information of a person from Maryland who did not authorize the use of her identifiers. More than $5000 has been charged to date. Surveillance video has been reviewed and a still image of one of the two individuals involved in this identity theft fraud is attached.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 03, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating two burglaries from over the weekend. Late Friday evening, someone forcibly entered an apartment in the 4200 block of Williamsburg Dr., the Brook Apartments, and removed a 40-inch flat screen TV. The residents were only gone from the apartment between 11:00PM and 11:30 PM.

On Saturday, between 5:45 PM and 9:15 PM, someone entered a garage in the 4000 block of McIntosh Rd., took a can of fuel injector cleaner and poured it on bicycles in the garage and on the driveway.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 03, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police have charged a 13 year old Township juvenile with two counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, one count of Indecent Assault and two counts of Indecent Exposure for an April 8th incident in a stairwell of an apartment building in the 4900 block of Hamilton Dr., Colonial Glen Apartments. In the incident, the juvenile forced two females, one 9 and one 8, to perform oral sex on him. Charges were filed with Dauphin County Juvenile Probation and the juvenile was detained at the Schaffner Detention Center.

May 03, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a residential burglary at an apartment in the 100 block of Joya Circle, Village Knoll Apartments. The apartment was forcibly entered between April 25th at 12:00 Noon and April 29th at 5:30 PM. Taken in the burglary were two firearms.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.

May 03, 2010 - Yesterday evening, Lower Paxton Twp. Police began investigating a reported rape of a 14-year-old female that had occurred earlier in the afternoon. The rape occurred at the home of the victim in the Four Seasons townhouse development off of Union Deposit Rd. It was reported that three juvenile males who are acquaintances of the victim had entered her townhouse uninvited and had all raped her. Police took all three into custody this morning without incident at their school in Lower Paxton Township. Arrested were a 15 year old and two 14 years olds, all Swatara Twp. residents. The victim was treated for undisclosed injuries at an area hospital and her current condition is unknown. Charges of Rape, Burglary, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse and Criminal Conspiracy are being filed with Dauphin County Juvenile Probation and all three will be detained at the Schaffner Juvenile Detention Center.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at (717) 657-5656, the anonymous Tip-Line at (717) 724-8317 or Crimestoppers at (800) 262-3080.