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Lower Paxton Police Detective Dies Suddenly, Department Says Lower Paxton Police Detective Dies Suddenly, Department Says
Lower Paxton Police Detective Dies Suddenly, Department Says A longtime member of the Lower Paxton Township police has suddenly and unexpectedly passed away, the department announced on Wednesday, July 24.  Detective Steven Wertz, 42, was off-duty duty when he passed away, officials with the department explained. The date of his passing was not released at the time of publishing.  Wertz had been with the department for 18 years and had been assigned to the Criminal Investigation Section since October 2021, according to the release. The following about his life was shared in his obituary: "He was raised in the Powells Valley area and grad…