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Lower Paxton Township Police Department

Python Found At Central PA School: Police Python Found At Central PA School: Police
Python Found At Central PA School: Police A python was found at a Central Pennsylvania school on Tuesday. The ball python was found during student pick-up just before 4 p.m. on Oct. 3rd.  The Lower Paxton Township Police think the snake may have slithered out of a family's car at Dauphin County Technical School.  Anyone with information about the snake and who it may belong to is asked to call the Lower Paxton Township Police Department at 717-558-6900.
Fleeing Teen Tosses Loaded Gun: Manheim Police Fleeing Teen Tosses Loaded Gun: Manheim Police
Fleeing Teen Tosses Loaded Gun: Manheim Police An 18-year-old old was walking down the street when he suddenly saw police, fled, and threw a loaded gun, authorities announced on Friday, June 9, 2023.  Jaqua James Carpenter was walking westward with two other men who matched the description of suspected thieves as well as a report of a "person with a firearm" on Millersville Pike on May 18, 2023, according to Manheim Township police and court records.   As officers began to approach, "Carpenter spontaneously began running. He was observed removing a black firearm from his waistband and throwing it as he ran. The firearm wa…
Missing 4-Week-Old Infant, 16-Year-Old Mom Found Safe In Central PA Missing 4-Week-Old Infant, 16-Year-Old Mom Found Safe In Central PA
Missing 4-Week-Old Infant, 16-Year-Old Mom Found Safe In Central PA UPDATE: 16-year-old Anylah Duffin and her 4-week-old daughter Daoni have been found safe, the Lower Paxton Township police announced on Friday, Dec. 9.  The police did not share any additional information but the family contact Daily Voice and said "she was found at a friend's house Thursday morning she and her daughter are alright." Anylah herself also posted an update on Facebook nearly 24 hours before the police release.  The reason the police update was delayed is unclear.  When Daily Voice reach out to the police on Friday for further information or comment on the delay we did not i…
Massachusetts Man Endangered Child While Fleeing Near Pennsylvania Mall: Police Massachusetts Man Endangered Child While Fleeing Near Pennsylvania Mall: Police
Massachusetts Man Endangered Child While Fleeing Near Pennsylvania Mall: Police A Massachusetts man is wanted for endangering a child and fleeing police near a mall in central Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20.  Jose L. Santiago, 41, of New Bedford, MA, fled from police near the Colonial Park Mall located at 4600 Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, PA on Aug. 20, according to a release by the Lower Paxton Township police department. He was arrested and briefly held in the Dauphin County Prison, but was released on Aug. 21, on a $10,000 surety bond, court records show.  He was charged with two felonies for Fleeing or Attempting…
16-Year-Old Boy Who Disappeared From Central PA Neighborhood Found Safe: Police 16-Year-Old Boy Who Disappeared From Central PA Neighborhood Found Safe: Police
16-Year-Old Boy Who Disappeared From Central PA Neighborhood Found Safe: Police UPDATE: Pramis Bhattarai, 16, of Lower Paxton Township, returned home safely sometime on Saturday, August 20, according to an updated release by the police.   ORIGINAL: A 16-year-old boy from Lower Paxton Township has gone missing, police say.  Pramis Bhattarai was last seen riding his blue bicycle at his home around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 19, according to a release by area police.  Bhattarai is described as an Asian male last seen wearing a yellow hooded jacket, bright red pants, and riding a blue bicycle (pictured).  The police are asking for the public'…
17-Year-Old Missing Over One Week From Central PA Home Found Safe: Police 17-Year-Old Missing Over One Week From Central PA Home Found Safe: Police
17-Year-Old Missing Over One Week From Central PA Home Found Safe: Police UPDATE: Brian James Bell, 17, of Lower Paxton Township was located safely on Thursday, July 7, authorities say. "Bell has been located and returned home. All is well," Township police say. ORIGINAL: A 17-year-old boy has been missing from his central Pennsylvania home for over a week, police say.  Brian James Bell was last seen at his home on Monday, June 27, according to Lower Paxton Township police.  Bell is described as a Black male, approximately six feet two inches tall, with black hair in dreadlocks. Anyone with information on Bell's whereabouts is asked to contac…
Men Wanted For Multi-State Scam Involving Thousands In Jewelry, Cash Starting At PA Kohl's Men Wanted For Multi-State Scam Involving Thousands In Jewelry, Cash Starting At PA Kohl's
Men Wanted For Multi-State Scam Involving Thousands In Jewelry, Cash Starting At PA Kohl's Two men seem to be taking Kohl's cash literally rather than a department store coupon, as they to appear be a part of a multi-state scam involving thousands of dollars of jewelry and cash at Kohl’s, police say. The unidentified two men pictured purchased $2,180 of jewelry from the department store in Harrisburg on June, 3, according to a release by Lower Paxton Township police. “When paying the males performed a quick change scam by confusing the cashier and were able to leave the store with an additional $1,000 in cash,” the police state in the release. Since the time of the …
Missing Girl Sought By Police In Central PA Missing Girl Sought By Police In Central PA
Missing Girl Sought By Police In Central PA A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in central Pennsylvania, police say.  The Lower Paxton Township police are asking the public for help to find Ivy Stoudt. Stoudt has been missing since she left her home on the evening of Saturday, May 14, according to a release by the department. Stoudt is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches tall,  medium build, hazel eyes, has short, bright red hair, having a pale complexion with several tattoos on her left leg, the release details. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Ivy Stoudt is asked to contact the Lower Paxton T…
PA Sheetz Evacuated Over Bomb Threat: Police PA Sheetz Evacuated Over Bomb Threat: Police
PA Sheetz Evacuated Over Bomb Threat: Police A bomb threat forced a Pennsylvania Sheetz to be evacuated on Sunday, April 10, police say. Lower Paxton Township police were called to a report of a bomb threat at the Sheetz located at  2300 Colonial Road at the intersection with Linglestown Road around 6 p.m., the department said in a release on Monday. "As a result of this threat, Sheetz employees and customers were forced to evacuate the store," police say. The department "immediately opened an investigation into this incident," as stated in the release. They determined a juvenile made the call as a "prank," according to the rel…
PA Man With Child Porn Wanted By Police, $2K Reward Offered PA Man With Child Porn Wanted By Police, $2K Reward Offered
PA Man With Child Porn Wanted By Police, $2K Reward Offered A man allegedly in possession of child pornography is wanted by police in central Pennsylvania. The Lower Paxton Township police department is asking the public for help locating Christopher Andrew Unger, 49, of Harrisburg. The warrant was issued on felony charges for Unlawful Use of a Computer and Possession of Child Pornography, court records show. A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Unger by the Dauphin County Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341.
I-83 Driver Missing After Crash, Police Say I-83 Driver Missing After Crash, Police Say
I-83 Driver Missing After Crash, Police Say Police in Dauphin County are looking for a driver they say went missing following a crash on I-83. Stephen Salazar, 61, has not been seen or heard from since his involvement in a crash on northbound I-83 near the 2nd Street exit on December 23 around 5:30 p.m., Lower Paxton Township police said. Salazar is 5'8" tall and described as having a heavy build with black hair. Anyone having information on Salazar's whereabouts is asked to contact LPTPD at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip through CrimeWatch.
PA Man With Unique Neck Tattoo Wanted For Strangulation: Police PA Man With Unique Neck Tattoo Wanted For Strangulation: Police
PA Man With Unique Neck Tattoo Wanted For Strangulation: Police Police in Central Pennsylvania are searching for a man wanted for strangulation. Perry A. Harris is wanted out of Lower Paxton. Further details were not released. Police included a unique photo of his neck tattoo. Perry A. Harris Lower Paxton Township Police Department Anyone with information should please contact Det. Dan Smeck at 717-554-1341 or submit an anonymous tip.
Central Pennsylvania Girl Missing For Days: Police Central Pennsylvania Girl Missing For Days: Police
Central Pennsylvania Girl Missing For Days: Police A teenage girl has been missing from her home in central Pennsylvania for days, according to police. Lana Halilovic, 16, of Harrisburg, has not been seen since she left her home on Dec. 2 at approximately 11:15 p.m., according to Lower Paxton Township police. Lana is described as approximately 5 foot 7 inches tall, medium build, brown eyes, and has short, dark red hair, according to the release by police.  Lana was last seen wearing sweatpants, a sweatshirt, and carrying a purple duffle bag, according to police. Anyone with information regarding Halilovic's whereabouts is asked to co…
Attempted Homicide Charges Filed In PA Road-Rage Shooting Attempted Homicide Charges Filed In PA Road-Rage Shooting
Attempted Homicide Charges Filed In PA Road-Rage Shooting A man has been charged with attempted homicide in connection with an road-rage fueled shooting in the Harrisburg area, according to area police. Tasheen Isaah Isom, 19, of Harrisburg, was taken into custody by the Lower Paxton Township Police Department on Wednesday, according to a statement released by police. The road-rage incident occurred as Taseem and the victim were allegedly traveling westbound in the 3900 block of Jonestown Road on Oct. 7 at approximately 12:15 p.m., according to the release. Tasheen Isom was driving a white BMW X5, police say. The victim received immediate medica…
DA: Convicted Dauphin County Rapist Gets 12 To 24 Years For Violent Assault DA: Convicted Dauphin County Rapist Gets 12 To 24 Years For Violent Assault
DA: Convicted Dauphin County Rapist Gets 12 To 24 Years For Violent Assault A violent rapist was sentenced by Judge John Joseph McNally on Friday morning. Morlon Dwight Winston, 54, of Lower Paxton will serve at least 12 and up to 24 years in a State Correctional Institution followed by 3 years of probation, as well as registering as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life. He was found guilty by a Dauphin County jury in March for the following; F1 Rape Forcible Compulsion Held for Court F1 Rape Unconscious Victim Held for Court F1 Sexual Assault Held for Court F2 Strangulation - Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck convicted The charges arose from a…
'Halloween-Style' Masked Armed Robber Holds Up Store In Dauphin County 'Halloween-Style' Masked Armed Robber Holds Up Store In Dauphin County
'Halloween-Style' Masked Armed Robber Holds Up Store In Dauphin County It's not even Halloween, but this robber was all tricks and no treats at a Lower Paxton convenience store on Friday, according to area police. Lower Paxton Township Police Department responded to a call of an armed robbery at the Quick In-&-Out Convenience store located at 4617 Locust Lane just after 8 p.m. The suspect was spotted on CCTV wearing a "Halloween-style mask and displayed a dark colored semi-automatic handgun," police said. A witness reported seeing the suspect flee in a dark colored vehicle, unknown make, model, or registration number.  How much money the robber stol…