LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP

September 08, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating attempted burglaries of four businesses in the St. Thomas Commons strip mall in the 5800 block of Linglestown Rd. Sometime during the holiday weekend, the would-be burglar pried screens off of windows of four businesses and attempted to pry open the windows, but, at this time, it does not appear that entry was gained into any of the businesses.

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 Crime Stoppers at (800) 262-3080.

September 07, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a burglary of a residence in the 6400 block of Farmcrest Lane which happened between 11:00 PM Saturday night and 7:00 AM Sunday morning while the family slept. A resident of the home discovered an exterior door ajar during that time but thought it may have been an oversight. It was not determined that a burglary had occurred until the residents discovered cash missing 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 Crime Stoppers at (800) 262-3080.

September 03, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a residential burglary reported yesterday that happened sometime between August 29 th and yesterday morning. Taken in the burglary in the 5100 block of Earl Dr. were two video game systems. Taken from a vehicle parked in the driveway were several pieces of sports equipment.

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 Crime Stoppers at (800) 262-3080.

August 30, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating another strong-arm robbery in the Pennswood Apartment complex that occurred yesterday evening at around 8:10 PM. A resident was walking in the area of Amherst Dr. and Wynnewood Rd. when he was approached by two males who demanded his cell phone and wallet. They threatened to punch him if he did not comply. The victim turned over the phone but had no wallet and the males ran toward the area between the apartment complex and Central Dauphin East High School. Both males are described as black, late teens, thin build and short hair. One had on black shorts without a shirt and the other had on black shorts and a black T-shirt. This incident is very similar to one reported on Thursday night in the same area.

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.

August 28, 2010 - Albert Boynton, 58 years of age, turned himself in yesterday evening to the Lower Paxton Twp. Police after seeing himself in the news. Surveillance photos of a burglary at the GEM Jewelry Store on Jonestown Rd. were released yesterday and appeared in all of the local news outlets. After seeing his picture, Boynton, of Valley Rd., Marysville, came to the police station and returned the stolen jewelry. He was charged with one count of Burglary and arraigned at Night Court. He was released on $5000 unsecured bail.

Boynton

August 28, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening at about 11:00 PM in the 400 block of Amherst Dr. in the Pennswood Apartment complex. A resident of the complex was robbed of his cell phone and wallet, which contained cash and a credit card, by three subjects, one of whom acted as if he had a gun although one was never displayed. The subjects, who were dropped off in the complex by a gold or silver sedan, are described as black/males in their late teens. One had a shaved head and was wearing a red T-shirt and dark jeans. After taking the items out of the victim’s pockets, the three then fled in an unknown direction.

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.

August 26, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police today arrested a Township man for possession of Child Pornography. Dennis H. Niehenke, 55 years of age, of the 900 block of Lakewood Dr., was arrested at his home on a warrant charging him with one count of Sexual Abuse of Children/Possession of Child Pornography, a Felony, as the result of a search of Niehenke’s home on May 10, 2010. The subsequent analysis of his home computer yielded the evidence for the charge. Lower Paxton Twp. Police were assisted by federal authorities in this case.

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.

Niehenke

August 26, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. police are attempting to identify an individual who entered the repair shop area of the GEM Jewelry store, 4707 Jonestown Rd., on August 24th at approximately 9:30 AM and removed a box containing numerous pieces of jewelry. That portion of the store is not open to the public and therefore the incident is being investigated as a burglary. The attached surveillance photos show the individual in the act of stealing the box, which contained customers’ jewelry items that were there for repair.

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.

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August 17, 2010 - Surveillance video still image from the August 8th burglary of AT&T Mobility, 5114 Jonestown Rd., Colonial Commons, is attached. In that incident, Lower Paxton Police responded to a burglar alarm and discovered that the glass door had been shattered and displays had been pried. The Burglars departed prior to police arrival and, despite doing considerable damage, did not get anything.

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.

August 17, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are asking for assistance in identifying two females who used fraud and deception to access the charge account of another person at Sears in the Colonial Park Mall on July 30th. The females made over $2000.00 worth of purchases at Sears and then used gift cards purchased at Sears at a K-Mart in New York City on the 31st. After the initial purchases, the two left in a gray mini-van taxi, believed to be a Yellow Cab. The purchases included a Wii and a PS3 video game systems and clothing.

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.

August 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating the theft of a large quantity of Hershey Park tickets and parking passes that were stolen from the Fairfield Inn, 1018 Brairsdale Rd. The tickets and passes are valued at almost $5000.00 and were in a binder at the front desk. The binder was last seen on August 11th but was discovered missing on August 13th.

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.

August 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Baltimore, MD at the intersection of Spring Creek Rd. and Pieffers Lane on Saturday morning. A Red PT Cruiser was found with a burnt rag hanging from the fuel tank. It appeared that someone had attempted to ignite the gas tank and burn the vehicle. The keys were in the ignition when it was found. Lower Paxton Police are working with the Baltimore Police in the investigation.

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.

August 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a residential burglary of an apartment on Beacon Dr. in the Williamsburg Estates apartment complex. The burglary occurred over night from Friday night to early Saturday morning while the residents slept in the apartment. The perpetrators forcibly entered the apartment and removed keys, handbags, wallets, credit cards, electronics and other items. The keys were then used to steal the victims’ gray 2004 Honda Odyssey mini-van parked in the parking lot in front of the apartment and contained a DVD player and a Tom Tom GPS unit. The vehicle has not been recovered as of this date.

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 Crime Stoppers at (800) 262-3080.

August 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a burglary at the Pennswood Apartments that was reported this morning. An apartment in the 5100 block of Winding Way was forcibly entered between August 11th and today and ransacked. At this time, it is unknown what was taken although the victim’s jewelry was scattered about within the apartment.

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 Crime Stoppers at (800) 262-3080.

August 16, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a report of an attempted burglary of an occupied apartment in the 5200 block of Wynnewood Rd. in the Pennswood Apartments yesterday at about 2:00 PM. A resident heard noises at her ground floor bedroom window so she had her boyfriend peek out. When he did, he was face to face through the window with a Black/Male, approximately 18 to 22 years old, who had just slit the screen to a window that was unsecured. The male ran away when he realized that he was seen. The male is described as wearing a blue skullcap and a white long sleeve shirt and he was about 5’10” tall.

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 Crime Stoppers at (800) 262-3080.

August 12, 2010 - Tracy James Denson Jr., 22 years of age, was returned from Gaston County, NC last night by Lower Paxton Twp. Detectives pursuant to an extradition. Denson is the second person charged in the homicide of Dontel Taylor who was shot and killed at the Brook Apartments on June 25th. Denson was arraigned on a warrant charging him with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, Persons not to Possess/Use Firearms, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Denson was placed in Dauphin County Prison after arraignment by Magisterial District Judge Semic at Night Court. No bail was set.

August 11, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police announce the arrest of Eric Scott Lewis, 44 years old, for an incident on July 16th in the 4400 block of Fritchey St. where it is alleged that he broke into the home of an ex-girlfriend and attacked her. Lower Paxton Police, with the assistance of Silver Spring Twp. Police, took Lewis into custody in the 7000 block of Carlisle Pike in Cumberland County pursuant to a warrant charging him with Robbery, Burglary, Simple Assault, Unlawful Restraint and Indirect Criminal Contempt. Police acted on a tip after he was featured in Crime Stoppers. Lewis was arraigned at Night Court in front of Magisterial District Judge Semic and bail was set at $100,000. He was placed in Dauphin County Prison when he could not post bail.

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.

Lewis

August 11, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating two burglaries reported yesterday. A satellite radio and boom box were taken from a home under construction in the Deavon Woods development off of Deavon Rd. between July 31st and August 2nd by someone who forced entry into the building. However, the victim did not report the incident until yesterday. A residence in the first block of Oakmont Rd. was forcibly entered between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM yesterday. The home owner returned from work to discover that someone had entered the home through a window and had removed jewelry and cash.

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.

August 09, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a business burglary at AT&T Mobility at Colonial Commons in the 5100 Block of Jonestown Rd. Police were dispatched to a burglar alarm at the business early Sunday morning and discovered that the plate glass door had been shattered. A storage cabinet inside the door had been pried causing extensive damage. However, it appears at this time that the thieves were not able to get anything. Video surveillance shows two individuals entering the store dressed in hooded sweatshirts with the hoods up, spending a very short time inside prying the cabinet and then departing. Photos will be released when available.
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.

August 09, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are asking for assistance in identifying an individual who used a stolen credit card to make purchases from numerous stores in the Harrisburg Area. A Township resident reported that his credit card was missing and that his bank had informed him that it had been used several times at locations including a Turkey-Hill and at Wal-Mart, both in Swatara Township. Purchases include food, snacks and a Guitar Hero video game and they were made during the first week of June. Attached is a surveillance photo of the person using the card.

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.

August 06, 2010 - Last night at about 10:30 PM, Lower Paxton Twp. Police responded to the Springford Apartments off of Locust Lane for a report of two males entering parked vehicles. Police located two juveniles who matched the description given by witnesses and detained them until they were positively identified as the perpetrators. The juveniles had in their possession a loaded pellet gun, several GPS units, I-Pods, chargers, lottery tickets, cash, sunglasses, cigarettes, jewelry and other items. From information received during the investigation it is believed that the juveniles entered at least ten vehicles last night, all in the complex. Arrested were a 13-year-old Lower Paxton Township resident and a 14-year-old Londonderry Township resident. The juveniles were released to their parents and charges will be filed with Dauphin County Juvenile Probation.

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.

August 04, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are experiencing a large rise in reports of thefts from vehicles throughout the Township. Since June 1 st , there have been 48 reports of incidents where items were taken from parked vehicles compared to only 19 for the same period last year. The only common thread that can be identified is that all of the vehicles were left unlocked by the owners. These thefts are occurring in all areas of the Township and the vehicles have been in driveways, in garages and in parking lots. Common items taken are GPS units, cash, I-Pods and cell phones. In most cases, these items were left in plain view. Residents are encouraged to lock their vehicles and not leave valuables visible to thieves. Residents are also asked to be vigilant and to report suspicious persons, circumstances and vehicles to police.

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.

August 04, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred between June 10th and today. The burglary, in the 1500 block of Blue Mountain Parkway, was discovered after the family returned from vacation and discovered their floor safe missing. The safe contained a quantity of cash and jewelry.

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.

August 04, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police arrested a Township resident for an incident that occurred this morning at his residence. William H. Gardner Jr., 34 years of age, of the 400 block of Amherst Dr. in the Pennswood Apartments, is charged with Criminal Attempt Rape, Unlawful Restraint and Criminal Mischief in the incident which was reported at approximately 3:05 AM to police after the victim managed to escape and go to the police station on Prince St. The victim’s cell phone was destroyed by Gardner in the incident so she could not call 911. Gardner was taken into custody at his residence during the execution of a search warrant. Gardner is awaiting arraignment 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.

August 02, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an incident in the 4100 block of Spring Valley Rd. in the Spring Valley Apartments that occurred today at about 11:08 AM. Two individuals going door-to-door selling “Mrs. Clean's Pump-It-Off”, described as a cleaning product, pushed their way into the apartment when the resident told them he was not interested in their product and he told them to leave. The two individuals forced the door in while the resident was trying to close it, pushed the resident back into the apartment and assaulted him. The resident sustained lacerations to the chest and a torn shirt when one of the subjects grabbed him by the shirt. The two then fled in a small black sedan driving toward S. Arlington Ave. The subjects are described as:

Black/Male, 30 to 40 years old, 5'6” tall weighing about 200 pounds, wearing wire rim glasses, a yellow shirt and jean shorts.
Black/Male, 20 to 30 years old, a low Afro style hair cut and a mustache, wearing a black polo shirt and black shorts.

These persons did not have a Lower Paxton Township Peddler's Permit as required by ordinance. There have been other complaints about the solicitors selling this product.

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.

August 02, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police are attempting to identify a subject who used counterfeit $100.00 bills to purchase an I-pod with accessories from a Township store. On July 23 rd , a young Black/Male purchased items valued at $496.05 from a retailer in the 5100 block of Jonestown Rd. The subject presented the clerk five $100 bills for the transaction that were later determined to be counterfeit. The same individual attempted almost identical transactions in stores in Swatara Township and in Cumberland County and in York County . Due to the stores communicating with each other, most of those transactions were declined. Counterfeiting continues to be a problem for local merchants and police departments and police are working with Federal officials on this problem. A photo of the subject 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.

August 02, 2010 - Lower Paxton Twp. Police arrested a Connecticut man a yesterday after he was extradited here under a Governor's warrant. Paul Joseph Begnoche, 52 years of age, of the first block of Roberts St., Shelton, CT is charged with Rape of a Child, Incest, 3 counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, 3 counts of Indecent Assault, Corruption of Minors and Statutory Sexual Assault for an incident in October of 2009 in the Township. The victim was 10 years old at the time of the incident. Begnoche was arraigned at Night Court and jailed at Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $1,000,000 bail. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for August 6, 2010 in front of Magisterial District Judge William Wenner.

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.