Bethel Township
Drug Possession – On May 7, 2020 at 12:55 p.m., at Sugar Rd. and West Main St., PSP Jonestown conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Pontiac. The operator of the vehicle, Tejaj Carrasco, was found to be in possession of marijuana. Charges to be filed.
Cornwall Borough
DUI – Kevin F. Gross, age 32, 624 Shirley Drive, Lebanon, has been charged with driving under the influence as the result of a traffic accident May 1st, 10:53 PM, on Boyd Street, east of Rexmont Road. He is also charged with a traffic lane violation.
Heidelberg Township
Vehicle Accident – On May 8, 2020 at 2:28 p.m., this crash occurred as Unit 1, a 1999 Yamaha Motor YFM350, driven by Operator 1, a 31 year old Lebanon man, was traveling northwest on Distillery Rd., towards its intersection with Ridge Ln. in the right, northbound, lane. There is a barn located very close to the east side of the roadway, just south of the residence on the 300 block of Distillery Rd., eliminating a shoulder at this location. It was raining and the roadways were wet as Operator 1 was approaching a small uphill slight left curve in the roadway, just north of the residence on the 300 block of Distillery Rd. and was accelerating on the throttle of Unit 1. Operator 1 failed to maintain control of his vehicle and traveled across the double yellow lines, continuing into the oncoming lane of travel. Unit 1 traveled on the grass shoulder/embankment of the southbound lane with Unit 1’s left side striking two wooden fence posts, causing minor damage to them. Unit 1 continued traveling forward in a northwest direction, striking and shearing off three more fence posts, with Operator 1 intentionally ejecting himself from the vehicle. After Unit 1 struck the fifth fence post, the vehicle overturned and rotated counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees and struck and sheared off a sixth fence post. This was where Unit 1 came to final rest on its right side, leaning against the sixth fence post, facing southeast. Operator 1 continued moving forward, not under his control, and struck a seventh wooden fence post, coming to final rest near that post. Operator 1, having sustained serious injuries, was transported to PSU Hershey Medical Center via EMS prior to trooper’s arrival. This was the scene upon trooper’s arrival.
Lebanon City
Disorderly Conduct – A 26 year old Lebanon resident has been cited for Disorderly Conduct on May 17, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. on the 400 block of Bollman St.
Substance Possession – A charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance has been filed against Carl Krause, a 32 year old Lebanon resident, after being apprehended by police on a Lebanon County Bench Warrant. This incident occurred on March 10, 2020 at 11:29 p.m. on the 100 block of South 8th St.
Substance Possession – Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia have been filed against Julio Corchado-Illas, a 46 year old Lebanon resident, after contact with police on May 15, 2020 at 11:22 a.m. on the 100 block of North 8th St.
Substance Possession – Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana have been filed against Farrell Vanscyoc, a 28 year old Palmyra resident, after contact with police on Feb. 27, 2020 at 11:07 p.m. on the 800 block of Quentin Rd. As a result of the same incident, a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia has been filed against Samantha Byers, a 26 year old Palmyra resident.
Possession With Intent to Deliver, Possession of a Designer Drug – Jose Rivera-Barbosa, a 31 year old Lebanon resident, has been charged with Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (2 counts), Possession of a Controlled Substance (3 counts), Possession of a Designer Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Drivers Required to be Licensed after a traffic stop on May 17, 2020 at 11:45 a.m. at North 7th St. and Lehman St. Rivera is accused of possessing several types of controlled substances, synthetic marijuana, suboxone, and cocaine, as well as drug paraphernalia. He was taken into custody and transported to LCCB. He was arraigned before MDJ Kim Wolfe and incarcerated at LCCF in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Driving While DUI Suspended – On May 19, 2020 at 11:07 a.m., Duane Milburn, a 51 year old Palmyra man, was stopped for several traffic violations. Milburn was found to be Driving While DUI Suspended. Charges were filed at District Court 52-1-01.
Myerstown Borough
Harassment – On May 20, 2020 at 9:56 p.m., PSP Jonestown was dispatched to South Cherry St. for a report of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, investigation revealed both parties, a 50 year old Myerstown woman and a 23 year old Myerstown woman, had physically shoved one another. Charges are pending.
North Annville Township
DUI – On May 14, 2020 at 12:07 a.m., Operator 1, Austin Herr, a 22 year old Fredericksburg man, was stopped for a traffic violation at Ono Rd. and Wind Furnace Rd. During the stop, it was determined that Operator 1 was DUI. Operator 1 was arrested for DUI and taken for a blood test at the Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital. Charges are pending blood test results.
North Lebanon Township
DUI – On May 16, 2020 at 1:25 a.m., Operator 1, Britney Ealy, a 25 year old Jonestown woman, was stopped for a traffic violation at Ebenezer Rd. and Old Ebenezer Rd. During the stop, it was determined that Operator 1 was DUI and she was arrested and taken back to the PSP-Jonestown Station. Charges will be filed at District Justice Kim Wolfe office against Operator 1 for DUI, Driving at Safe Speed, Roadways Laned for Traffic, and Careless Driving.
Drug Possession – Biana Frazier, a 29 year old Lebanon resident, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance as a result of an incident that occurred at her residence on the 700 block of Prescott Dr. on May 15, 2020.
Richland Borough
Theft – On May 20, 2020 at 12:27 p.m., PSP Jonestown received a report of a theft. Upon investigation, it was determined fraudulent purchases were made using the Victim’s bank account. The Victim was a 25 year old Richland woman. Investigation is ongoing.
South Londonderry Township
Retail Theft – South Londonderry Township Police were called to Redner’s Market on April 14 at approximately 10:40 a.m. for a retail theft. Upon police arrival contact was made with William J. Friend, a 56 year old Hershey man. Employees witnessed Friend leave the store without paying for items. After a police investigation he had charges filed against him for retail theft from the incident on April 14.
Dogs Running at Large – A Palmyra woman did allow his two chocolate Labs to run at large in South Londonderry Township in violation of the Township Ordinance. The dogs were captured and returned to the man. This is the third time this year the dogs were running at large in the Township.
DUI – Charges have been filed in relation to a traffic stop made on January 7 at 12:13 a.m. The driver, Elizabeth Erickson, a 29 year old Lancaster woman, is accused of failing to stop for a steady red light. Erickson was found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested for DUI. Charges have been filed for DUI and the red light violation.
DUI – On December 14, 2019, at 6:20 p.m., Stephen B. Chapman, a 33 year old Steelton man, was heading North on S. Lingle Ave. when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled into the opposing lane, and struck another vehicle. Chapman was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. His BAC was .122%.
Swatara Township
Drug Paraphernalia Possession – On May 19, 2020 at 11:02 a.m., PSP Jonestown initiated a traffic stop on a 2003 Acura TSX on SR 72 and SR 72 North. The operator of the vehicle, a 44 year old Lebanon man, was in possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges are pending.
Drug Possession – On May 15, 2020 at 1:04 a.m., at SR 22 and Wenger Ln., a traffic stop conducted by members of PSP-Jonestown yielded the seizure of drug paraphernalia.
Union Township
Vehicle Accident – On May 18, 2020 at 6:27 a.m., Unit 1, a 2015 Nissan Versa, driven by Operator 1, a 30 year old Jonestown woman, was traveling southbound in the left lane on SR 72. Operator 1 related she fell asleep while operating Unit 1. Unit 1 left its lane of travel and struck an impact attenuator in the center median. Unit 1 sustained disabling frontal impact damage. Operator 1 sustained minor injuries as a result of this accident.
Overdose – On May 18, 2020 at approximately 2:16 a.m., State Police Jonestown received a report of an overdose located at the residence on the 20 block of Colonial Dr. The Victim, a 19 year old Jonestown man, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment.
Theft – On May 20, 2020 at 10:02 a.m., at Fort Swatara Rd., PSP Jonestown responded to the report of a possibly fraudulent purchased vehicle. The investigation revealed a vehicle was fraudulently purchased in New York City. NYPD is investigating the incident. Investigation continues.
Drug Possession – On May 16, 2020 at approximately 10:24 p.m., troopers out of PSP Jonestown were looking for an Actor who had fled from a simple assault incident. While conducting routine patrol, troopers observed and contacted the Accused who was taken into custody. In the backpack of the Accused, troopers found various methamphetamine paraphernalia.
West Cornwall Township
Dumping Charges – Joshua D. Kylor, age 24, 942 E. Maple St., Palmyra; and Adam M. Wysokowski, age 19, 942 E. Maple St., Palmyra, have been charged with multiple offenses in connection with the refuse dumped along SR 117 just west of Old Mine Road on May 7th, between 3:30 – 4:00 AM. Both are charged with scattering rubbish, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, and criminal conspiracy. The costs incurred by the Lebanon County Haz-Mat Team and PennDOT to remove the refuse totaled $4729.76. The charges were sent by summons; both subjects face a preliminary hearing to be scheduled.
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