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Bethel Township

Theft Items From Motor Vehicle – Sometime between Aug. 19, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. and Aug. 23, 2021 at 7:00 a.m., State Police responded to Shirksville Rd. and Union Rd. for a report of a theft. Through investigation, it was determined that an unknown Actor(s) arrived at the scene sometime between Aug. 19, 2021 at approximately 4:00 p.m. and Aug. 23, 2021 at approximately 7:00 a.m., and cut a padlock off of an enclosed trailer. Once inside the trailer, the unknown Actor(s) proceeded to remove numerous power tools. The unknown Actor(s) then fled the scene by unknown means in an unknown direction of travel. Investigation is ongoing. The Victim was a 47 year old Blairs Mills man.

The stolen property included 12 Dewalt 20 Volt Max XR Impact Drills, valued at $140.00 each, 5 Dewalt 20 Volt Max Circular Saws, valued at $130.00 each, 3 Dewalt 60 Volt Max Circular Saws, valued at $200.00 each, 2 Dewalt 20 Volt Max Sawzalls, valued at $170.00 each, 1 Dewalt 60 Volt Max Sawzall, valued at $200.00, 3 Dewalt 20 Volt Drills, valued at $120.00 each, 1 1/2-inch Dewalt Impact Drill, valued at $200.00, 1 Dewalt 20 Volt Router, valued at $140.00, 5 Dewalt Drywall Screw Guns, valued at $170.00 each, 2 Dewalt 20 Volt Metal Shears, valued at $260.00 each, 1 Dewalt 20 Volt Transit Laser, valued at $800.00, 1 Dewalt 20 Volt Laser, valued at $650.00, 1 Dewalt 20 Volt Concrete Vibrator, valued at $360.00, 1 Dewalt Fast Charger, valued at $225.00, 1 Dewalt Power Pack, valued at $400.00, 1 Dewalt 20 Volt Multi-Cut Saw, valued at $100.00, 2 Dewalt 20 Volt Work Lights, valued at $150.00 each, 1 Dewalt 20 Volt Leaf Blower, valued at $160.00, 2 Dewalt 20 Volt Nailers, valued at $350.00 each, 25 Dewalt 20 Volt Batteries, valued at 65.00 each, 15 Dewalt 60 Volt Batteries, valued at $85.00 each, and 2 Dewalt 20 Volt SDS Hammer Drills, valued at 300.00 each.

The total loss to the Victim was valued at approximately $12,735. The theft from the motor vehicle involved a 2016 Diamond G Equipment Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., this two-commercial-vehicle crash occurred as Unit 1, a 2020 Volvo 760, driven by Operator 1, a 54 year old Brooklyn, NY man, and Unit 2, a 2013 Freightliner Cascadia, driven by Operator 2, a 39 year old Columbus, OH man, were traveling west on I 78 in the righthand lane. As Unit 2 slowed for traffic ahead of it, caused by a backlog from another crash (reference PA2021-1144390), Unit 1 hit the back of Unit 2. Unit 2 sustained minor damage to its trailer and was driven from the scene. Unit 1 sustained disabling damage to the front of its tractor at the 12 o’clock position and was towed. Operator 1 and Operator 2 were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Operator 1 and Operator 2 did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash. Operator 1 was cited for Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed.

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 24, 2021 at 3:03 p.m., this two-vehicle crash occurred as Unit 1, a 2012 Acura TL, driven by Operator 1, a 39 year old Lebanon woman, attempted to turn left onto Greble Rd. from SR 343 North in Bethel Twp. As Unit 1 turned left, it was struck by Unit 2, a 2016 Nissan Sentra, driven by Operator 2, a 28 year old Lebanon man. Operator 1 and Operator 2 were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Operator 1 did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash. Operator 2 sustained suspected minor injuries as a result of this crash but refused EMS transport. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. PSP Jonestown was assisted on scene by Fredericksburg Fire, among others. Operator 1 was cited for Vehicle Turning Left.

Cornwall Borough

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 23, 2021 at 4:58 p.m., this crash occurred on SR 72 South at the SR 322 West off-ramp. Unit 1, driven by Operator 1, a 33 year old Mount Joy resident, was traveling southbound on SR 72 and struck the jersey barrier. Operator 1 was not injured as a result of this crash. Unit 1 was towed.

East Hanover Township

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 18, 2021 at 7:34 a.m., this crash occurred on I 81 South at mile marker 82.5 in East Hanover Twp. This crash occurred as Operator 1, a 59 year old Harrisonburg, VA man, accompanied by Passenger 1, a 57 year old Harrisonburg, VA woman, was traveling south in the left travel lane of I 81 South in Unit 1, a 2006 Volvo VNL. Operator 1 was traveling too fast for conditions and subsequently lost control of Unit 1. Unit 1 traversed off of the left shoulder of I 81 South, before striking and damaging approximately 200 feet of the guide rail. After initially striking the guide rail, Unit 1 continued traveling south, before jackknifing and coming to final rest, facing northeast. Unit 1 sustained heavy and disabling damage to its front end at the 11 o’clock position and was towed from the scene by Motter’s Towing. Debris and fuel from Unit 1 were observed to be scattered along the left shoulder and grass area beyond the shoulder of I 81 South. Operator 1 and Passenger 1 were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Operator 1 and Passenger 1 did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash. Operator 1 was cited for Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed.

Jackson Township

Fire Investigation – On Aug. 25, 2021 at 7:47 a.m., the PSP is investigating a fire that occurred at the Lapp Carriage Shop, located at 372 King St. in Jackson Twp. The fire was contained shortly after it started. One male was transported to the Lehigh Valley Medical Center for treatment with unknown injuries. There were no further injuries reported at this time. The investigation is currently in its preliminary stage, and no further details are available at this time.

Stalking – On Aug. 25, 2021 at 1:49 a.m., members of PSP Jonestown responded to West Lincoln Ave., as the Victim reported being followed by her ex-boyfriend. Charges for this incident have been filed through Magisterial District Court 52-3-01. The Arrestee was a 23 year old Myerstown man. The Victim was a 19 year old Myerstown woman. The vehicles involved included a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta and a 2006 Volkswagen GTI.

Millcreek Township

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 18, 2021 at 9:51 p.m., this crash occurred on West Main St., just west of West Park Ave. in Millcreek Twp. This crash occurred as Unit 1, a 2021 Honda CRV, driven by Operator 1, a 67 year old Newmanstown man, accompanied by Passenger 1, a 66 year old Newmanstown woman, was traveling east on West Main St., just west of West Park Ave. While traveling east on West Main St., Unit 1 struck a large boulder in the eastbound travel lane of West Main St. Operator 1 and Passenger 1 were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Operator 1 and Passenger 1 did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash. Unit 1 sustained heavy and disabling damage to its front end and undercarriage at the 12 o’clock position and was towed from the scene by Glenn’s Towing.

Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Possession Of A Controlled Substance – On Aug. 21, 2021 at approximately 11:00 p.m., PSP Jonestown responded to an incident on Memorial Blvd. in Millcreek Twp. Upon completing the investigation, Jacqueline Wein was charged with Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Arrestee was Jacqueline Wein, a 32 year old Wyomissing woman. The Victim was a 39 year old Newmanstown man and a 46 year old Newmanstown man.

North Londonderry Township

Theft – On Aug. 23, 2021, a resident of Barley Ln. in Palmyra reported that his vehicle was entered sometime overnight. The Victim reported that cash, credit cards, and lottery tickets were taken. Police remind persons to lock their vehicles when left unattended, especially when parked outside overnight.

Vandalism – As of their press release, North Londonderry Twp. Police Department has taken 17 reports of vandalism to vehicles where windows were smashed out; some vehicles had multiple windows smashed. These incidents appear to be pure acts of Vandalism, as items were not taken from any of the vehicles. Reports indicate that the vandalism occurred in the early morning hours of Aug. 24, 2021. The vandalism occurred for vehicles parked on the following streets: Prince St., Duke St., Queen St., Mill Pond Way, Harry Ave., and Franklin St. These streets are located in the south-central and southeast portion of North Londonderry Twp. Police are asking for persons living on these streets to check their home surveillance cameras if they have them showing the streets in front of their house. Police can be contacted at 717-838-5276. (Editor’s Note: According to the Hummelstown Sun, three men men were arrested by Middletown Police on Wednesday night in conjunction with this string of vandalizations.)

South Londonderry Township

Criminal Mischief – On Aug. 24, 2021 at 2:49 a.m., police are investigating multiple vehicle vandalism calls in the Arbordayle and Village at Springbrook Developments. Over 30 vehicles that were parked on the streets in these developments, including Brookwood Dr., Forest Cir., and East Market St., had their windows smashed out. A witness reported seeing three individuals flee the area in an unknown color sedan. Police are asking anyone who has a security camera that captured the people responsible to contact South Londonderry Twp. Police. If anyone else has any other information about this incident, please contact the police at 717-838-1376.

Trespass, Disorderly Conduct – On Aug. 21, 2021 at 2:19 a.m., Valerie Culp, a 52 year old Palmyra resident, was charged with Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct (making unreasonable noise), following an incident in the 00 block of West Market St.

Fleeing And Eluding, Recklessly Endangering, Disorderly Conduct – On Aug. 15, 2021 at 8:07 p.m., police arrested Danielle Peiffer-Feliciano, a 36 year old with no permanent address, following an altercation on Timber Ln. in Mt. Gretna. When police were arriving on scene, Peiffer-Feliciano was attempting to leave in her vehicle, when she collided with the responding South Londonderry Twp. Police K9 vehicle. She then attempted to flee the scene. Police pursued her and she eventually pulled over on Mt. Gretna Rd. near Butler Rd., where she was taken into custody. Peiffer-Feliciano did not sustain any injuries as a result of the crash. The Police K9 and his handler also did not sustain any injuries as a result of the crash. Cornwall Boro. Police, Annville Twp. Police, and Fire Police assisted on scene. Peiffer-Feliciano was cited for Fleeing and Eluding, Recklessly Endangering, Disorderly Conduct, Accidents Involving Attended Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Duties at Stop Signs, and Duty to Give Info/Render Aid.

Swatara Township

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 23, 2021 at approximately 4:01 p.m., the PSP investigated a two-vehicle crash on I 78 West at mile marker 2.4 in Swatara Twp. This crash occurred as Unit 1, a 2019 Freightliner FM2 tractor-trailer, driven by Operator 1, was following Unit 2, a 2019 General Motors Corp Terrain, driven by Operator 2, westbound on I 78. Unit 2 slowed in response to traffic congestion and was rear-ended by Unit 1. Both vehicles were moved to the side of the roadway. Unit 1 sustained minor damage to the front end of the vehicle. Unit 2 sustained minor damage to the rear end of the vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result of this crash. Form SP 7-0501TX was issued to both Operator 1 and Operator 2 on scene. Operator 1 was given a written warning for Following Too Closely.

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 20, 2021 at 2:30 a.m., this reportable crash occurred as Unit 1, a 2007 Mazda CX7, driven by Operator 1, a 36 year old Grantville woman, was traveling northbound on Grace Ave. in Swatara Twp. Unit 1 was traveling in the right lane, going straight, when Unit 1 left the roadway onto the right shoulder, where it made initial impact with a utility pole, causing damage to the vehicle and shearing the utility pole. Unit 1 continued traveling for approximately a 1/2 mile, before becoming disabled on the right shoulder of Horst Dr. Operator 1 did not remain on the scene of the crash, and the crash was discovered several hours later. No injuries were reported as a result of this crash. Unit 1 was towed from the scene. Operator 1 was cited for Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.

Union Township

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 23, 2021 at 3:43 p.m., the PSP Jonestown station investigated a two-vehicle crash that occurred on I 78 West at mile marker 0.7 in Union Twp. This crash occurred as Unit 1, a 2019 Toyota Tundra, driven by Operator 1, was following Unit 2, a 2012 Ford Taurus (X), driven by Operator 2, on I 78 West. Unit 2 slowed in congested traffic and was rear-ended by Unit 1. Both vehicles were removed to the side of the roadway under their own power by their respective Operators. Unit 1 sustained minor damage to the front end of the vehicle. Unit 2 sustained minor damage to the rear end of the vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result of this crash. Form SP 7-0501TX was provided to both Operator 1 and Operator 2 on scene. Operator 1 was cited for Following Too Closely.

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 22, 2021 at 1:16 p.m., this crash occurred as both Unit 1, a 2019 Freightliner, driven by Operator 1, a 52 year old Crewe, VA man, and Unit 2, a 2019 Freightliner, driven by Operator 2, a 35 year old MacClenny, FL man, were traveling northbound on I 81. While traveling northbound on I 81, Unit 2 slowed down in the roadway, due to vehicles slowing/stopping in front of it. At this time, Unit 1 was unable to slow/stop, before striking the rear end of Unit 2. Both Units then pulled off of the right side of the roadway, where they came to final rest. Operator 1 and Operator 2 were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Operator 1 and Operator 2 did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash. Operator 1 was cited for Following Too Closely.

Vehicle Accident – On Aug. 23, 2021 at 3:25 p.m., this reportable crash occurred on I 81 Southbound at mile marker 88.1 in Union Twp. This crash occurred as Unit 1, a 2013 Peterbilt 369, driven by Operator 1, a 29 year old Fort Pierce, FL man, was merging onto I 81 from I 78. Operator 1 observed traffic to be stopped in all southbound lanes of I 81, and he attempted to stop Unit 1. Unit 1 continued traveling south and began to slide, striking Unit 2, a 2017 Chevrolet Trax, driven by Operator 2, a 61 year old Lebanon woman, which was stopped in the right lane of travel. Operator 1 and Operator 2 were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Operator 1 and Operator 2 did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash. Operator 1 was cited for Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed.

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