Bethel Township

Vehicle Accident, Driving Vehicle At Safe Speed – At 5:18 p.m. June 3, this crash occurred on the 1800 block of Mount Zion Road. A 2001 Nissan Frontier driven by a 17-year-old Lebanon male was traveling north at a high rate of speed, and a 1991 International Dump Truck driven by a 58-year-old Fredericksburg man was attempting to pull into the road from the 1800 block of Mount Zion Road. This crash occurred as the Nissan’s 12 o’clock position struck the International’s 7 o’clock position. This was both vehicles’ point of initial impact. The International was then spun approximately 90 degrees, coming to final rest. The Nissan then came to final rest near its point of impact, remaining on the road. No tows were required. The 17-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained a suspected minor injury, and was transported via Myerstown First Aid Unit to Hershey Medical Center to receive medical attention. The Fredericksburg man was wearing a seatbelt and reported no injuries. Police charged the 17-year-old with driving vehicle at safe speed.

Domestic – At approximately 4:15 p.m. June 2, police responded to the 00 block of Geesaman Park Lane for a report of an inactive domestic. Upon police arrival, the victim was outside the residence. The victim related that she got into a verbal argument that turned physical with her boyfriend. The boyfriend fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim sustained suspected minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The arrestee was a 42-year-old Fredericksburg man. The victim was a 43-year-old Fredericksburg woman. Appropriate charges will be filed. Police are investigating.

Vehicle Accident – At 5:52 a.m. May 31, this three-vehicle crash occurred on Mount Zion Road, north of Prescott Road. A 2005 Pontiac driven by a 28-year-old Lebanon man was traveling north on Mount Zion Road, south of its intersection with Prescott Road. An unidentified vehicle driven by an unidentified driver and the Pontiac were traveling south on Mount Zion Road, north of its intersection with Prescott Road. The unidentified vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and attempted to turn in front of the Pontiac, causing the Pontiac to drive into the opposing lane. The Pontiac then spun and struck a 2001 Honda Accord driven by a 52-year-old Myerstown man. The unidentified vehicle fled the scene south on Mount Zion Road. Both identified drivers were wearing seatbelts, and no injuries were reported. The Pontiac and the Honda sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene.

Theft By Deception – At 9:50 p.m. June 1, police responded to the 00 block of Rainbow Lane for a report of theft. The victim had responded to a Facebook ad for a parrot which resulted in him being scammed out of $600. The victim was a 58-year-old Fredericksburg man. This case is currently under further investigation.

Theft By Deception – At approximately 2:18 p.m. May 26, police responded to Beach Run for a report of a theft. The stolen property included Venmo, valued at $450. The victim was a 19-year-old Fredericksburg woman. The investigation is ongoing.

Burglary – On May 28, police responded to the 100 block of East Main Street for a report of a burglary. The investigation is ongoing.

City of Lebanon

Harassment – On May 19, police charged a 30-year-old woman with harassment after she struck another female, causing unwanted physical contact. This incident occurred on the 1100 block of Lehman Street.

Public Drunkenness – On May 21, police charged a 31-year-old man with public drunkenness after he appeared in a public place under the influence of alcohol to the degree that he was a danger to himself or others. This incident occurred on 8th and C&L streets.

Drug Possession, Operating A Vehicle Without Official Certificate Of Inspection – On May 25, police charged Daniel Thome, 53, with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle without an official certificate of inspection after police pulled over his vehicle on the 00 block of North 12th Street for having faulty equipment and no inspection sticker displayed.

Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Administration Of Law – On May 25, police charged Jordan McVey, 23, with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest, and obstructing the administration of law after he was involved in a domestic on the 00 block of East Maple Street. McVey slammed a female to the ground and then struck the female with a closed fist multiple times in the face, slapped her, pulled her hair, and choked her. When the police arrived, they attempted to take McVey into custody. He refused to comply and wrestled with the police. After McVey was handcuffed, he kicked an officer in the chest as they attempted to put him in the police vehicle. Police transported McVey to LCCB.

Drug Possession, Driving While Suspended, Duties At Stop Sign – On Feb. 4, police charged Rafael Gonzalez-Suarez, 24, with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, and duties at stop sign after police observed Gonzalez-Suarez failing to stop at a clearly marked stop sign. Police pulled over his vehicle on the 00 block of North 7th Street, and during the stop, they observed narcotics in plain view inside the vehicle.

Disorderly Conduct – At 7:34 p.m. May 26, police charged a 39-year-old Lebanon man with disorderly conduct after he engaged in fighting or threatening behavior on the 300 block of South 10th Street.

Disorderly Conduct – At 11:47 a.m. May 22, police charged a 33-year-old Lebanon man with disorderly conduct after he played his car stereo at an excessive volume on the 100 block of Plum Street.

Disorderly Conduct – At 9:42 a.m. May 26, police charged a 54-year-old man disorderly conduct after he caused a physically offensive condition that served no legitimate purpose on the 1100 block of Cumberland Street.

Public Drunkenness – At 7:34 p.m. May 26, police charged a 39-year-old Lebanon man with public drunkenness after he appeared in a public place under the influence of alcohol to the degree that he may endanger himself or others. This incident occurred on the 300 block of South 10th Street.

Public Drunkenness – At 7:34 p.m. May 26, police charged a 38-year-old Lebanon man with public drunkenness after he appeared in a public place under the influence of alcohol to the degree that he may endanger himself or others. This incident occurred on the 300 block of South 10th Street.

Drug Possession – At 9:42 a.m. May 26, police charged David Colon, 54, with possession of drug paraphernalia for his involvement in an incident that occurred on the 1100 block of Cumberland Street.

Drug Possession – At 12:15 a.m. May 21, police charged a 19-year-old Lebanon man with possession of drug paraphernalia after their involvement in an incident that occurred on the 1100 block of Willow Street.

East Hanover Township

Disorderly Conduct – At 9 p.m. June 4, police responded to McGillstown Road for paintballs being shot at a house. The arrestee was a 63-year-old Myerstown man. The victim was a 58-year-old Annville man.

Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 – Sometime between 6:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. June 5, this incident occurred. On June 5, police responded to McGillstown Road for a report of a house being shot with paintballs. The damaged property included the house and a flower bed. The arrestee was a 63-year-old Myerstown man. The victim was a 58-year-old Annville man. The investigation is ongoing.

Jackson Township

Theft Disposition Of Funds – At 9:42 a.m. May 11, police responded to the PSP Jonestown station lobby for a report of theft – fraud/forgery. The victim related that the actor purchased two puppies from her using a website, but the monetary transactions, valued at $1,780, via Zelle, were not completed. The victim was a 34-year-old Myerstown woman.

Theft By Deception – At 12:08 a.m. May 24, police responded to Plymouth Drive for a report of theft – fraud/forgery. Through an investigation, police determined that the victim’s credit card information was fraudulently used at multiple locations for $3,410.18 worth of purchases. The victim was a 79-year-old Myerstown man. Police are investigating.

Assault With Weapon – Police investigated the following incident, which occurred at 7:50 p.m. May 28 on Reilly Road. Following a domestic dispute between the arrestee and his wife, family members intervened. The arrestee engaged in a scuffle with a family member and then retrieved a handgun. The arrestee fired several rounds at his wife’s family members as they fled the residence. No injuries were reported. The arrestee was Anatoliy Akulov, 32, of Richland. The victims were a 32-year-old Richland woman, a 39-year-old Newmanstown man, a 34-year-old Newmanstown woman, a 20-year-old Myerstown man, and a 28-year-old North Port, FL woman.

Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 – Sometime between 7 p.m. May 20 and 5:30 a.m. May 21, this incident occurred. On May 21, police responded to Quarryland Drive for a report of a vehicle that had been vandalized overnight. The victim was a 28-year-old Myerstown man. The investigation is ongoing.

Millcreek Township

PFA Violation – On May 31, police responded to the 00 block of South Sheridan Road for a report of a Protection from Abuse order violation.

Myerstown Borough

Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault – This crime occurred on West Jefferson Avenue sometime between 3 p.m. May 30 and 4:30 p.m. May 30. In the commission of this crime, a juvenile actor used a pocket knife and attempted to coerce money from a juvenile victim by holding it to his stomach. The actor verbally threatened to stab the victim. The victim managed to flee the scene. The arrestee was a 15-year-old Myerstown male. The victim was a 13-year-old Myerstown male. A juvenile allegation was filed against the actor for robbery, terroristic threats, and simple assault by physical menace.

North Lebanon Township

DUI – At 1:41 a.m. May 7, police pulled over a vehicle, a 1999 Chevrolet S10, on West Maple Street and 20th Street. Police found the driver, Robert Gonzalez, 54, of Lebanon, to be driving while under the influence and subsequently arrested him.

North Londonderry Township

Vehicle Accident – Police investigated a crash that occurred at 12:45 p.m. June 4 on Main Street and Apple Blossom Lane. A vehicle driven by a 31-year-old Annville woman struck a vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Newmanstown woman. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.

Vehicle Accident, Careless Driving – Police investigated a crash that occurred at 11:23 a.m. June 3 on the 900 block of Leon Avenue. A vehicle driven by a 19-year-old Manheim man struck a vehicle owned by a 53-year-old Elizabethtown man. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. Police charged the Manheim man with careless driving.

Palmyra Borough

Drug Possession, Bench Warrant – At 12:52 p.m. May 24, police pulled over a vehicle on the 900 block of East Main Street. During the stop, police identified a passenger in the vehicle as Britany Arnold, 44, and found her to be in possession of crack cocaine (Schedule II controlled substance) and drug paraphernalia. Police also determined that Arnold had a bench warrant out of Lebanon County for domestic relations. Police placed Arnold under arrest for the warrant and transported her to LCCB. Separate charges were filed against Arnold for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Drug Possession – At 8:15 p.m. Feb. 23, police responded to the 200 block of West Maple Street for a drug complaint. On the scene, police located a bag containing suspected drugs owned by Kahlel Flores-Cummings, 20. Lab results later confirmed these substances to be cocaine and methamphetamine, both Schedule II controlled substances. On May 31, charges were filed against Flores-Cummings for two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

South Lebanon Township

Aggravated Cruelty To Animals, Neglect Of Animal – On Jan. 20, police received a complaint of animal cruelty at a residence on the 1100 block of South 1st Avenue. During an extensive investigation, three dogs and one cat were removed from the residence. All the animals were malnourished and infested with fleas. Upon completion of the investigation, police charged the animals’ owner, Roland Laughlin Jr., 49, with aggravated cruelty to animals and four counts of neglect of animal.

Drug Possession – At approximately 12:06 a.m. Feb. 10, police responded to the intersection of East Evergreen Road and Clover Drive for a suspicious person inside a vehicle. Through the investigation, police learned that the driver of the vehicle, Adam Loehr, 34, was in possession of 10 packs of suspected heroin. Upon receipt of the drug analysis results, police charged Loehr with possession of a controlled substance.

Escape – At 11:19 a.m. June 3, police were contacted by LCCF regarding an inmate who failed to return from work release. The inmate, Crystal Connelly, was supposed to return to LCCF at 8:50 a.m. and never showed up. Connelly is a Caucasian woman who is approximately 5’7″ and 235 pounds. She has hazel eyes and shoulder-length black hair and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark pants, and sneakers. Anyone with information on Connelly’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact PSP Jonestown at 717-865-2194.

Simple Assault, Harassment – At approximately 5:23 p.m. June 2, police responded to a domestic dispute. This incident occurred on the 700 block of Smith Avenue. Upon arriving on the scene, police met with the complainant and observed visible signs of injury. The offender was no longer on the scene. At the conclusion of the investigation, police charged Kevin Miley, 49, with simple assault (domestic violence-related) and harassment.

South Londonderry Township

Hit-And-Run Crash – On June 2, police responded to South Forge Road, at the unnamed alley just north of Horseshoe Pike, for a hit-and-run crash. This crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. A black Honda Pilot had emerged from the alley, traveling east, turning left (north) onto South Forge Road. The vehicle struck the rear of a motorcycle while doing so, causing damage to the motorcycle. The rider was able to maintain control and did not fall. The Honda continued north on South Forge Road (Rte. 117). It is believed that there were several witnesses to the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have information is asked to contact the South Londonderry Township Police Department at 717-838-1376.

Vehicle Accident – At 1:20 p.m. June 1, a vehicle driven by a 71-year-old Jonestown woman was pulling out of an alley onto the 00 block of Palmyra Road, heading north. Adams did not have a full view of the road due to traffic in the area. The Jonestown woman reported that another driver flagged her to pull out when she struck a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Fredericksburg woman who was heading south on Palmyra Road. No injuries were reported. One vehicle was towed. The Campbelltown Fire Police assisted with traffic control on the scene.

Vehicle Accident – At 10:48 a.m. June 1, a vehicle driven by a 27-year-old Seven Valleys woman was traveling north on Mount Wilson Road when she fell asleep at the wheel and traveled into a field near the 1700 block of Mount Wilson Road. The woman reported no injuries. Her vehicle was towed from the scene.

Vehicle Accident, Driving An Unregistered Vehicle – At 2:05 p.m. June 1, a vehicle driven by Christine Peachy, 52, of Bellville, was sitting at a traffic light on the 2800 block of Horseshoe Pike, facing west, when she was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by a 32-year-old Frederick, MD man. The vehicles sustained minor damage. Police charged the man with driving an unregistered vehicle.

Swatara Township

Corruption Of Minors – At 6:49 p.m. June 4, this crime occurred on Old Route 22 when the suspect showed a picture of his penis to the victim, a 15-year-old Jonestown female.

Union Township

Theft Of Mislaid Property – At approximately 6:31 p.m. May 13, police responded to Everest Lane for a report of mislaid property, a wallet and its contents, and fraudulent charges. The victim was a 69-year-old Howell, MI, woman. The investigation is ongoing.

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