City of Lebanon
Theft by unlawful taking – On June 17, police charged Jolexi Pagan-Vera, 40, after police responded to the 400 block of North 7th Street for a report of a stolen vehicle.
Recklessly endangering another person – On June 19, police charged Euris Capellan-Mateo, 34, after an incident on the 500 block of Chapel Street.
Drug charge – On June 20, police charged Alizea Claudio, 24, with possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident on the 500 block of Arnold Street.
Drug possession – On June 21, police charged Ian Guadalupe-Rosario, 32, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop on the 100 block of South 9th Street.
Simple assault – On June 26, police charged Josue San Inocencio-Marrero, 36, with simple assault (domestic violence-related) and harassment after police responded to the 200 block of South 4th Street for a report of an assault victim.
Lebanon City Police Department is looking to expand its collection – The Lebanon City Police Department is looking to expand its inventory of illegal scooters, dirtbikes, motorcycles, and ATVs operating on public streets. The police department knows your means of illegal transportation may feel like it belongs in an action movie … but the city of Lebanon is not the place to audition for that role. The Lebanon City Police Department reminds residents that illegal means of transportation are not permitted on city streets, sidewalks, or public parks. Scooters, motorcycles, ATVs, etc., must be registered, insured, and obey all traffic laws. Failure to adhere to those laws may result in the following: fines up to $300, vehicle seizure, criminal charges, and safety risks to pedestrians and other drivers. The Lebanon City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in keeping roads safe. Any information regarding the illegal operation of these vehicles would be appreciated. You can contact Lebanon city police at 717-272-6611 or submit a tip through CRIMEWATCH.
Meet Lebanon’s new police officers – The Lebanon City Police Department is thrilled to introduce its latest additions: Jarrod Musko, Colter Orchard, William Kent, and Sean Smalley. Musko, Orchard, and Kent graduated from the 126th Harrisburg Area Community College Police Academy on Monday, June 23. Smalley is a graduate of the Reading Police Academy, having completed his training in 2024. As they begin their careers, these new patrolmen will undergo an extensive 18-week field training program. Join Lebanon city police in extending a warm welcome to the new officers as they begin their service to the community. A special thanks to the James Biever Police-Community Alliance for providing its latest additions with a scholarship to attend the police academy.
Fireworks safety – While ground novelty fireworks are permitted in the city of Lebanon, the Lebanon City Police Department urges residents to exercise caution and responsibility when using consumer fireworks. It’s essential to note that aerial fireworks are strictly prohibited throughout the city. Stay safe and celebrate responsibly! To learn more about fireworks-related facts, safety guidelines, and local ordinances, reach out to the city fire department by calling 717-639-2800, option 2.
Lebanon County Regional
Retail theft – On May 12, police responded to Walmart in North Lebanon Township, where a white male used a self check-out terminal to scan several items with altered labels and then exited the store with merchandise worth $198.80 after paying only $16.07. Police identified the suspect as David Hartman, 57, who was found to have 11 prior convictions for retail theft. Police charged Hartman with felony retail theft.
DUI – At 2:19 a.m. May 18, police observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel in the area of South 16th and Walnut streets in North Cornwall Township. Police pulled over the vehicle and determined that the driver, Richard Stupak, 54, was under the influence of alcohol. Police charged Stupak with DUI and driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Retail theft – On May 30, police responded to Walmart in North Lebanon Township, where Ricky Dunn, 36, allegedly stole $977.52 worth of merchandise and fled the scene in a vehicle while his operating privileges were suspended as a result of a DUI. Police charged Dunn with felony retail theft and driving while suspended, DUI-related, third or subsequent violation.
Drug possession – On June 14, police pulled over a vehicle on the 1600 block of West Cumberland Street in West Lebanon Township for an expired registration. Police found the driver, Miguel Florimon, 23, to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and charged him with possession of a small amount of marijuana and registration and certificate of title required.
Ordinance violations – On June 19, two suspects dumped a large amount of yard waste into North Cornwall Township recycling containers at the recycling center. Police determined that a 31-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man illegally dumped the yard waste and charged both suspects with township ordinance violations, including nuisances declared illegal and violations concerning recycling containers.
Fireworks rules and regulations – In 2017, Pennsylvania firework laws were amended to allow the purchase and use of “Class C” or “consumer-grade” fireworks that include firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets, and similar aerial fireworks that contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material.
The law contains the following conditions and prohibitions, which are summary violations:
72 PS § 9404 Use of consumer fireworks
- (a) Conditions – A person who is at least 18 years of age and meets the requirements of this article may purchase, possess, and use consumer fireworks.
- (b) Prohibitions – A person may not intentionally ignite or discharge:
- (1) Consumer fireworks on public or private property without the express permission of the owner.
- (2) Consumer fireworks or sparkling devices within, or throw consumer fireworks or sparkling devices from, a motor vehicle or building.
- (3) Consumer fireworks or sparkling devices into or at a motor vehicle or building or at another person.
- (4) Consumer fireworks or sparkling devices while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug.
- (5) Consumer fireworks within 150 feet of an occupied structure.
To view the North Lebanon Township ordinance, click here. To view the West Lebanon Township ordinance, click here. To view the North Cornwall Township ordinance, click here. To view House Bill 542, click here.
South Lebanon Township
Drug possession, possession of a prohibited offensive weapon – Around 1:46 p.m. June 7, police pulled over a vehicle along East Cumberland Street and learned that the driver, Joshua Korzi, 50, was in possession of methamphetamine, a controlled substance. Police charged Korzi with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and summary turning movements and required signals. Police also learned that a passenger, Autumn Mason, 39, was in possession of syringes and glass pipes used for smoking and charged Mason with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Another passenger, Kenneth Kennedy, 46, was in possession of brass knuckles, and police charged him with misdemeanor possession of a prohibited offensive weapon.
Stalking, loitering or prowling at night – Police charged Harold Longenecker, 66, with misdemeanor stalking and misdemeanor loitering and prowling at night after he repeatedly engaged in a continued course of conduct on June 13 on the 200 block of Ridge Avenue.
False identification to law enforcement – Around 3:50 p.m. June 17, police pulled over a vehicle along Fonderwhite Road and determined that the driver, Andrian Muthama, 38, provided a false name when asked for identification. Police also learned that Muthama was driving while he was suspended for a DUI offense. Police charged Muthama with misdemeanor false identification to law enforcement and misdemeanor driving while suspended, DUI-related, third or subsequent offense.
South Londonderry Township
Vehicle accident – At 4:41 p.m. June 25, police responded to a two-vehicle crash with no injuries. A vehicle driven by a 55-year-old Palmyra woman was traveling east on Horseshoe Pike when a vehicle driven by a 31-year-old Palmyra resident pulled out from a stop sign on Lawn Road and struck the other vehicle. Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company assisted on the scene.
Western Lebanon County Regional
Institutional vandalism – At 4:28 p.m. March 9, police responded to Memorial Park in Palmyra for reports of kids writing and drawing on the bandshell with markers. Police determined that Jose Paulino, 25, wrote and drew on the bandshell, causing damage. On May 23, a criminal complaint was filed against Paulino, charging him with misdemeanor institutional vandalism.
Bench warrant served – Around 5 p.m. March 20, police pulled over a silver Dodge Nitro on the 200 block of North Railroad Street in Palmyra. Police identified the driver as Jerome Quartman, 52, who was found to have a bench warrant out of the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Department for his arrest, with the original charge being possession of firearm prohibited. Police confirmed the warrant, took Quartman into custody, and transported him to LCCB on the warrant.
Disorderly conduct – On June 16, charges were filed against Jose Paulino, 25, for misdemeanor disorderly conduct-hazardous/physically offensive condition. Charges are the result of an incident May 18 at the Palmyra Shopping Center in which Paulino zip tied the doors of a business shut with numerous employees and customers inside. The Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department thanks the public for its assistance.
DUI – At 3:39 a.m. June 22, police pulled over a gray Toyota Prius on the 00 block of North White Oak Street in Annville and determined that Ryan O’Donnell, 33, was intoxicated. Police took O’Donnell into custody and charged him with misdemeanor DUI-incapable of safe driving and summary driving on right side of roadway.
Criminal mischief – At 6:45 p.m. June 11, police responded to a domestic on the 00 block of South Lancaster Street in Annville, where a 24-year-old woman reportedly ripped the driver’s side windshield wiper off a vehicle owned by another person. After speaking with the owner, charges were filed against the woman on June 15 for summary criminal mischief.
Fireworks reminder – In 2017, Pennsylvania firework laws were amended to allow the purchase and use of “Class C” or “consumer-grade” fireworks that include firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets, and similar aerial fireworks that contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material.
To view Palmyra Borough’s ordinance regarding fireworks, click here. For residents of Annville Township, please refer to the language listed above and House Bill 542.
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