City of Lebanon
Aggravated assault, resisting arrest – On July 27, police charged Abe Gonzalez-Rosado, 30, with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, terroristic threats, and false identification to law enforcement after police responded to the 500 block of North Gannon Street for a disturbance.
Drug possession – On Aug. 6, police charged Derek Moyer, 46, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after he was arrested on the 900 block of Chestnut Street on an outstanding warrant.
Resisting arrest – On Aug. 8, police charged Kedrin Sanchez-Figueroa, 21, after attempting to arrest him on the 600 block of Guilford Street on an outstanding warrant.
Aggravated assault, resisting arrest – On Aug. 8, police charged Jennifer Gonzalez, 41, with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct after she interfered with the arrest of a wanted person on the 600 block of Guilford Street.
Drug possession, disorderly conduct – On Aug. 11, police charged David Colon, 56, with possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, and littering after responding to the 800 block of Chestnut Street for a disturbance.
Drug possession – On Aug. 11, police charged Shalimar Pellot-Badillo, 29, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after an arrest on the 500 block of Arnold Street on an outstanding warrant.
Drug possession – On Aug. 13, police charged Rafael Grande, 48, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident in the area of 8th and Cumberland streets.
Drug possession, driving while suspended – On Aug. 13, police charged Dane Paxton, 61, with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while suspended after a traffic stop on the 600 block of South 12th Street.
Lebanon County Regional
DUI – At 12:18 a.m. May 17, police pulled over a vehicle on the 1600 block of West Cumberland Street in North Cornwall Township and found the driver, Amado Delgado Mendez, 33, under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance. Delgado Mendez did not have a driver’s license, and the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. Police charged Delgado Mendez with misdemeanor DUI-alcohol or controlled substance, misdemeanor DUI-controlled substance, summary drivers required to be licensed, summary registration and certificate of title required, summary required financial responsibility, and summary general lighting requirements.
Retail theft – On June 11, police responded to Tractor Supply in North Cornwall Township after a man exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $248.97. The subject was later identified as Andrew Marrocco, 36, and charged with misdemeanor retail theft.
Drug possession – At 4:09 p.m. June 23, police responded to Frederick’s in North Cornwall Township for a crash. Police found that Richard Krainski, 72, was in possession of drug paraphernalia when he was involved in the crash and charged him with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
False reports to law enforcement – At 5:45 p.m. June 23, police responded to the 700 block of North 3rd Avenue in North Lebanon Township for a trespass. The suspect provided false identification to the officer, and police determined that Angela Reynoso, 34, provided false identification, implicating another woman. Police charged Reynoso with misdemeanor false reports to law enforcement, misdemeanor false identification to law enforcement, and summary criminal trespass.
DUI – On June 27, police responded to the 400 block of South Mill Street in North Cornwall Township for a single-vehicle crash. Police found that a vehicle driven by Dominic Funk, 20, had struck a guide rail on the 500 block of South Mill Street after he lost control while negotiating a curve. Police found that Funk was under the influence of alcohol, and charges were filed upon receipt of Funk’s blood results. Police charged Funk with misdemeanor DUI-general impairment, misdemeanor DUI-high rate of alcohol, misdemeanor DUI-minor, summary minor prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system, and summary driving vehicle at safe speed.
Retail theft – On July 14, police were investigating a retail theft at Boscov’s in the Lebanon Valley Mall in West Lebanon Township. Boscov’s employees said the suspect stole merchandise valued at $420. Police identified the suspect as Aden Slish, 20, and charged him with misdemeanor retail theft.
Scattering rubbish – At 10:29 a.m. Aug. 4, police received a report of illegal dumping at Summit Square Apartments in North Cornwall Township, where a 32-year-old woman and another person dumped construction materials into the dumpster without permission. Police charged her with summary scattering rubbish.
Arrest warrant served – At 5:54 p.m. Aug. 4, Lebanon County Regional Police assisted South Lebanon Township Police in serving a warrant on Kyle Shuey, 31, on the 200 block of Bricker Lane in North Cornwall Township. Police took Shuey into custody without incident and transported him to LCCB.
Bench warrant served – At 10:31 a.m. Aug. 9, police responded to New Perspectives at White Deer Run in North Cornwall Township for an assault. Police said Tiara Christmas, 33, slapped a counselor in the face, causing injury. Police found Christmas had a bench warrant out of the York County Sheriff’s Office for retail theft. Police took Christmas into custody without incident, transported her to LCCB, and charged her with summary harassment.
North Londonderry Township
Retail theft, criminal conspiracy – Between Jan. 2 and April 26, Holly Warner, 46, of Lebanon, and Jason Morris, 44, of Lebanon, conducted 35 retail thefts from Walmart by under-ringing or stealing merchandise, mainly LEGO sets. Warner and Morris also each returned one LEGO set for full retail value, which they received on a Walmart gift card. North Londonderry Township Police filed charges on Aug. 18, including 35 counts of felony retail theft and one count of misdemeanor theft by deception against Warner and 35 counts of felony retail theft, 35 counts of felony criminal conspiracy-retail theft, and two counts of misdemeanor theft by deception against Morris.
South Londonderry Township
Vehicle accident – At 4:35 p.m. Aug. 4, police responded to the 2000 block of South Forge Road for a crash after a 32-year-old East Petersburg man lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole. Police charged him with driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Disposal of old dynamite – At 7:53 a.m. Aug. 5, police responded to Mopar Avenue for a report of old dynamite found in an outbuilding. South Londonderry Township Police requested assistance from State Police regarding disposal. The dynamite was later rendered safe. Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company and First Aid and Safety Patrol of Lebanon assisted on the scene.
Vehicle accident – At 3:50 p.m. Aug. 9, police responded to Mount Wilson and Mount Gretna roads for a crash with injuries and provided medical aid prior to EMS arrival. Police determined that a 76-year-old Hanover man failed to yield to oncoming traffic after stopping at a stop sign at the intersection, resulting in the collision of three vehicles, including a 17-year-old Manheim juvenile driver and a 42-year-old Annville male driver. One driver was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Lawn Fire Company, Mount Gretna Fire Company, and MESA ambulance service assisted on the scene. Police charged the Hanover man with a stop sign violation.
Found property – At 1:30 p.m. Aug. 12, police came into possession of construction equipment and supplies that fell off a southbound truck on South Forge Road at Northside Drive in the area of the traffic circle. Items include a nail gun, assorted nails, and a sander. The owner of the items can contact police at 717-838-1376 to identify and claim the property.
Vehicle accident – At 11:52 a.m. Aug. 13, a company car driven by a 28-year-old Spring Grove man was traveling east on Route 322 when it exited the road, traveling over the curb and into the grass, striking a road construction sign and a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Palmyra woman that was stopped at a stop sign. The company car continued east, striking a road sign, a business sign, and a tree. The man was transported to Hershey Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. The juvenile sustained no injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. This crash is under investigation.
Union Township
DUI – At 8:28 p.m. July 24, a traffic violation was called into PSP Jonestown. Police located the black 2006 Saturn and the 47-year-old Donaldson male driver, who was found to be under the influence of drugs and incapable of safe driving. Police took the driver into custody, processed, charged, and released him.
Suicide attempt – At 9:10 p.m. Aug. 10, police responded to the 00 block of Lambs Lane for a suicide attempt. A 42-year-old Jonestown man was transported to Hershey Medical Center for an intentional cut to his arm.
Western Lebanon County Regional
DUI, public drunkenness – Charges of misdemeanor DUI-highest rate of alcohol, misdemeanor DUI-incapable of safe driving, summary restrictions on alcoholic beverages, and summary public drunkenness were filed against Kenneth Knouse, 57, after an incident at 10:34 p.m. July 7 on the 300 block of North Railroad Street in Palmyra. Knouse’s BAC was over 0.30% at the time of the incident.
DUI, traffic violations – At 7:14 p.m. July 13, police responded to a crash at Cherry and Railroad streets in Palmyra. Police identified the driver as Raymond McNelley, 47, who was visibly intoxicated. McNelley’s BAC was over 0.30% at the time of the crash. Charges of misdemeanor DUI-highest rate of alcohol, misdemeanor DUI-incapable of safe driving, and four summary traffic violations were filed.
DUI, traffic violations – At 2:15 a.m. July 28, police pulled over a vehicle on the 700 block of West Main Street in Palmyra for traffic violations. Police identified the driver as John Sarson, 52, and found that Sarson was intoxicated. Charges of misdemeanor DUI-high rate of alcohol, misdemeanor DUI-incapable of safe driving, and four summary traffic violations were filed.
Drug possession, restriction on alcoholic beverages – At 7:45 p.m. July 29, police pulled over a vehicle driven by Bruce Garnett Jr., 39, on the 400 block of West Main Street in Annville, for an expired registration. Police found Garnett to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana, two open containers of alcohol, a suspended driver’s license, expired inspections, and no proof of insurance. Garnett was later transferred to the custody of Harrisburg City Police for unrelated charges.
Harassment – Around 5:55 p.m. July 31, police responded to a domestic on the 500 block of West Main Street in Palmyra. Police determined that a 56-year-old woman struck another person during a dispute. A citation for summary harassment was filed through MDJ Warner’s office.
False identification to law enforcement – Around 4:20 p.m. Aug. 8, police pulled over a silver Honda Odyssey on the 200 block of West Main Street in Palmyra. The driver provided a false name and date of birth. Police took the driver into custody and transported him to LCCB for identification. Police identified the driver as Pedro Estiben Rojas Pena, 23, of New Jersey. A criminal complaint was prepared, charging him with misdemeanor false identification to law enforcement, summary drivers required to be licensed, and summary operation of a vehicle without inspection.
Accident involving unattended property – Around 5:25 p.m. Aug. 8, police responded to East Main and North Duke streets in Palmyra for a hit-and-run involving a large truck. Police observed all traffic signals were out at the intersection, with damage to the control box. Police located the striking vehicle, identified the 47-year-old male driver, and charged him with summary accident involving unattended property.
Bench warrant served – Around 12:01 a.m. Aug. 10, police made contact with Reagan Evans, 20, on the 300 block of North Railroad Street in Palmyra and found that Evans had an active bench warrant for misdemeanor retail theft. Police placed Evans under arrest and transported her to LCCB.
Found dog – On Aug. 11, a dog was found on the first block of North Railroad Street in Palmyra and brought to Western Lebanon County Regional Police. Anyone with information about the dog or its owner is asked to contact police at 717-838-8188.
Vehicle thefts – Own a Kia or Hyundai? Areas in Pennsylvania are seeing an uptick in these thefts again. These vehicles may be more likely to be stolen, even if they’re locked.
What’s happening?
Kia and Hyundai car thefts have been a problem for the past couple of years. What started as a TikTok challenge now continues to prey on both Kia and Hyundai vehicles that lack an important piece of anti-theft technology: engine immobilizers. It’s an electronic security device that prevents the engine from starting unless the correct key or key fob is in use. The lack of security allows thieves to easily steal certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles and has been one of the largest contributors to the number of stolen vehicles statewide and nationwide. In 2023, Kia and Hyundai rolled out a free software fix, designed to prevent easy hot-wiring and start attempts. Yet, many vehicles still haven’t been upgraded, leaving them vulnerable.
What matters?
Kia and Hyundai vehicles built after 2023 have the engine immobilizer already built in. Kia and Hyundai dealerships will check and install engine immobilizers for free if your car lacks the device. Park in well-lit, busy parking lots. Use a steering wheel lock, like a “club,” to deter thieves. Always lock your car and take your keys, every time.
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