City of Lebanon
Firearms not to be carried without a license, DUI – On Oct. 3, police charged Jeremy Weaver, 20, with firearms not to be carried without a license and DUI-alcohol or a controlled substance after a traffic stop on the 200 block of South 5th Street.
Trespass, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest – On Oct. 7, police charged James Senatus, 36, with trespass, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest after an incident on the 200 block of East Cumberland Street.
Drug possession – On Oct. 7, police charged Jessica Waltman, 42, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident on the 800 block of Chestnut Street.
DUI, careless driving, traffic-control signals – On Oct. 8, police charged Veronica McLaughlin, 32, with DUI-alcohol, careless driving, and traffic-control signals after a traffic stop on Aug. 17 in the area of 9th and Willow streets.
Accidents involving damage to an attended vehicle, driving without a license – On Oct. 8, police charged Zugeily Baez-Rodriguez, 27, with accidents involving damage to an attended vehicle and driving without a license after a crash on the 1300 block of Old Forge Road.
Theft by unlawful taking – On Oct. 8, police charged Madrigal Quirino-Zavala, 35, with theft by unlawful taking after an incident on the 800 block of Bowman Street.
DUI, driving without a license, careless driving – On Oct. 8, police charged Francisco Gonzalez-Sapalu, 28, with DUI-alcohol, driving without a license, and careless driving after a crash in the area of Lehman and 1st streets.
Card skimming devices lead to fraud – The Lebanon City Police Department received numerous reports of unauthorized EBT card transactions. This often occurs as a result of data gathered through card skimming devices. Be vigilant when using debit, credit, or EBT cards.
What are card skimming devices? They are small, discreet devices that criminals attach to legitimate card readers to illegally obtain your debit, credit, or EBT card information. They can be placed over the card reader slot or inserted into the machine. They are commonly placed on ATMs, gas pumps, and point-of-sale terminals inside stores.
How to spot a skimmer:
- Inspect the card reader before use. Check for misalignment or odd protrusions. If the reader wiggles or looks different from other nearby card readers, it may be compromised.
- Examine the keypad. Look for inconsistencies in the keypad appearance. The thickness and color difference may indicate an overlay.
- Check the security features. If security tape or stickers on gas pumps have been broken or tampered with, use another pump and notify an employee.
How to protect yourself from skimming:
- Use contactless payments. If possible, use Tap-to-Pay options. They are generally more secure than swiping or inserting your card.
- Pay inside if using a gas pump. Staff can monitor for suspicious activity.
The photos below are of a device that was located during a previous investigation.
Start your firefighting career with the city of Lebanon – The City of Lebanon Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for multiple career firefighter positions with the Lebanon City Fire Department!
There are multiple positions available. The starting base salary is $51,050, paired with an excellent benefits package. The deadline to submit applications is Oct. 27. No late or mailed applications will be accepted. Apply online at FirefighterApp.com.
There will be a physical agility test held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 9 a.m., at the Lebanon County Fire Training Center (next to the Lebanon County Career & Technology Center, 833 Metro Drive, Lebanon). Applicants are required to bring their own turnout gear.
Applicants are required to complete the following documents and upload them with their application: Fire Department Waiver, Personal Inquiry Waiver Form, and Medical Clearance Form. All applicants must present a signed Medical Clearance Form from an appropriate medical clinician in order to be eligible to participate in the physical agility test. Any applicant who does not present a signed Medical Clearance Form will not be eligible to participate in the physical agility test.
Minimum requirements:
- All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- All applicants must be 18 years of age upon the return of their application.
- All applicants must possess high school diplomas or GEDs.
- All applicants must possess valid motor vehicle licenses.
- All applicants must possess current Firefighter II Certification Forms from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy or equivalent.
Following the successful completion of the physical agility test, there will be a written exam held at Lebanon City Hall, 735 Cumberland St., Lebanon.
Questions? Contact Millie Zidik of the City of Lebanon Civil Service Commission at 717-272-6611. Each applicant shall pay a non-refundable fee of $35 to cover the cost of the written test, plus a $35 FireFighterApp.com registration fee. The City of Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lebanon County Regional
Retail theft, drug possession – At 12:32 p.m. Aug. 28, police responded to Walmart in North Lebanon Township, where Adam Krall, 38, stole merchandise valued at $209.48. Police charged Krall with misdemeanor retail theft and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.
Retail theft, drug possession – At 8:15 p.m. Sept. 1, police responded to Walmart in North Lebanon Township, where Zachary Schaeffer, 29, stole merchandise valued at $1,393. Police charged Schaeffer with felony retail theft, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of a small amount of marijuana.
Drug possession – At 12:55 a.m. Sept. 19, police pulled over a vehicle on the 500 block of Weavertown Road in North Lebanon Township for an equipment violation. The driver, Sebastian Cruz, 18, was in possession of marijuana and related paraphernalia. Police charged Cruz with misdemeanor possession of a small amount of marijuana and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Harassment – Police charged a 34-year-old man with summary harassment after an incident on Oct. 2 at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in North Cornwall Township.
Public drunkenness – At 2:33 a.m. Oct. 4, police responded to the 1900 block of Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township for a disturbance involving a woman who was screaming. When police arrived on the scene, they located a 22-year-old woman walking along the road. Police found the woman to be intoxicated, transported her home, and charged her with summary public drunkenness.
North Londonderry Township
Drug possession – At 11:24 p.m. Sept. 20, police pulled over a vehicle on West Main Street and Walmart Drive for the vehicle operating on the road during hours of darkness without rear lighting. During the traffic stop, police observed suspected marijuana in plain view. Police obtained a search warrant to search the vehicle, where they located additional suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. After police spoke with the vehicle’s owner, Cleoe Ortiz, 30, of Philadelphia, he admitted to the items being his. Police charged Ortiz with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
South Londonderry Township
Vehicle accident – At 5:40 p.m. June 6, a 2018 Mazda Mazda 3 driven by a 25-year-old man was traveling east on I-76, in the left lane, when a deer ran in front of the vehicle and was struck. The man was wearing a seatbelt and sustained no injuries.
Vehicle accident – At 9:03 p.m. Sept. 30, police responded to the 8000 block of Colebrook Road for a crash. The driver, a 30-year-old Lebanon man, reported striking a deer. The driver sustained no injuries. The vehicle sustained damage and was towed from the scene.
Western Lebanon County Regional
Harassment – At 5:44 p.m. Sept. 22, police responded to the 1400 block of East Main Street in Annville for a domestic. Police met with a subject who reported that he was assaulted by his live-in girlfriend, a 35-year-old woman, resulting in him having fresh injuries visible to police. The woman fled the scene prior to police arrival. After an investigation, police charged the woman with summary harassment.
Drug possession – Charges of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia were filed against Kevin Luce Jr., 35, after an incident at 2:40 p.m. Sept. 25 on the 100 block of East Arch Street in Palmyra. Police found that Luce was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Harassment – Around 11:50 p.m. Sept. 25, police responded to a report of a domestic on the 500 block of East Main Street. Police determined that a 24-year-old woman had assaulted another person inside a home and charged her with summary harassment.
Confinement of dogs, failure to obtain a dog license – At 6:24 p.m. Sept. 26, police responded to the 00 block of West Queen Street in Annville for a found dog. Police and the caller were unable to locate the owner and turned the dog over to the Lebanon County Humane Society. After an investigation, police determined that the dog was also found loose in Annville on Sept. 20 and identified the owner as a 34-year-old woman. On Sept. 28, three non-traffic citations were filed against the woman for summary confinement of dogs, summary failure to obtain a dog license, and summary failure to obtain a rabies vaccination.
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