City of Lebanon
Drug possession – On Oct. 3, police charged Erica Keen, 35, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident in the area of 2nd and Federal streets.
Escape, disorderly conduct – On Oct. 4, police charged Leslie Bryant, 37, with escape and disorderly conduct after an incident on the 200 block of South 4th Street.
Drug possession – On Oct. 6, police charged Ramon Ramirez, 44, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident on the 200 block of East Pershing Avenue.
Drug possession, resisting arrest – On Oct. 7, police charged John Fontanez-Ramos, 30, with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting arrest after an incident on the 700 block of Walnut Street.
Drug possession – On Oct. 8, police charged Jose Berrios-Hernandez, 50, with possession of drug paraphernalia after he was arrested on 12th and Church streets for an active bench warrant.
Drug possession – On Oct. 13, police charged Christopher Harman, 47, with possession of a designer drug and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident on the 200 block of South 9th Street.
Drug possession – On Oct. 13, police charged Carlos Gonzalez-Ortiz, 28, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident on the 200 block of South 9th Street.
Retail theft identification – Lebanon City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured below, who was involved in a retail theft at Weis Markets. Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this individual is asked to contact Officer Layton or submit a tip on CRIMEWATCH.
Trunk-or-Treat is back – Ghoul-friends and boogiemen are welcome! Join the Lebanon City Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for a fun-filled evening of safe trick-or-treating at the YMCA parking lot. This event features costumes, candy for kids 12 and under, and spectacular trunk displays for all ages. This event is hosted by the YMCA and Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA.
East Hanover Township
Simple trespass – At 12:07 p.m. Oct. 10, police responded to the 10000 block of Allentown Boulevard for a reported burglary at a mechanic’s garage. Police made contact with a 53-year-old Grantville man, who was on the scene trying to retrieve a red 2003 Ford, which had been neglected from repair work for a long period of time.
Lebanon County Regional
Retail theft – At 8:38 p.m. Oct. 8, police responded to Target in North Cornwall Township after a 15-year-old female stole merchandise valued at $176.84 from the store. Police released the juvenile to a parent and charged her with misdemeanor retail theft.
Criminal trespass – At 8:49 p.m. Oct. 8, police responded to Stoever’s Dam in North Lebanon Township where a 32-year-old man trespassed in the park by camping without a permit. Police charged the man with summary criminal trespass.
Simple assault, resisting arrest, public drunkenness – At 9:57 p.m. Oct. 8, police responded to Walmart in North Lebanon Township where Aden Slish, 20, allegedly was intoxicated and assaulted another male subject in the parking lot of the store. Slish then resisted police when being taken into custody. Police charged Slish with misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and summary public drunkenness.
Myerstown Borough
Vehicle accident, obedience to traffic-control device – At 10:46 a.m. Oct. 4, a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling east on West Carpenter Avenue. A 2013 Dodge Caravan was traveling south on South Locust Street. The Hyundai stopped at a stop sign and pulled out without proper clearance, striking the Dodge in the intersection. No injuries were reported. Police charged the Hyundai driver with obedience to traffic-control device. Keystone Hook and Ladder assisted on the scene.
North Londonderry Township
Theft by deception, driving while suspended – Police filed charges against Don Ernst Jr., 39, of Middletown, for his involvement in an incident at 2:44 p.m. Aug. 16 at Lowe’s in Palmyra. Ernst allegedly entered the store pushing an empty cart, selected an item valued at $125, and fraudulently returned the item for cash. Police charged Ernst with misdemeanor theft by deception and summary driving while suspended.
South Lebanon Township
High-tech auto theft, an emerging threat – Referred to as car hacking, hijacking, or key fob cloning, an emerging auto theft trend is high-tech and does not necessarily involve forced entry. With many cars now using key fobs and keyless entry, criminals have figured out how to steal a car using technology. They purchase easily obtainable devices to connect to a vehicle’s computer and make their own key fob. This allows a thief to silently, swiftly steal a vehicle. Pennsylvania communities have begun to see more of this type of crime, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
How can you prevent theft?
- Lock your car, take your key, every time.
- Use a theft deterrent device. There are several options used for different reasons.
- The most obvious, if you have it, use your car alarm.
- Use a steering wheel lock. To be a visual deterrent, a criminal might look at your car and see a steering wheel lock in use and decide to pass by – and go on to another vehicle.
To protect against keyless entry theft:
- Never leave your key fob near the front door or windows where a criminal can interfere with its signal.
- Store your key fob in a Faraday bag at night or when not in use. A Faraday bag is a pouch or case that blocks electromagnetic fields, preventing access to your key fob, signal, or anything else placed in the bag.
- Use an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) lock. The OBD port is usually under the dashboard and allows access to a vehicle’s electronic systems. The lock encloses the OBD port and prevents devices from being inserted without first unlocking the cap of the box. An OBD lock prevents someone from stealing the car even if they are able to break in.
Who should consider using an OBD lock?
- Owners of high-theft target vehicles (frequently stolen or luxury vehicles).
- Drivers who park frequently in public places or overnight on the street.
- Businesses with fleet vehicles that are at risk of tampering.
- Anyone looking for an added layer of vehicle security.
South Londonderry Township
Vehicle accident – At 5:29 p.m. Oct. 11, police responded to the 5600 block of Elizabethtown Road for a crash involving a deer and a 23-year-old Mount Gretna woman.
Vehicle accident – At 4:25 p.m. Oct. 10, police responded to the 2700 block of Horseshoe Pike for a crash. No injuries were reported. Police determined that a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old Lititz woman rear-ended a vehicle driven by a 52-year-old Lititz woman.
Vehicle accident – At 5:11 p.m. Oct. 9, police responded to the area of Mount Wilson and South Mount Pleasant roads for a crash. No injuries were reported. Police determined that a vehicle driven by a 47-year-old Palmyra man collided with a vehicle driven by a 52-year-old Somersworth, New Hampshire, woman while it was stopped at the stop sign on South Mount Pleasant Road at Mount Wilson Road.
Vehicle accident – At 3:34 p.m. Oct. 7, police responded to a parking lot on the 2800 block of Horseshoe Pike for a crash. No injuries were reported. Police determined that a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old Palmyra man was backing out of a parking stall while a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old Mount Joy woman was traveling through the parking lot, which is when the vehicles collided.
Swatara Township
Trademark counterfeiting, flight to avoid apprehension, drug possession – At 2:35 p.m. Oct. 8, police pulled over a black 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx on I-78 West for a traffic violation. During the stop, police said a passenger, Kaheem Sturdivant, 24, of Pittsburgh, refused to identify himself and was detained. Sturdivant was found to be wanted for attempted homicide by the Pittsburgh Police Department in relation to a recent shooting. A vehicle search was also conducted and 42 counterfeit high-end watches (Rolex, Cartier, and Audemars Piguet), a pound of marijuana, and $6,900 in U.S. currency were seized. The watches had an authentic retail value of over $300,000. Sturdivant claimed responsibility for all seized items. Police charged him with felony trademark counterfeiting, felony flight to avoid apprehension, and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Sturdivant was transported to LCCB, where he was arraigned, and bail was denied.
Union Township
Vehicle accident – At 6:32 a.m. Oct. 1, a 2023 Dodge Ram driven by a 53-year-old Tower City man and a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by a 47-year-old Williamstown man were traveling west on SR 443 when westbound traffic slowed and the Ram driver failed to react in time, rear-ending the Chevrolet. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and sustained no injuries. The Ram sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Joe May’s Towing. The Chevrolet sustained damage but was driven from the scene. Police charged the Ram driver with following too closely.
Western Lebanon County Regional
Driving while suspended, operating a vehicle without inspection – Around 8:49 a.m. Oct. 4, police pulled over a gold Chevrolet Uplander on the 00 block of West Main Street in Annville and identified the driver as Jonathan Tavarez-Gonzalez, 40, of Camp Hill. Police determined that Tavarez-Gonzalez’s driver’s license was suspended in relation to a DUI. Also, police determined that Tavarez-Gonzalez was charged with driving while suspended, DUI-related, on two prior occasions. A criminal complaint was filed with MDJ Ditzler’s office, charging Tavarez-Gonzalez with misdemeanor driving while suspended, DUI-related, third or subsequent offense, summary operating a vehicle without inspection, and summary registration required.
Public drunkenness – At 12:28 a.m. Oct. 12, police made contact with a 24-year-old man on Main and South White Oak streets, Annville, who was found walking intoxicated from a bar. A non-traffic citation was issued to the man on the scene for summary public drunkenness.
Terroristic threats, simple assault, harassment – At 5:31 p.m. Oct. 12, police responded to the 700 block of Palm City Park in South Annville Township for an active domestic assault. Police took Douglas Wiles, 57, into custody and transported him to LCCB for assaulting and threatening to cause serious bodily harm to another person. Police charged Wiles with misdemeanor terroristic threats, misdemeanor simple assault, and summary harassment.
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