City of Lebanon
Disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, trespass – Around 5 p.m. Nov. 17, police responded to a disturbance call on the 400 block of South 8th Street and charged Tyrone Lowe, 52, with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and trespass.
Drug possession – Around 10:22 p.m. Nov. 8, police responded to a noise complaint on the 300 block of Jones Street and observed Ivan Porto-Loyola, 33, walking past with a tray containing a controlled substance. Police arrested Porto-Loyola for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Simple assault – Around 12:15 a.m. Nov. 19, police responded to the 00 block of Lehman Street and discovered that Pedro Cabrera, 42, had displayed a weapon during an argument with family members. Police took Cabrera into custody and charged him with simple assault (domestic violence-related).
Drug possession, traffic violation – Around 12:02 a.m. Nov. 18, police pulled over a vehicle on the 200 block of North 5th Street and charged Anais Rodriguez, 21, with possession of a controlled substance and a traffic violation.
DUI – Around 2:26 a.m. Oct. 25, police pulled over a vehicle on the 00 block of North 9th Street and Dagoberto Sabaris, 46, into custody. Following the receipt of laboratory results, police charged Sabaris with DUI-alcohol.
Drug possession – Around 5:57 p.m. Nov. 16, police served an arrest warrant on Feliciano Rodriguez, 27, on the 1100 block of Walnut Street. During the arrest, police found a controlled substance and related paraphernalia on Rodriguez’s person and filed charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Resisting arrest – Around 1:45 p.m. Nov. 20, police responded to an incident on the 500 block of State Drive to assist the Lebanon County Sheriff’s deputies and determined that Allison Matusiak, 31, resisted the deputies’ attempts to take her into custody on an active warrant. Police charged Matusiak with resisting arrest.
Lebanon County Marine Corps League Toys for Tots – The Lebanon City Police Department is excited to join the Lebanon County Marine Corps League Toys for Tots program, helping bring holiday cheer to children in need!
You can support this wonderful cause by donating new, unopened toys at the Lebanon City Hall Lobby, located at 735 Cumberland St., now through Dec. 12, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Prefer to shop online? Just scan the QR code below to browse and purchase items directly from the Amazon wishlist.
In addition, Lebanon city police officers are taking part in the No Shave November into December initiative, temporarily pausing the department’s shaving policy. In return, they’re donating toys to support Toys for Tots and spread extra holiday joy. All donations stay in Lebanon County, helping local families and brightening the season for children throughout our community.
Let’s come together to make a difference! Your generosity can bring big smiles to little faces this holiday season.
Cleona Borough
Vehicle accident – At 12:27 p.m. Nov. 19, a 2018 Ram Truck driven by a 74-year-old Lebanon man was traveling east on US 422/West Penn Avenue. A 2017 Ford Taurus X driven by a 64-year-old Lebanon man was stopped on the right shoulder of US 422. A 2017 Chevrolet Equinox was parked on the right shoulder of US 422. The Ram drifted onto the shoulder and struck the Ford’s rear end, forcing the Ford forward and into the Chevrolet, causing functional damage. The Ram then left the road and struck a home on West Penn Avenue. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, sustained injuries of unknown severity, and were transported to Hershey Medical Center. Charges of driving on roadways laned for traffic against the driver of the Ram are pending investigation. Annville-Cleona Fire Department, Cleona Fire Company, First Aid & Safety Patrol of Lebanon, and Life Lion EMS assisted at the scene.
East Hanover Township
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 19-year-old Grantville woman with public drunkenness after an incident at 10:54 p.m. Nov. 17 on Webster School Road.
Vehicle accident – At 1:32 p.m. Nov. 12, a 2005 Ford F250 Supercab driven by a 44-year-old Myerstown man was traveling south on Allentown Boulevard at Racehorse Drive and attempted to cross Route 22 and continue south on Racehorse Drive. The Ford F250 crossed the west lane and was struck in the east lane by a 2011 Lexus driven by a 78-year-old Centre Hall woman, accompanied by a 78-year-old Centre Hall man. The Ford F250 overturned onto its driver’s side and struck a 2011 Ford Fusion driven by a 45-year-old Annville woman. All vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. The driver of the Ford F250 and the Ford Fusion were wearing seatbelts and sustained no injuries. The driver and passenger of the Lexus were wearing seatbelts, sustained injuries of unknown severity, and were transported to a nearby hospital. Police charged the driver of the Ford F250 with duties at stop signs.
Heidelberg Township
Vehicle accident – At 9:42 p.m. Nov. 12, a southbound 2020 Audi S5 driven by a 24-year-old Newmanstown man was speeding on Route 501 and lost control, striking a guide rail. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and sustained no injuries. The Audi was towed by Zimmey’s Automotive. Police charged the driver with driving vehicle at a safe speed.
Lebanon County Regional
DUI,, reckless driving – Around 6:25 p.m. Sept. 6, police responded to the rear of the Lebanon Valley Mall for an accident with injuries. Police found that Osvaldo Valentin, 34, was operating an ATV during an event being held in the parking lot. Valentin was operating the ATV at a high rate of speed, lost control, crashed into a parked vehicle, and nearly hit several bystanders. Police found that Valentin was intoxicated and charged him with two counts of misdemeanor DUI-alcohol or controlled substance, summary operation in safe manner, and summary reckless driving.
Retail theft – Around 6:38 p.m. Nov. 19, police responded to Target in North Cornwall Township and met with Target employees who apprehended Aija Rivera, 20, while stealing merchandise from the store. Police learned that Rivera had committed several thefts from the store between May and November, totaling $780.18. Police charged Rivera with misdemeanor retail theft.
North Londonderry Township
DUI, drug possession – At 4:16 p.m. Sept. 6, police responded to the 00 block of North Londonderry Square for a well-being check of a woman passed out behind the wheel and found the driver, Amber Miller, 38, of Newville, was under the influence and in possession of methamphetamine. Police charged Miller with DUI-controlled substance, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, and driving while suspended. Charges were filed with MDJ Warner’s office.
South Londonderry Township
Found property – A set of keys, along with store identification key cards, was turned into South Londonderry Township police on Nov. 17. The items were found during the clean-up of a community event at Salem Church the previous weekend. Contact police at 717-838-1376 to make a claim.
Vehicle accident – At 4:07 p.m. Nov. 9, a Honda Civic driven by a 16-year-old male struck a utility pole near the intersection of Airport and North Brandt roads. The juvenile was traveling east on Airport Road when he lost control of the vehicle, spun, and collided rear-end first with a utility pole. No injuries were reported. The Honda was towed from the scene.
Vehicle accident – At 9:22 p.m. Nov. 5, police responded to a single-vehicle crash near Airport and North Brandt roads, where a vehicle driven by a 61-year-old Palmyra man struck a downed tree on South Mount Pleasant Road. No injuries were reported.
Terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, harassment – At 6:49 p.m. Sept. 28, police charged William Hassinger, 62, of Palmyra, with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and harassment after he threatened a fuel pump attendant because the pump was not working properly and had been turned off by the attendant. Hassinger later walked into Redner’s and made threats against the attendant to store employees.
Western Lebanon County Regional
Drug possession – Around 1:18 a.m. Oct. 28, police pulled over a vehicle on the 900 block of East Main Street in Palmyra, identified the driver as Calijah Frescatore, 24, and charged him with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and two additional charges.
Bench warrant served, driving while suspended – Around 8:29 a.m. Nov. 15, police pulled over a gray Jeep on the 400 block of West Main Street in Annville. Police identified the driver as Ali Marinkov, 36, of Lebanon, and determined she had an active bench warrant out of the Lebanon County Sheriff’s Department for failure to appear on a charge of endangering the welfare of children. Police took Marinkov into custody and transported her to LCCB. Police also charged Marinkov with summary driving while suspended.
False identification to law enforcement, traffic violations – At 2:15 p.m. Nov. 9, police pulled over a vehicle on the 1200 block of East Main Street in Palmyra. During the encounter, Angel Vazquez Balbuena, 23, provided a false name and identification. Police determined Vazquez Balbuena’s identity and released him. On Nov. 10, police charged Vazquez Balbuena with misdemeanor false identification to law enforcement and three summary traffic violations.
Arrest warrant – On Oct. 15, Michael Robitaille, 42, went to the Jubilee Ministries store at 232 W. Main St., Palmyra, and purchased jewelry with a check that was found to have insufficient funds. Western Lebanon County Regional Police attempted to make contact with Robitaille regarding the incident but was unable to locate him. On Nov. 18, police issued a warrant for his arrest for misdemeanor bad checks.
Simple assault, disorderly conduct – Around 12:12 a.m. Nov. 2, police responded to the Corvette Bar & Grill in Annville Township for a disturbance. Police learned that a male suspect pulled a firearm out on another person when leaving the area in a vehicle with no lights on and the license plate covered. Police identified the suspect as John Prozzillo, 56, and charged him with misdemeanor simple assault by physical menace, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, summary general lighting requirements, and summary operating a vehicle with an obscured registration plate.
Underage drinking – Police charged a 20-year-old Red Lion man with underage drinking for an incident at around 3:24 a.m. Nov. 2 on the 00 block of East Sheridan Avenue in Annville.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 41-year-old Palmyra woman with public drunkenness for an incident at around 8:15 p.m. Nov. 4 on the 00 block of North Railroad Street in Palmyra.
Disorderly conduct, public drunkenness – Police charged a 41-year-old Palmyra woman with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness for an incident at around 4:04 a.m. Nov. 5 on the 00 block of North Railroad Street in Palmyra.
Several Lebanon County municipalities
‘Tis the season to be aware – Keep in mind that the holiday season is prime time for thieves to take advantage of your festive spirit. Be careful not to lure would-be thieves to your car with presents, packages, or other valuables in plain view. It can be an easy grab that ends up escalating to more than stolen gifts.
Follow these tips this holiday season to protect yourself, your belongings, and your car:
- Stay alert.
- Walk confidently with your head up and surveying the scene around you.
- Park in well-lit places and in close range of a surveillance camera if possible.
- If something doesn’t feel right, trust your gut.
- Vary your routine so your route and habits are less predictable.
- Always lock your car and take your keys.
- Don’t leave your car running and unattended, unless it is locked with a remote starter.
- Don’t leave items visible in your car. Put items in your trunk or otherwise out of sight.
We hope you and your family and friends enjoy a safe, trouble-free Thanksgiving and holiday season!
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