City of Lebanon
Possession with intent to deliver, drug possession – Police charged Jediael Garcia-Echevarria, 21, with possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia after responding to a narcotics complaint at 2:58 p.m. Sept. 16 on the 700 block of Lehman Street.
DUI – Police charged Apolinar Cuevas, 27, with DUI-alcohol and accidents involving damage to an unattended vehicle after responding to a crash at 11:42 p.m. Dec. 5 on the 300 block of Maple Street.
Retail theft – Police charged John Prozzillo IV, 56, with retail theft after responding to a report of shoplifting at 4:51 p.m. Jan. 8 on the 300 block of Cumberland Street.
Retail theft, drug possession – Police charged Jose Torres-Morales, 33, with retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia after responding to a report of shoplifting at 9:07 a.m. Jan. 15 on the 900 block of Church Street.
Retail theft – Around 7:45 p.m. Jan. 10, police responded to a local business on the 900 block of Cumberland Street for a theft and determined that Jose Torres-Morales, 33, had stolen auto merchandise from the store. Police later apprehended Torres-Morales and charged him with felony retail theft.
Driving while suspended – Around 1 p.m. Jan. 21, police pulled over a vehicle on the 00 block of South 7th Street, identified the driver as Quirino Madrigal, 36, and determined that his driver’s license was suspended in relation to a DUI charge. Police charged Madrigal with misdemeanor driving while suspended, DUI-related, third or subsequent violation.
Simple assault, firearm-related charges – Around 1 a.m. Jan. 22, police responded to the 100 block of North 12th Street, where Dennis Green, 41, allegedly stole a firearm and threatened another subject with it. Police located Green walking in the area. When police tried to stop Green, he attempted to run away. Police pursued and apprehended him. Police took Green into custody and charged him with simple assault (domestic violence-related) and firearm-related charges.
East Hanover Township
Vehicle accident, careless driving – At 4:49 p.m. Jan. 19, a 2013 Nissan Rogue driven by an 18-year-old Cleona man was traveling south on Ono Road. A 2007 Chevrolet Express driven by a 50-year-old Lebanon man, accompanied by a 59-year-old Lebanon man, was traveling in front of the Nissan and came to a slowed stop while attempting to turn left onto Heilmandale Road. The Nissan rear-ended the Chevrolet in the intersection. The Nissan sustained disabling damage. The Chevrolet sustained functional damage. The 18-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained no injuries. The 50-year-old and 59-year-old were wearing seatbelts, sustained suspected minor injuries, and were transported to the Good Samaritan Hospital by the owner of the Chevrolet. Police charged the 18-year-old with careless driving.
Jackson Township
Criminal mischief under $1,000 – Sometime between Jan. 15 and Jan. 17, someone shot a projectile at a window on the 200 block of West Jackson Avenue in Myerstown. An investigation and neighborhood canvas revealed no suspects.
Lebanon County Regional
Harassment – On Jan. 15, police charged a 63-year-old man with summary harassment after the man repeatedly attempted to call his daughter despite being advised not to contact her.
Harassment – Around 10:24 a.m. Jan. 7, police responded to the 1700 block of Route 72 in North Lebanon Township for a domestic dispute. Police determined that a 24-year-old man became physical with another subject and charged him with summary harassment.
Arrest warrant – On Jan. 22, police issued an arrest warrant against Colton Allen, 22, for failure to appear, with the original charge being misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking or disposition-movable property.
Arrest warrant – On Jan. 21, police issued an arrest warrant against Michael Evans, 52, for failure to appear, with the original charge being misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.
Myerstown Borough
Harassment – Around 4:35 p.m. Jan. 14, police charged a 43-year-old Myerstown woman with summary harassment after she punched her fiancè, a 36-year-old Myerstown man, in the chest during an argument on the 100 block of West Park Avenue.
North Londonderry Township
Hit-and-run crash – At 1:43 p.m. Jan. 9, police responded to the parking lot of Walmart for a hit-and-run crash. A 37-year-old Grantville woman told police that while she was shopping, a vehicle driven by a 79-year-old Annville woman struck her vehicle and drove away without notifying her or the police. Police located the 79-year-old in another part of the parking lot, where the woman admitted to striking the other vehicle. Police charged her with accidents involving damage to an unattended vehicle through MDJ Warner’s office.
Retail theft – At 1:22 p.m. Jan. 9, police responded to Walmart for a retail theft in progress. Police made contact with Mohamed Gouda, 65, of Hershey, who was in possession of multiple grocery bags containing stolen apparel worth $472.82. Police charged Gouda with misdemeanor retail theft. The citation was filed with MDJ Warner’s office.
South Londonderry Township
Vehicle accident – At 5:54 p.m. Jan. 17, police responded to the 5400 block of Elizabethtown Road in Palmyra for a crash. Police determined that a vehicle driven by a 38-year-old Annville man had exited the road, striking a small tree and ditch.
Vehicle accident – At 12:10 p.m. Jan. 17, police responded to Hinkle Road and Brookwood Drive for a crash. Police determined that a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old Annville man was traveling east on Hinkle Road when he lost control, striking an oncoming vehicle driven by a 54-year-old Palmyra woman. Minor injuries were reported, and one vehicle was towed from the scene.
Vehicle accident – At 10:25 a.m. Jan. 20, police responded to Lawn Service Plaza for damage to the westbound gate. At an unknown date and time, likely a plow truck of some type struck the gate post, bending it slightly. No witnesses were present, and no video footage was available.
Vehicle accident – Around 1:42 p.m. Jan. 13, a 2020 Honda HRV driven by a 62-year-old Levittown man, accompanied by a 61-year-old Levittown woman, was traveling in the left lane on I-76 East when it struck the concrete barrier near mile marker 263.6. The Honda came to a rest on the right shoulder. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained no injuries. The passenger was wearing a seatbelt and sustained no injuries.
Vehicle accident – At 9:15 a.m. Jan. 17, a 2024 Volvo XC40 driven by a 44-year-old Jersey City, New Jersey, man and a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 41-year-old Dillsburg man were traveling in the left lane on I-76 East near mile marker 263.5. At the time of the crash, it was steadily snowing, and the road surface was covered with snow and ice. As traffic began to slow due to congestion, the Volvo was unable to decelerate to an appropriate speed before side-swiping the left side of the Chevrolet. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and sustained no injuries.
Vehicle accident – At 10:55 a.m. Jan. 17, a 2021 Range Rover Velar driven by a 20-year-old Delran, New Jersey, woman was traveling in the left lane on I-76 East near mile marker 264.4. At the time of the crash, it was snowing, and the road surface was partially covered with snow and ice. The woman was unable to maintain control as the vehicle’s tires began to slide on the slippery road surface. The Range Rover entered the left shoulder and struck a concrete barrier. The woman was wearing a seatbelt and sustained no injuries.
Vehicle accident – At 9:15 a.m. Jan. 17, a 2015 Dodge Dart was traveling in the left lane on I-76 East near mile marker 263.7. At the time of the crash, it was steadily snowing, and the road surface was covered with snow and ice. The driver was unable to maintain control as the vehicle’s tires began to slide on the slippery road surface. The Dodge struck the concrete barrier adjacent to the left lane of travel and sustained moderate damage to its front left bumper area. No injuries were reported.
Western Lebanon County Regional
Retail theft – On Dec. 18, police were notified of a suspect who committed several retail thefts at Weis Markets in Palmyra with a total loss of $1,002. Police identified the suspect as James Davies, 53. Police issued a warrant for Davies’ arrest on the charge of felony retail theft. On Jan. 13, police arrested Davies on the warrant and placed him into LCCF on a $5,000 secured bond.
Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department is hiring – The Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department is accepting cover letters and resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of police officer. Act 120 is preferred, but WLCRPD accepts and participates in the academy process of pre-service applicants. WLCRPD may consider pay enhancements for current police officers who are certified or have prior experience.
General information:
WLCRPD is accredited through the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, with a progressive focus on using 21st-century policing concepts and the latest training, technology, and equipment. WLCRPD was formed in May 2024 and serves the communities of Annville Township and Palmyra Borough while providing contracted services to South Annville Township. The agency has a sworn staff of 16 officers and serves a population of approximately 12,589 citizens in a coverage area of 3.7 square miles.
Minimum requirements:
- Be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
- Pass a comprehensive background investigation, including the provisions of PA Act 57.
- Possess a valid Pennsylvania license or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Be able to perform all duties of a police officer.
Benefits:
- 2026 minimum starting pay is $67,292.
- Paid vacation/holiday/sick time.
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, and an additional health savings account.
- Vest in a pension fund after 12 years of service.
- 457 retirement plan.
- Shift differential pay.
- 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off.
- Training and equipment paid for by the police department.
To apply for the position of police officer:
Applicants may submit a cover letter and resume via email to Sgt. Peter Mathews at pmathews@wlcrpd.com, or correspondence may be mailed or delivered in person in an envelope marked: Officer Hiring Candidate Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department, 325 S. Railroad St., Palmyra, PA 17078. Cover letters and resumes must be submitted no later than Feb. 20.
Several Lebanon County municipalities
Buyers beware! Watch for stolen vehicles online – Buying a car online can be convenient — but it can also put you at risk. Police departments across parts of Pennsylvania are seeing an uptick of cases in which criminals are using channels like Facebook Marketplace to sell stolen vehicles, often with counterfeit titles or falsified paperwork. At least one investigator reported that of the vehicles recovered, almost none of them exhibit signs of tampering or damage. Be cautious and help protect yourself.
- Verify vehicle history: Always check the vehicle identification number (VIN) and run a full vehicle history report.
- Avoid cash-only transactions: Use traceable payment methods and meet sellers in safe, public locations.
- Inspect carefully: Look for signs of tampering and never buy a car without confirming its ownership and documentation.
And always remember — if something doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts. Stay alert, stay safe, and don’t let a quick deal turn into a costly mistake.
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