City of Lebanon
Possession with intent to deliver – Police charged Carl Clawser, 60, with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance after an investigation at around 4:30 a.m. Feb. 13 on the 00 block of Chestnut Street.
Public drunkenness, drug possession – Police charged Leslie Bryant, 38, with public drunkenness and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at around 1 p.m. March 14 on the 700 block of Cumberland Street.
Driving while suspended – Police charged Tammy Moore, 51, with driving while suspended (DUI-related) after a traffic incident at around 4:30 p.m. April 24 in the area of 9th and Willow streets.
Drug possession – Police charged Rafael Rodriguez, 39, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic incident at around 1:30 a.m. May 25 on the 800 block of Lehman Street.
Accidents involving damage to an attended vehicle/property, careless driving – Police charged Jalisha Apple, 29, with accidents involving damage to an attended vehicle/property and careless driving after a crash at around 2:30 a.m. June 6 on the 400 block of Canal Street.
Simple assault – Police charged Cynthia Anderson, 18, with simple assault (domestic violence-related) after an incident at around 10 a.m. June 10 on the 800 block of Chestnut Street.
Disorderly conduct – Police charged David Knepp, 40, and Ashley Reinhart, 33, with disorderly conduct after police responded to a disturbance around 8:15 a.m. June 12 on the 00 block of South 8th Street.
Public drunkenness, drug possession – Police charged John Fontanez-Ramos, 31, with public drunkenness and possession of a controlled substance after an incident at around 12:30 p.m. June 12 on the 00 block of South 8th Street.
Cleona Borough
Theft – Police charged Stephen Takoch, 48, of Lebanon, with theft after he allegedly stole Milwaukee Tools during a several-year period as an employee of MSC in Union Township. According to police, MSC’ personnel. The’s internal surveillance system captured some of the thefts. The total theft is valued at around $50,000.
Lebanon County Regional
Driving while suspended, drug possession – At 12:13 a.m. Feb. 9, police pulled over a vehicle on the 1700 block of West Cumberland Street in West Lebanon Township for an equipment violation. An investigation revealed that Jonathan Flores-Rivera, 31, was operating a vehicle with a DUI-suspended driver’s license and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. Police charged Flores-Rivera with driving while suspended, DUI-related, third or subsequent violation, possession of drug paraphernalia, and general lighting requirements.
Public drunkenness – Around 11:48 p.m. June 5, police were flagged down in the parking lot of Rutter’s in West Lebanon Township and told there was a man passed out at the outside dining area. Police identified the 66-year-old man and determined that he was intoxicated, then charged him with summary public drunkenness.
Disorderly conduct, loitering – Around 9:08 p.m. June 6, police responded to Rutter’s in West Lebanon Township for a trespassing complaint. Rutter’s security advised officers of a group of individuals loitering and requested that they leave the property. Police approached the group and explained that they needed to leave. One of the subjects, a 25-year-old man, became disorderly and refused to leave after being asked multiple times. Police charged him with summary disorderly conduct and summary loitering.
Disorderly conduct – At 1:37 a.m. June 10, police pulled over a bicycle on the 800 block of East Penn Avenue in Lebanon for a traffic violation. An investigation revealed that the rider, a 19-year-old man, was in possession of drug paraphernalia. Police charged the man with summary disorderly conduct.
Bench warrant served – Around 2:39 a.m. June 11, police observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Kohl’s in North Cornwall Township. While trying to locate the driver, police found a female subject hiding in a nearby dumpster. Police identified her as Lori Hoke, 51, who had a warrant out of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department. Police took Hoke into custody without incident.
Drug possession – At 11:51 p.m. June 12, police pulled over a vehicle on the 1500 block of East Cumberland Street in North Lebanon Township for traffic violations. An investigation revealed that the driver, Augusto Polanco, 35, was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Police charged Polanco with misdemeanor possession of a small amount of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, summary certificate of inspection required, and two counts of summary general lighting requirements.
Arrest prior to requisition – Police received a request for assistance from an investigator from the Butler County prosecutor’s office in Hamilton, Ohio, to serve an arrest warrant on Phoebie Deitz, 21. Lebanon County Regional Police Department detectives located her at her place of employment at Walmart and took her into custody without incident. The warrant was for three felony counts of importuning.
South Lebanon Township
Copper wire theft investigation – South Lebanon Township Police are investigating the theft and attempted theft of large amounts of copper wire from a local industrial property and are seeking the public’s assistance. According to police, sometime between January and Feb. 17, someone entered the property and cut and removed thousands of feet of heavy copper electrical cable used to power industrial equipment. The estimated replacement cost of the stolen copper exceeds $115,000.
During a subsequent incident, investigators obtained multiple images of an individual riding a dirt bike or motorcycle on the property during overnight and early morning hours. Employees later discovered additional sections of copper wire that had been cut and prepared for removal but had not yet been taken. Investigators believe these incidents may be connected.
The images below depict the individual investigators would like to identify. While the images do not clearly show the person’s face, investigators hope someone will recognize the motorcycle, clothing, backpack, riding gear, or other distinguishing characteristics.
Police are seeking information regarding:
- Any individuals observed in the area under suspicious circumstances during January, February, or March.
- Anyone transporting, possessing, or attempting to sell unusually large quantities of copper wire.
- Any information regarding dirt bikes, motorcycles, or off-road vehicles operating in the area during overnight or early morning hours.
- Any information that may assist investigators in identifying the individual depicted in the images or those responsible for these incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 717-274-0482 and reference this investigation. Tips may also be submitted through CRIMEWATCH.
Why are certain vehicles stolen more often than others? – According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the Hyundai Elantra, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Honda Civic ranked among the most stolen vehicles in the U.S. in 2025. But being on the list doesn’t necessarily mean a vehicle is easy to steal.
“Many of the vehicles that appear on these lists are simply very common on American roads,” said Steve Wheeler, executive director of the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority. “When there are more of a particular make and model on the road, there are naturally more opportunities for theft.”
In some cases, thieves target vehicles because they are in high demand for parts. In others, older models may lack newer anti-theft technology found in today’s vehicles. Certain Hyundai and Kia models became popular targets in recent years due to a widely publicized security vulnerability, but thefts involving those vehicles have declined as manufacturers introduced software updates and other anti-theft measures.
The good news is that vehicle theft is declining nationwide. Still, thousands of vehicles are stolen every year, and most thefts continue to be crimes of opportunity.
No matter what you drive, you can reduce your risk by:
- Parking in well-lit, highly visible locations.
- Locking your vehicle every time you park.
- Taking your keys or key fob with you.
- Never leaving a vehicle running and unattended.
- Removing valuables from plain sight.
“The most effective anti-theft device is still an attentive owner,” Wheeler said. “A locked vehicle with no keys inside is far less attractive to a thief than one that offers an easy opportunity.”
Whether your vehicle appears on a top-theft list or not, taking a few seconds to secure it can help prevent a costly and frustrating crime.
Western Lebanon County Regional
DUI – Charges of three counts of misdemeanor DUI and one count of summary traffic-control signals were filed against Andrew Youndt, 24, after a traffic stop at 12:50 a.m. April 12 near the intersection of Main Street and Forge Road, Palmyra.
DUI, careless driving, driving on roadways laned for traffic – At 6:04 a.m. May 19, police responded to North White Oak Street and Kreiderheim Lane in Annville for a vehicle crashed into a pole. Pole arrested the driver, Eugene Allmond Jr., 55, on two counts of misdemeanor DUI, summary careless driving, and summary driving on roadways laned for traffic. Allmond’s BAC was 0.228% at the time of the crash. The charges were filed through MDJ Ditzler’s office.
Criminal trespass – Around 5:32 p.m. May 22, police responded to the 800 block of East Main Street in Palmyra for a report of a trespasser. Police identified the individual as Edith White, 55. White was previously notified by police not to return to the address, but failed to comply with the no trespass order. White returned a second time on May 29. As a result, police filed two charges of misdemeanor criminal trespass against White through MDJ Warner’s office on June 6.
Retail theft suspect – Police are attempting to identify a suspect in a retail theft June 10 at Sheetz in Palmyra. Please reach out to the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department with information.
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