City of Lebanon
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 66-year-old man with public drunkenness after an incident at around 12 a.m. June 1 on the 1100 block of Chestnut Street.
Open container – Police charged a 66-year-old man with open container after an incident at around 3:30 p.m. June 1 on the 100 block of South 9th Street.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 64-year-old woman with public drunkenness after an incident at around 11:15 p.m. June 2 on the 100 block of North 10th Street.
Disorderly conduct, public drunkenness – Police charged a 65-year-old woman with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness after an incident at around 11:30 p.m. June 3 on the 100 block of North Partridge Street.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 35-year-old woman with public drunkenness after an incident at around 7 p.m. June 4 on the 00 block of Chestnut Street.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 36-year-old woman with public drunkenness after an incident at around 7 p.m. June 4 on the 00 block of Chestnut Street.
Open container – Police charged a 24-year-old man with open container after an incident at around 5 p.m. June 5 on the 00 block of South 8th Street.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 30-year-old man with public drunkenness after an incident at around 1:45 a.m. June 6 on the 900 block of Willow Street.
Prohibitions against non-stormwater discharges – Police charged a 70-year-old woman with prohibitions against non-stormwater discharges after an incident at around 4:30 p.m. May 16 on the 1100 block of Walton Street.
Harassment – Police charged a 44-year-old woman with harassment after an incident at around 7:30 p.m. June 3 on the 600 block of Walnut Street.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 44-year-old woman with public drunkenness after an incident at around 3:45 p.m. June 6 in the area of 6th and Walton streets.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 45-year-old man with public drunkenness after an incident at around 10:30 p.m. June 12 on the 700 block of Cumberland Street.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 37-year-old man with public drunkenness after an incident at around 7:30 a.m. June 13.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 67-year-old man with public drunkenness after an incident at around 4 p.m. June 9 on the 100 block of North 7th Street.
Open container – Police charged a 55-year-old man with open container after an incident at around 2:15 p.m. June 7 on the 100 block of North 7th Street.
Disorderly conduct – Police charged a 36-year-old man with disorderly conduct after an incident at around 2:30 a.m. June 16 on the 800 block of Cumberland Street.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 67-year-old man with public drunkenness after an incident at around 11 p.m. June 18 on the 400 block of Jones Street.
Harassment – Police charged a 61-year-old woman with harassment after an incident at around 5:30 p.m. May 26 on the 300 block of South 9th Street.
Harassment – Police charged a 32-year-old woman with harassment after an incident at around 12 p.m. May 24 on the 800 block of Walnut Street.
Disorderly conduct – Police charged a 24-year-old man with disorderly conduct after an incident at around 12 a.m. June 21 on the 800 block of Chestnut Street.
Prohibition against stormwater discharge – Police charged a 51-year-old man with prohibition against stormwater discharge after an incident at around 9:15 a.m. June 12 on the 400 block of North 5th Street.
Disorderly conduct – Police charged a 21-year-old woman with disorderly conduct after an incident at around 9 p.m. June 20 on the 300 block of North 2nd Avenue.
Disorderly conduct – Police charged a 29-year-old man with disorderly conduct after an incident at around 9 p.m. June 22 in the area of 9th and Lehman streets.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 44-year-old woman with public drunkenness after an incident at around 9 p.m. June 26 in the area of Chestnut and Quince streets.
Public drunkenness – Police charged a 20-year-old man with public drunkenness after an incident at around 5 p.m. June 30 on the 400 block of North 9th Street.
Drug possession, public drunkenness, resisting arrest – Police charged Tracy Moyer, 36, with possession of a controlled substance, public drunkenness, and resisting arrest after an incident at around 6:15 p.m. March 30 in the area of Church and North 5th streets.
Drug possession, driving while suspended – Police charged Charles Erb, 44, with possession of a controlled substance and driving while suspended after a welfare check at around 9 a.m. May 5 on the 100 block of South 9th Street.
DUI, failure to stop at a red signal – Police charged Kiindu Matthews, 45, with DUI and failure to stop at a red signal after a crash at around 5 p.m. May 25 in the area of 9th and Lehman streets.
Possession of firearm prohibited, simple assault – Police charged Anthony Plaza, 24, with possession of firearm prohibited, possess firearm with manufacturer number altered, and simple assault (domestic violence-related) after an incident at around 2:45 p.m. June 30 on the 1000 block of Meily Street.
Furnishing drug-free urine – Police charged Jade Stamm, 46, with furnishing drug-free urine after an incident at around 4:30 p.m. June 30 on the 500 block of Oak Street.
Congratulations, Officer Meier – Congratulations to the Lebanon City Police Department’s newest patrolman, Denver Meier! Meier graduated from the 128th Harrisburg Area Community College Police Academy on Friday, June 26. As he begins his career in law enforcement, he will complete an extensive 18-week field training program to ensure he is fully prepared to serve the community. Please join the police department in welcoming Officer Meier to the department and the community!
On your left … it’s the police! – Officer Derolf and Officer Seyfert recently completed a week-long training with the International Police Mountain Bike Association, a nonprofit organization that promotes the use of bicycles in public safety, providing valuable resources and networking opportunities, and delivering some of the most comprehensive training available for public safety cyclists.
This specialized training enhances officers’ skills, allowing them to better serve and engage with the community while patrolling on two wheels. The police department commends officers Derolf and Seyfert for their dedication to professional development and public safety.
A special thank you to the Lebanon Valley Bicycle Coalition for their generous donation and support in helping send officers to this outstanding training opportunity! Community partnerships like these play a vital role in strengthening public safety and expanding opportunities for continued learning and growth.
Parade day at Cedar Haven – The Lebanon City Police Department thanks Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in South Lebanon for inviting them to participate in their parade on Wednesday, July 1. Police loved celebrating with residents, staff, and the community while honoring the spirit of America’s 250th anniversary. What a wonderful day filled with smiles, patriotism, and community pride!
Lebanon County Regional
Criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, defiant trespass – Around 8:15 a.m. Feb. 27, police responded to U-GRO Learning Centers in North Cornwall Township for a disturbance. When police arrived, the subject was no longer on the scene, but the site director told police that the subject, later identified as Cesar Reyes Jr., 34, came into the building using profane and threatening language against staff. Reyes had previously trespassed on the property and used someone else’s code to gain access to the facility. He refused to leave the property until being instructed numerous times by staff. Police charged Reyes with felony criminal trespass, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor defiant trespass.
Retail theft – Police charged Christian Zimmerman, 55, with two counts of felony retail theft in connection with thefts on March 14 and May 9 at Target in North Cornwall Township, when Zimmerman failed to pay for merchandise worth $476.98. Zimmerman was found to have seven prior convictions for retail theft.
Disorderly conduct, drug possession – At 12:08 a.m. May 12, police responded to Sheetz in North Cornwall Township after Michael Price, 22, entered Sheetz and made comments to employees that prompted them to call police. Price caused a disturbance in the store, resulting in employees and customers being evacuated. The business was closed for an extended period of time. Police charged Price with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Theft by unlawful taking – Around 11:22 a.m. May 20, police responded to the 1700 block of East Mifflin Street in North Lebanon Township after an electric bicycle was stolen from a resident earlier that morning. A possible suspect was identified as Arnaldo Velez-Class, 37. Police went to Velez-Class’s address and discovered the stolen bicycle, and Velez-Class later admitted to taking the bicycle. Police charged Velez-Class with misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking.
Evading arrest or detention on foot, registration and certificate of title required – At 9:47 p.m. June 26, police attempted to pull over an electric dirt bike near Rutter’s in West Lebanon Township. The rider of the dirt bike, an 18-year-old man, fled from the traffic stop on foot and was caught by police after a short foot chase. Police charged the man with summary evading arrest or detention on foot, summary registration and certificate of title required, summary required financial responsibility, summary certificate of inspection required, summary classes of licenses, and summary protective equipment for motorcycle riders.
Theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property – At 3:55 a.m. June 27, police received information on a stolen vehicle from the 2400 block of Long Lane in Lebanon. Several minutes later, the Lebanon City Police and Lebanon County Regional Police located and attempted to stop the stolen vehicle. An occupant of the vehicle, Dilan Escalera-Ortiz, 22, was located after he jumped out of the vehicle and fled on foot. Escalera-Ortiz was found to be in possession of stolen items belonging to several North Lebanon Township residents. Escalera-Ortiz was taken into custody, interviewed, and charged with felony theft by unlawful taking and misdemeanor receiving stolen property. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
Thefts from vehicles – Between Friday night, June 26, and Saturday morning, June 27, a group of individuals committed several thefts from vehicles in the areas of Hill Church Road/Kings Drive, Tunnel Hill Road/Joyce Street, and Long Lane. Police also received reports of burglaries into garages and a stolen vehicle in the same areas, which have been connected to the same individuals. A suspect was apprehended and found to be in possession of items from several locations. Police have several items that have not yet been identified by individuals.
The police department urges residents in these areas whose vehicle was entered between Friday night and Saturday morning, June 26-27, to make a report whether or not anything was taken.
South Lebanon Township
South Lebanon Township Police to participate in aggressive driving enforcement initiative – From July 6 through Aug. 16, the South Lebanon Township Police Department will join the Pennsylvania State Police and roughly 300 municipal law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth in a targeted aggressive driving enforcement initiative.
The goal of this enforcement wave is to reduce aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Pennsylvania roadways. Drivers observed committing aggressive driving violations can expect to be stopped and cited. Enforcement efforts will focus on speeding, tailgating, red light violations, heavy truck violations, pedestrian safety, and other aggressive driving behaviors, including driving too fast for conditions and other unsafe actions.
This initiative is part of Pennsylvania’s Highway Safety Program and is funded through PennDOT using federal highway safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Together, we can make our roadways safer. Slow down, leave plenty of following distance, obey traffic signals, and share the road responsibly.
South Londonderry Township
Vehicle accident – At 2:57 p.m. June 29, a Mazda sedan driven by a 64-year-old Mount Joy resident collided with a Ford SUV driven by a 41-year-old Manheim man after the Mazda failed to stop for a stop sign on Harvest Road at Lawn Hill Road. Neither driver required medical transport. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Union Township
Disorderly conduct, harassment – At 8:25 p.m. June 28, police responded to the 400 block of Jonestown Road for a landlord-tenant dispute, during which Cody Warfield, 20, physically harassed a 68-year-old Jonestown woman and created a disturbance/disorderly scene. Police took Warfield into custody, charged him with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and two counts of summary harassment, and transported him to LCCB for arraignment.
Western Lebanon County Regional
Simple assault, harassment – Police charged Donovan Davis, 24, with misdemeanor simple assault and summary harassment-physical contact after an incident on May 25 on the 400 block of West Main Street in Palmyra.
Defiant trespass, evading arrest, harassment, parole violations – Police charged Donovan Davis, 24, with misdemeanor defiant trespass, misdemeanor evading arrest, summary harassment-physical contact, and parole violations. Charges stem from a trespass incident at 7:08 p.m. June 22 on the 400 block of West Main Street in Palmyra.
Union Pacific Big Boy – The Union Pacific Big Boy will be traveling through Annville Township and Palmyra Borough on Tuesday, July 7, between 1:15 and 2 p.m.
For everyone’s safety:
- Remember, trains can’t stop quickly to avoid people or vehicles on the tracks.
- A train’s distance from you and its speed can be deceiving.
- The average train overhangs the track by at least three feet – take extra precaution and stand back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks.
- Railroad tracks, trestles, yards, and right-of-way are private property – please do not trespass.
- Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive – always expect a train and assume tracks are active.
- Keep drones at least 25 feet away from all railroad tracks and follow all FAA regulations on their use.
- Hearing protection is recommended.
- Do not stop vehicles on roadways, bridges, or railroad crossings.
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