UPPER ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 2, 2010
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Arrested:
Jon T. Burnshisel, 42
100 block of E. Main Street
Walnut Bottom, PA 17266

Charges:
Habitual Offenders
Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked
Operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection

On February 1, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Burnshisel was stopped on US Route 15 in Upper Allen Township for an vehicle equipment violation. It was discovered that Burnshisel was driving his vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and that he was classified as a Habitual Offender by the Department of Transportation. Burnshisel was arrested at the scene and transported to Cumberland County Prison for processing. Charges will be handled via summons through Magisterial District Judge Martin’s Office.

January 18, 2010
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On Friday January 15, 2010 at 6:30 AM, employees of a construction company arrived for work and discovered two of their construction trailers were broken in to overnight. Several thousand dollars worth of tools and equipment were taken.

An eye witness saw a vehicle in the area of the trailers at approximately 10:00 PM the night before, Thursday January 14th.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676 or our anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790

January 16, 2010
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Arrested:
Tracy L. Maxwell, 39
4500 block of Rolo Court
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Simple Assault
Harassment

On January 16, 2010 at approximately 10:45 PM Upper Allen Police were dispatched to the 4500 block of Rolo Court for the report of an active domestic. Upon arrival police encountered an active physical fight between Maxwell and her husband. During the investigation it was determined that Maxwell was the primary aggressor in the fight. The victim of the assault displayed cuts to his arm and chin and also had bruising around his eye. Maxwell was arrested at the scene and transported to Cumberland County Prison. Maxwell was arraigned by District Judge Susan Day and placed on $1000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 25, 2010 before District Judge Mark Martin.

January 14, 2010
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Involved:
Angela Reynolds
500 block of East Siddonsburg Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Marisol Cortes-Gonzalez
2700 block of Lexington Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

On January 14, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Upper Allen Police were called to 360 Independence Avenue to investigate a two car crash. Investigation determined that that a car driven by Cortes-Gonzalez pulled from a business on Independence Avenue and crashed into the side of a car driven by Reynolds. Reynold received minor injury and was taken to Holy Spirit Hospital for treatment. Damage to the cars was minor and both were driven from the scene. Any additional witnesses are ask to contact Upper Allen Township Police at 717-795-2445 or via the anonymous tip line at 591-3790.

January 14, 2010
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Arrested:
Peter J. Daly, 24
1st block of West Main ST
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Theft by Deception
Bad Checks

During October 2009 Daly wrote five checks in excess of $10,000 and deposited them in a a new account he opened at a local bank. The checks were returned after Daly withdrew a portion of the funds. A warrant was obtained and Daly was arrested on January 14, 2010. Daly was arraigned before District Judge Mark Martin and released on $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 2010 before Judge Martin.

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January 13, 2010

Juvenile, Age 10

Charges:
Institutional Vandalism
Criminal Mischief
Harassment

On January 6, 2010 a male juvenile student at Hill Top Academy, East Winding Hill RD, became outraged and kicked a large hole in a wall at the school. In addition, the student shoved a teacher trying to protect other students. On January 13, 2010 the student was charged by Upper Allen Police by referral to the Cumberland County Juvenile Probation Department.

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January 12, 2010

Involved:
Margaret S. Smith
1900 Block Baltimore Pike
East Berlin, PA 17047

On January 12, 2010 at approximately 6:16 AM, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to US Route 15 North in the area of West Lisburn Road for a report of an auto accident. Investigation determined that an unknown vehicle was tailgating Smith and then cut in front of her and quickly applied their brake for no reason. Smith applied her brakes in order to avoid striking the vehicle and lost control. Smith hit a concrete barrier, causing her Ford Explorer to overturn and roll several times. Smith was injured in the crash and was transported to Hershey Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. The driver of the other vehicle did not stop and continued north on Route 15. The vehicle is only being described as a dark colored car, unknown make or model. If anyone has any information on the unknown vehicle they should contact the Upper Allen Township Police Department at (717) 238-9676 or via anonymous tip line at (717) 591-3790.

January 12, 2010
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In the late afternoon/evening hours of January 12, 2010 unknown persons forcefully entered a residence in the 300 block of Stonehedge Lane. Once inside, various items belonging to the occupants to include clothing and computers were taken. A white passenger car, possibly foreign made was seen in the area around the time of the burglary and could possibly be involved in the commission of the crime. If anyone has any information pertaining to this crime they should contact the Upper Allen Township Police Department at (717) 238-9676 or via anonymous tip line at (717) 591-3790.

January 11, 2010
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Arrested:
Devin J Nauss, 23
600 block Geneva DR
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charge:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On September 23, 2009 Upper Allen Police Officers went to the Belle Terre Apartment complex to investigate a recent incident involving Nauss. While speaking to Nauss in his apartment, two pieces of drug paraphernalia were seen in plain view. Nauss was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by summons.

On January 11, 2010 the preliminary hearing was held for this case at Magisterial District Judge Martin’s office, and Nauss plead guilty to the charge.

January 9, 2010
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Arrested:
Scottie Acevedo, 27
1st Block East Lisburn Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charge:
Indecent Assault

On January 9, 2010, shortly before midnight, Upper Allen Police responded to an apartment in the 1st Block of East Lisburn Road for a report of domestic violence. Investigation revealed that Scottie Acevedo had inappropriate physical contact with the victim. An arrest warrant was obtained and Acevedo was taken in to custody at his residence on January 10th. Acevedo was transported to Cumberland County Prison for processing and arraignment. A preliminary hearing will be scheduled before District Judge Mark Martin at a later date.