UPPER ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 27, 2010
UAT20100700744

On July 24, 2010 a township church reported the theft of over $10,000 in grocery store gift cards. The church was selling the cards, good at multiple grocery stores, as part of a fundraiser. These stolen cards are now in circulation within the surrounding communities and have been used to make purchases.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Upper Allen Township Police at (717) 238-9676 or anonymously, via our tip line, at (717) 591-3790. Readers are reminded that, while these cards may be legitimately sold as part of fundraisers, it is important to know who you are doing business with when purchasing them.

July 27, 2010
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During the overnight hours of July 22, 2010 to July 23, 2010, unknown actor(s) entered the victim’s vehicle in the 1st block of Grandview Court and stole a laptop computer. The computer is a Renova Think Pad serial # L3-D1450 and also contains an East Pennsboro School District asset tag #6357.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to call the Upper Allen Township Police Department at 717-238-9676 or the anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

July 25, 2010
UAT20100700720

Arrested:
Jordan O’Berry, 18
700 block of Hardwick Pl.
York, PA

Charges:
Possession of a controlled substance
Driving under the influence
Drivers required to be licensed
Obedience to a traffic control device

On July 25, 2010 at 2:42 AM a vehicle operated by O’Berry was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Cumberland Parkway. Marijuana was seen in plain view inside the vehicle and O’Berry admitted to smoking about 20 minutes prior to the stop. Additional marijuana was also found. O’Berry was placed under arrest and taken to the Cumberland County Prison for processing. A preliminary hearing will be held at a later date before Magisterial District Judge Martin.

July 23, 2010
UAT20100700686

Arrested:
Daniel J. Troutman, 45
300 Block of Mt. Allen DR
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Simple Assault
Harassment

On July 23, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Upper Allen Police responded to a residence in the 300 block of Mt Allen Drive for a report of an active domestic assault. Investigation revealed that Troutman assaulted a woman that lived at that residence. Troutman was arrested at the scene and transported to the Cumberland County Prison. Troutman was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Placey and committed to the Cumberland County Prison under $5,000 bail. A preliminary hearing will be scheduled in front of Magisterial District Judge Martin at a later date.

July 23, 2010

The Police Department has recently received several complaints concerning magazine sales, meat sales and home improvement solicitations in the Township. As a reminder, Upper Allen Township requires any person soliciting sales be licensed by the Township to do so. Approved Solicitors are then issued a Permit which they must carry and present when asked.

Transient Retail Permit

The best way residents can insure that a salesperson is legitimate is to ask to see their Township issued permit. If the person cannot present a permit it is recommended that you terminate the contact and contact the Upper Allen Police at 717-795-2445 (Business Hours) or 717-238-9676 (Weekends and Non-Business Hours).

A permit is not required when goods or services are not being sold.

July 22, 2010
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During the evening and overnight of July 20 into July 21, 2010, several unlocked vehicles and one open garage were entered by unknown persons in the Meadow View and Canterbury developments. Cash, personal items and electronics were taken from the vehicles. Two of the electronic items stolen are a DELL E-5400 Laptop Computer, Serial # BQ36LK1 and a Garmen GPS, Serial # 1R2767884.

Residents are again encouraged to lock all vehicles when parked at home and to close and secure garage doors. Suspicious activity, especially at night,should be reported immediately by dialing 911.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to call the Upper Allen Township Police Department at 717-795-2445 or the anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

July 19, 2010
UAT20100700438

Arrested:
Donnelle Bates, 39
3800 block Glenwood Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Charges:
Robbery
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Unauthorized Use of an Automobile
Harassment

The Upper Allen Township Police responded to the 500 block of Geneva Drive on July 15, 2010 for a report of a stolen vehicle. Officers met with the victim who indicated an ex-boyfriend came to the residence and stole her car. The ex-boyfriend, identified as Donnelle Bates, reportedly came to the residence and forcibly took the car keys from the victim. Bates then left the residence in the car and kept the car until he notified the victim by phone where she could retrieve the car. Officers obtained an arrest warrant for Bates. Bates was located in the 500 block of Geneva Drive on July 19, 2010. Bates was arrested and taken to the Cumberland County Prison where he was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Susan Day. Bates was committed to the Cumberland County Prison with $5,000.00 bail. Bates will have a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Mark Martin on July, 26, 2010.

July 14, 2010
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On July 14, 2010 the Upper Allen Police Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Market Street for the report of a non-active burglary. Upon arrival police learned that cash and jewelry were stolen from the residence. The incident occurred sometime between July 9, 2010 and July 14, 2010. There was no sign of forced entry. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to call the Upper Allen Township Police Department at 717-795-2445 or the anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

July, 15, 2010
UAT20100600016

Arrested:
Zeneida R. Alvarado, 31
1500 block of Simpson Ferry Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070

Charges:
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Identity Theft
Access Device Fraud
Theft by Deception

In May 2010, while Alvarado was employed at a nursing facility in Upper Allen Township, she stole a credit card from a resident at the facility. Alvarado then used the card at various retail establishments in the Harrisburg area. On June 17, 2010 Upper Allen Police served a search warrant at Alvarado’s residence and recovered some of the items purchased with the stolen card to include a swimming pool, electronics and clothing.

A warrant was obtained and Alvarado turned herself in to police on June 13, 2010. Alvarado was arraigned before District Judge Mark Martin and released on $2,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 2, 2010 before Judge Martin.

The Upper Allen Township Police Department completed the on-site assessment by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) in April of this year. The recommendation of the assessors was for the Upper Allen Police Department to receive full accreditation status at the next scheduled PLEAC meeting on July 10, 2010. PLEAC met on July 10th and voted to grant full accreditation status to the Upper Allen Township Police Department.

The accreditation concept and practice is not new. For many years hospitals, universities and other professional fields have undergone accreditation to prove compliance with professional standards. Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven way of helping organizations evaluate and improve their overall performance. The cornerstone of this strategy lies in the promulgation of standards containing a clear statement of professional law enforcement objectives. The PLEAC program contains 131 standards and 184 sub standards.

The PLEAC recognition is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence and competence in the law enforcement profession. The Upper Allen Township community can take pride in their department knowing it represents the very best in Pennsylvania law enforcement.

PLEAC was established in July 2001 and the Upper Allen Township Police Department became the 68th police department out of over 1200 departments in Pennsylvania to be recognized by PLEAC as an accredited agency.