Upper Allen Police Department

May 18, 2012
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On May 18, 2012, Upper Allen Police received a report that over forty (40) bronze memorial flag holders were stolen from Chestnut Hill Cemetery off West Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg. The markers were stolen sometime overnight on May 16th into May 17th. The holders commemorate the deceased’s service in the US Civil War (Grand Army of the Republic) or World War II service and are made of approximately one pound of bronze.

Two suspicious white males in their 50′s were observed in the cemetery on May 15, 2012 operating a burgundy older model pick up truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact Upper Allen Police at 717-795-2445 or the anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

May 16, 2012
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Arrested:
Christopher J. Shirley, 21
300 block S. Sporting Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at approximately 11:00 PM the Upper Allen Police conducted a traffic stop for an observed moving violation. During the traffic stop Shirley was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Further investigation revealed that Shirley was also driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Shirley was arrested and transported to Cumberland County Prison for processing. A preliminary hearing will be scheduled at a later date.

May 15, 2012
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Operator:

Richard H. Edgar, 56
1st block San Juan Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Pedestrian:

Dwayne H. Stutzman, 76
1st block Round Ridge Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at approximately 5:00 PM, Upper Allen Police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Kim Acres Drive and South Market Street. Richard Edgar, operating a blue 2006 Dodge Ram, was stopped on Kim Acres Drive facing a steady red signal at South Market Street. Edgar, intending to turn right on red, proceeded from his stopped position and struck Dwayne Stutzman, a pedestrian walking south on South Market Street. Stutzman suffered only minor injuries and declined EMS treatment.

May 15, 2012
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With the assistance of the PA Game Commission the 2nd bear cub that was wandering in the Township was humanely captured. Due to diligent observations from Township residents the PA Game Commission was able to place a baited humane trap in the likely location the bear was roaming. Sometime overnight the bear crawled into the trap and was successfully removed from the Township unharmed.

May 13, 2012
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Since the morning of May 11, 2012 Upper Allen Police have received numerous reports of two black bears in the area. The bears have been spotted in many neighborhoods along Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg. The bears are about a year and a half in age and weigh approximately 100 pounds. Neither bear has shown any sign of hostility. At approximately 8:00 AM today, police were able to confine the bears to a cemetery near the intersection of Gettysburg Pike and E. Winding Hill Road. The PA Game Commission was notified and responded to assist. One of the two bears was tranquilized and transported from the scene by the Game Commission. The bear was not injured and is to be relocated to a more suitable environment.

Residents are encouraged to report any bear sightings to the Upper Allen Police to facilitate the safe capture and relocation of the other bear. Residents are reminded to not approach or attempt to confine a bear. Please promptly contact the Upper Allen Police Department at 717-795-2445 with any additional information.

May 13, 2012
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Operators:

Juvenile Female, 17
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Angela T. Clay, 41
1st block Hilltop Drive
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065

Debra C. Tukis, 45
500 block Lucinda Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

On May 13, 2012 Upper Allen Police responded on US Route 15 North. Tukis, operating a 2001 Lexus, was stopped in traffic on the left lane of US Route 15 north at mile post 39.1. Clay, operating a 2005 Mazda, was slowing to stop behind Tukis. A 17 year old female operating a 2001 Jeep was not able to stop in time and struck the rear of Clay’s vehicle. The impact pushed Clay’s vehicle into the side of Tukis’s vehicle. The juvenile complained of minor injuries but declined EMS treatment on scene.

May 12, 2012
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Operators:

Karen Peiffer, 47
1000 block of Oak Lane
New Cumberland, PA 17070

Dorothy Ross, 72
100 block of Flamingo Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

On May 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to a two vehicle crash in the 500 block of Gettysburg Pike. Peiffer was traveling South on Gettysburg Pike while Ross was traveling North. Peiffer turned left into a parking lot entrance and cut across Ross’s lane of travel. Ross was not able to avoid Peiffer’s vehicle and struck the rear passenger side. Minor to moderate damage was sustained to each vehicle. EMS responded to the scene but did not provide transport services to anyone involved.

May 11, 2012
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On May 11, 2012 at approximately 11:00 AM the Upper Allen Township Police received additional reports of bear sightings in the township. A bear was reported seen at the intersection of Gettysburg Pike and Grantham Road and another sighting was reported on Gettysburg Pike near Old Hollow Road. Based on the timing and location of the reports it is believed there were two young bears in the township at that time. There are no reports of the bears being hostile or aggressive towards any person.

Residents are asked to move trash containers and bird feeders inside so as not to attract the bear. If a bear is seen do not approach the bear or attempt to confine the bear in any way. The Upper Allen Police Department is working cooperatively with the PA Game Commission and residents are asked to call the Upper Allen Police Department at 717-238-9676 regarding any additional sightings.

May 10, 2012
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Operator:
Juvenile Female, 17
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Operator:
Peter M. Selan, 60
800 block Moores Mountain Road
Lewisberry, PA 17339

On May 10, 2012 at approximately 8:51 PM, Upper Allen Police responded to the intersection of West Lisburn Road and the on-ramp to US Route 15 South for a reported vehicle crash with injuries. The investigation revealed that a 2006 Honda Pilot, driven by a 17 year old female, was attempting to turn left onto the ramp to US Route 15 South from West Lisburn Road. Selan was traveling east through the same intersection in a Plymouth Voyager. The Honda turned left into the path of the Plymouth causing the crash.

Selan was transported by EMS to Harrisburg Hospital and the juvenile was treated at the scene. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Upper Allen Police were assisted by the Upper Allen Fire Department, Upper Allen Fire Police and West Shore EMS.

May 11, 2012
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Since about 4:30 AM on May 11, 2012 a small bear has been spotted several times in Upper Allen Township. The first sighting was in the Ashcombe neighborhood. The bear was then seen in the Canterbury neighborhood several hours later and shortly thereafter near the intersection of Gettysburg Pike and Grantham Road. The bear has not proven to be a danger to anyone and the PA Game Commission has been notified. Citizens are encouraged to report any future sightings of the bear to Upper Allen Police at 717-795-2445.