Upper Allen Township Police Department

June 28, 2009
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Arrested:
Nicholas J. Giardina, 23
800 block of Landau CT
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Charges:
Driving Under Influence of Alcohol - General Impairment
Driving Under Influence of Alcohol - Highest Rate

On Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 1840 hours Nicholas Giardina was traveling east in the 900 block of Hertzler Road when his vehicle left the roadway striking roadside brush. Nicholas was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI. Nicholas will appear before MDJ Martin for a preliminary hearing at a later date.

July 3, 2009

The Upper Allen Police are investigating a dozen reports of thefts from motor vehicles that occurred overnight. In every case, the vehicles that were entered were left unlocked. The neighborhoods of Allenview and Canterbury were targeted. Residents are urged to lock their car doors and report suspicious activity. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Upper Allen Township Police Department at (717) 238-9676 or through our anonymous tip line at (717) 591-3790.

May 25, 2009
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The Upper Allen Township Police Department is attempting to identify the man pictured below in connection with a retail theft investigation. Giant Food reported that this individual left their Upper Allen Township store on May 25, 2009 without paying for over $500 in health and beauty care items in his possession. Security personnel compiled a detailed list of the stolen products and the below image was captured on store surveillance video. Anyone with information on the identity of the man pictured below is encouraged to contact police at (717) 238-9676 or anonymously by leaving a message at (717) 591-3790.

June 15, 2009
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The Upper Allen Township Police Department is seeking to identify the two females and the vehicle in the images above. The females are considered persons of interest in an ongoing investigation. The vehicle is thought to be a Volkswagen Jetta or similar vehicle. Anyone who may be able to identify the individuals or vehicle is urged to contact Upper Allen police at 717-238-9676 or our anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

June 28, 2009
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On Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM a silver Audi sedan driven by a white or asian male and traveling at a high rate of speed on US Route 15 south and rear-ended three separate vehicles causing injury to four victims. The vehicle continued south on US Route 15 without stopping to render aid. The vehicle’s registration possibly begins with “HD” and should be a Pennsylvania registration plate. The vehicle should have moderate to severe front-end damage and damage to the driver side from striking a concrete jersey barrier.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Upper Allen Township Police Department at (717) 238-9676 or through our anonymous tip line at (717) 591-3790.

June 24, 2009
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At approximately 8:15 PM Upper Allen Township police, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a house in the 500 block of West Elmwood Avenue. An investigation determined that the resident had been mixing pool chemicals when an unintended reaction resulted in the resident receiving exposure to concentrated chlorine vapors. The resident was taken via ambulance to Holy Spirit Hospital for evaluation and treatment. The vapors were contained to the back yard of the residence and dissipated a short time later. An evacuation was not warranted and no one else was injured.

June 21, 2009
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Arrested:

Gregory Tyler Clouser, 45
1st block of Kensington Square
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Charge:
Insurance Fraud

On June 3, 2008 at approximately 2:30 AM Upper Allen Police investigated a hit-and-run crash which involved a parked car being pushed sideways through a parking lot in the 300 block of Melbourne Lane. Gregory Clouser was identified as a suspect and later arrested for this incident (click here to see related news release).

On August 8, 2008 Upper Allen Police were made aware that Clouser had provided a false statement to his insurance company when he attempted to claim the damage done to his black Cadillac CTS. In this statement, Clouser alleged that his vehicle was stolen and damaged while not in his possession.

On January 8, 2009 Clouser entered a guilty plea in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas before Honorable Edward Guido for his role in the hit-and-run crash from June 3, 2008.

On June 2, 2009 Clouser was arrested on a warrant obtained pursuant to the insurance fraud investigation. Gregory Clouser was released on ROR bail and will appear for a preliminary hearing before District Judge Mark Martin on July 30, 2009.

June 17, 2009
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Injured:
Benjamin D. Cassell
3000 Blk of Rolo Ct
Mechanicsburg PA 17055

At 4:10 pm on June 17, 2009 Upper Allen police responded to a single vehicle crash on U S Route 15 South in the area of the Bowmansdale exit. A 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, operated by Cassell, had crashed into the center concrete barrier of Rt 15, crossed two lanes of southbound traffic and came to rest on the right shoulder of the roadway. No other vehicles were involved. Cassell told investigating officers that he dozed off and lost control of the vehicle. Cassell was evaluated by West Shore EMS at the scene but declined transport to a medical facility for further evaluation or treatment. Upper Allen police were assisted on the scene by the Upper Allen Township Fire Department and Fire Police.

June 11, 2009
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Arrested:
Michael Thomas McClune, 50
40 block of N. Lehman Street
York, PA 17403

Charges:
Driving Under The Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Driving While License was Suspended - DUI Related
Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On June 9, 2009 at 11:37 PM Upper Allen Township police stopped a vehicle, of which McClune was the driver, in the 1300 block of East Lisburn Road. McClune was found to be under the influence of alcohol, had a suspended drivers license for a prior DUI, and was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. McClune was arrested and taken to the Cumberland County Prison where he was processed and released. Charges will be filed with Magisterial District Judge Mark Martin’s office.

June 10, 2009
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Arrested:
Deborah Ramberger, 49
1st Block Glenview Dr
Dillsburg PA 17019

Charges:
Obtaining Controlled Substance by Deception
Possession of Controlled Substance

Ramberger was identified in December 2008 as a suspect involved in a scheme to fraudulently obtain prescription medications from a township pharmacy. Ramberger was using prescription orders which were not issued by authorized medical personnel. An investigation yielded evidence that Ramberger had been executing this scheme from 2005 through 2008. Ramberger was arrested on June 10, 2009 and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Martin. She was released on $1,000 bail and scheduled for a preliminary hearing before Judge Martin in August 2009.