May 3, 2013
UAT20130400758

On April 25, 2013 Upper Allen Police investigated a reported burglary at the Meadowood Apartment complex in the 1000 block of Allendale Road, Upper Allen Township. An office, maintenance shed, and work vehicle were forcibly entered between 5:00 PM on April 24, 2013 and 7:00 AM on April 25, 2013. Various power tools and electronic devices were stolen, valued at over $5,000.00. The following is a partial list of the items stolen:

JVC 32″ LCD TV, SN: 09216518
Verizon Router, SN: CSJD8095602416
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet, SN: MPOR7F9
Husky 6 Gallon Air Compressor, MN: H1506FWH
Hilti Hammer Drill, MN: TE7E-C
Nikon Digital 35mm Cool Pix Camera
Zyxel Internet USB Hub, MN: G220U2

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting: upperallenpolice.com.

May 2, 2013
UAT20130500049



Operators:
Henry Fry, 75
1200 block of McCormick Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Thomas Salomon Jr., 23
1st block of Walmar Manor
Dillsburg, PA 17019

Joshua Howard, 30
2000 block of Manada Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

On May 2, 2013 at 1:19 PM, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to a three vehicle crash at the intersection of South Market Street and East Winding Hill Road. It was determined that a vehicle, operated by Fry, pulled from the stop sign into the path of a vehicle operated by Salomon. The two vehicles collided and then struck a third vehicle that was stopped at the stop sign and was operated by Howard. Fry and Salomon’s vehicles were towed from the scene. Salomon was transported by ambulance for minor injuries.

May 2, 2013
UAT20130400005

On May 1, 2013 the Upper Allen Police investigated a report of a burglary that occurred sometime between Sunday April 29, 2013 and May 1, 2013 in which a shed and a cargo trailer were forcibly entered in the 1st block of Keefer Way, Upper Allen Township. Various tools and landscaping equipment valued over $3700 were stolen. The following is a list of items items reported stolen:

Stihl Leaf Blower, Serial # 273765502
Stihl Sidewalk Edger, Serial # 280858822
Stihl Leaf Blower, Serial # 279278549
Stihl String Trimmer, Serial# 248061116
Stihl 16″ Chain Saw, Serial # 246524074
Echo Hedge Trimmer
Honda Self Propelled Mower
Stihl String Trimmer
Stihl KM 4′ Chain Saw Extension
Grinders
5 HP Air Compressor
Husqvarna Self Propelled Law Mower
Milwaukee Impact Screw Gun

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting: upperallenpolice.com.

May 2, 2013
UAT20130400921

On April 30, 2013 @ 4:45 PM Upper Allen Police received a report from a female motorist that a male driver that exposed his aroused private parts to her while he was driving. The white male, believed to be in his mid 30′s was driving a small, four door, gold in color SUV. The SUV had a license plate on the front bumper that was white with a blue emblem in the middle. The vehicle was last seen in the area of US Route 15 South getting off at the West Lisburn Road exit. If you have seen this vehicle or a vehicle matching this description please call the Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting: upperallenpolice.com.

April 30, 2013
UAT20130400902

Arrested:
Dustin DeFrank, 25
400 block Allenview DR
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Driving Under the Influence, General Impairment
Driving Under the Influence, Highest Rate
Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic
Turning Movements and Required Signals

On April 29, 2013, at 11:47 PM, the Upper Allen Township Police were dispatched to the intersection of Mt Allen DR and Allenview DR for a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Officer were informed by witnesses that the driver had fled on foot and provided a description of him. Officers went to DeFrank’s residence and arrested him for for Driving Under the Influence and transported to Cumberland County Prison for processing.

A preliminary hearing will be held in front of Magisterial District Judge Knepper at a later date.

April 30, 2013
UAT20130400904

Arrested:

Thomas R. Smith II, 44
600 block of Colonial View Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:

Terroristic Threats
Simple Assault
Harassment

On April 30, 2013 at 1:35 AM, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Colonial View Road for an active domestic disturbance. Officers conducted an investigation and determined that Smith threatened harm against a family member and swung a baseball bat in close proximity to the family member. No one was injured. Smith was arrested and and taken to the Cumberland County Prison and was charged with the above offenses. Smith was arraigned by District Judge Jessica Brewbaker and committed to Cumberland County Prison on $2500 bail. A preliminary hearing will be held on a later date.

April 30, 2013
UAT20121200289

Arrested:
Dustin Y. Leinbach, 24
300 block of Wertz Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Robbery
Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Possessing Instruments of Crime
Simple Assault
Criminal Conspiracy

On April 29, 2013 a second man, Dustin Leinbach, was arrested for participation in multiple robberies in November 2012. CLICK HERE for related news release.

On 12/11/2012 @ 9:30 PM the Subway at 4 Gettysburg Pike, Upper Allen Township, was robbed by a man armed with a knife who fled the scene prior to police arrival (see original release). Police believed that the robbery was connected to four other armed robberies in the Mechanicsburg area to include:

Pizza Hut, 610 E. Simpson St., 11/04/2012
Subway, Windsor Park Shopping Center, 11/12/2012
Hemps Above, 105 N. Arch St., 11/15/2012
Subway, 1010 Wesly Dr., 11/18/2012

On April 18, 2013 Alex Kennedy was arrested for the above listed crimes and remains in Cumberland County Prison.

During the course of the investigation, police identified Leinbach as an additional participant in the robberies and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On April 29, 2013, Leinbach was arrested at a residence in Harrisburg with the assistance of Lower Paxton Township Police. Leinbach was arraigned before District Judge Brenda Knepper and placed in Cumberland County Prison under $100,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for both Kennedy and Leinbach on May 6, 2013 before Judge Knepper.

April 24, 2013
UAT20130400104

Arrested:
James B. Adams JR., 42
300 block of Hemlock Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Bad Checks
Theft by Deception
Theft of Services

On December 4, 2012 Adams took his vehicle to an Upper Allen Township service garage for repairs. The repairs were completed and Adams was invoiced for the service. On March 21, 2013 Adams wrote a check to the repair garage on an account that he had personally closed in the previous year. An arrest warrant was obtained for Adams who surrendered to police on April 23, 2013. Adams was arraigned by Senior Magisterial District Judge Brenda Knepper and will appear for a preliminary hearing on May 20, 2013.

April 24, 2013
UAT20130400722

Arrested:
Jason C. Traino, 25
700 block Allenview Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Simple Assault
Harassment

On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at approximately 3:45 PM the Upper Allen Police responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 700 block of Allenview Drive. The investigation revealed that Traino assaulted and injured a female victim. Traino had fled the residence prior to police arrival, but was later taken into custody at a residence in Franklin County with the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police. Traino was transported to Cumberland County Prison where he was processed and arraigned. He is being held in Cumberland County Prison on $20,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 6th before Senior Magisterial District Judge Brenda Knepper.

April 19, 2013
UAT20121200289

Arrested:
Alex J. Kennedy, 24
1500 block of South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Robbery
Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Possessing Instruments of Crime
Simple Assault
Criminal Conspiracy

On 12/11/2012 @ 9:30 PM the Subway at 4 Gettysburg Pike, Upper Allen Township, was robbed by a man armed with a knife who fled the scene prior to police arrival (see original release). Police believed that the robbery was connected to four other armed robberies in the Mechanicsburg area to include:

Pizza Hut, 610 E. Simpson St., 11/04/2012
Subway, Windsor Park Shopping Center, 11/12/2012
Hemps Above, 105 N. Arch St., 11/15/2012
Subway, 1010 Wesly Dr., 11/18/2012

During the robberies of Hemps Above and Subway (Wesley Dr.) a handgun was displayed. In the robberies of Pizza Hut and Subway (Windsor Park) a crowbar or stick was displayed. During an investigation over the next four months, Kennedy was identified as a suspect. On April 18, 2013 Kennedy was arrested at his residence on an unrelated charge and was placed in Cumberland County Prison. On April 19, 2013 Upper Allen Police charged Kennedy with the five armed robberies listed above. Kennedy was arraigned by District Judge Vivian Cohick and remained in Cumberland County Prison under $500,000 bail. A preliminary hearing will be held before District Judge Brenda Knepper at a later date. The investigation is ongoing. Upper Allen Police were assisted by Mechanicsburg Police, Lower Allen Police, Lower Paxton Police and Silver Spring Township Police.