On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the Upper Allen Township Police Department were invited to attend STEM Night at Upper Allen Elementary. The event, hosted by the Parent Teacher Organization, was space themed with a focus on the upcoming solar eclipse. Upper Allen Police put a patrol vehicle and special equipment on display for the kids who attended.

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On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 2:30 pm, a child on a bicycle was struck by an unknown motorist. The child was traveling southbound in the 300 block of Gettysburg Pike when a witness observed a dark blue sedan strike the back of the bicycle, causing the child to flip over and land on the ground. The vehicle then fled the scene. It was reported that a gray sedan was driving behind the blue sedan and likely witnessed the crash. The child sustained injuries and was transported to Hershey Medical Center for treatment.

Upper Allen Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of the striking vehicle.

Upper Allen Police were assisted by the Upper Allen Fire Department and Penn State Health EMS on the scene.

The Upper Allen Township Police Department can be reached at 717-795-2445. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting:www.upperallenpolice.com

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Arrested:
Lauren Grohosky, 34
2300 block Forest Hills Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Charge:
Retail Theft (Felony)

In October of 2022, Upper Allen Police investigated a retail theft from a business. An investigation identified Lauren Grohosky as the suspect and an arrest warrant was obtained. The arrest warrant was served on Grohosky and she appeared at a preliminary hearing on Thursday, February 29, 2024, where the charge was waived for court.

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Arrested:
Terrel Marck Simmons, 24
1800 block of Holly Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

Charges:
Robbery – Inflicting Bodily Injury
Robbery – Threatening Immediate Serious Bodily Injury
Robbery – Taking Property With Force
Conspiracy – Robbery
Conspiracy – Burglary w/ Person Present and Causing Bodily Injury
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Conspiracy – Theft by Unlawful Taking
Unlawful Restraint
Conspiracy – Unlawful Restraint
Simple Assault
Conspiracy – Simple Assault
Cruelty to Animals

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, Upper Allen Township Police were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of Lancaster Boulevard for a home invasion robbery in which the victim was assaulted and threatened with a firearm. (Link to previous press release: https://upperallenpolice.com/wp/2024/01/31/armed-robbery-in-sunguild-condominium-complex/) The suspects fled prior to police arrival. An investigation ensued and Terrel Simmons was identified as one of the involved suspects. On March 1, 2024, Simmons was taken into custody Harrisburg and is currently incarcerated. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a later date.

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Arrested:
Tyjoun Romero, 26
400 block E. King St
Lancaster, PA 17602

Charges:
Retail Theft
Receiving Stolen Property

In September 2023, Upper Allen Police took a report of a theft of power equipment from a local business. An investigation revealed that Tyjoun Romero was involved in a theft of tools valued at $8,056. An arrest warrant was issued for Romero who was taken into custody in January 2024. On February 29, 2024, a preliminary hearing was held and Romero plead guilty to a lesser offense.