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On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 12:35 PM, an iPad was turned over to the Upper Allen Police after it was found by employees of a local coffee shop.

If you believe this is your lost property, contact the Upper Allen Police Department at 717-795-2445.

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Arrested:
Joshua Chilcote, 36
2300 block Oakwood Hills Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charge:
Interference with Custody of Children (2 counts)

In July 2025, the Upper Allen Township Police Department received a report concerning an adult male who had approached two young children, ages 10 and 11, at a local park. The suspect offered to purchase snacks for the children at a nearby gas station. The children agreed to walk with the individual to the gas station, though their parents were unaware of the situation or the children’s departure from the park. The children returned approximately 45 minutes later. The investigation identified the suspect as Joshua Chilcote, who was subsequently arrested. On December 4, 2025, Chilcote appeared for his preliminary hearing and pleaded guilty to a lesser offense.

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On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Upper Allen Police received a report of a hit-and-run crash that occurred at the intersection of West Lisburn Road and Gettysburg Pike. The victim stated the crash occurred at approximately 5:30 PM as she entered the left turn lane on eastbound West Lisburn Road, intending to turn left onto northbound Gettysburg Pike.

The victim stated that as she entered the lane, she felt a hard impact on the passenger side rear corner of her gray Kia Seltos and immediately realized that her vehicle had been struck. She completed the left turn and pulled to the side of the road on Gettysburg Pike to exchange information with the other driver, who failed to stop. The victim’s vehicle was disabled as a result of the crash. The victim never saw the striking vehicle, so a description is not available.

The Upper Allen Police are seeking assistance from any motorists who may have witnessed the crash that can provide additional information to identify the fleeing vehicle.

📞 Phone: 717-795-2445
🗨️ Tip Line: Call or text 717-850-UAPD (8273)
💻 Online: Visit upperallenpolice.com to submit an anonymous tip.

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On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at approximately 10:15 pm, Upper Allen Police responded to a single vehicle crash on the 100 block of Gettysburg Pike. The investigation showed that the operator of a single vehicle suffered a medical emergency and drove off the roadway. The vehicle struck a light pole and overturned. The male operator sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash and was transported by ambulance for medical treatment. The Upper Allen Police were assisted on the scene by the Upper Allen Fire Department and EMS personnel.

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On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at approximately 8:45 am, Upper Allen Police responded to a single vehicle crash on the 500 block of East Lisburn Road. The investigation showed that a single vehicle with a single occupant lost control due to snowy road conditions. The vehicle struck the embankment and overturned. The male operator reported injuries as a result of the crash and was transported by ambulance for medical treatment. The Upper Allen Police were assisted on the scene by the Upper Allen Fire Department, Upper Allen Fire Police, and EMS personnel.