UAT20181100158

Arrested:
Clarence H. Heinly III, 49
600 Block Williams Grove Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Simple Assault
Harassment

On November 4, 2018 at 9:03 pm, the Upper Allen Police Department was dispatched to the 600 Block of Williams Grove Road for an active assault. It was determined that Heinly had struck a family member during an argument, causing injury. Heinly was arrested and taken to Cumberland County Prison for processing and arraignment. A preliminary hearing will be held at a later date.

UAT20181000915

Arrested:
Michael L. Alexander, 42
2200 Block of S Market Street
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055

Charges:
Violation of a Protection From Abuse Order

On October 29, 2018, Upper Allen Police were notified of a Protection From Abuse (PFA) violation involving Michael Alexander. Following an investigation, Alexander was taken into custody and transported to Cumberland County Prison for processing and arraignment. A hearing will be held at Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas at a later date.

UAT20181000903

Arrested:
Alex J. Flores, 22
100 Block North Broad Street
West Hazleton, PA 18202

Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

Arrested:
Edward A. Rodriguez, 29
700 Block North Vine Street
Hazleton, PA 18201

Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:52 PM, Upper Allen Police stopped a vehicle operated by Flores for an expired registration. During the traffic stop police detected the odor of marijuana. A search of the vehicle found a number of individually packaged containers of marijuana and US Currency. Flores and Rodriguez were arrested for the above charges and transported to the Cumberland County Prison where they were processed and arraigned. Bail was set at $5,000 for each defendant and preliminary hearings will be scheduled for a later date.

Arrested:
Bradley S. Eckard, 29
2400 block of South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA

Charge:
False Identification to Law Enforcement Authorities

On October 26, 2018 at 9:41 a.m., Upper Allen Officers assisted the Fairview Township Police Department in checking a residence in the 2400 block of South Market Street for Eckard. Eckard had multiple warrants issued for his arrest. Eckard was located walking in the area and detained by Police. During the investigation, Eckard provided false identification after being informed he was subject to a law enforcement investigation. Officers were able to confirm Eckard’s identity with the use of a mobile fingerprint identification scanner that was used in the field at the time of the investigation.

Eckard was transported to the Cumberland County Prison where he was charged with the above offense and arraigned on the outstanding warrants. A preliminary hearing will be held on a later date.

On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Upper Allen Police joined the community for Trick-or-Treat. The department saturated neighborhoods with a complement of bicycle and patrol officers who handed out candy to kids. Upper Allen Police are grateful for the opportunity to engage the community on a fun and safe night.