January 21, 2016

Now that tax season is here, there have been an increase in reported IRS and US Treasury scams telephone calls. Most have received an automated telephone call from someone claiming to be an agent of the government regarding a lawsuit over unpaid taxes. The scammer requests a return telephone call. Residents are warned not to provide any personal information over the the telephone.

The IRS will never:

1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill;
2) demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe;
3) require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card;
4) ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone;
5) threaten to involve local police or other law enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

If you receive one of these calls and have the originating number or a call back number, the IRS requests you report it to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.

Click here for more information about IRS and US Treasury Scams.

January 17, 2016
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UPDATE: The dog has been reunited with its owner.

On January 17, 2016 an Upper Allen resident in the 1500 block of Zestar Street in the Winding Hills neighborhood notifed police that their dog ran away from their residence at approximately 12:15 AM. The dog is an 8 year old white/yellow Lab wearing an orange collar and is named Jack. Jack is licensed and well taken care of and was last seen wearing a black protective mask on his face. Anyone with information is asked to call Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676 or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273).

January 14, 2016

The Upper Allen Police Most Wanted page has been updated with a new wanted person. Thank you for your assistance in bringing these fugitives to justice.

Visit upperallenpolice.com and click on the link to “Most Wanted”.

January 13, 2016
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Operator:
Linda K. Fritz, 65
300 block of Cascade Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Operator:
Pamela L. Rhinehart, 61
2700 block of Anita Drive
Dover, PA 17315

On January 13, 2016 Upper Allen Police responded to a crash on South Market Street at Aspen Drive. Fritz, who was driving a Chevrolet Impala, was attempting to cross South Market Street from Aspen Drive. Fritz pulled from the intersection into the path of Rhinehart who was traveling north on South Market Street in a Subaru Legacy. The crash caused disabling damage to both vehicles which were towed from the scene. Both drivers decline medical treatment at the scene. A passenger in Rhinehart’s car was transported by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation.

January 11, 2016

Upper Allen Police announce the hiring of Christopher Desiderio. Officer Desiderio filled a vacancy created in 2014 which brings the Department back to its authorized complement of 22 sworn officers. This will allow for the addition of a second Traffic Safety Officer. Officer Desiderio has started his Field Training Program and we are looking forward to having him complement our professional staff. Officer Desiderio was administered his oath of office by Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Judge Christylee Peck on January 7, 2016.