On October 21, 2015 the Upper Allen Police participated in Operation Safe Stop. Operation Safe Stop is a proactive approach to educate the motoring public that passing a stopped school bus, when children are loading or unloading, is both dangerous and illegal. Law enforcement agencies, school transportation providers, pupil transportation associations, and PennDOT have combined their efforts to raise public awareness about the potential consequences and reduce the occurrence of illegal school bus passes. Operation Safe Stop is also designed to identify trouble spots, routes or stops with a high frequency of violations. Police are not required to observe the violation. Bus drivers can document information about the violating vehicle and provide that information to the Police within 48 hours. Illegally passing a school bus with red lights activated and the stop bar extended can result in a $250 fine and a 60 day license suspension.

October 21, 2015
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On Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 the Upper Allen Police responded to the 1700 block of Haralson Drive for a report of a theft from construction equipment. An investigation at the scene determined that sometime between 5:00 PM on October 20th, and 7:00 AM on October 21st, a Case 580 Super M series backhoe was entered and a driver’s seat assembly was taken. The silver minivan pictured above was seen at the construction site, being operated by a white male driver. Upper Allen Police are seeking information on the identity of the operator, and owner, in connection with this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact 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: www.upperallenpolice.com.

Between October 26, 2015 and November 22, 2015 the Upper Allen Police Department will participate with over 200 other Law Enforcement agencies across the state in a concentrated effort to address Aggressive Driving violations. The focus of this four week enforcement wave will be on motorists exhibiting unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding, driving on right side of roadway, driving too fast for conditions, careless driving, distracted driving, work zone safety, and any other aggressive driving actions. Enforcement of the Seat Belt Law will also be a focus of this grant-funded initiative.

The Upper Allen Police strive to keep township roadways safe for all those who use them and maintains an officer dedicated solely to Traffic Safety. Anyone with traffic safety concerns can contact 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: www.upperallenpolice.com.

October 15, 2015
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On Thursday, October 15, 2015 the Upper Allen Police investigated a theft from a vehicle in the parking lot of the Sunguild Apartments in the 1070 block of Lancaster Boulevard. The suspect smashed out the window of a locked vehicle and stole a black Dell Latitude E5440 laptop (S/N: GX6CM32) and other items.

Residents are reminded to never leave valuable items in plain view inside their vehicles while they are unattended. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact 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: www.upperallenpolice.com.

October 13, 2015
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Pedestrian:
Susan Yinger, 66
1600 Block of Main ST
Mechanicsburg PA 17055

Operator:
David Draisey, 58
1500 Block of Main ST
Mechanicsburg PA 17055

On Tuesday, October 13 at 3:55 AM, police were dispatched to the 900 block of E Lisburn Rd. for a pedestrian that was struck. Yinger was operating her vehicle eastbound on E Lisburn Rd. and was delivering newspapers. She parked her vehicle in the oncoming traffic lane and exited the vehicle to pick up a newspaper that was along the roadway. David Draisey was operating his vehicle westbound on E Lisburn Rd. as he approached Yinger’s location. Draisey crested a small hill in the roadway and observed Yinger’s vehicle parked in his lane of travel. Draisey applied his brakes but wasn’t able to stop in time before he struck Yinger’s vehicle. Yinger was standing next to the vehicle when it was struck, and was thrown from the initial impact area. Yinger reported injury and was transported from the scene by EMS personnel. Upper Allen Police were assisted on scene by the Upper Allen Fire Department and Holy Spirit EMS.