June 15, 2014
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On June 15, 2014 at approximately 10:45 AM, the Upper Allen Township Police received a report of a black bear in the 1st block of the Winding Hill Drive. Similar black bear sightings have been reported in the area Cumberland Parkway and Gettysburg Pike within the last 24 hours. There have been no reports of the bear being hostile or aggressive towards any person at this time.

Residents are asked to move trash containers and bird feeders inside, so as not to attract bears. If a bear is seen, do not approach the bear or attempt to confine the bear in any way. The Upper Allen Police Department is working cooperatively with the PA Game Commission and residents are asked to call the Upper Allen Police Department at 717-238-9676 regarding any additional sightings.

June 10, 2014
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On June 10, 2014 between the hours of 6:15 AM and 3:00 PM, a residence in the 300 block of Cascade Road was burglarized. The suspect entered the residence by breaking a window. Jewelry along with an iPod Nano were stolen from the residence. The suspect may have utilized a bicycle for transportation to and from the scene, and it is possible the suspect came from the area of Mt Allen Drive.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call 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

June 7, 2014
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Upper Allen Police are investigating a hit and run crash that occurred at the intersection of Grantham Road and Gettysburg Pike at approximately 2:20 AM on June 7. An unknown color 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban failed to make a turn at the intersection and struck a sign post. The vehicle came to rest at the top of an embankment after striking several small trees. The vehicle fled the scene. The vehicle likely has moderate front end damage and will also be missing the driver side-view mirror. Anyone seeing a vehicle matching this description is asked to call Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: www.upperallenpolice.com.

June 3, 2014
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Operators:
Rachel Boyle, 24
E. Mount Airy Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019

Sarah McKinley, 22
Bowers Ridge Road
Manchester, PA 17345

Donald Kitner, 61
W. Siddonsburg Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019

Boyle was traveling southbound on S. Market Street in the area of Aspen Drive when she did not see McKinley who was waiting to turn left onto Aspen Drive. Boyle’s Jeep stuck the rear of McKinley’s Toyota sedan and pushed her vehicle into the path of Kitner who was operating a Ford F-350 and traveling northbound on S. Market Street. Traffic was re-routed temporarily until the vehicles could be removed from the roadway. There was only one minor injury in the crash. The cause of the auto accident is related to a driver being distracted while using a cell phone. Upper Allen Police were assisted on the scene by the Upper Allen Fire Department and West Shore EMS.

June 2, 2014

The Upper Allen Police Department has joined with the Cumberland County Police Testing Consortium, a cooperative testing opportunity for those interested in a law enforcement career. This single testing process allows individuals to apply and test one time for any or all of the participating police agencies. There is only one application fee associated with this test. A website has been dedicated to the consortium and will be the primary method of distributing information related to the test. Please visit http://www.cumberlandcountypolicetest.com for more information.

Upper Allen Township has only committed to maintaining a current eligibility list and currently does not have any vacancies to fill.