UAT20230500201

Arrested:
Jason Hockley, 34
400 block of West Simpson Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Theft of Services

On Wednesday, May 4, 2023, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to a local hotel for a report of a customer not paying the final bill. An investigation determined the defendant, Jason Hockley, did not pay his final bill before leaving the hotel after an extended stay. A preliminary hearing was held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, and the charges were waived to County Court.

UAT20240400040

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Upper Allen Township Police received a report of damaged property at Grantham Park. On Monday, April 1, 2024, four teenagers were observed tampering with a bird house, pulling down a sign, and marking the pavilion with spray paint and marker.

Police are seeking assistance in identifying  those involved in the damages. The Upper Allen Township Police Department can be reached at 717-795-2445. 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

UAT20231200644

Charged:
Chennakeseva Chakka, 52
900 block of Norland Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Charges:
Indecent Assault
Corruption of Minors

In December of 2023 Upper Allen Police received a report of inappropriate physical contact between an adult and a minor. An investigation followed and Chennakeseva Chakka was identified as the suspect. In March of 2024, charges were filed against Chakka. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a later date.

UAT20240100515

Arrested:
Tyra Edwards, 25
400 block of Scenic View Drive
Palmyra, PA 17078

Charges:
Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure (Criminal Conspiracy)
Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Criminal Conspiracy)
Endangering the Welfare of Children
Terroristic Threats

On January 14, 2024, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 1700 block of North Meadow Circle. (See related press release: https://upperallenpolice.com/wp/2024/01/14/drive-by-shooting-in-meadowview-development/) It was discovered that a residence had been shot multiple times from a moving vehicle. The residence was occupied by several individuals, including children, at the time of the shooting. No one was injured as a result of the shooting. An investigation ensued and Tyra Edwards was identified as an involved suspect. On April 1, 2024, Edwards was taken into custody in Dauphin County. Edwards was transported to the Cumberland County Prison and a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a later date.

UAT20240400024

The Upper Allen Police investigated a single vehicle crash on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 2:20 PM. A Chevrolet Tahoe left the roadway while traveling west in front of 91 Cumberland Parkway. The Chevrolet struck a drainage ditch and continued across the driveway before coming to rest in a grassy area to the east of Dominos Pizza. The male operator of the Chevrolet sustained minor injuries but refused medical treatment. The Chevrolet sustained disabling front end damage and needed to be towed from the scene.