July 14, 2014

In the afternoon of July 14, 2014, the Pennsylvania Game Commission captured the nuisance black bear roaming Upper Allen neighborhoods. The bear is alive in the above picture and only tranquilized for processing by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

July 13, 2014

The Upper Allen Police Department has again received numerous calls in reference to a black bear cub roaming through Township neighborhoods. Today the bear cub has mainly been reported in the area of Mayfield Drive as well as the Cemetery at the corner of Gettyburg Pike and E. Winding Hill Road. The latest reported sighting was at 1:00 PM. The PA Game Commission has been contacted about these recent sightings and will placing a bear containment system in the area in an attempt to capture the cub and move it to an appropriate habitat.

The PA Game Commission will be the agency responsible for the capture and removal of any black bear found in the Township, however the Upper Allen Police encourage citizens to contact the police department with any additional sightings and information.

The Upper Allen Police Department can be contacted at 717-238-9676 regarding any additional sightings or safety concerns.

July 12, 2014
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Operators:
Anthony Tellez, 20
1700 Block of Empress Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Steven Trimmer, 60
1500 Block Main ST
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

On July 12, 2014 at 6:26 PM a vehicle operated by Tellez was traveling southbound on S. Market Street and turned left in front of Trimmer’s van which was traveling northbound on S. Market St.
The intersection was blocked for about 20 minutes until both vehicles could be towed from the scene. Tellez was treated for minor injuries by West Shore EMS.
The Upper Allen Township Fire Department assisted at the scene with fluid clean up and traffic control.

July 12, 2014

Upper Allen Police are currently receiving numerous reports of a black bear cub roaming through residential neighborhoods. The last reported sighting was at 2:30 PM on Broadmoor Drive near the Upper Allen Police Station and nearby neighborhoods of Graham Hills Apartments, Gray Place, Dartmouth Court and Wyncote Court.

There have been no reports of the bear being hostile or aggressive 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. Residents are asked to call the Upper Allen Police Department at 717-238-9676 regarding any additional sightings or concerns about public safety.

July 01, 2014
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On July 1, 2014 a resident of the 1st block of Emlyn Lane reported that sometime between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday, June 30, 2014, someone entered their garage and drained the gasoline from a snow blower. The garage was not locked at the time of the theft.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 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

Residents are reminded to close and lock their doors when their property is either unattended or when they are outside working and cannot view the front of their home.