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Joshua Laidacker, Chief of Police

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December 3, 2020

Disturbance/Fight

On Thursday December 3, 2020 around midnight, the Catawissa Borough Police Department responded to a call for five individuals fighting and threatening the residents of a home on the 600 block of Mill Street due to a relationship dispute. When officers arrived, there were twelve individuals,...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Disturbance

December 2, 2020

Theft of Hand Truck

On Wednesday September 9, 2020, officers were called to 1200 block of South Fourth Street for a stolen gray hand truck valued at $50.00. It was taken from behind the victim’s garage within the last three days. Later that day, the hand truck was located.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Theft

December 2, 2020

Assault

On Monday September 28, 2020, officers were called to 200 block of North Third Street for an assault. The reporting person/victim stated that she was struck her in the head by her ex-boyfriends’ sister over an argument over one of the ex-boyfriends children being put in time out for an extended...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Assault - Other

December 2, 2020

Hit and Run by VFW

On Wednesday October 10, 2020 officers received a report of a hit and run to a stop sign on Quinn Avenue and Railroad Street near the VFW. After an investigation using the VFW and a neighbor’s security camera’s, officers of The Catawissa Borough PD were able to identify the license plate number...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

December 2, 2020

Reports of Possible drug activity at Cracker Barrel

On Monday October 12, 2020 officers received a report about a male selling large amounts of marijuana and other drugs out of the Cracker Barrel Bar & Grill at 340 Main Street Catawissa, PA 17820. If anyone has any tips or witnessed anything please contact The Catawissa Borough PD through the “...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Drugs / Narcotics Violation

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December 1, 2020

Donnelly, Matthew Steven - Felony Warrant for Possession with Intent to Deliver

On Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at approximately 1045 hour, officers took Matthew Donnelly into custody on a Felony Warrant. Donnelly was wanted by The Ambler Borough Police Department for Possession w/Intent to Deliver.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Felony Warrant for Possession with Intent to Deliver

October 22, 2018

Taranto, Eugene Edward - (1 count) Defiant Trespass; Possession of a controlled substance

The defendant was taken into custody while trespassing at Hillside Village at the residence of a friend. The defendant had previously been issued a no trespass order by the management of Hillside Village. During the arrest, the defendant was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Defiant Trespass; Possession of a controlled substance

September 18, 2018

Chambers, Kelsey R. - (1) (F1) Aggravated Assault against a law enforcment officer;possession of controlled substance...

Police were called to 510 Hillside Village for a report of an out of control female. Upon arrival, Chambers fought with officers after admitting to "shooting heroin all night". Chambers kicked one of the responding officers in the face, repeatedly smashed her face into the partition in the police...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1) (F1) Aggravated Assault against a law enforcment officer;possession of controlled substance;institutional vandalism;simple assault

September 18, 2018

Atkins, Richard S - DUI;Underage Drinking

The defendant was stopped for a red light violation at the intersection of Mill and Main Streets in Catawissa Borough. The subsequent investigation revealed that the operator was under the influence of alcohol and in possession of an open container. His BAC was reported at .139% at the time of the...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

DUI;Underage Drinking

September 11, 2018

Plante , Zachary Tyler - Theft by Unlawful taking; narcotics possession and 1 additional charge

The suspect was arrested after making his way behind the register at Dollar General and stealing a set of master keys. Upon the arrest of the suspect, he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and related paraphernalia.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Theft by Unlawful taking; narcotics possession, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

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December 17, 2018

Hayes, Joshua Lee - (1) (F2) Burglary and 2 additional charges

Hayes is wanted in connection with a burglary/theft incident which occurred on the 3rd of November 2018.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1) (F2) Burglary, (1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (M3), (1 count) Criminal Mischief

September 11, 2018

Azar, Yazeed George - Speeding;Driving without a license

Azar was stopped for speeding and issued citations for speed and driving without a license.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Speeding;Driving without a license

September 11, 2018

Alston, Teresa D. - Driving without Insurance

Defendant cited for driving without valid insurance

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Driving without Insurance

September 11, 2018

Alston, Timothy W. - Driving Without a License

On the 19th of December 2017, Alston was stopped for traffic violations and cited for driving without a valid license.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Driving Without a License

October 20, 2017

Hays, Isaiah L - Bad Checks

Defendant is accused of passing a bad check to the District Court for payment of other fines.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Charges:

Bad Checks

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December 3, 2020

Disturbance/Fight

On Thursday December 3, 2020 around midnight, the Catawissa Borough Police Department responded to a call for five individuals fighting and threatening the residents of a home on the 600 block of Mill Street due to a relationship dispute. When officers arrived, there were twelve individuals,...

Source:

Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Disturbance

December 2, 2020

Theft of Hand Truck

On Wednesday September 9, 2020, officers were called to 1200 block of South Fourth Street for a stolen gray hand truck valued at $50.00. It was taken from behind the victim’s garage within the last three days. Later that day, the hand truck was located.

Source:

Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Theft

December 2, 2020

Assault

On Monday September 28, 2020, officers were called to 200 block of North Third Street for an assault. The reporting person/victim stated that she was struck her in the head by her ex-boyfriends’ sister over an argument over one of the ex-boyfriends children being put in time out for an extended...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Assault - Other

December 2, 2020

Hit and Run by VFW

On Wednesday October 10, 2020 officers received a report of a hit and run to a stop sign on Quinn Avenue and Railroad Street near the VFW. After an investigation using the VFW and a neighbor’s security camera’s, officers of The Catawissa Borough PD were able to identify the license plate number...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

December 2, 2020

Reports of Possible drug activity at Cracker Barrel

On Monday October 12, 2020 officers received a report about a male selling large amounts of marijuana and other drugs out of the Cracker Barrel Bar & Grill at 340 Main Street Catawissa, PA 17820. If anyone has any tips or witnessed anything please contact The Catawissa Borough PD through the “...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Drugs / Narcotics Violation

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October 22, 2018

Theft from motor vehicle

Officers were dispatched to the scene of a theft from a motor vehicle in the area of 542 Mill Street in Catawissa Borough. The victim reported that his masonic plate was stolen from the front bumper sometime during the night. The plate is blue in color and reads "Masons". Anyone with any...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

October 22, 2018

Break in to vehicle

On the 19th of October 2018, this department was dispatched to the report of a theft from a motor vehicle in the are of 243 Pine Street. The vehicle's driver's side window was broken with a cinder block, and a pink IPOD was stolen from inside the vehicle. The theft occurred sometime during the...

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 18, 2018

Alleged Sexual Assault

The victim reported a sexual assault to another state agency. Upon follow-up from this police department, the victim refused to provide details and wished this department to cease any investigation into the matter. The case will be closed in accordance with the wishes of the victim.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

January 31, 2018

Theft from Motor Vehicle

The victim reported that on the 30th of October, 2017, his back pack was stolen from his vehicle. The vehicle was left unlocked, and the contents of the backpack included a notebook and other school related items totaling $45.00 in value. The case remains under investigation.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

January 31, 2018

Found narcotics and paraphernalia

The department was dispatched to 103 Hillside Village by maintenance staff for a report of found narcotics. The staff, who were cleaning out a vacant apartment, discovered 135 packets of suspected heroin, needles, and other paraphernalia.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

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November 27, 2020

Stay Tuned!

Stay tuned!! Officers of the Catawissa PD are working to get our CRIMEWATCH website current and up to date! All posts on CRIMEWATCH will be posted on our Facebook Page as well!

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

November 27, 2020

Happy Holidays!

Catawissa Borough is getting ready for the holidays! You can add your own decorations to the tree and get pictures with the kids. Just remember to practice social distancing!

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

November 27, 2020

Catawissa Police Department Contact Info

Contact information for The Catawissa Borough Police Department

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

October 19, 2017

Halloween Parade 2017

The 2017 Catawissa Halloween Parade will be held October 28th, 2017 at 7:30 PM. Road closures will begin at 6:00PM, and re open at approximately 9:30PM. The rain date for the parade is October 29th, with the same start and end times.

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Catawissa Borough Police Department

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