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Attempt to Identify Vehicle
The Locust Township Police Department is looking to identify the pickup truck and/or the occupant(s) pictured. If you have any information, please contact Patrolman DeFrain at (570)799-5806 reference 19-002457, or you can submit a tip through CrimeWatch.

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Summer Lunch Program in Catawissa for Kids
The Catawissa Christian Church is offering a free lunch program for kids on Monday through Friday this summer from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Any questions, call Pastor Mike at 570-235-6187 or email pastormikespagnuolo@gmail.com.
Catawissa Hose Co #1 Condolences for Chief Donald Traugh
The officers and families of the Locust Township Police Department wish to extend our condolences and prayers to the family of Chief Donald Traugh; Catawissa Hose Co #1 members, and the Catawissa community in the passing of Chief Traugh. Words cannot express how much this wonderful, caring man will be missed. Chief Traugh was a teacher, mentor, community leader and father figure to many.
Rabies & Vaccine Clinic Reminder
Rabies Clinic – Low Cost

When: Saturday June 1, 2019

Time: 8:30 am -11:00 am

Where: Locust Township Police Department

1223A Numidia Drive, Catawissa, PA 17820

Questions; call 570-799-5806

Sponsored by the Ringtown Valley Veterinary Hospital (570) 889-5023
Burglary
This department is investigating a burglary that occurred at 34 Poorhouse Road in Locust Township. The burglary is believed to have happened sometime between December 1, 2018 and December 25, 2018. It is unknown how many actors entered the home, but copper pipes, a propane tank, and a steel billet were stolen from the residence.
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Illegal Dumping
The Locust Township Police Department is investigating an illegal dump site located in the parking lot for State Game Lands 58, which is located along Aristes Ringtown Road in Roaring Creek Township. It appears that between the morning hours of November 18, 2018 and the afternoon hours of November 20, 2018, a large amount of trash was dumped. Most of the trash appears to be from a r
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December 6, 2019

Congratulations Southern Columbia Tigers

The members of the Locust Township Police Department want to congratulate the Southern Columbia Tigers football team on their 10th Pennsylvania State Championship. We are proud of the sportsmanship showed this season by the players. The coaches, players and parents have worked hard to bring home...

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December 6, 2019

Fraud attempts via telephone calls

A resident called this department to report his wife received a call on her cell phone from an individual named "Lou". The man said he was from Philadelphia and was soliciting donations to help fund a police horse. The resident's wife did not reply or offer money. The resident received the same...

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November 25, 2019

Operation Safe Holiday

OPERATION SAFE HOLIDAY A Holiday without impaired driving - the ultimate gift (November 22, 2019) - Harrisburg , PA - The holiday season has arrived once again and once again Pennsylvania's roadways are filled with holiday travelers. Unfortunately, impaired drivers will also be traveling,...

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November 11, 2019

Happy Veteran's Day

On this day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice. Thank you!

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November 8, 2019

SCAM ALERTS

SCAMS There are two scams that have been occurring in our community and surrounding areas the past couple of days. 1. Residents have been receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. Residents are being asked to return the call to 309-305-3462. DO NOT...

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September 8, 2019

Martin, Steven James - (1) count Burglary (F1) and 4 additional charges

On Sunday, September 8, 2019 at approximately 9:50 am, an individual arrived at his mother's home and interrupted a suspected burglary of the home. The suspects left the area in a silver colored sedan. The individual called 911 with a description and account of the situation. Officers started to...

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Charges:

(1) count Burglary (F1), (1) Count Criminal Conspiracy, (1) count Criminal Trespass, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Dispostion

August 30, 2019

Weiss, Caden Robert - (1) count Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and 5 additional charges

The Locust Township Police Department arrested Weiss, Caden Robert on Friday August 30th, 2019. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday August 27th, 2019 Issuing Authority : Honorable Craig W. Long Holding Department : Locust Township Police Department Docket Number : MJ-26303...

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Charges:

(1) count Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, (1) count Terroristic Threats, (2) counts Simple Assault, (1) Count Loitering and prowling at night time, (1) count Criminal Trespass, (2) Counts Harassment

August 30, 2019

Hemphill, Jahvel Emanuel - (1) count Attempted Robbery and 4 additional charges

The Locust Township Police Department arrested Hemphill, Jahvel Emanuel on Friday August 30th, 2019. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday August 27th, 2019 Issuing Authority : Honorable Craig W. Long Holding Department : Locust Township Police Department Docket Number : MJ-...

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Charges:

(1) count Attempted Robbery, (2) counts Simple Assault, (1) Count Loitering and prowling at night time, (2) Counts Harassment, (1) Count Criminal Mischief

March 27, 2019

Kobilis, David Lynn - (1) count Aggravated Assault (F1) and 2 additional charges

The Locust Township Police Department arrested David Lynn Kobilis on Tuesday March 26, 2019. Patrolman DeFrain arrived at Kobilis' residence in Wilburton with the intent to serve multiple warrants and observed Kobilis changing the oil in one of his vehicles. The officer then approached Kobilis and...

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Charges:

(1) count Aggravated Assault (F1), (1) count Simple Assault (M2), (1) count Resisting Arrest (M2)

November 8, 2019

Ottens, Zachary St. Ivan - (1) count Speeding

Failure to respond. $152.50 and a plea needed to satisfy warrant.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Speeding

November 8, 2019

Williams, Ronald J Jr. - (1) count Driving w/o a License

Failure to respond. $317.50 and a plea needed to satisfy warrant.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Driving w/o a License

November 8, 2019

Rovinsky, William Brant - (1) count Speeding

Failure to respond. $152.50 and a plea needed to satisfy warrant.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Speeding

November 8, 2019

Compos, Elijah J - (1) count Speeding

Failure to respond. $152.50 and a plea needed to satisfy warrant.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Speeding

November 8, 2019

Nievas, Vanesa Noemi - (1) Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended or Revoked and 1 additional charge

Failure to respond. $470.00 needed to satisfy warrant.

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Charges:

(1) Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended or Revoked, (1) count Speeding

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September 8, 2019

Residential Burglary with (2) Suspects Captured

On Sunday, September 8, 2019 at approximately 9:50 am, an individual arrived at his mother's home and interrupted a suspected burglary of the home. The suspects left the area in a silver colored sedan. The individual called 911 with a description and account of the situation. Officers started to...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

August 27, 2019

Help Identify Subject & Vehicle

On Monday, 08/26/19 at approximately 2:05 PM, the driver of a dark colored or black SUV almost struck a PENN DOT highway flagger. The employee was conducting traffic control operations for the other crew members when the vehicle traveled towards him. The vehicle was traveling north on Old Reading...

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Incident Type:

Assault - Other

August 8, 2019

Road Closure Advisory - Cleveland Township 8/13/19-8/16/19

Happy Valley Road in Cleveland Township will be closed to all traffic at 223 Happy Valley Road. The closure will take place on Tuesday morning, 08/13/19 through Friday 08/16/19. Township crews will be conducting a stream / pipe crossing replacement. No traffic will be able to travel through this...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

April 26, 2019

Residential Burglary

On Friday April 26, 2019, this department was dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of Scenic Drive, Franklin Township. This roadway is situated to the south of the “Old Krum’s Orchard and to the north of the Southern Columbia Schools. The burglary occurred between approximately 4:30 pm on...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

January 19, 2019

Fleeing/Wanted Person

On January 19, 2019 at approximately 0100 hours, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge pickup truck after observing suspicious activity at a residence in which the vehicle did not belong. Throughout the course of the traffic stop, three males were positively identified. A fourth male...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

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September 8, 2019

Attempt to Identify Vehicle

The Locust Township Police Department is looking to identify the pickup truck and/or the occupant(s) pictured. If you have any information, please contact Patrolman DeFrain at (570)799-5806 reference 19-002457, or you can submit a tip through CrimeWatch.

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Locust Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 4, 2019

Free Ford Truck Parts - Hit & Run

Free Ford F-Series truck parts for a 2015-2016 series truck; black in color: The Locust Township Police Department would like to offer you your truck parts back. (see attached picture) Between late Saturday night, 03/02/19 and Sunday morning, 03/03/19, you left the parts behind for your truck. By...

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Case Status:

Current

January 2, 2019

Burglary

This department is investigating a burglary that occurred at 34 Poorhouse Road in Locust Township. The burglary is believed to have happened sometime between December 1, 2018 and December 25, 2018. It is unknown how many actors entered the home, but copper pipes, a propane tank, and a steel billet...

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Locust Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

November 20, 2018

Illegal Dumping

The Locust Township Police Department is investigating an illegal dump site located in the parking lot for State Game Lands 58, which is located along Aristes Ringtown Road in Roaring Creek Township. It appears that between the morning hours of November 18, 2018 and the afternoon hours of November...

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Locust Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

December 6, 2019

Congratulations Southern Columbia Tigers

The members of the Locust Township Police Department want to congratulate the Southern Columbia Tigers football team on their 10th Pennsylvania State Championship. We are proud of the sportsmanship showed this season by the players. The coaches, players and parents have worked hard to bring home...

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Locust Township Police Department

December 6, 2019

Fraud attempts via telephone calls

A resident called this department to report his wife received a call on her cell phone from an individual named "Lou". The man said he was from Philadelphia and was soliciting donations to help fund a police horse. The resident's wife did not reply or offer money. The resident received the same...

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

November 25, 2019

Operation Safe Holiday

OPERATION SAFE HOLIDAY A Holiday without impaired driving - the ultimate gift (November 22, 2019) - Harrisburg , PA - The holiday season has arrived once again and once again Pennsylvania's roadways are filled with holiday travelers. Unfortunately, impaired drivers will also be traveling,...

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

November 11, 2019

Happy Veteran's Day

On this day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice. Thank you!

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

November 8, 2019

SCAM ALERTS

SCAMS There are two scams that have been occurring in our community and surrounding areas the past couple of days. 1. Residents have been receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. Residents are being asked to return the call to 309-305-3462. DO NOT...

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