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March 17, 2020

New Online Reporting System

For reporting all non-emergency incidents, the Locust Township Police Department has launched an online reporting system via the following quick link; : crimewatch.net/l/117730.

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COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Information
The members of the Locust Township Police Department, Roaring Creek Zone Emergency Management Association and area volunteer first responders remain committed to assist our community members during any emergency and/or public health concern. We do our best to provide you with the information or locations where you can obtain official accurate and timely information on the virus outbreak.
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Family Fun Night Notice / Invitation
We have been asked to share the attached flyer on a family fun night coming up on Saturday night, February 29, 2020.
Local Information
Here is some information on upcoming local events we have been asked to share.
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.

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April 2, 2020

PA Governor Issues Stay at Home Order

As many of you are already aware, the Pennsylvania Governor has issued a Stay at Home Order for all of Pennsylvania. The order has been attached to this post. We are encouraging everyone to comply with the governor's order and reduce the risk of the COVID-19 virus spread. These are uncharted waters...

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March 30, 2020

Sen Gordner E-News - 03/30/2020

View this email in a browser In this Issue: PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Federal Action Could Offer Relief for Self-Employed Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Mitigation USDA Approves COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution Efforts Underway to Bolster...

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March 22, 2020

Columbia County PA First COVID-19 Case Confirmed

Copied from the Columbia County EMA website and release. http://ema.columbiapa.org/covid-19/ Today 3-22-2020 Columbia County Emergency Management Agency was notified by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency of the first positive case of COVID-19 in Columbia County. Details of the patient...

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March 22, 2020

Locust Township Police Response Modifications 03-22-20

March 22, 2020 RE: Locust Township Police Modifications in Response to COVID-19 Threat To address the on-going concerns surrounding the presence of COVID-19 in the Roaring Creek Valley area, the Locust Township Police Department is implementing modifications to our response protocols. These...

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March 21, 2020

Sen Gordner E-News - 03/21/20

View this email in a browser March 21, 2020 In this Update: Coronavirus Update: Enforcement of Business Shutdown Order Delayed, List of Life-Sustaining Businesses Expanded New Website Details COVID-19 Resources Recommendations Issued for Employment and Training Programs During Coronavirus...

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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)

February 17, 2020

Steadele, Erik Matthew - (1) Count Driving While Suspended

Failure to pay. $917.50 needed to satisfy warrant.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Driving While Suspended

February 6, 2020

Hall, Joshua Jarell - (1) Count Driving While Suspended and 1 additional charge

Failure to respond. $220.50 and pleas needed to satisfy warrants.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Driving While Suspended, (1) count Speeding

February 6, 2020

McAndrew, Meghan K - (1) count Disorderly Conduct

Failure to pay. $265.00 needed to satisfy warrant.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Disorderly Conduct

February 6, 2020

McCracken, Steven C. - (1) count Scattering Rubbish

Failure to pay. $192.00 needed to satisfy warrant.

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Locust Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Scattering Rubbish

January 27, 2020

McNeil, Jermaine Allan - (1) count Disorderly Conduct

Failure to pay. $393.25 needed to satisfy warrant.

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Charges:

(1) count Disorderly Conduct

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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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Locust Township Police Department

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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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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Case Status:

Current

April 2, 2020

PA Governor Issues Stay at Home Order

As many of you are already aware, the Pennsylvania Governor has issued a Stay at Home Order for all of Pennsylvania. The order has been attached to this post. We are encouraging everyone to comply with the governor's order and reduce the risk of the COVID-19 virus spread. These are uncharted waters...

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

March 30, 2020

Sen Gordner E-News - 03/30/2020

View this email in a browser In this Issue: PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Federal Action Could Offer Relief for Self-Employed Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Mitigation USDA Approves COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution Efforts Underway to Bolster...

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Locust Township Police Department

March 22, 2020

Columbia County PA First COVID-19 Case Confirmed

Copied from the Columbia County EMA website and release. http://ema.columbiapa.org/covid-19/ Today 3-22-2020 Columbia County Emergency Management Agency was notified by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency of the first positive case of COVID-19 in Columbia County. Details of the patient...

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Locust Township Police Department

March 22, 2020

Locust Township Police Response Modifications 03-22-20

March 22, 2020 RE: Locust Township Police Modifications in Response to COVID-19 Threat To address the on-going concerns surrounding the presence of COVID-19 in the Roaring Creek Valley area, the Locust Township Police Department is implementing modifications to our response protocols. These...

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

March 21, 2020

Sen Gordner E-News - 03/21/20

View this email in a browser March 21, 2020 In this Update: Coronavirus Update: Enforcement of Business Shutdown Order Delayed, List of Life-Sustaining Businesses Expanded New Website Details COVID-19 Resources Recommendations Issued for Employment and Training Programs During Coronavirus...

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Locust Township Police Department

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