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Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

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HELPFUL COVID-19 LINKS TO STAY INFORMED
The following sites are updated regularly and provide current COVID-19 information:

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Columbia County Emergency Management Agency http://ema.columbiapa.org/covid-19/
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** New Online Reporting Tool **
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.

By utilizing Online Reporting, you can...

• Contact the Locust Township Police Department
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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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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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WELCOME TO THE LOCUST TWP POLICE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to Locust Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Allen L. Breach, Chief of Police
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CrashDocs Available Online
We have digitized our crash reports through a partnership with the CARFAX Police Crash Assistance Program. The reports are stored electronically in a secure database and are available for purchase online at www.crashdocs.org.

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May 14, 2020

Sen Gordner E-News - 05/14/20

View this email in a browser In This Update: Senate Approves Bills to Support Safe, Responsible Reopening of Many Employers PA Senate COVID-19 Hearings Explore Impacts on Education, Transportation and Safety After Senate Hearing, Department of Health Reverses Course on Nursing Home Testing New...

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Locust Township Police Department

May 13, 2020

Thank YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Hello, On behalf of all the officers and our families here at Locust Township Police, we want to thank all of our residents and businesses for your support and words of encouragement during this difficult period for everyone. On a daily basis we receive so many "thank you's" and words of support,...

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Locust Township Police Department

May 2, 2020

Worker Safety Order FAQ from the Department of Health. 5-1-20

Most Current Worker Safety Order FAQ from the Department of Health. **Attached** Also, below is the link to Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Diseases%20and%20Conditions/Public%20Health%20Safety%20Measures%20for%20Businesses_FAQ2.pdf

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May 2, 2020

Rep. Kurt Masser Weekly Update 05-01-20

*** SEE PDF FILE ATTACHED *** Pennsylvania’s Economy Continues Process of Safely Reopening There are several positive signs this week as Pennsylvania and other states continue the process of establishing policies and procedures to safely reopen the economy while protecting our citizens against...

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April 29, 2020

FLOOD WATCH

Thu, Apr 30, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WATCH FOR A PORTION OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ADAMS, COLUMBIA , CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, JUNIATA,...

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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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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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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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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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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

May 14, 2020

Sen Gordner E-News - 05/14/20

View this email in a browser In This Update: Senate Approves Bills to Support Safe, Responsible Reopening of Many Employers PA Senate COVID-19 Hearings Explore Impacts on Education, Transportation and Safety After Senate Hearing, Department of Health Reverses Course on Nursing Home Testing New...

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

May 13, 2020

Thank YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Hello, On behalf of all the officers and our families here at Locust Township Police, we want to thank all of our residents and businesses for your support and words of encouragement during this difficult period for everyone. On a daily basis we receive so many "thank you's" and words of support,...

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

May 2, 2020

Worker Safety Order FAQ from the Department of Health. 5-1-20

Most Current Worker Safety Order FAQ from the Department of Health. **Attached** Also, below is the link to Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Diseases%20and%20Conditions/Public%20Health%20Safety%20Measures%20for%20Businesses_FAQ2.pdf

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Locust Township Police Department

May 2, 2020

Rep. Kurt Masser Weekly Update 05-01-20

*** SEE PDF FILE ATTACHED *** Pennsylvania’s Economy Continues Process of Safely Reopening There are several positive signs this week as Pennsylvania and other states continue the process of establishing policies and procedures to safely reopen the economy while protecting our citizens against...

Source:

Locust Township Police Department

April 29, 2020

FLOOD WATCH

Thu, Apr 30, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WATCH FOR A PORTION OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ADAMS, COLUMBIA , CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, JUNIATA,...

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