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March 20, 2023

Avent, Thair Antarah - (1 count) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1 additional charge

March 19, 2023 at approx. 10:00 p.m. police responded to Lee Park Avenue for the report of a physical domestic dispute. The female victim reported being assaulted by 27 year old Thair Avent of Hanover Township. Avent was taken into custody, processed and transported to the Luzerne County...
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March 18, 2023

Mannear, Janet Elizabeth - & 35 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

The Hanover Township Police Department arrested a female during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges were filed via summons.
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March 17, 2023

Rackley, Judith - (1 Count) Tamper With/Fabricare Physical Evidence (M2) and 3 additional charges

The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Judith RACKLEY following a traffic stop on Wyoming St. in Hanover Twp. RACKLEY was found to have an active warrant out of the Luzerne County Sheriff's Dept. for failing to appear on drug charges. She provided false identification to officers during...
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March 16, 2023

Found Property

The Hanover Township Police Department is attempting to locate the owner of a wallet that was found in the Korn Krest section of Hanover Township in order for it to be returned. Anyone with information on the owner of the wallet is asked to contact The Hanover Township Police Department. Positive...

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March 14, 2023

WARRANT ARREST

The Hanover Township Police Department apprehended a wanted male during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle. Thomas BLAINE was discovered to have an active warrant out of the Luzerne County Sheriff's Department. BLAINE was taken into custody and transported to the Luzerne County Correctional...

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March 20, 2023

Avent, Thair Antarah - (1 count) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1 additional charge

March 19, 2023 at approx. 10:00 p.m. police responded to Lee Park Avenue for the report of a physical domestic dispute. The female victim reported being assaulted by 27 year old Thair Avent of Hanover Township. Avent was taken into custody, processed and transported to the Luzerne County...
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Hanover Township Police Department

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March 18, 2023

Mannear, Janet Elizabeth - & 35 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

The Hanover Township Police Department arrested a female during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges were filed via summons.
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Hanover Township Police Department

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March 17, 2023

Rackley, Judith - (1 Count) Tamper With/Fabricare Physical Evidence (M2) and 3 additional charges

The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Judith RACKLEY following a traffic stop on Wyoming St. in Hanover Twp. RACKLEY was found to have an active warrant out of the Luzerne County Sheriff's Dept. for failing to appear on drug charges. She provided false identification to officers during...
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March 13, 2023

BENNETT, JUSTIN AARON - & 35 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)

The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Justin A BENNETT for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, driving while DUI suspended and other motor vehicle violations following a traffic stop on the Sans Souci Pkwy. BENNETT was taken into custody and transported...
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March 11, 2023

Marcinkowski, Frank - (1 Count) Stalking (M1) and 1 additional charge

The Hanover Township Police Department arrested Frank MARCINKOWSKI following an ongoing incident at the DHL facility on New Commerce Blvd. MARCINKOWSKI entered into a continuous course of conduct that led the victim in this case to fear for her safety. A warrant for the arrest of MARCINKOWSKI was...
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March 16, 2023

Found Property

The Hanover Township Police Department is attempting to locate the owner of a wallet that was found in the Korn Krest section of Hanover Township in order for it to be returned. Anyone with information on the owner of the wallet is asked to contact The Hanover Township Police Department. Positive...

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March 14, 2023

WARRANT ARREST

The Hanover Township Police Department apprehended a wanted male during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle. Thomas BLAINE was discovered to have an active warrant out of the Luzerne County Sheriff's Department. BLAINE was taken into custody and transported to the Luzerne County Correctional...

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March 13, 2023

Traffic Accident

The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 03/10/2023 at approximately 1300hrs. The MVA involved one car and one person was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries.

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March 9, 2023

Wanted Person

On March 9th, 2023 at approximately 1050hrs the Hanover Township Police Department apprehended Cathi WILLIAMS following a traffic stop on Carey Ave. WILLIAMS was found to have an active warrant from the Maryland State Police. She was arraigned by MDJ Zola on the charge of Arrest Prior to...

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March 4, 2023

Hit & Run to Vehicle

On Friday, March 3, 2023 at approximately 08:30 p.m., an unknown vehicle struck the victim's vehicle in the area of Colonels Rd./ Inman Ave. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone with security cameras in the area that may have captured the incident is asked to contact the Hanover...

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March 13, 2023

Camera registry for Homes and Businesses

Residents and Business Owners- Register your cameras today for your home and businesses and help us help you! We DO NOT have nor will we ever have access to your cameras! By registering, we compile a database that helps us know how to contact you in the event of nearby crimes and offenses. This...

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March 9, 2023

School Resource Officer Presentation

Sgt. Cywinski, School Resource Officer had the pleasure of conducting presentations on Constitutional Law to Mr. Dubinski's High School classes today. The students were a pleasure to present to and asked a lot of great questions! Presentations on subject matter that the students are learning not...

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March 7, 2023

MONTHLY CRIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2023

Police related calls for the month of February 2023. We encourage everyone who lives, works and visits Hanover Township to download the, "CrimeWatch" app to keep up to date with the activity in Hanover Township.

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March 2, 2023

Officers Participate in "Read Across America"

In celebration of National Read Across America and to honor Dr.Suess’ Birthday, Hanover Township Police Sgt. Ryan Cywinski and Asst. Chief Eric Richardson, had the honor to read to our future. A special thank you to the Hanover Area School District for allowing our officers to take part in the...

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February 17, 2023

Hanover Memorial AM Drop Off

Hanover Memorial AM Drop Off Procedures: (Please refer to the map) Due to increased traffic and safety concerns, parents are encouraged to drop off their children at the AM drop off location as noted on the map. The AM drop off location is to the left of Hanover Memorial near the guiderail. Signs...

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