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Welcome to the Spring Garden 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.

George Swartz, Chief of Police
Now Accepting Applications
The Metropolitan York Police Testing Consortium, comprising twelve (12) local police departments from York County, is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. More information and applications are available at www.yorkpolicejobs.org.

Completed applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018.
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Police Administrative Office Hours
Our regular administrative office hours are Monday - Friday 08:00 AM to 4:30PM except holidays. Police officers are on duty 24/7 a week. If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you need police services (non-emergency) during non-business hours, please call (717) 840-2971.
Accreditation
Since April, 2009 the Spring Garden Township Police Department has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Quick Response Team Member
The department is a participating member of the York County Quick Response Team. The York County Quick Response Team (YCQRT) was formed in November 2002 to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies in the management and resolution of special threats and high-risk incidents.

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May 18, 2018

Narcotics - Possession - Marijuana

On May 05, 2018 at 12:34 A.M., police stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Kings Mill Road for an equipment violation. As a result of the on-scene investigation, police discovered a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The offender is a juvenile, therefore, his name will not be...

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Drugs / Narcotics Violation

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Identity Theft Reported

On May 03, 2018 at 1:25 P.M., police received information of an Identity Theft offense that took place May 02, 2018. The victim reported receiving information from his bank notifying him of changes being made to his account. The victim did not authorize any changes and was able to determine that...

Incident Type:

Fraud

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Certificate of Recognition Presented in Recognition of National Police

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania State Representative for the 95th Legislative District, Carol Hill-Evans, presented Chief Swartz, and the Spring Garden Township Police Department, a Certificate of Recognition in honor of National Police Officer Memorial Day . A copy of the Certificate is attached...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Theft of Leased Property

On May 01, 2018 at 2:50 P.M., police took a report of Theft of Leased Property from the Rent-A-Center at 1041 Mt. Rose Avenue. The property was later returned to the store later in the month and no further action was necessary.

Incident Type:

Fraud

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Fraud - Credit Cards, ATM Etc.

On May 2, 2018 at 1:40 P.M., police were notified of several unauthorized transactions on the victim's bank card (debit). The victim was still in possession of the card and the transactions were made on-line on May 2, 2018.

Incident Type:

Fraud

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

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October 27, 2017

Kline, Robert Lewis Jr. - Theft and 4 additional charges

On Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 12:50 P.M., a plain clothes detective from the department observed a male subject leaving the front porch of a home in the 700 block of Hill Street with a package in his hands as the detective was driving through the area. The detective then observed the same...

Charges:

Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Reckless Endangering, Endangering the Welfare of Children, Escape

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

March 10, 2017

Carrasquillo-Benitez, Victor Manuel - Robbery and 4 additional charges

On December 20, 2016 at approximately 9:43 PM, police were called to an armed robbery at the Family Dollar located at 1025 Mt. Rose Avenue in Spring Garden Township. As a result of an on-going investigation into the incident, police have filed charges against Mr. Victor Manuel Carrasquillo-Benitez...

Charges:

Robbery, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Firearm Prohibited, False Imprisonmnet

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

June 22, 2016

Buchanan, Kevin B - Indecent Exposure

On June 22, 2016 at approximately 00:41 hours, police were called to the Crystal Clean Laundry, located at 1128 Mt. Rose Avenue, for a male that had exposed himself inside the laundromat. As a result of the on-scene investigation, police arrested Mr. Kevin B. Buchanan, age 31, of York, PA. The...

Charges:

Indecent Exposure

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

September 17, 2015

Beer, Lonny Roy Sr. - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance - General Impairment

On August 30, 2015 at approximately 8:45PM police received a 911 call reporting a vehicle being operated in a reckless manner in the 1300 block of E. Market Street. Police located and stopped the vehicle on Hill Street near Fouth Avenue. As a result of the on-scene investigation, the operator was...

Charges:

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance - General Impairment

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

September 17, 2015

Shefcyk, Kimberly Ann - Indirect Criminal Contempt - PFA Violation

On September 10, 2015 the defendant allegedly violated a Protection from Abuse Order by contacting her estranged husband multiple times in violation of the order.

Charges:

Indirect Criminal Contempt - PFA Violation

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October 18, 2017

Lebron-Orwig, Jared Michael - Burglary (F1); Theft (M2); Receiving Stolen Property(M2)

Update: On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 York Area Regional Police apprehended Mr. Lebron-Orwig. He is currently in police custody. On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, police obtained a felony arrest warrant for Jared Michael Lebron-Orwig for Burglary, Theft and Receiving Stolen Property related to an...

Charges:

Burglary (F1); Theft (M2); Receiving Stolen Property(M2)

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

December 1, 2014

Gambino, Francesco - Theft By Deception; Bad Checks

On January 29, 2014 police obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. Gambino for the following offenses after he passed a bad check at a local business and failed to respond to requests to correct it: Theft By Deception - False Impression (F3) Bad Checks (M1)

Charges:

Theft By Deception; Bad Checks

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Narcotics - Possession - Marijuana

On May 05, 2018 at 12:34 A.M., police stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Kings Mill Road for an equipment violation. As a result of the on-scene investigation, police discovered a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The offender is a juvenile, therefore, his name will not be...

Incident Type:

Drugs / Narcotics Violation

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Identity Theft Reported

On May 03, 2018 at 1:25 P.M., police received information of an Identity Theft offense that took place May 02, 2018. The victim reported receiving information from his bank notifying him of changes being made to his account. The victim did not authorize any changes and was able to determine that...

Incident Type:

Fraud

Source:

Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Theft of Leased Property

On May 01, 2018 at 2:50 P.M., police took a report of Theft of Leased Property from the Rent-A-Center at 1041 Mt. Rose Avenue. The property was later returned to the store later in the month and no further action was necessary.

Incident Type:

Fraud

Source:

Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Fraud - Credit Cards, ATM Etc.

On May 2, 2018 at 1:40 P.M., police were notified of several unauthorized transactions on the victim's bank card (debit). The victim was still in possession of the card and the transactions were made on-line on May 2, 2018.

Incident Type:

Fraud

Source:

Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Theft - $200 & Over - From Buildings

On May 01, 2018 at 11:30 police were notified of a theft from a residence in the 1300 block of S. Queen Street. The victim reported that a Nintendo Switch gaming console was taken from the home on or about April 16, 2018. Anyone with information may contact police at (717)843-0851 or e-mail the...

Incident Type:

Theft

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May 18, 2018

Certificate of Recognition Presented in Recognition of National Police

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania State Representative for the 95th Legislative District, Carol Hill-Evans, presented Chief Swartz, and the Spring Garden Township Police Department, a Certificate of Recognition in honor of National Police Officer Memorial Day . A copy of the Certificate is attached...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

Thank You Texas Roadhouse Restaurant

On May 17, 2018 the department received a delicious treat from our local Texas Roadhouse Restaurant. The restaurant made a gracious donation of several of their fantastic food items in honor of National Police Memorial Week . Thank you to TEXAS ROADHOUSE , and to, Ms Katherine Flinchbaugh, the...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

May 18, 2018

2018 1st Quarter Uniform Crime Report Released

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) for the first quarter of 2018 was recently released for the Township. The overall crime rate showed an increase of 5% for the same period in 2017. Several Part 1 offenses showed a decease including Robbery, and Theft. Burglary showed an increase from 2017 for the same...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

January 31, 2018

Active Police Incident - Barricaded Subject - Update #2

The incident in the 1st block of S. Belmont Street was resolved around 7:30 P.M. tonight. A 40 year old male was taken into custody without incident and transported to a local hospital for further mental health and medical evaluations. There were no injuries reported. All roads that had been closed...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

January 31, 2018

Active Police Incident - Update - Barricaded Subject

The York County QRT Team has just deployed a noise diversationary device at the scene of the barricaded subject. There is no threat to the community.

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