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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
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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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July 26, 2017

Theft/Vandalism to Vehicles

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:27 A.M. police were called to J&J Used Cars, located at 1000 Mt. Rose Avenue, for a report of Theft from an Automobile and Vandalism . The victim reported that unknown actor(s) smashed the windshield out of two vehicles, and took property from a third vehicle...

Incident Type:

Theft

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 26, 2017

Theft from an Automobile

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:25 A.M. police received information of a Theft from an Automobile . The victim reported that unknown actor(s) unlawfully entered their vehicle and stole property in excess of $600. The incident occurred between 7/24/2017 at 8:30 P.M. and 7/25/2017 at 08:30 A.M...

Incident Type:

Theft

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 25, 2017

Theft from an Automobile

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 06:12 A.M. police were called to a home in the 1400 block of First Avenue for a report of Theft from an Automobile . The victim reported unknown actor(s) unlawfully entered the unlocked vehicle, and removed property in excess of $250 from the car. Anyone with...

Incident Type:

Theft

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 25, 2017

Theft from an Automobile

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 1:48 P.M., police were called to a home in the 1300 block of Mt. Rose Avenue (rear) for a report of Theft from an Automobile . The victim reported that their firearm, a 9 MM pistol, was taken from their car sometime between Sunday, July 23rd, at 7:30 P.M. and Monday,...

Incident Type:

Theft

Source:

Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 25, 2017

Theft from Coin-Operated Devices

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 08:04 A.M., police received a report of Theft from Coin Operated Devices from the Soap and Suds Laundroma t. An unknown black male actor (pictured below) was captured on store surveillance, taking coins from the machines. Anyone with information regarding this subject is...

Incident Type:

Theft

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

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December 1, 2014

Morrison, Carmolita Inez

On June 23, 2014 police were called to the Dollar General Store, located at 1077 S. Edgar Street, for a Retail Theft in progress. As a result of the on scene investigation, Carmolita I. Morrison, was arrested for one count of Retail Theft . Ms Morrison was transported to York County Central Booking...

Charges:

Retail Theft (F3)

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

November 13, 2014

Gibson, Jhamael D

On June 15, 2014 at 00:01AM, an officer observed Mr. Gibson riding a bicycle on E. Market Street in Spring Garden Township without any lighting. The officer stopped him to warn him about the lighting violation and during a routine name check discovered that Mr. Gibson had four outstanding warrants...

Charges:

Escape

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

November 10, 2014

Jurcak, Marc A

On September 11, 2014, at 1:42PM, police were called to the 500 block of S. Ogontz Street for a suspicious person in a vehicle taking pictures. Upon arrival, police identified the subject as Mr. Jurcak. Mr. Jurcak was observed taking pictures in front of a neighbor's home by the complainant...

Charges:

CC2709.1 Stalking CC2709 Harassment

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

November 3, 2014

Handy, Peaches Michelle

On Sunday November 02, 2014 at 4:42 PM, police were called to the Dollar General Store located at 1077 S. Edgar Street for a retail theft in progress. As a result of the on-scene investigation, Peaches M. Handy, was arrested for one count of Retail Theft, summary offense. Ms Handy was transported...

Charges:

Retail Theft (Summary)

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

October 8, 2014

Groff, Coby Lee

On August 12, 2014 at 8:25 PM, police were called a vacant home in the 1400 block of S. Duke Street for a possible trespass violation. A neighbor reported seeing a light turn on and off inside the home on the street, which was vacant at the time. As a result of the on scene investigation, Mr. Groff...

Charges:

Criminal Trespass; Loitering and Prowling at Night Time

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

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July 25, 2017

Theft from an Automobile

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 06:12 A.M. police were called to a home in the 1400 block of First Avenue for a report of Theft from an Automobile . The victim reported unknown actor(s) unlawfully entered the unlocked vehicle, and removed property in excess of $250 from the car. Anyone with...

Incident Type:

Theft

Source:

Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 25, 2017

Theft from an Automobile

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 1:48 P.M., police were called to a home in the 1300 block of Mt. Rose Avenue (rear) for a report of Theft from an Automobile . The victim reported that their firearm, a 9 MM pistol, was taken from their car sometime between Sunday, July 23rd, at 7:30 P.M. and Monday,...

Incident Type:

Theft

Source:

Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 25, 2017

Theft from Coin-Operated Devices

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 08:04 A.M., police received a report of Theft from Coin Operated Devices from the Soap and Suds Laundroma t. An unknown black male actor (pictured below) was captured on store surveillance, taking coins from the machines. Anyone with information regarding this subject is...

Incident Type:

Theft

Source:

Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 25, 2017

Fraud Report

On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 7:59 P.M. police received a report of fraud from a home in the 1200 block of Midland Avenue. The victim reported several unauthorized transactions on their bank account.

Incident Type:

Fraud

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

July 25, 2017

Driving Under the Influence

On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 02:35 A.M. police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of S. Richland Avenue. As a result of the stop, the driver, a 30 year old white male, from York, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, and taken to York County Central Booking for processing.

Incident Type:

DUI

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

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October 27, 2016

Trick-or-Treating Tips

Trick or Treating will be held in Spring Garden Township on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In order that you have a hauntingly good time, we would remind you of the following safety tips: Choose a costume for your child that is bright and reflective. Children should always go out...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

September 22, 2016

Juvenile Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Incident

On September 21, 2016, a male juvenile, 17 years of age, who resides in the City of York was charged with Receiving Stolen Property by the Detective’s Unit, Office of the York County District Attorney. The charges stem from a Theft of a Motor Vehicle from Spring Garden Township reported in July,...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

September 14, 2016

Child Passenger Safety Week Events

Child Passenger Safety Week begins Monday, September 19th, 2016. There are a number of free car seat check up events scheduled during the week. Please see the attached flyer for a schedule of events.

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

August 11, 2016

Theft from Vehicles Continue to Increase

The department is investigating additional Theft from Vehicle reports that occurred overnight. At least an additional 8 vehicles were entered overnight and property taken from them. These incidents occurred in the Villa Green neighborhood (S. Albemarle Street, Lancaster Avenue, Springdale Avenue, E...

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Spring Garden Township Police Department

August 4, 2016

Crime Prevention Tip - Securing Your Car

We continue to experience an increase in the number of reported Theft from Automobiles and Automobile Thefts. In an effort to help our residents secure their vehicles, we have included an attachment titled "Protect Your Vehicle", a publication from the National Crime Prevention Council. We...

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