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License Plate Readers
The East Cocalico Township Police Department recently purchased three automated License Plate Readers from Rekor Systems. The LPRs, which are mounted in patrol vehicles, scan license plates at real time and compare the plates to a database which can determine if a vehicle is stolen or a plate is suspended or expired. The readers were put into service on Monday February 10, 2020. On Tuesday February 11, 2020, an East Cocalico Township Police
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Drug Box
The East Cocalico Township Police Department would like to encourage individuals to rid their households of unused prescription drugs that pose a safety hazard and can contribute to prescription drug abuse. The box is located in the lobby of the Police Department located at 100 HIll Road Denver, PA 17517. We can not accept needles/syringes.

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Scam Alert
SCAM ALERT

Over the past several weeks the East Cocalico Township Police Department has received numerous reports from citizens receiving phone calls from individuals attempting to defraud them of money. Some of the more popular scams include the following:
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September 15, 2021

Dauber, Dean - Possession of Methamphetamine (M) and 1 additional charge

Dean Dauber, 36, of Lancaster, PA was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after an incident that occurred at a hotel in the 2100 block of North Reading Road on September 6, 2021. At 0329 hours, East Cocalico Township Police were dispatched to the hotel...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Possession of Methamphetamine (M), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

September 10, 2021

Paul, David S - 2 counts DUI (M) and 1 additional charge

David S Paul, 54, of Denver, PA was charged with 2 counts of Driving Under the Influence and a traffic violation after an incident that occurred in the 200 block of North Muddy Creek Road on September 5, 2021. At 2052 hours, the East Cocalico Township Police received a call from an alert citizen...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

2 counts DUI (M), and summary

September 7, 2021

Concerns Regarding Police Presence at the Cocalico School District

Concerns Regarding Police Presence at the Cocalico School District on September 7, 2021 As the Police Chief of the East Cocalico Township Police Department I am tasked with the responsibility for the safety and well-being of all school district staff, administration and most importantly the...

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September 7, 2021

Kauffman, Thomas - Burglary (F-1) and 2 additional charges

Thomas Kauffman, 21, of Pine Grove, PA was charged with Burglary, Access Device Fraud and Theft by Unlawful Taking after an incident that occurred in June of 2021. It is alleged that between the dates of June 4 and June 6, 2021, Kauffman entered the residence of his ex-girlfriend's mother and stole...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Burglary (F-1), Access Device Fraud (F-3), and Theft by Unlawful Taking (M-3)

August 31, 2021

Galbreath, Michael - Criminal Trespass (F-3) and 1 additional charge

Michael Galbreath, 41, of Stevens, PA was charged with Criminal Trespass and Driving Under the Influence after an incident that occurred at a residence in the 600 block of South 6th Street in Denver Borough. On August 30, 2021 at 1658 hours, East Cocalico Township Police were dispatched for a male...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Criminal Trespass (F-3), and DUI (M)

September 15, 2021

Dauber, Dean - Possession of Methamphetamine (M) and 1 additional charge

Dean Dauber, 36, of Lancaster, PA was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after an incident that occurred at a hotel in the 2100 block of North Reading Road on September 6, 2021. At 0329 hours, East Cocalico Township Police were dispatched to the hotel...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Possession of Methamphetamine (M), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

September 10, 2021

Paul, David S - 2 counts DUI (M) and 1 additional charge

David S Paul, 54, of Denver, PA was charged with 2 counts of Driving Under the Influence and a traffic violation after an incident that occurred in the 200 block of North Muddy Creek Road on September 5, 2021. At 2052 hours, the East Cocalico Township Police received a call from an alert citizen...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

2 counts DUI (M), and summary

September 7, 2021

Kauffman, Thomas - Burglary (F-1) and 2 additional charges

Thomas Kauffman, 21, of Pine Grove, PA was charged with Burglary, Access Device Fraud and Theft by Unlawful Taking after an incident that occurred in June of 2021. It is alleged that between the dates of June 4 and June 6, 2021, Kauffman entered the residence of his ex-girlfriend's mother and stole...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Burglary (F-1), Access Device Fraud (F-3), and Theft by Unlawful Taking (M-3)

August 31, 2021

Galbreath, Michael - Criminal Trespass (F-3) and 1 additional charge

Michael Galbreath, 41, of Stevens, PA was charged with Criminal Trespass and Driving Under the Influence after an incident that occurred at a residence in the 600 block of South 6th Street in Denver Borough. On August 30, 2021 at 1658 hours, East Cocalico Township Police were dispatched for a male...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Criminal Trespass (F-3), and DUI (M)

August 30, 2021

Zelinsky, Charity - DUI (M) and 2 additional charges

Charity Zelinsky, 43, of Adamstown, PA was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Disorderly Conduct and two traffic violations after an incident that occurred in the first block of Denver Road on July 9, 2021. At 2246 hours, East Cocalico Township Police received a call about a possible...

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Charges:

DUI (M), Disorderly Conduct (S), and 2 traffic summaries

December 5, 2020

Locklear, James A - Simple Assault (M-2) and 1 additional charge

A warrant was issued for the arrest of James A Locklear, 34, previously of Reamstown, PA for Simple Assault and Harassment stemming from an incident that occurred on December 1, 2020. It is alleged that Locklear assaulted the victim at her residence in the first block of East Church Street in East...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Simple Assault (M-2), and Harassment (S)

August 28, 2019

Alvarado, Miguel Anthony - Access Device Fraud (F-3) and 2 additional charges

Miguel A Alvarado, 32, LKA: Reading, PA was charged with Access Device Fraud, Criminal Conspiracy and Theft from Motor Vehicle after an investigation into a incident that occurred in the first block of Oak Lane on May 7, 2019. It is alleged that on that date, Alvardo and 2 individuals stole various...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Charges:

Access Device Fraud (F-3), Criminal Conspiracy (F-3), Theft from a Motor Vehicle (M-1)

November 15, 2017

Assault - Unknown Suspect - East Cocalico Township

The East Cocalico Township Police are investigating an Assault that occurred in the parking lot of Zia Maria's located at 2350 North Reading Road, Denver, PA. On November 5, 2017, at approximately 0145 hours, a fight occurred as the bar was closing. A male was knocked to the ground and kicked in...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

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Current

August 26, 2017

Theft of Cigarettes

The East Cocalico Township Police Department is investigating a Theft of Cigarettes from the Turkey Hill Store located at 2501 North Reading Road Denver, PA. On August 17, 2017 at 0450 hours, a white male, approximately 20 years old entered the store, reached over the counter and stole several...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

August 22, 2017

Theft of Jewelry

The East Cocalico Township Police Department is investigating a distraction Theft that took place at Renninger's Antiques located at 2500 North Reading Road Denver, PA. On August 13, 2017 at approximately 1446 hours, two black males stole 72 various Art Deco style rings from a stand inside the...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

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Current

April 12, 2017

THEFT

The East Cocalico Township Police Department is trying to identify the above individual who was involved in the Theft of a wallet from the Turkey Hill Store located at 2501 North Reading Road in East Cocalico Township on April 4, 2017 at 1204 hours. The above male walked into the manager's office...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

March 2, 2016

Target Shooters Investigated in Wounding of East Cocalico Township Woman

Police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting incident in East Cocalico Township, where a woman was struck by a round fired by a target shooter. The victim, 22-year-old Jamie Horning, was in a home in the 500 block of Reinholds Road, when she was struck in the neck about 3 p.m. East Cocalico...

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September 7, 2021

Concerns Regarding Police Presence at the Cocalico School District

Concerns Regarding Police Presence at the Cocalico School District on September 7, 2021 As the Police Chief of the East Cocalico Township Police Department I am tasked with the responsibility for the safety and well-being of all school district staff, administration and most importantly the...

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East Cocalico Township Police Department

May 26, 2021

Traffic Enforcement

We are currently engaged in the Click it or Ticket enforcement wave which also includes speed enforcement. In the past three days, Officers have cited 38 motorists for traffic violations, mostly for speeding. Enforcement details have taken place on Lancaster Ave. in Denver Borough, N. Reamstown...

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May 7, 2021

Corporal Promotions

On Thursday May 7, 2021, the East Cocalico Township proudly announced the promotions of two of its Officers to the rank of Corporal. Officer Steve Walsh and Officer Christopher Luongo's promotions are effective immediately. Corporals are responsible for the supervision of a platoon of Officers as...

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April 29, 2021

Non-Uniformed Employment Opportunity

Company name: East Cocalico Township Police Department Title of position: Administrative Assistant in the Police Department Position type : Full Time Pay range: Salary depends on qualification. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO Description of responsibilities : The...

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March 24, 2021

Fatal Crash Investigation

On March 23, 2021, at approximately 1314 hours, the East Cocalico Township Police Department responded to a vehicle accident at North Reading Road and Stony Run Road involving a tractor trailer truck and an SUV. The driver of the SUV, Audrey Lewandowski, 86, from Adamstown, died from injuries...

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