Akron Borough Police Department

Thank you to Lauren Alexis and friends for dropping off these care package for officers.

Remembering those who lost their lives on this day.

Akron Borough Police Charged the following individuals: Lonney Jones-Anderson, 29, Lancaster with Simple Assault/Domestic Violence Pao Choua, 33, Akron with Simple Assault/Domestic Violence... Julio Serrano, 25, Akron with Simple Assault, Stalking Chynna McComsey, 29, East Petersburg with Violating a Protection from Abuse Order

***Attention Rescheduled Meeting August 17, 2020 Akron Fire Department ... THE AKRON BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL AKRON BOROUGH CITIZENS TO ATTEND A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE AKRON FIRE COMPANY ON MONDAY, August 17, AT 6:30 PM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING WILL BE TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC THE OPPURTUNITY TO GIVE INPUT ON THE TOPIC OF POLICE SERVICES IN THE BOROUGH. IN THE FALL OF 2019, AKRON BOROUGH COUNCIL DECIDED TO PURSUE OTHER OPTIONS FOR POLICE SERVICES IN ADDITION TO KEEPING THEIR OWN POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE PUBLIC WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO HEAR SEVERAL OUTSIDE POLICE AGENCIES, WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE, GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PROPOSALS. SOME OF THE TOPICS THAT WOULD BE COVERED ARE WHAT TYPE OF SERVICES WOULD BE PROVIDED. COVERAGE AND COSTS. ANY BOROUGH CITIZEN WHO HAS A CONCERN ABOUT THE FUTURE OF POLICE SERVICES IN THE BOROUGH IS URGED TO ATTEND. A DECISION HAS NOT BEEN MADE BY AKRON BOROUGH COUNCIL AS TO THE FUTURE OF POLICE SERVICES IN AKRON BOROUGH. AKRON BOROUGH COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING OTHER OPTIONS IN ADDITION TO KEEPING OUR CURRENT POLICE FORCE. SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION.

The Akron Borough Police Department wishes to thank the following members of the community for dropping off a tub of goods in show of support for the Police Department and it’s Officers. Kelsi Martin, Klean by Kelsi LLC Christopher Gambrill, Jackson Real Estate Team Don Hoover, Binkley & Hurst Paul Griffin, Inspiring Films LLC... Tamara Roten, Veterans Affairs Administration Taylor Barnes, Penn State Kelsi Martin, shown presenting the goods to Police Chief Tom Zell, is an Akron resident and encourages all Akron residents to attend the public meeting at the Akron Fire Company on August 17th at 6:30. The future of Police services in the Borough will be the topic at this special meeting.

***Update 7/17/20 THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY 7/20/20 AT THE AKRON FIRE HALL, TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF POLICE SERVICES IN AKRON BOROUGH HAS BEEN POSTPONED BY BOROUGH COUNCIL. WE WILL POST AN UPDATED DATE WHEN WE RECEIVE IT.

Ronald L Pentz, 34, New Holland, was charged by Akron Borough Police with DUI. Police pulled Pentz over for speeding in the 300 block of S 7th St on June 26th. He refused a chemical test for blood. Joshua Quinones, 27, Ephrata, was charged by Akron Police with Stalking, Defiant Trespass and Intimidating a Witness following an incident on June 21st. Penelope Force, 56, Akron, was arrested and charged by Akron Borough Police with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault and Resisti...ng Arrest. Akron Borough Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Miller Rd on June 14th for a domestic. Police allege Force struck her boyfriend several times in the face with a closed fist. When an Officer tried to take her into custody, Police allege Force resisted and attempted to bite the Officer. She was transported to LCP Central Booking. Keith Landis, 56, Akron, was cited by Akron Borough Police with Public Drunkenness. Police found Landis intoxicated in a vehicle parked on Fulton St at 10:44 pm June 3rd.

7/17/20 **Update THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF POLICE SERVICES IN AKRON BOROUGH HAS BEEN POSTPONED BY BOROUGH COUNCIL. WE WILL POST AN UPDATED DATE WHEN WE RECEIVE IT. THIS MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE BY ZOOM. WE WILL POST A LINK ONCE IT BECOMES AVAILABLE TO US. EXPECT IT CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE MEETING ON JULY 20TH. ... THE LINK WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON THE AKRON BOROUGH WEBSITE AT WWW.AKRON-PA.COM/ AND ON THE AKRON BOROUGH FACEBOOK PAGE.

Nicholas Nigro, 19, Lititz, was charged by Akron Borough Police with three counts of DUI/Controlled Substance and Failure to Keep Right. Police allege that on April 11th, Nigro struck a fence at Maple Farm Nursing Home with his 2006 Honda then fled the scene. A short time later Nigro struck a parked vehicle in the 300 block of Main St. Both vehicles had to be towed. Police allege Nigro showed obvious signs of impairment and was taken into custody. Rebecca Sheets, 39, Ephrata,... was charged by Akron Borough Police with three counts of DUI/Controlled Substance and Careless Driving. Police allege that Sheets, was traveling northbound in the 300 block of S 7th St on May 11th when her 2013 Hyundai went off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole. Sheets showed obvious signs of impairment and was taken into custody. Joshua Quinones, 27, Ephrata, was charged by Akron Borough Police with Stalking and two counts of Harassment. Police allege Quinones has made numerous unwanted contacts with a female victim over a period of time.

From Chief Zell, The Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association, representing 29 law enforcement agencies in Lancaster County, wish to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. George Floyd. It is essential that our communities know that the police leaders of Lancaster County condemn the actions of the Minneapolis police officers who caused, and failed to prevent, the tragic death of Mr. Floyd. The actions of those officers are contrary to the values and principles of justice that we strive to instill in our police officers. The conduct is shocking, shameful, and criminal. We believe any offending officers should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you Lancaster Independent Baptist Church of Lititz, PA for stopping by this morning and sharing these goodies with our officers and staff.

*Owner Located* Found dog at the corner of Main @ 9th street. If anyone recognizes dog or know the owner, call Akron PD @ 717-859-6600