Allegheny Township Police Department

The Allegheny Township Police Department will not forget the 2,977 victims of 9/11, which included 412 first responders. We also will not forget the unity this great nation displayed following that cowardly attack. May God bless the United States of America on this day of remembrance and may God return us to the unity and brotherly love displayed on 9/12/2001.

**FLOOD RELATED PRESS RELEASE FOR ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP**

*** CRASH INVESTIGATION *** On August 31, 2021, at 07:51 hours, the Allegheny Township Police Department was dispatched to conduct a motor vehicle crash investigation at the Summit Athletic Club. This one vehicle crash resulted with the driver (only occupant) being transported to UPMC Altoona Hospital for treatment. The driver was entering a parking space and depressed the accelerator instead of brake, causing the vehicle to "jump" the curb, crash through a fence and land p...artially on the roof of the Summit building, suspended approximately 20' above the ground. No other people were injured as a result of this crash. The Allegheny Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. was assisted on scene by the Duncansville Volunteer Fire Co. and the Hollidaysburg Volunteer Fire Co. Duncansville EMS and AMED also responded to the scene. A special thank you to Bryce Saylor & Sons for sending a crane and to PAB/KarPro Towing and Burchfield's Towing for their quick response. See more

PSA - The Allegheny Township Police Department would like to remind the public that it is UNLAWFUL to take items that have been placed in and around the donation bin at the Salvation Army. ATPD has responded to numerous calls at the 2440 Plank Rd. location (near Altoona Wal-Mart) for Theft complaints. Numerous people have been arrested for Theft and related crimes for taking donated items.

A message from Blair County Sheriff and FOP Lodge #51 President, James E. Ott.

The Rite Aid Pharmacy KidCents Foundation has partnered with the Allegheny Township Police Department to provide a safe and secure location to dispose of unwanted medications by donating a prescription drug drop off box, which is located inside the lobby at 3131 Colonial Drive, Duncansville, PA 16635. Community members are welcome to drop off unwanted medications during Township business hours between 7:30am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). No appointm...ent is necessary and all drop offs are anonymous. just place the unwanted medications in the box and leave. We suggest that all prescribed medications to be disposed of be contained inside their original packaging or placed inside a small sealed container (i.e. plastic bottle or ziploc bag) and any personal information be removed or marked out with a permanent marker. Items that are ACCEPTABLE to be dropped off: * Over the counter medications * Prescription medications * Prescription patches * Prescription ointments * Vitamins * Pet medicines The following items are NOT ACCEPTABLE to be dropped off: * Hydrogen peroxide * Compressed cylinders or aerosols (including asthma inhalers) * Iodine-containing medications * Thermometers * Alcohol and illegal drugs (i.e. cocaine, heroin, LSD, etc.) * Needles * Lotions or liquids Consult your Pharmacist or Physicians office for information regarding disposal of items located on the NOT ACCEPTABLE list. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this drop off location to help keep unwanted medications out of the hands of our children and teens.