Carroll Township Police Department

TRICK OR TREAT MOVED Due to the forecast of heavy rain on Thursday October 29th, Carroll Township has decided to move Trick or Treat to Saturday October 31st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Today officers from the Carroll Township Police Department were greeted with an uplifting message left outside our doors by unknown person(s). We have decided to pass on this message to all the unsung heroes that are still doing their jobs and keeping the supply line open by taking care of all of us. Pass this photo on to all your hero’s SO THANK YOU!... Sanitation workers Truck and delivery drivers Food service and restaurant workers Groceries store workers Factory workers making the life saving devices and equipment Retail workers Health care workers, nurses, doctors,support staff and researchers Emergency Medical Service and Firefighters Farmers Transportation workers

Troy Hardy, wanted by Carroll Township Police has been taken into custody today in Dauphin County, Carroll Township Police thank all the citizenship for their assistance.

I just wanted to say heart felt thank you to Carroll Township Police officers for coming together showing my son the true meaning of Christmas giving so he could have a great one. It will be one never forget. Ron Coon

On December 14, 2019 Carroll Township Police Officer James French participated in Wreaths Across America at Fort Indiantown Gap National Military Cemetery, Lebanon County. Officer French along with Jack Coleman place a wreath on the grave of his father, Private Joseph Coleman. Private Coleman was in the United States Army 115th Infantry, 29th Division. Private Coleman was in the first wave that landed on Omaha Beach and was later captured by the German Army and was in prisoned in a German POW Camp. Private Joseph Coleman was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart upon his release from the German Army POW Camp.

Carroll Township Trick or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 31 rain or shine from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Today was National POW / MIA Recognition Day. We should recognize them everyday.

Route 15 southbound at Lisburn Road, Cumberland County is now open to traffic. Thank you for everyone’s patience.

Carroll Township Police Officer James French was awarded with a commendation from the Pennsylvania State Police for the apprehension of a homicide suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in the Borough of Wellsville, York County back on July 23, 2019. Wyatt Dettinger was charged with criminal homicide in connection with the shooting of his father, Duane Dettinger. Wyatt Dettinger fled from the scene after the shooting in a vehicle. A description of the vehicle was broa...dcast to officers, Officer French located the vehicle Dettinger was in and subsequently took Dettinger into custody without incident along with the alleged weapon in Dettinger's possession which was used in the homicide. Presenting the commendation to Officer French is Lt. Joseph Spingler from the York Barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police along with Chief Thomas Wargo.

TRAFFIC ALERT On Friday September 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM Carroll Township Police will be closing the south bound lanes of Route 15 at the Lisburn Road off ramp in Upper Allen Township. Traffic will be rerouted onto West Lisburn Road, then Williams Grove Road to Route 74 (York Road) and back onto Route 15 south. The closure is due to the a crash reconstruction by police on Route 15, in Carroll Township.

18 years has passed since the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001. Please take pause to remember the first responders, flight crews of the aircrafts and the civilians who died in that days attack’s. We also remember the members of the military who lost their lives and were injured in the fight against terrorism. Thank you!

Carroll Township Police were called to the 800 block of Route 15 south, in Carroll Township at 8:50 PM. for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. A male, 27 years of age was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the highway. The male was transported to Holy Spirit Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Cumberland County Coroner is making notification of next of kin. The driver of the striking vehicle is cooperating with police in the investigation.