Moosic Borough Police Department

*** UPDATE*** The vehicle and suspect have been identified . Thank you to everyone for your assistance with the investigation . Officers need help identifying the owner of this Vehicle. The vehicle was involved in a theft this morning (5/15/21) at around 5am in the area of Gleason Drive. Anyone with any information please contact the Department through this page or you can call 570-342-9111.

The department would like to remind everyone to be cautious of Identity Theft and Fraud. Remember: Don't give personal identifying information to anyone. Monitor your account/bank statements. Limit how much information you share and properly dispose of documents with personal information. Also, if you receive a call that sounds suspicious ask for a call back number and contact your local police department for advice.

*** MAJOR TRAFFIC WARNING *** Birney Ave from Hollenback st to Church St is closed due to a traffic accident...

Officers are investigating several thefts from motor vehicles that occurred late Sunday night into the early morning hours of Monday in the Greenwood section of Moosic. We are asking for anyone who has video surveillance systems to check your systems and see if you have any video footage that may help us identify the individual(s) or vehicle(s) involved.

Over the past couple of days we have had several thefts from motor vehicles. We would like to give you a friendly reminder how you can avoid having a theft from your motor vehicle. Remember to keep your doors locked, don't leave valuables in your vehicle or in plain sight.

Congratulations to Kylie LAVELLE on her 1,000 point!!!

The department would like the residents of Moosic Borough to try and utilize off street parking during this winter weather event. We stress this request in the areas of our more narrow streets like; Brook St., Hudson St., Church St., Lydon Ln. etc. We would also like to remind all residents to not throw snow into the street when you are clearing your driveways and sidewalks. Thank you for your cooperation during this winter storm.

The Moosic Borough Police Department would like to take this opportunity to again THANK all the sponsors and also everyone who volunteered their time to make Santas Ride so successful . We THANK everyone who took a full day away from their families to provide happiness to all of your families . In a year of so much uncertainty , unease , chaos and negativity we are reminded how there truly is...something about Christmas time. We Thank all those involved for having a part of making all the Children smile and making all the adults kids again!! Anyone who would like to share any photos or videos from yesterday’s event we ask if you please message them to us. We would like to wish everyone a Safe , healthy and Happy Holiday Season.

And to all....a Goodnight

Next Santa will be heading to the area of Orange St , Grove St., Upper Spring St., Hobart St. And Ash St.

Santa will make his way down Scott, Wagner, Valentine, Catherine and Drake St.

Next on Santa's route he will be heading up Spring St.

A friendly reminder from the police department. Don't give criminals free information about yourself or your family by the way of bumper stickers or decals. Don't make yourself or your home vulnerable. Criminals are always looking for opportunities, hints, and tools to commit crimes.

You can now follow the department on Twitter. Moosic Borough Police Department @MoosicPolice

10 things you can do to AVOID FRAUD! If you spot a scam...... Tell someone then tell the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint or at 1-800-FTC-HELP. Your reports help the FTC and other law enforcement investigate scams and bring crooks to justice.

UPDATE: The Female has been identified and her family has been located . Thank you to everyone for your help!

UPDATE: The female has been identified and her family has been located . Thank you to everyone for all your help! The Department needs your help with trying to identify this female. The elderly female was found walking the street in the area of the 200 Block of Spring St in the Borough. Please contact the Department via message or by contacting the 911 center at 570-342-9111. Thank you.

I-81 North is now open and traffic on Birney Ave is now moving smoothly.. Have a GREAT DAY!!!

*****TRAFFIC ALERT ***** Due to a crash on I-81 NB, Traffic is being detoured onto SR 11(Birney Ave) at the Moosic Exit. There are MAJOR delays on Birney Ave northbound.. Please be patient and if possible stay away from Northbound on Birney Ave.

The New Shipment of Signs have arrived!! Our Officers will be out delivering them throughout the day tomorrow ! If you had previously requested a sign then we will have one delivered to the address provided . No worries if we happen to miss you. An Officer will leave the sign in your yard. You can deliver your donation at your convenience at a later time. Please provide your name and address on an envelope if you choose on dropping it off at the station. You can also message ...us a request for an Officer to come to your home and pick it up. If you have not requested a sign but would like to do so you can message us on Facebook or Call 570-457-7269 and leave us your Name and Address. We again kindly ask for a $10 Donation to support the Santa Claus Parade throughout the town. . We again THANK YOU for your Support and Generosity. December 12th 2020- 85 Days

We have run into a problem. Fortunately ,this time ,it’s a GOOD problem. Due to the communities OVERWHELMING SUPPORT we are currently out of signs . Our Officers have PROUDLY distributed 300 signs throughout the Borough over the last 7 days. We currently have an order placed for 100 additional signs and we will continue to take your requests . You can continue to message us your requests or you can call the station at 570-457-7269. Please provide your name , address and phone number . We will contact you when the signs become available and arrange a time for delivery. We again THANK YOU for your generosity and support !!

If you have not received your sign tonight no need to worry. We will have Officers back out delivering tomorrow after 3pm. We apologize for the delay and we are trying our best to keep up with the demand . Everyone who has requested a sign and has not received one will have one saved for them. If we have delivered your sign and you are looking to pay your donation you will be able to drop it off at the station or message the Facebook page for an Officer to pick it up. Please provide your name and address when dropping it off at the station . Our Officers have delivered almost 300 signs currently and counting . THANK YOU!!

****UPDATE:200 additional signs have arrived ***** For all of you who have requested a sign we will have Officers starting to distribute them throughout the evening . We have had an overwhelming request of 150 additional signs at this time and we will try our best to accommodate everyone’s time frame of availability . Please message us with a time that may work best for you. If you have not requested a sign and would like to do so you can message us your name and address . If you know of someone that does not have access to Facebook please let them know they can call (570-457-7269) or stop by the station to make the request . We would like to THANK everyone for their generosity and support to the Moosic Police Department and the community that we serve .