Lower Providence Township Police

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Another Philly school is closing because of asbestos https://t.co/PzdNm6hrOd

[Lower Providence Township Police @PoliceLower]

Trooper Road and Egypt Road are open again with lane restrictions.

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Road closed due to a water main break. Southbound Trooper Road at Egypt Road and eastbound Egypt Road at Shannondell Drive will be closed until further notice.

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Tomorrow is the day! We hope to see you at @Starbucks on Ridge Pike between 8:00-12:00. Bring the family, bring the smiles, and bring your questions, let’s chat!

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UPDATE: PRESS CONFERENCE

A press conference will take place regarding the incident that occurred yesterday on Cardin Place at 12:30 PM in the Lower Providence Township Police Department's auditorium.

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A press conference regarding the incident that occurred on Cardin Place will be taking place shortly. We do not have an exact time frame yet, but we will keep you updated. Thank you for your patience.

[Lower Providence Township Police @PoliceLower]

Please be aware of fake delivery notices that are being mailed to some of our township residents. Once you call the number on the post card their goal is to obtain your personal information, or attempt to get funds from you.
DO NOT CALL the number on the card, throw it away.

[Lower Providence Township Police @PoliceLower]

On Saturday, April 24th we participated in the Drug Take Back Day that is organized by the @MontcopaDA and the Police Chiefs of Montgomery County. With that said, we are very pleased to announce that our department alone collected 51.3 POUNDS! Thank you to all who participated!

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💥Flashback Friday💥

Late 1940's Chief Burns investigating a case with a Montgomery County Detective.

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❗️UPDATE❗️ Woodlyn Avenue is now open.

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Woodlyn Avenue between Clearfield Avenue and South Trooper Road will be closed until further notice due to a vehicle accident.

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Woodlyn Avenue between Clearfield Avenue and South Trooper Road will be closed until further notice due to a vehicle accident.

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Before getting those bikes out again, here is some great safety advice from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to remember.

[PA Department of Transportation @PennDOTNews]

Before you mount your bike this season, brush up on your hand signals! 🤙🚲

Safety is a shared responsibility. Motorists and bicyclists can find more safety tips and bicycle laws at https://t.co/73MuY1FQgc

[Lower Providence Township Police @PoliceLower]

CONGRATULATIONS Anaisha Singh on winning our “what does equality look like to you” contest! You nailed it!! Anaisha was able to come to our station to be presented with a certificate of achievement and left with a bag full of goodies. Thank you to everyone who participated.

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Detective Michael Nastasi was presented with a Commendation of Merit after being the lead investigator on a Drug Delivery Resulting in Death Investigation. Detective Nastasi meticulously and tirelessly investigated this case, which resulted in the arrest of the seller.

[Lower Providence Township Police @PoliceLower]

We would like to introduce and welcome the newest member of the department. Jill Sauermelch is the new Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police. Jill has a B.S. in Criminal Justice and she comes to us with many years of experience. Welcome aboard and good luck!

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Junine Garnett, Age 20, is wanted by the Lower Providence Township Police Department for numerous residential burglaries throughout the area.

If you have information on his whereabouts, please contact LPPD at 610-539-5901.

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Ridge Pike is closed between Crosskeys and Germantown due to a crash involving a vehicle into a pole. No injuries reported. PECO is en route.

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Congratulations to Kyle Pfister for being the first to complete our student internship program. Kyle was exposed to many different aspects of law enforcement including ride alongs with patrol officers, processing crime scenes, report writing, and much more. Good luck, Kyle!

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Congratulations to Officer Pat Young, who was awarded a Commendation of Merit for the apprehension of four suspects as they attempted to steal a motor vehicle from a used car lot.

Integrity~Honor~Respect~Courage

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***Road is open***

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LPPD is on scene of a three car crash at the intersection of Ridge Pike and East Mount Kirk Avenue. After the crash, a driver fled the scene but was apprehended a short distance away. Expect traffic delays.