Last Updated: October 8, 2021
Use the following file links to view news releases from the Harrisonburg Police Department
City-wide press releases can be found on the Press Release page.
All files are in PDF format. File names are sorted most by most recent first, and dated according to month-day-year with the title of the news release.
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2021- 10-08 Modular Home Theft Investigation Update
- 10-07 HPD Makes Arrests for Armed Robbery
- 10-07 HPD Investigates Stolen Modular Home
- 10-04 HPD Investigates Commercial Breaking and Entering
- 09-27 HPD Officer Intervenes to Prevent Potential Shooting
- 09-17 HPD Investigates Embezzlement
- 09-15 HPD Investigates Shooting
- 09-09 Harrisonburg First Responders Honor September 11 Anniversary
- 09-04 HPD Investigates Robbery
- 08-19 Student Return Press Release 2021
- 08-15 HPD Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash
- 08-09 Hit and Run Closes S High St
- 08-06 HPD Initiates Death Investigation
- 08-01 HPD Investigates Missing Elderly Person
- 07-30 38th Annual National Night Out Celebration
- 07-19 HPD Investigates Attempted Burglary
- 07-19 HPD Hits the Street With E-Bike
- 07-08 HPD Investigates Catalytic Converter Thefts
- 06-26 UPDATE HPD Responds to Aggravated Assault
- 06-26 HPD Responds to Aggravated Assault
- 06-10 HPD Investigating Disorderly Conduct
- 06-04 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run 2021
- 06-04 HPD Seeks Assistance to Identify Suspect in Larceny Case
- 05-26 HPD Investigates Gunshot Wound
- 05-24 Update HPD Conducting Death Investigation in 50 Block of North High Street
- 05-23 HPD Conducting Death Investigation in 50 Block of N High St
- 05-19 HPD Hosts Kids Safety Day and Community Event
- 05-10 Search Warrant Nets Fugitives
- 05-08 HPD Makes Arrest During Commercial Breaking and Entering Involving Stolen Vehicle
- 05-06 National Police Week 2021 - Remembering Our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
- 05-04 Community Police Academy 2021
- 04-28 HPD Investigating Stabbing Incident
- 04-21 HPD Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 24th
- 04-06 HPD Investigates Fraudulant Credit Card Purchases
- 03-25 HPD Resolves Armed Barricade With Less Lethal Tactics
- 03-23 Update - Commonwealth Attorney Reviews Incident and Declines Charges Against Officers Related to Animal Complaint
- 03-22 Update Regarding Officer Shot on Animal Complaint
- 03-21 Update - Officer in Stable Condition After Being Shot During Animal Complaint Call
- 03-21 Officer Injured Investigating Animal Complaint
- 03-19 Pedestrian Traffic Crash
- 03-19 HPD Arrests Two In Disorderly Involving a Firearm
- 03-18 Update Arrest Made in Vine St Stabbing
- 03-17 HPD Investigates Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian
- 03-17 HPD Investigates Stabbing
- 03-16 HPD Welcomes New K-9 Partner
- 03-16 HPD Investigates Gunshot Wound
- 03-15 HPD Seeks Good Samaritan
- 03-15 HPD Makes Arrest in Arson-Related Case
- 03-05 HPD Investigates Assault
- 02-15 Card Shower and Memorial Services Planned for Retired Chief of Police Don Harper
- 02-10 HPD Assists in Missing Person Case
- 02-09 HPD Participates in Waterman Elementary Wildcat Jamboree
- 01-20 HPD Investigates Vandalism to Multiple Vehicles
- 01-17 HPD Investigates Shooting Incident
- 01-09 Body Cam Footage Captures HPD Officers Bravery
- 01-08 HPD Arrest Stabbing Suspect from Beery Rd
- 01-06 HPD Arrest of Breaking and Entering Suspect
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- 12-28 HPD Tim Wright Retirement
- 12-14 Shop with a Cop Weekly Schedule
- 12-11 HPD Shop with a Cop
- 12-10 Shooting at Motel 6
- 12-07 HPD Makes Arrests in Recent Robbery
- 12-07 HPD Fallen Officer Christmas Trees
- 12-01 HPD Makes An Additional Arrest
- 11-29 HPD Stabbing Arrest
- 11-25 HPD Investigates Death Scene
- 11-17 Shop with a Cop 2020
- 11-14 UPDATE Traffic Crash
- 11-14 Two Fatalities in Pedestrian-Involved Crash
- 11-06 HPD Employees Participate in Cancer Fundraiser
- 10-28 Halloween Safety Tips from HPD
- 10-22 HPD Eddie Skelton Retirement
- 10-20 HPD Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on October 24th
- 10-19 PECO District 3 Meet and Greet
- 10-05 National Night Out 2020
- 10-05 HPD Officer Released from Hospital and Suspect Arrested
- 10-05 HPD Officer Injured During Traffic Stop
- 10-02 HPD Announces 15 Promotions
- 09-30 HPD Lieutenant Roger Knott Retirement
- 09-29 HPD Achieves Accreditation Status
- 09-25 HPD Investigate Stolen Trailers
- 09-14 Second PECO Meet-and-Greet With HPD
- 09-10 Vehicle Crash on Greendale Rd
- 09-10 HPD Conducts ICAT Training
- 08-13 First PECO Meet-and-Greet to Be Held on August 17
- 08-06 HPD Teams with PECO for Meet-and-Greet Program
- 08-03 National Night Out 2020
- 07-12 HPD Investigating Shots Fired
- 07-07 HPD Investigates Tire Slashings Occurring Overnight
- 06-19 HPD Investigates Overnight Robbery
- 06-18 HPD Responds to Barricaded Subject With a Knife
- 06-11 HPD Searching for Suspects After Armed Robbery
- 06-05 Special Olympics Virtual Torch Run 2020
- 05-29 HCPS Celebration Convoy
- 05-16 HPD Investigates Shooting on Lois Lane
- 05-14 Harrisonburg Police Investigates Aggravated Assault
- 05-11 HPD Investigating Robbery
- 05-10 HPD Responds to Multiple Reports of Vandalism to Vehicles
- 05-05 HPD Arrests Shooting Suspect
- 05-04 HPD Looking for Abducted Juvenile
- 05-04 A.M.B.E.R. Alert Issued for Abducted Juvenile
- 05-04 Abducted Juvenile Located - Suspect Arreste
- 05-02 HPD Seeks Suspect in Shooting Incident
- 05-01 HPD Makes Arrest in Recent Burglary
- 04-29 HPD Fourth Community Convoy
- 04-20 HPD Third Community Convoy
- 04-16 HPD Makes Arrest in Commercial Burglaries
- 04-14 HPD Second Community Convoy
- 04-09 HPD Searching for Suspect in Commercial Burglaries
- 04-06 SWAT Robot Delivers
- 04-06 HPD Community Convoy
- 04-03 HPD Investigating Aggravated Assault
- 03-28 HPD Reminds Restaurants and Patrons of Governors Order
- 03-27 HPD Cold Case
- 03-23 Medicap Burglary Photographs
- 03-23 HPD Makes Arrest in Burglaries
- 03-20 Pharmacy Burglary
- 03-16 HPD K9 Retirement
- 03-10 HPD Charges Individual in Rape Case
- 03-07 Bank Robbery Update
- 03-04 Harrisonburg Police Investigates Bank Robbery
- 02-21 Dollar General Robbery
- 02-10 HPD Makes Arrest Following Vandalized Patrol Vehicles
- 01-29 HPD Captain Hoover to Retire Feb 2
- 01-17 Harrisonburg Warns Medical Practices of Burglaries
- 01-16 25th Annual Community Police Academy
- 01-08 HPD Makes Arrest in Stabbing
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- 12-20 Stabbing Arrest
- 12-20 Secret Santa Wrap Up
- 12-20 HPD Investigates Shooting Incident
- 12-16 HPD Shop-With-A-Cop event is Tuesday
- 12-12 Mercy House Snowflake Wishes Holiday Party
- 11-25 HPD Investigating Early Morning 711 Robbery
- 11-22 HPD SWAT 2019 - Orlando Florida
- 11-21 HPD Responds to Bomb Threat
- 11-20 HPD Makes Arrest Following October 20th Shooting
- 11-19 HPD Searching for Missing Juvenile
- 11-18 Click It or Ticket Campaign
- 11-03 HPD Arrests Uber Driver after Altercation Involving a Firearm
- 11-03 HPD Arrest Lyft Driver after Altercation Involving a Firearm
- 10-26 HPD Reminds Citizens of Important Safety Tips
- 10-24 HPD Investigates Credit Card Fraud
- 10-21 HPD Officer Gangloff Receives Law Enforcement Commendation Award
- 10-21 HPD Investigates Shooting Incident
- 10-15 HPD Investigates Credit Card Fraud
- 10-14 HPD Investigates Counterfeiting
- 10-11 HPD Investigates Armed Robbery
- 10-08 HPD Slater Graduates Command College
- 10-08 HPD Investigates Commerical Burglary
- 10-03 HPD K9 Officers Compete in Iron Dog Competition
- 09-21 HPD Investigating Devon Lane Shooting
- 09-12 HPD Investigates Burglaries
- 09-11 JMU Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Theft Suspects
- 09-08 HPD Reponds to Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian
- 09-04 HPD Asks For Information in Weekend Robbery
- 08-31 HPD Makes Arrest in Bank Breaking and Entering
- 08-28 HPD Aprehends Fugitive from Philadelphia
- 08-27 HPD Investigates Possible Brandishing at School Bus Stop
- 08-26 HPD Makes Arrest in Threats Case
- 08-26 HPD Makes Arrest After Brandishing Incident
- 08-26 HPD Investigates Shots Fired
- 08-20 HPD Seeking Assistance Identifying Fraud Suspects
- 08-16 HPD Reminds Public of Community Cams Program Following Recent Hit and Run
- 08-15 Hit-and-Run Involving a Cyclist
- 08-14 HPD Responds to Shots Fired
- 08-02 HPD Requesting Assistance in Fraud
- 07-22 Harrisonburg Community Camera Program
- 07-17 HPD Requesting Assistance Identifying Suspects
- 07-15 HPD Makes Arrest in Double Shooting
- 07-14 HPD Investigating Shooting
- 07-03 HPD Requesting Assistance Identifying Suspects
- 06-18 Douglas Promotion - Corporal
- 06-17 HPD Community Walk June 20
- 06-05 Special Olympics Torch Run 2019
- 06-04 Missing City Man Found Deceased
- 06-03 HPD Seeks Missing Resident
- 06-03 HPD Responds to Robbery
- 05-24 HPD Responds to Robbery
- 05-21 Click It Or Ticket Campaign
- 05-18 HPD Searching for Missing Person
- 05-16 Harrisonburg Police Foundation Banquet
- 05-13 HPD Charges Three in Strong Armed Robbery
- 05-08 2019 Police Week
- 05-06 Police Awards Banquet 2019
- 05-02 HPD Advises Motorists to Expect Heavy Traffic for 2019 JMU Graduation
- 05-01 HPD Patch Camp
- 04-29 2019 Adventure Race
- 04-23 HPD Community Walk April 24
- 04-19 Arrest Made in Hit-And-Run Involving Bicycle
- 04-16 HPD Responds to Hit-and-Run Involving a Cyclist
- 04-10 HPD Investigates Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian
- 04-09 HPD Investigates Credit Card Theft
- 03-27 Logan Lane Incident
- 03-26 HPD Community Walk
- 03-15 St Patricks Day - Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
- 03-08 HPD Makes Arrests in Walmart Shooting Incident
- 03-07 Shots Fired Call Investigation
- 03-07 HPD Responds to Shots Fired
- 03-06 HPD Warns Residents of Scams
- 02-26 HPD Investigates Shots Fired
- 02-20 HPD Activates Inclement Weather Policy
- 02-06 Brent Berry Food Drive - Can Challenge Recognition
- 01-28 HPD Investigates Shots Fired
- 01-25 24th Annual Community Police Academy
- 01-17 Crime Solvers Pays Off for Police and the Community
- 01-16 Search Warrant Leads to Drug Bust
- 01-11 Update - HPD Requests Assistance Identifying Persons of Interest
- 01-09 HPD Awarded V-STOP Grant
- 01-04 HPD Requests Assistance Identifying Persons of Interest
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- 12-22 Update - HPD Investigates Shooting
- 12-20 HPD Invesitgates Shooting
- 12-17 Shop With A Cop
- 12-17 HPD Requesting Assistance Identifying Suspects in Fraud
- 12-16 City Man Arrested for Threats Over Social Media
- 12-13 Harrisonburg Among Cities Receiving Bitcoin Bomb Threat
- 12-12 HPD and Mercy House Snowflake Wishes
- 12-10 HPD Investigates Breaking and Entering
- 12-09 HPD Implements Inclement Weather Policy
- 12-08 Update - HPD Investigates Breaking and Entering
- 12-08 HPD Investigates Breaking and Entering
- 12-07 HPD Arrests Third Suspect in Robbery
- 11-30 HPD Arrests Second Suspect in Robbery
- 11-29 HPD Requesting Assistance Identifying Suspect in Credit Card Fraud
- 11-26 HPD Continues to Investigate Robbery
- 11-21 Thanksgiving Buckle Up Campaign
- 11-20 HPD Investigating Additional Cloned Card Case
- 11-16 HPD Community Walk
- 11-14 Police Make Arrest Related to August Hit and Run
- 11-10 HPD Launches Twitter Account
- 11-09 HPD Makes Arrest in Armed Robbery
- 11-07 HPD Urges Citizens to Vaccinate Household Pets
- 11-06 HPD Investigates Armed Robbery
- 11-01 HPD Responds to Traffic Crash Involving City Bus
- 10-31 HPD Investigates Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian
- 10-29 HPD Requesting Assistance in Cloned Card Case
- 10-29 HPD Offers Halloween Safety Tips
- 10-28 HPD Investigates Strong Arm Robbery
- 10-19 HPD Responds to Stabbing
- 10-18 HPD Requesting Assistance in Credit Card Fraud
- 10-18 HPD Abduction Investigation Continues
- 10-16 HPD Investigates Abduction
- 10-16 HPD Investigates Abduction - Update
- 10-05 HPD Investigates Phone Scam Complaints
- 09-15 HPD Investigating Stabbing
- 09-12 HPD Investigating Pedestrian Involved Traffic Crash
- 08-25 HPD Investigating Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian
- 08-23 HPD Makes Arrest in Recent Robbery
- 08-21 HPD Asks for Help from the Public
- 08-17 HPD Reminds Residents of Increased Traffic
- 08-14 HPD Continues Searches and Following Leads
- 08-11 Amber Alert Canceled
- 08-10 HPD Partners with Other Agencies to Conduct Searches
- 08-09 HPD Following Up on Tips Received
- 08-08 HPD Continues to Investigate Missing Persons Case
- 08-07 HPD Seeking Assitance in Missing Persons Case
- 08-07 Amber Alert Update
- 08-07 Amber Alert Second Update
- 08-02 National Night Out 2018
- 07-31 Traffic Alert New Signal Light Installation
- 07-27 HPD Makes Arrest in Monday Night Stabbing
- 07-26 Update Traffic Crash on I-81 Northbound
- 07-24 Traffic Crash on I-81 Southbound - Expect Heavy Traffic
- 07-24 Traffic Crash Update
- 07-24 HPD Makes Arrest Following Weekend Rape
- 07-24 HPD Investigating Stabbing at Motel 6
- 07-13 HPD Reports Increase in Opioid-Related Overdoses
- 07-05 HPD Investigates Shots Fired
- 07-03 HPD Reminds Citizens of 4th Fireworks and Street Closures
- 07-02 HPD Investigates Scam Calls
- 07-01 HPD Makes Arrest following Saturdays Homicide
- 06-30 HPD Investigates Homicide
- 06-26 Homicide Suspect Arrest in New York
- 06-22 HPD Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting
- 06-20 HPD Responds to Home Invasion
- 06-12 HPD Assists in Aggravated Assault Investigation
- 06-06 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
- 05-25 HPD Warns Citizens of Vehicle Break-Ins
- 05-22 Click It or Ticket HPD Increases Traffic Enforcement
- 05-19 Ceremony Marks End of National Police Week
- 05-18 HPD Warning Residents of Recent Scams
- 05-10 National Police Week 2018
- 05-09 HPD Announces Promotions and New Officers
- 05-03 Departments Host Car Seat Crunch Event
- 04-30 Suspect Arrested after Armed Home Invasion
- 04-30 HPD Advises Motorists to Expect Heavy Traffic for JMU Graduation
- 04-24 HPD Makes Arrest for Explosives
- 04-21 HPD Makes Arrest in Early Morning Shooting
- 04-05 HPD Seeks Assistance in Quick Change Scam
- 04-04 HPD Arrests Two as a Result of Vehicle Pursuit
- 03-27 Credit Card Theft Arrests
- 03-26 HPD Seeks Assistance Identifying Fraud Suspect
- 03-21 Vehicle Snow Removal
- 03-15 HPD Investigating Commercial Burglary
- 03-14 HPD Makes Arrest in Overnight Stabbing
- 03-14 Don't Bet Your Luck On It
- 03-04 Wanted Subject Arrested
- 03-03 HPD Searching for Arson Suspect
- 02-28 HPD Make Arrest in Credit Card Skimming Fraud
- 02-21 HPD Arrests Wanted Suspect
- 02-20 HPD Makes Arrest for School Threats
- 02-20 Child Located -HPD Still Seeking Informaiton on Wanted Suspect
- 02-19 HPD Seeking Information on Wanted Suspect and Young Child
- 02-15 HPD Addresses Post to Social Media
- 02-08 HPD Warns Residents of Scam
- 02-04 Update - HPD Seeking Information Involving Missing Person
- 02-04 Update - HPD Locates Missing Juvenile
- 02-03 HPD Seeking Information Involving Missing Person
- 02-01 HPD Searches for Runaway
- 01-26 HPD Makes Arrest in Recent Break-ins
- 01-24 HPD Warns Residents of Recent Break-Ins
- 01-08 23rd Annual Community Police Academy
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- 12-25 HPD Takes Wanted Sex Offender into Custody
- 12-21 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Checkpoint
- 12-19 HPD Searches for Wanted Man
- 12-18 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
- 12-16 HPD is Investigating Recent Thefts from Motor Vehicles
- 12-14 Shop with a Cop
- 12-13 HPD Gives Santa a Police Escort for Mercy House
- 11-24 HPD Seeks Assistance Identifying Assault Suspect
- 11-17 Tips for Avoiding Home Delivery Package Theft
- 11-14 Update - Additional Arrest in October 19th Shooting
- 11-13 HPD Responds to Shots Fired Call
- 11-02 Harrisonburg Police Seek Assistance in Mower Theft
- 10-27 HPD Halloween Safety Tips
- 10-26 HPD Continues Investigating Fatal Stabbing
- 10-25 HPD Investigating Stabbing
- 10-23 HPD Warns Residents of Scam
- 10-20 Two in Custody for Overnight Shooting
- 10-19 HPD Investigates Shooting
- 10-18 HPD Officer Receives Law Enforcement Commendation
- 10-17 Two Arrests Made from Recent Homicide
- 10-16 HPD Reclassifies Severe Traffic Crash To Fatality
- 10-14 HPD Responds to Severe Traffic Crash
- 10-13 Harrisonburg Police Seeking Assistance in Homicide Investigation
- 10-08 UPDATE HPD Investigates Homicide
- 10-08 HPD Investigates Shooting at Vibe
- 09-20 HPD Officers Receive 2017 VACP Award for Valor
- 09-11 HPD Officers Receive 2017 MADD Award
- 09-10 HPD Investigates Two-Vehicle Crash
- 08-16 HPD Reminds Residents the Importance of Firearms Safety
- 08-16 HPD Drive Sober
- 08-11 HPD Reponds to Reported Accidental Gunshot Wound
- 08-10 HPD Seeks Assistance in Credit Card Fraud Case
- 08-08 HPD Warns Residents about Telephone Scam
- 08-07 Motion Picture Money Circulating in Harrisonburg
- 08-03 HPD Responds to Assault Involving a Firearm
- 07-28 HPD Celebrates National Night Out
- 07-27 HPD K-9 Streak Retires - New K-9 Tyr Begins Tour of Duty
- 07-26 HPD Investigating Motor Vehicle Theft
- 07-21 HPD Seeks Assistance in Theft Case
- 07-17 HPD Responds to Shots Fired Call
- 07-12 HPD Participates in 7-Eleven Stores Operation Chill
- 07-02 HPD Warns Motorists of Buzzed Driving Dangers
- 07-02 HPD Responds to Reported Accidental Gunshot Wound
- 06-22 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving - HPD Sobriety Checkpoints
- 06-13 HPD Provides Tips for High Temperatures
- 06-06 HPD Investigating Shots Fired Call
- 06-05 HPD Participates in Torch Run to Support Special Olympics
- 06-01 Harrisonburg Police Seek Assistance in Credit Card Fraud
- 05-24 Click-It or Ticket Campaign in Full Swing
- 05-14 HPD Responds to Robbery and Assault
- 05-14 HPD Requests Assistance Locating Runaway Juvenile
- 05-14 HPD Makes Arrest in Early Morning Stabbing
- 05-12 National Police Week 2017
- 05-10 HPD Holds Special Olympics Cover the Cruiser Event
- 05-09 HPD Welcomes Change and Growth at Upcoming Ceremony
- 05-08 HPD Hosts Series of Classes for Members of the Community
- 05-03 HPD Advises Motorists to Expect Heavy Traffic for JMU Graduation
- 05-01 HPD Promotes Two into Command Staff Roles
- 04-28 HPD Lieutenant Makes Plans for Retirement
- 04-26 HPD Investigates Traffic Crash Invovling Pedestrian
- 04-24 HPD Arrests Suspect in Recent Shooting
- 04-22 HPD Locates Skimming Device on Local Gas Pump
- 04-21 HPD Updates Information on Stabbing Investigation
- 04-19 Officers Respond To Shots Fired Call
- 04-14 Crime Solvers Tip Solves Crime Spree
- 03-27 Harrisonburg Police Investigates Animal Cruelty
- 03-27 HPD Welcomes Explorers to Full Duty
- 03-27 HPD Receives Calls About Unreliable Reported Incidents
- 03-25 Harrisonburg Police Seeking Information for Traffic Crash
- 03-25 Harrisonburg Police Attempt to Identify Burglary Suspect
- 03-16 Harrisonburg Police Announce Promotions
- 03-14 St Patricks Day Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
- 03-13 HPD Investigates Shots Fired Call
- 03-11 Missing Person Update
- 03-11 HPD Seeking Information Involving Missing Person
- 02-27 Officer Involved Shooting
- 02-27 Officer Involved Shooting Update
- 02-19 HPD Makes Arrest in Commercial Burglary
- 02-18 HPD Investigates Sexual Assault
- 02-16 HPD Responds to Traffic Crash
- 02-16 HPD Requests Assistance in Runaway Case
- 02-16 HPD Investigates Weapon Law Violation
- 02-16 HPD Investigates Commercial Burglary
- 02-16 HPD Investigates Burglary
- 02-14 HPD Investigates Identity Fraud
- 02-11 HPD Investigates Armed Robbery
- 02-08 Harrisonburg Police Crossing Guard Honored in Statewide Competition
- 02-06 HPD Continues Death Investigation
- 02-06 HPD Charges Second Person in Homicide
- 02-05 HPD Investigating Homicide
- 02-05 HPD Continues Homicide Investigation
- 02-04 HPD Searching for Suspects Passing Counterfeit Checks
- 02-04 HPD Conducting Death Investigation
- 02-03 Call the Right Play for Super Bowl LI
- 01-31 HPD Makes Arrest in Counterfeit Case
- 01-31 HPD Investigates Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian
- 01-29 HPD Makes Arrests in Pharmacy Break Ins
- 01-28 HPD Responds to Pharmacy Break Ins
- 01-24 HPD Hosts 22nd Annual Citizen Police Academy
- 01-17 Missing Child Found Safe
- 01-16 HPD Requesting Assistance Locating Missing Child
- 01-14 HPD Responds to Large Unruly Crowd
- 01-12 Copper Beech Burglaries
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