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Theft from Vehicles This is a Crime Alert (12-20-2007) Over the last few nights several vehicles in the surrounding areas (Parkside, Brookhaven, Upland, and Chester) have been broken in to. It appears the item the criminals are looking for are GPS units, and their accessories. If you own a portable GPS unit, please do not leave it in your vehicle over night. For that matter, don't leave anything of value in plain view. If you know who may be committing this crime, please leave us an anonymous crime tip. Thank you! Don't Become a VICTIM! Child Safety Warning
In 2006 two female juveniles were playing and walking in the area of the play ground and the old school, which has since been torn down, when they were approached by two black males, and subsequently chased. The intentions of the male subjects is unknown, and we have not had any other incidents since then. However; parents are asked to always know where their children are, and if they are at the playground area, to remind their children to leave the park as soon as it gets dark. And small children should always be in the company of an adult.
We are also asking anyone seeing suspicious activity or people to call 9-1-1 immediately. Click Here for what your child can do if someone approaches them. Family Watchdog.com (National Sexual Offender Registry) Welcome to the Parkside Borough Police Blotter. In conjunction with our Community Policing initiative, the blotter is designed to post highlights of our log and keep citizens informed about Police activity. All Suspect are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2007
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All individuals listed here are Wanted By the Parkside Borough Police Department. If you know where these people are, please call the Parkside Police Department at: 610-876-0249, or Leave us a Tip. All persons should be considered dangerous. Do Not approach them, call your local Police. 2 Black Males: Cancel, One Juvenile Charged in the Armed Robbery Michael Paul Siple - Cancel - Arrested Kimberly Ellis: Aka: Kimberly McCauley Cancel - Arrested WANTED BY THE FBI and Others Do you know these people? The FBI would like your help. - Click Here EMAIL SCAMS: New E-Scams & Warnings - Beware!! File a Complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center POSTAL MAIL SCAMS: Mail Fraud (US Postal Service) Robbery at the BP Gas Station Subject was Arrested on 12-19-07 The Parkside Police are investigating a Robbery that occurred at the BP Gas Station on Edgmont Ave on 12-13-07 at 06:00 am. Click here for more information, and a composite sketch of the Actor (Suspect). Officer Kim Ley Resigns It is with great disappointment to report that Officer Kim Ley #2525 has given her letter of resignation to pursue a career with the Pennsylvania State Gaming Commission in their Surveillance and Investigations Division. Officer Ley was a proactive and senior member of our department for eight years and she will be missed. "Good Luck Kim!" School is Open!!! Now that the school year has begun, we need your help in keeping our Children and Crossing Guards safe. Please pay attention to all speed limits and traffic signals during your morning and afternoon commutes. "Everyone who gets behind the wheel is responsible for making sure that every child that walks through a school zone is safe from careless driving. Driving remains a privilege, not a right. And while drivers cannot prevent every accident from occurring, they can certainly take the utmost care to avoid violations and prevent serious injuries or deaths." "For irresponsible and careless motorists, penalties will be stiffened to encourage safe driving. Children and their families should not have to worry about careless and reckless driving while in a school zone" ~ Governor Rendell
Pay attention to the Active School Zone Flashing Signal. When the lights are flashing the speed limit is 15 mph. If you are caught speeding during this time, you will face a minimum base fine of $35.00, plus $2 for every
Drivers caught speeding for a second time in a school zone will have driving privileges suspended for 60 days. Fines would also be increased for careless driving that results in serious injury or death. The Borough of Parkside and the State of Aside from the Traffic Laws, if you see suspicious people hanging around the School, or Bus Stop areas, please call Thank you!
Parkside Police Officer Brian McNeill was honored by borough officials, July 24, for saving the life of a 13-year-old female heart attack victim on July 1.
Nicole Bahr is from McNeill was the first emergency responder on the scene. Finding no pulse, the officer immediately gave the girl a jolt from the automatic external defibrillator ( “As a result of Officer McNeill’s training, quick thinking and immediate action in a life-or-death situation, he was instrumental in saving the life of a 13-year-old child. This is outstanding police work, and the professionalism demonstrated by Officer Brian McNeill is to be commended,” stated Parkside Police Chief John Egan, as he presented the patrolman with a service commendation. The heart attack fatality rate in young teen females is very high, according to Crozer-Mercy Medical Services EMS Chief Robert Reeder, who was also present to hand out his own certificates of appreciation. Beyond McNeill’s heroics, EMTs Diane Brees of Parkside and Steve Carr of Now fully recovered, Ms. Bahr was in attendance with her parents. The written and spoken accolades were followed by a round of warm embraces among the principles. “I’ve been an Reeder also thanked the borough for having the foresight to equip each police vehicle with an “The thing about paramedics is that until you need them, you don’t appreciate them, but we appreciate every one of them,” Council Vice President Shirley Purcival told the group of emergency responders. Parkside Police are investigating Graffiti in, and around the Borough. This is a warning to those individuals that are leaving their "TAG" (Graffiti) on the buildings in and around Parkside Borough. Police are out and investigating this crime, and if you are caught, you will be charged. You will be required to pay for any damage and clean up cost of both public and private property in addition to any fines and court costs. If you know who is committing this crime, please leave an anonymous tip:Click Here Special Request from the Parkside Police Dept.
The Parkside Police Department is requesting that every home owner make their house numbers visible from the street. In the event of an emergency this could save time when trying to locate your home. So, please take a look at your house, and if your house number is not visible from the street, please make arrangements to have this little problem resolved so that we can find and help you if the need should arise.
Thank you,
Parkside Police
Purdue Pharma's 10-Point Program to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse and Theft Prescription drug abuse is a serious public health problem affecting some four million Americans each month. Purdue Pharma L.P., a leading manufacturer of prescription pain medications, has made a commitment to help curb abuse of prescription medicines with a multifaceted program of prevention and education. Our 10-Point Program includes the following initiatives: Click Here for More Information The Parkside Police Department is committed to serving our community and sometimes we need your help in order to do that. We have provided you with a way to contact us from the comfort of your home by going to the Police Departments, Tip, Comment, or Suggestion Form. Click Here. You may use this form to leave us information concerning any type of Criminal Activity, but please do not use the form for in progress crimes, use 9-1-1 instead. Types of things to report:
You can also leave information that may help us solve a crime. We have a few open cases in Parkside, and we are sure that someone out there knows something. If you know anything about a crime that took place in Parkside, please leave us information. You can remain anonymous if you want. Just Click Here.
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