**** UPDATED PRESS RELEASE***
NATURE OF OFFENSE: Terrorist Threats, et al.
DATE OF OFFENSE: 03/25/2020
TIME: 1358 hours
LOCATION: Gerrity's Supermarket, 2280 Sans Souci Prkwy
SUSPECT: Margaret CIRKO, 35 yrs old, Hanover Twp
INCIDENT DETAILS:
On 03/26/2020 the Hanover Township Police Department arrested Margaret CIRKO, following an investigation at Gerrity's Supermarket, Sans Souci Parkway, where she intentionally contaminated produce/meat/merchandise for sale.
Police were called to the business after CIRKO entered the store making verbal threats that she was sick while intentionally coughing and spitting saliva/bile on produce/meat/merchandise. CIRKO continued this behavior in several aisles before attempting to steal a 12 pack of beer as she was being ordered to leave the store by employees.
CIRKO was charged with 2 Felony counts of Terrorist Threats, 1 Felony count of Threats to use a"Biological agent", and 1 Felony count of Criminal Mischief. In addition to Misdemeanor counts of Criminal Attempt to commit Retail Theft and Disorderly Conduct.
CIRKO was arraigned at approx. 1300hrs., this date, by District Justice Joseph Halesey. Bail was set at $50,000 straight. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for April 8th, 2020 at 8:30 am.
CIRKO was transported and lodged at L.C.C.F. in lieu of bail.
HTPD 3712
******** PRESS RELEASE ********
The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating an incident at 2280 Sans Souci Pakway, Gerrity's Supermarket, for a female customer who intentionally contaminated produce/meat/merchandise for sale.
The suspect has been identified and is being evaluated at a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Criminal charges will be filed.
The Hanover Township Police Department was assisted by the Hanover Township Health Officer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Luzerne County District Attorney's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police.
HTPD3712
Share how you've outsmarted traffic with #WazeWin...
***** PRESS RELEASE *****
NATURE OF OFFENSE: DUI
DATE: 01/10/2021
TIME: 01:34hrs
LOCATION: West End Rd./Carey Ave. Bridge
SUSPECT: DANIELLE MENDYGRAL, of Hanover
INCIDENT DETAILS:
The Hanover Township Police Department arrested DANIELLE MENDYGRAL for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop across the Carey Ave. Bridge.
MENDYGRAL was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for a chemical test to determine her blood alcohol concentration.
Charges will be filed pending the test results.
HTPD 3717
NATURE OF OFFENSE: Scattering Rubbish
DATE OF OFFENSE: January 9th, 2021
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Ashley Street near Hanover Area High School
SUSPECT: Enerido Veras, Age 47, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
INCIDENT DETAILS:
On this date the Hanover Township Police Department while on patrol observed a male dumping more then two dozen trash bags filled with construction debris from a cargo van. This male was identified as Enerido Veras from Bronx, NY however currently staying in the Wilkes-Barre Area.
Citations to be filed with magistrate for illegal dumping. Veras was released after made to clean up his discarded trash.
HTPD3715
Hanover Township Police Department updated their status.
UPDATE: Evans was taken into custody and bail was set at $25,000 unsecured.
*****REQUEST FOR INFORMATION*****
The Hanover Twp. Police Dept. is requesting information as to the whereabouts of Shannon Evans (pictured below). An active arrest warrant has been issued for Evans. Anyone with information that can help with locating Evans is asked to contact our non-emergency phone number at (570) 825-1254 or by messaging us. Thank You.
3718
