Burglary at Jake’s Market & Deli

On April 18, 2019 at approximately 1:55 AM, Jake’s Market & Deli on Mechanic Street was burglarized. Two people are seen on CCTV attempting to make entry into the store. One person was able to make entry into the store by a small window. Tha...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 14-20, 2019 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO International), this week is an annual celebration and recognition for the thousands of dedicated men and wome...

Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Drug Seizure

On April 10, 2019, at approximately 3:48 PM, Lebanon Police Officers Emily Winslow and K9 Officer Tyler Hewes observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Hanover Street in Lebanon, NH. After making contact with the subjects inside the vehicle, office...

Lebanon Police Completes Strategic Planning

The Lebanon Police Department has completed its 2019 Strategic Plan, which is the result of a strategic planning process that began in 2018. The Lebanon Police Department’s 2019-2023 Strategic Plan focuses on goals and initiatives needed to meet...

National Drug Take Back Event

On Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department will be taking part in the Nationwide Drug Take Back Event. This event is a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, state and local law enforcement a...

Traffic Stop Leads to Heroin Seizure

On April 5, 2019 at approximately 10:00AM, Lebanon Police Officer Emily Winslow initiated a traffic stop on Route 120 for a motor vehicle violation. The operator, identified as Keagan Sharkey, age 30, of Hanover, NH, was found to have a warrant for his ar...

Local Students Participate in Job Shadow Day

On April 2, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department hosted sixteen 8th grade students from the Lebanon Middle School as part of a job shadow program set up by Careers CLiC (Connecting Learning in the Community). Taken from their press release, “Job ...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at the Lebanon Diner

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend...

Police Locate Wanted Sex Offender with Assistance from Public

Donald Kierstead, age 56, was located and arrested by the Lebanon Police Department. Shortly after posting a press release looking for assistance, the Lebanon Police Detectives received several calls locating Kierstead in the area of West Lebanon.

Kierstea...

Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Sex Offender

The Lebanon Police Department Detective Division is seeking help from the community locating Donald Kierstead. Kierstead has an active Felony Warrant from Lebanon Police Department for failing to register as a Sex Offender. Kierstead also has warrants fro...

Coffee with a Cop at Maplefields

It was a great Coffee with a Cop event at Maplefields this morning! Thank you to Maplefields for hosting!

Authorized by: Chief Richard R. Mello

Date: 3/31/2019

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Maplefields

On Thursday, March 21, 2019, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend....

White River Junction Man Charged With Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting an investigation through a social media provider targeting individuals who were seeking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police officers engaged in a conversation via social media with a mal...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting an investigation through a social media provider targeting individuals who were seeking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police officers engaged in a conversation via social media with a mal...

Man Arrested for Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threatening with a Firearm

On February 27, 2019 at approximately 7:09PM, Lebanon Police officers responded to the Baymont Hotel on Airport Road for a report of a male subject pointing a gun at a female.

When Officers arrived, they spoke with the 53-year old female victim and learned...

K9 Nitro Graduates Drug Detection Course

On February 15, 2019, K9 Officer Nicholas Alden and partner K9 Nitro graduated the 42nd Drug Detection Course through the Vermont Police Canine Academy. K9 Nitro is now able to detect the odors of Heroin, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Ecsta...

Lebanon Police Department Introduces Special Needs Registry

The Lebanon Police Department and the Special Needs Support Center (SNSC) announce the launch of a new Special Needs Registry, a program to help emergency responders identify and respond to vulnerable residents with special needs.

This is a voluntary progr...

Lebanon Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Multiple Hannaford Thefts

On January 21 and February 4, 2019, the male in the images below was discovered on surveillance video shoplifting various merchandise from Hannaford Supermarket in West Lebanon. The suspect is seen placing items in a basket, then acting as though he is sc...

Lebanon Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect

On December 29, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department received a report for a theft that had occurred at the West Lebanon Wal-Mart. During the reported theft, a male subject was observed, on surveillance video, exiting the store with a shopping cart full of...

Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault and Theft of a Vehicle

On February 12, 2019 at approximately 12:55AM, Lebanon Police Officers responded to an address on Romano Circle for a report that a male subject had assaulted a 23-year-old female and then left in her vehicle without her permission. A subsequent investiga...

Man Charged With Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit conducted an investigation through a social media provider targeting individuals who were looking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police officers engaged in a conversation via social media with a male who was ...

Update on Untimely Death Investigation

On January 13, 2019 Corey Wilson, age 37, of Belleville, New Jersey was found deceased in the woods on the South side of the Lebanon Airport Runway. The Lebanon Police Department conducted an investigation into his death and an autopsy was performed on Ja...

Men Arrested for Drug Possession

On February 8, 2019, Lebanon Police received a call from a local business regarding individuals in the parking lot who appeared to be engaged in drug activity.

Lebanon Officers conducted an investigation and identified the individuals as:  Jordan ...

Two Men Arrested for Drug Crimes – One Armed with a Pistol

On February 1, 2019, after an investigation into illicit drug sales that spanned several months, the Lebanon Police Department, in cooperation with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence lo...

Lebanon Police Respond to Report of Despondent Subject

On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at approximately 7:55PM the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a 31-year-old male who was despondent inside his residence at 168 Bank Street Extension. Police also learned that the male had access to a firearm insid...

Join the Lebanon Police Department!

We’re Hiring!

Full-Time Police Officers

The Lebanon Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer with a deadline for submission of Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 11:59PM. Minimum qualifications inclu...

American Red Cross Police & Fire Blood Drive

Lebanon Police and Fire Departments will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at The Courtyard Marriott on January 30th.Get a $5 Dunkin' gift card when you donate!To schedule an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED ...

Sex Offender Pleads Guilty for Possessing Child Pornography

In July 2018, the Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit received information about a sex offender being in possession of child pornography and immediately began to investigate.

As the investigation progressed, the Cyber Crimes Unit served a search wa...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On October 8, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department took a report regarding Identity Fraud. It was reported that an unknown male subject had fraudulently obtained several phones by charging them to the victim’s account using the victim’s...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Person of Interest

On January 10, 2019 the Lebanon Police Department received a report from a Woodstock, Vermont resident regarding possible credit card and identity fraud that had just taken place at two stores in Lebanon. The victim stated that his wallet had been stolen ...

Lebanon Police Investigating Untimely Death

On Sunday, January 13, 2019, at approximately 1:50PM the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a male subject found deceased in the woods off of the South side of the Lebanon Airport runway. The deceased subject was discovered by a snowmobiler wh...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Starbucks

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atten...

Man Arrested with Methamphetamine After Assaulting a Lebanon Police Officer

On January 5, 2019 at approximately 12:52AM, Lebanon Police Sergeant Michael Wright encountered a male subject on High Street after investigating a suspicious vehicle he had observed.  During the encounter, the male became resistive and subsequen...

Theft Leads to Arrest with Multiple Charges

On December 13, 2018, Lebanon Police Officers responded to Hannaford Supermarket for a report of a male shoplifter. It was reported that the male, who fled the store on foot, was later seen getting into a Ford pickup truck. Officers located the vehicle an...

Criminal Trespass Arrests

On December 27, 2018, Lebanon Police Officers responded to an apartment on Seminary Hill Road for a report of two people who may have broken into a residence. Officers arrived and located Jesse Bartlett, age 28, and Elisabeth Stiles, age 37, both currentl...

Update: Individual Has Been Identified

On 12/28/18 the Lebanon Police Department requested the public’s assistance in identifying an individual of interest in an ongoing Identity Theft Case. We have been able to identify the male subject and are continuing to investigate this inciden...

Investigation Leads to Felony Arrest

On October 25, 2018, Lebanon Police responded to a local restaurant for a report of a theft where more than $1,000 in cash had been stolen from the business. After an investigation, Blake Manning, age 28 of Fairlee, VT, was identified as a person of inter...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspects

On December 1, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department received a report about several past thefts that occurred at the West Lebanon Hannaford’s. During the reported dates, a male subject is observed on surveillance video going through the self-chec...

Free Christmas Trees to Those in Need

UPDATE: All the trees have been picked up!

The Lebanon Sacred Heart Church has donated the remainder of their Christmas trees, leftover from their annual Christmas tree sale, for those who are in need of a tree this Holiday season. These free trees are now...

Upper Valley Homeless Vigil

Please join Upper Valley service providers on Friday, December 21, the longest night of the year, for a candlelight vigil to honor the homeless who have passed away in 2018 in both NH and VT. 

Meet at 4:30 pm at LISTEN in White River Jct. The name...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Dunkin Donuts

On Thursday, December 20, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atte...

Crosspoint Church Assembly of God Generosity

Today Crosspoint Church Assembly of God delivered a delicious lunch to everyone at the Lebanon Police Department, even including leftover containers for those on later shifts. We cannot thank them enough for this generous lunch, their monthly treats, and ev...

“Stuff a Truck” Collections for Toys for Tots

Thank you to everyone who donated to our "Stuff a Truck" event for Toys for Tots on Saturday! We collected 1,011 toys, along with nearly $1,000 in cash donations, which was used to purchase additional toys. Huge thank you to Walmart for hosting ...

Man on Probation Arrested for Possession of Heroin

On December 7, 2018, Sergeant Michael Wright of the Lebanon Police Department observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Main Street with two male subjects inside. After making contact with the occupants, Sgt. Wright discovered that Tory C. Roberts, age 44, ...

Rutland Man Steals Vehicle in Lebanon

On December 6, 2018, at approximately 10:08PM Lebanon Police Officers were dispatched to Sandri’s on South Main Street for a report of a stolen vehicle. While the victim was inside the convenient store, a male, who was later identified as Jack P...

Winter Parking Ban Reminder

The Lebanon Police Department would like to remind its residents and visitors of the upcoming Winter Parking Ban that will begin on Saturday, December 1st and continue through April 1st between the hours of 12:00 am and 6:00 am.

City of Lebanon Code 168-06...

LPD “Stuff A Truck” Event

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department will be in front of Walmart at 285 Plainfield Road in West Lebanon hosting a “Stuff A Truck” event from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. All new, unwrapped toys donated will be given to the local Marine Toys...

Swearing In and Awards Ceremony

Basketball Tournament Fundraiser Success

Thank you to all the teams who played in Sunday’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and thank to you to the CCBA for hosting. We raised over $1,500 for the Child Advocacy Center!

Winners in each division:Adult Division: Serve Pro TeamHigh School Divi...

Social Security Phone Scam

The Lebanon Police Department has received multiple reports of a scam phone call that is targeting Lebanon citizens who are on Social Security. The person on the phone is informing people that their Social Security assets and accounts will be immediately ...

Upcoming Police Training on South Main Street

On November 27, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department will be conducting Active Threat Response Training at 18 South Main Street in West Lebanon during business hours.

There will be a small police presence at the residence during the training. Officers will ...

White River JCT Man Arrested for Striking Woman with Vehicle

On November 19, 2018 at approximately 10:44AM, Lebanon Police and Fire units responded to the parking lot of the Circle K Convenience store on Main Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Officers on scene learned that Dani...

Lebanon Police Firearms Qualification

 The Lebanon Police Department will be conducting their annual Low Light firearms qualification on Monday November 19, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM.

This event will be held at the Grafton County Fish and Game Association, 153 Trues Brook Road, ...

Reminder to Follow "Jessica's Law" This Winter

On November 14, 2018, at approximately 12:00 PM, Lebanon Police and Fire Departments responded to Interstate 89 Northbound between exits 18 and 19 for a report of a vehicle that was struck by snow and ice from another vehicle. 

The operator of the...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Jake's Coffee Co.

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atten...

LPD Food Drive

On Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Lebanon Police will be sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the LISTEN Community Services food pantry. The food drive will take place at Hannaford Supermarket, 8 Market Street in West Lebanon, New Hamps...

Annual Basketball Tournament

Each year, the Lebanon Police Department hosts a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the CCBA to raise funds for a local nonprofit organization. This year's tournament is on Sunday, November 25, 2018, starting at 8:30 AM.

There are multiple divisions for boys ...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On October 15, 2018, it was reported to the Lebanon Police Department that a cell phone was stolen from a vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot. A suspect was identified during the investigation, shown on the surveillance photos below.

The Police Department...

Lebanon Police to Hold Public Forum for Input on Strategic Plan

The Lebanon Police Department would like to invite you to a Public Forum designed to gather input from community members to assist the department in its Strategic Planning process. The Lebanon Police Department will develop a five-year Strategic Plan over...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Update

On November 7, 2018 at approximately 6:25PM, Lebanon Police and Fire units responded to the intersection of Hanover Street Extension and Evans Drive for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Investigating officers determined that a ...

LPD Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

On November 7, 2018 at approximately 6:25PM, Lebanon Police and Fire units responded to the intersection of Hanover Street Extension and Evans Drive for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Investigating officers determined that a ...

Lebanon Police Investigating Reports of Gunshots

Lebanon Police Investigating Reports of Gunshots

On November 2, 2018 at approximately 11:15PM the Lebanon Police Department received multiple calls reporting gunshots in the area of North Main Street and Fountain Way. Lebanon Police Officers resp...

Two Men Arrested After Pursuit

Two Arrested After Motor Vehicle Pursuit

On November 2, 2018 at approximately 11:25PM, Sgt. Rich Norris observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the lot of the Boston Lot Lake on Route 10 in Lebanon. As Sgt. Norris attempted to investigate the veh...

Meet the Newest Lebanon K9s

On Saturday, November 10, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department and West Lebanon Feed and Supply invite the community to meet the newest members of the K9 Unit. Officer Jeremy Perkins and K9 Blesk recently completed training at the Vermont Police Canine Aca...

Upcoming Police Training on South Main Street

UPDATE: This training has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for future dates, at which time we will notify the public.  

On November 6th and 7th the Lebanon Police Department will be conducting Active Threat Response Training at 18 South Main...

Halloween Safety Tips

Trick-or-Treating in Lebanon is tonight from 6PM to 8PM. In addition to keeping everyone safe, Lebanon Police Officers will be out and about with candy for the kids!

There will be Halloween celebration activities around Colburn Park from 4PM to 6PM, as wel...

Kid's Carnival Community Game Night Fun

Carnival Community Game Night, hosted by Crosspoint Church on Sunday, was a ton of fun! Thank you to Crosspoint Church Assembly of God for putting on a fun family event for the Upper Valley Community.

Thin Blue Line Flag Donated to the Police Department

Thank you to Jeff Peavey, owner of the The Country Cobbler, who graciously donated this Thin Blue Line Flag to the Police Department. The flag was handcrafted by Travis LaHaye of Rustic Country. It will be proudly displayed in the station. 

Read on...

National Drug Take Back Event

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department will be taking part in the Nationwide Drug Take Back Event. This event is a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, state and local law enforcement agencies in an effor...

McDonald's Fundraiser and Community Police Award

A big thank you to McDonald's for holding their statewide fundraiser for the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police last night! As part of this fundraising event, McDonald's also recognizes several officers throughout NH who go above and beyond the...

National Coffee with a Cop Day at Shyrl's Diner

Special thanks to Shyrl and Shyrl's Diner for hosting Coffee with a Cop today during National Coffee with a Cop day! Thank you to everyone who stopped to talk with us! 

Read on...

Halloween in Lebanon

Lebanon Police Chief Richard Mello has announced that Halloween in Lebanon will be on Wednesday, October 31st from 6PM to 8PM. In addition to keeping everyone safe, Lebanon Police Officers will be out and about on Halloween night with special prizes for t...

Lebanon Police Participate in Middle School Lock-In

On Friday, September 28, 2018, Officer Lawrence, Corporal Hubert, Sergeant Norris, and Officer Pike joined in on the fun at the 5th & 6th grade Lock-In at the CCBA. 

Read on...

Lebanon Police Department Joins Hanover Street School in Walk to School Day

Walk to School Day is a nationwide event that increases awareness of the need for walkable communities and year-round safe routes to schools. These events also encourage walking and biking to school throughout the year.

On Friday, September 28, 2018, the L...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event Shyrl’s Diner

On October 3, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The even...

Join the Lebanon Police Department!

Interested candidates who are ready for the first step can register for testing through www.PoliceApp.com/LebanonNH no later than 11:59PM on Friday, October 5, 2018. Visit https://lebanonnh.gov/360/Career-Opportunities for more information. 

Job D...

McDonald's Fundraiser for New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police

On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, McDonald’s franchises across New Hampshire will hold a fundraising effort to donate $50,000 to the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police. From 4 to 7 pm on that day, McDonald’s customers can lend ...

White River Woman Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession

On September 12, 2018 at approximately 11:29 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call reporting a vehicle parked in a lot on Dartmouth College Highway with a small child sleeping in it and a female acting suspicious and possibly under the influen...

Man Sentenced for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

In April 2018, the Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit received a Cybertip regarding an upload of child pornography, and immediately began to investigate.

As the investigation progressed, the Cyber Crimes Unit served a search warrant at a residence...

Operation Safe Drive

During the month of September, the Lebanon Police Department will be increasing motor vehicle enforcement patrols in an effort to reduce traffic accidents within the City, and to address citizens’ reported motor vehicle concerns. These patrols w...

Special Olympics Fueling Dreams Day Raises $1500!

On Saturday, September 8th the Lebanon Police Department took part in the Special Olympics Fueling Dreams fundraiser at Jake’s Market & Deli. The event helped to raise approximately $1,500 for the Special Olympics New Hampshire programs and ...

Man Charged with Criminal Threatening

On September 7, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department was contacted by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Security who reported that a male subject had made threats toward security officers at the hospital. The subject, Michael Gusha, age 43, was asked to l...

Special Olympics Fueling Dreams Day

On Saturday, September 8, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department will be taking part in the Special Olympics Fueling Dreams fundraiser at Jake’s Market & Deli, 119 Mechanic St, Lebanon. Lebanon Police Officers will join Special Olympics members...

Lebanon Police Seeking the Public's Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

On August 26, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department responded to The Fort restaurant on Heater Road for a report of a burglary that occurred overnight.  A large safe, around the size of a mini refrigerator, containing an undisclosed amount of cash ...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at McDonald's

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atte...

Lebanon Police Requesting Public Assistance in Identifying Individual

On August 28, 2018 the Lebanon Police Department took a report from a Lebanon resident regarding credit card fraud that had occurred at Best Buy on July 26th.   The department is seeking to identify a person-of-interest who was seen on camera usi...

Nation of Patriots Flag Motorcycle Escort

On Friday, August 24, 2018, Officer Lawrence provided a motorcycle escort for the Nation of Patriots Flag, from the Enfield town line to Twin State Harley Davidson in Lebanon.

Nation of Patriots is a volunteer nonprofit organization that provides financial...

Swearing In and Promotion Ceremony

The Lebanon Police Department held a Swearing In and Promotion Ceremony today in the department’s training room.The Department recognized the promotion of Officer Garrett Hubert to the rank of Corporal, and newly hired Police Officer Brandon Con...

Two Arrested at Romano Circle

On August 18, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department was dispatched to 21 Romano Circle for a report of a male suspect who was seen climbing through a window into an apartment he had been previously trespassed from.

When officers arrived, they were met by Ash...

Two Arrested After DWI Stop

On August 18, 2018, Officers from the Lebanon Police Department stopped a vehicle on Plainfield Rd for motor vehicle violations. The operator, Jennifer Somero, age 27, of Rhode Island, showed signs of impairment. There were open alcoholic beverages and Ma...

Man Arrested After Threatening Female With Knife

On August 18, 2018 the Lebanon Police Department received a report from a female victim who stated an ex-boyfriend pulled a knife and threatened to kill her, then threatened to drive his vehicle off a cliff.

Lebanon Officers met with the victim in the area...

Man Arrested as the Result of Opioid Overdose Investigation

Between Friday, August 17, 2018 and Sunday, August 19, 2018, the Lebanon and Hartford Police Departments responded to near fatal opioid overdoses. As a result, the Lebanon Police Department, assisted by the Hartford, VT Police Department, investigated the...

Upper Valley Humane Society Pet Food and Supply Drive

On August 16, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department partnered with West Lebanon Feed and Supply and the Upper Valley Humane Society at the Lebanon Farmers’ Market to collect donations and supplies for the humane society.

The event was a huge succes...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Ice Cream with a Cop” Event at Lebanon Co-op

Thursday, August 23, 2018, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Lebanon Co-op, 12 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH

The Lebanon Police Department welcomes the community to attend this family friendly event at the Lebanon Co-op on August 23rd. There will be plenty of ice cream, provi...

September Basic R.A.D. Course Offering

The Lebanon Police Department is offering Basic R.A.D. classes in September.

The course, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic, is the largest women’s self-defense program in the country. It offers no-nonsense, practical techniques that women of all ages ...

Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography

In July 2018, the Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit received an investigative referral from the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding an individual residing in the City who was engaged in trading child sexual assault images and videos. The i...

Lebanon Man Arrested After Fleeing Accident Scene

On August 9, 2018 at approximately 10:20 AM the Lebanon Police Department received a call regarding a single vehicle accident involving a van on Slayton Hill Road. Responding officers arrived to find a white utility van off the roadway and on its side in ...

Vermont Man Arrested for Lewd Conduct

On August 8, 2018 at approximately 1:00PM the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a male subject that was seen exposing himself and urinating in public near the intersection of Market Street and S. Main Street.  

Officers responded and ...

Cones For Kids

CANCELLED - National Night Out

National Night Out in Colburn Park, August 7th 5-8pm, has been CANCELLED due to the threat of thunderstorms.We apologize for any inconvenience and we will look to schedule a similar event in early fall. 

Authorized by: Chief Richard R. Mello

Date:&...

Lebanon Man Arrested After Threatening with a Machete

On August 6, 2018, at approximately 4:20PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report of an altercation at the Circle K gas pumps located at 89 Main Street. Additional information received from multiple callers was that the male was now threatening ...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Starbucks

On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend....

Join Lebanon Police in Supporting the Upper Valley Humane Society

The Lebanon Police Department is sponsoring a pet food and supply drive to benefit the Upper Valley Humane Society. The Upper Valley Humane Society assists animals and families in the Upper Valley, providing shelter and supplies for animals in need.

The dr...

August Basic RAD Course

The Lebanon Police Department is offering a Basic R.A.D. course in August.The course, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic, is the largest women’s self-defense program in the country. It offers no-nonsense, practical techniques that women of a...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance In Identifying Person

The Lebanon Police Department is investigating the theft of electronic devices from a business in the River Mill Complex, which is located along Mechanic Street. The incident occurred on July 24th at approximately 1:15pm. The department is seeking to iden...

Ice Cream Patrol at the Mascoma River Greenway Opening on July 21st

Lebanon Police Lieutenant Isham on Ice Cream Patrol duty at the Mascoma River Greenway (MRG) Grand Opening this past Saturday, July 21st. The MGR is the section of the Northern Rail Trail that connects our community from Lebanon to West Lebanon. ...

Lebanon Police Attend Sundae at David's House on July 22nd

Lieutenant Isham, Officer Lawrence, and K9 Officer Hewes and K9 Kymba attended the 10th Annual Sundae at David's House event on July 22, 2018. A fun day of demonstrations, games, Wally the Green Monster, and of course sundaes, all for a great cause. Sunda...

National Night Out 2018

**National Night Out in Colburn Park, August 7th 5-8pm, has been CANCELLED due to the threat of thunderstorms. We apologize for the inconvenience.**National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and...

Updated NH State Rules on Bike Safety and Vehicle Drivers

House Bill 1731, also known as "The Bike Safety Bill," was signed by Governor Sununu on May 15th and officially becomes law on July 14th. This bill updates a variety of existing New Hampshire statutes (RSAs) that will be applied across NH commun...

Man Arrested After Pursuit

On July 9, 2018 at approximately 6:40PM the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a vehicle operating erratically, with a further report that the operator didn’t appear to be fully conscious.  

Lebanon Police Corporal Garrett Hu...

9th Annual Bike Auction

Please join us on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at our 9th Annual Marge Hammond Memorial Bike Auction starting at 5:00pm in Colburn Park. This will coincide with the Farmer’s Market. Each year we accumulate numerous bikes of all sizes and conditions w...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at The Fort

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. T...

July & August Basic R.A.D. Course Offerings

The Lebanon Police Department is offering Basic R.A.D. classes in July and August. 

The course, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic, is the largest women’s self-defense program in the country. It offers no-nonsense, practical techniqu...

Man Armed With Knife Charged With Criminal Threatening After Brief Stand-Off

On July 04, 2018 at approximately 12:50PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call that a male subject had threatened several people with a knife in the area of the Granite Street and West Street intersection. Responding officers determined the male...

Injured Bald Eagle - Update

On June 30, 2018, Officers Perkins was alerted of an injured bald eagle by a local juvenile. Officer Perkins located the Eagle in area of Plainfield Road and Trues Brook Road, and he and Officer Gaspard kept the Eagle out of traffic until VINS (Vermont In...

Lebanon Police Officers Assist Injured Bald Eagle

On June 30, 2018, Officer Jeremy Perkins was alerted of an injured Bald Eagle by a local juvenile. Officer Perkins located the Eagle in area of Plainfield Road and Trues Brook Road. 

Officer Perkins and Officer Daniel Gaspard contained the bird an...

Wanted Man in Possession of Stolen Jeep Arrested

On 6/28/18 the Lebanon Police Department sought the public’s help with locating a Peter P. Dotzel, age 36, along with a stolen Jeep Wrangler Rubicon he was in possession of.

At approximately 2:00PM on 6/28/18, Dotzel was located on Main Street in...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Ice Cream with a Cop” Event at Fore-U Ice Cream

Friday, July 13, 2018 at 5:00pm

Fore-U Ice Cream, 298 Plainfield Rd, West Lebanon, NH

The Lebanon Police Department welcomes the community to attend this family friendly event. There will be plenty of ice cream, games, a children’s workshop hosted...

Lebanon Police Seeking Help Locating Wanted Man in Possession of a Stolen Jeep

On 6/21/18 at approximately 11:00AM, the Lebanon Police took a report from a local car dealership regarding a vehicle that was obtained by fraud. The dealership reported that a male subject, accompanied by a white female, came to the dealership and entere...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Upper Valley Senior Center

On Thursday, June 28, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. ...

Missing Man - Update

On 6/19/18 the Lebanon Police Department sought the public’s help with locating 41 year-old Shannon White, of Lebanon, New Hampshire, who had been missing since June 18th. Unfortunately, Mr. White was found deceased in Berlin, Massachusetts on J...

Lebanon Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Man

The Lebanon Police are seeking assistance in locating Shannon White, age 41, of Lebanon, NH.  Mr. White was last seen in Marlboro, Massachusetts at the Hampton Inn in the early morning hours of June 18, 2018. He left the hotel driving a 2014 gray...

Ice Cream Patrol is Back!

Ice Cream Patrol Is Back!

This past Saturday afternoon, June 16th, Lebanon Police Patrol Officers visited various neighborhoods and locations in the City to hand out ice cream, including Romano Circle, the Village at Crafts Hill, Renihan Meadows, Spencer S...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Drug Sale and Breach of Bail

On June 14, 2018 at approximately 3:30PM Lebanon Police Officers responded to Walmart on Plainfield Road for a report of a possible drug transaction taking place in the parking lot.   

Officers located a male suspect nearby, identified as...

Updated Downtown Parking Map

Below is an updated downtown Lebanon Parking Map that depicts the various timed parking zone in and around the downtown area. Those parking in the downtown area should take note of these areas and comply with the time limits on parking spaces. Those who p...

Lebanon Man Arrested After Firing Gunshot During Domestic Incident

On 6/13/18 at approximately 3:40AM the Lebanon Police received an emergency call from a 26-year-old female, who resides on Meriden Road, that her mother’s boyfriend was armed and made threats to shoot her and her mother, along with himself. Furt...

Downtown Timed Parking Limits to be Enforced

In the near future, the Lebanon Police Department will begin an initiative to increase compliance with timed parking limits at various locations in the downtown area. The initiative is being launched as a result of a recent Parking Utilization Study that ...

Vermont Woman Arrested for Distribution of Heroin

On June 07, 2018 at approximately 8:00AM,  the Lebanon Police Department and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force were conducting an investigation into the distribution of heroin in the City of Lebanon. While conducting ...

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Successful Annual Bike Rodeo!

Each year the Lebanon Police Department, in conjunction with Lebanon Planning and Recreation departments, hosts a Bicycle Skills, Safety and Fun Fair at the CCBA. This year's event was on Saturday, June 2, 2018, and it was a great turn out! Special thanks...

K9 Officer Hewes and K9 Kymba Visit Plainfield Elementary School

On May 25, 2018, Lebanon Police Department K9 Officer Hewes and his K9 partner Kymba met with students from the Plainfield Elementary School and demonstrated K9 Kymba's skills and training.

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June Basic R.A.D. Course

The Lebanon Police Department is offering a Basic R.A.D. class in June. Preference will be given to first time participants.

The course, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic, is the largest women’s self-defense program in the country. It offers...

Lebanon Police Investigating Fatal Overdose

On Tuesday May 29, 2018 at approximately 7:50AM, the Lebanon Police & Fire Departments received an emergency call regarding an unresponsive person in a residence on School Street. Lebanon Police and Fire units responded to the address and found a 29-y...

One Arrested, One Wanted for Drug Sales

On May 23, 2018 at approximately 2:30PM, the Lebanon Police Patrol Bureau received a tip regarding individuals at a local hotel selling Heroin from their hotel room. Lebanon Patrol officers responded and made contact with the occupants of the room, identi...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance Identifying Female Theft Suspect

On April 28, 2018 at 2:37 pm a female suspect stole a wallet left in a shopping cart at the West Lebanon Price Chopper.

The wallet held 2 bank cards, merchandise cards, driver’s license, and Social Security card. The suspect concealed the wallet ...

Lebanon Police Department Invites the Community to Join Us in Thanking Officer Tracy and K9 Briggs

Thursday, May 31 at 4:00 pm

Lebanon Farmer’s Market

Join us at the Farmer’s Market in Colburn Park on Thursday, May 31st to thank Officer Jonathan Tracy and K9 Briggs for their service to the Lebanon Community. Officer Tracy has accepted a position with the...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Jake's Coffee Co.

On May 30th, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begin...

Lieutenant Isham Rides in Road to Hope Bicycle Memorial Ride

During the days of May 10 through May 12, 2018, Lebanon Police Lieutenant Matthew Isham took part in the Law Enforcement United Road to Hope and Ruff Ride bicycle ride. The Road to Hope ride is a memorial bicycle ride to “Honor the Fallen and Re...

Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

In April of 2018, the Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit received a Cyber-tip regarding an upload of child pornography, believe to be originating in Lebanon.  

An investigation was immediately launched and as it progressed, the Cyber Crim...

Claremont Man Arrested in Possession of Heroin and Cocaine After Foot Chase

On May 16, 2018 at approximately 10:40AM Lebanon Police Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the Glen Road Plaza, located at 165 South Main Street. During the stop, officers discovered that the driver, Brandon Mull, age 27 of Claremont, New Hampshir...

Man Charged With Criminal Threatening and Attempted Robbery

On May 14, 2018 at approximately 6:36 AM, Lebanon Police responded to Hanover Street, in the area of High Street, for a report of a male subject with a knife who had threatened several people. Arriving officers investigated and located Patrick Smith, age ...

Man Arrested After Threatening Suicide by Police

On April 12, 2018 at approximately 3:30AM, Lebanon Police received a report of a male subject who had jumped out of a vehicle on Interstate 89 near Exit 17 and was threatening “suicide by police.”   It was also learned that th...

Lebanon Police Make Numerous Drug Arrests

Over the past week the Lebanon Police Department, in cooperation with the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force and NH Probation and Parole, conducted various investigations and made numerous drug arrests. 

On May 3, Dillion McCarthy, age 2...

Swearing In and Promotion Ceremony

The Lebanon Police Department held a Swearing In and Promotion Ceremony today in the department’s training room.The Department recognized the promotion of Corporal Michael Wright to the rank of Sergeant, and the promotion of Officer Alan Lowe to...

Lebanon Police Department Joins Mount Lebanon School in Walk to School Day

Walk to School Day is a nationwide event that increases awareness of the need for walkable communities and year-round safe routes to schools. These events also encourage walking and biking to school throughout the year.

On Friday, May 4, 2018, the Lebanon ...

Join Us at K9 Awareness Day

Lebanon Police Department’s 11th Annual Police K9 Awareness Day will be Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at West Lebanon Feed & Supply.

In addition to live K9 demonstrations, there will be food, games, prize giveaways, photos wit...

2018 Annual Child Health and Community Programs Golf Tournament

Join Us! Donate! Be a Sponsor! These are the ways you can be a part of our Annual Child Health and Community Programs Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont.

For over twenty years, the Lebanon Police De...

2018 Bike Rodeo

Each year the Lebanon Police Department, in conjunction with Lebanon Planning and Recreation departments, hosts a Bicycle Skills, Safety and Fun Fair. The event is free and kid-friendly. The community is invited to bring friends and family to participate ...

Internet Safety Forum for Parents

Hartford Community Coalition, in partnership with Hartford Police Department and Lebanon Police Department's Cyber Crime Unit, is hosting an Internet Safety Forum for Parents. 

The forum will cover:* Popular websites and applications that children...

Prevention, Response & Recovery from Traumatic Events: A Community Conversation

Prevention, Response & Recovery from Traumatic Events: A Community ConversationWith panelists from City of Lebanon, Lebanon School District, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Counseling Community, and more.

Date: Monday, May 14, 2018Time: 5:...

National Drug Take Back Event

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department will be taking part in the Nationwide Drug Take Back Event. This event is a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, state and local law enforcement agencies in an effort ...

Two Men Arrested With Large Quantities of Drugs and a Firearm

On April 13^th, 2018, members of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force and officers from Lebanon Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Elm Street West in West Lebanon, based upon an ongoing drug investigatio...

Numerous Hypodermic Needles Being Found on Roadways Throughout the City

The Lebanon Police Department has taken numerous reports of hypodermic needles being found along the roadways at various locations in the City. Please use caution anytime you find a discarded needle. Contact police dispatch at 603-448-1212 and advise of t...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance Identifying Female Theft Suspect

On April 5, 2018, Hannaford Supermarket Loss Prevention reported that a female subject was observed entering the store and subsequently committed a fraudulent return of merchandise. Loss prevention reported that on April 2, 2018 a white female entered Han...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance Identifying Male Theft Suspect

On March 23, 2018, Hannaford Supermarket loss prevention reported that a male subject entered the store on at least five separate occasions to complete fraudulent returns of merchandise. The store reported that between March 6^th and March 23^rd a white mal...

Laboratory Results Confirm Drugs Seized During Arrest to be Fentanyl with a Street Value of $30,000

On February 26, 2018, Matthew Horton, age 28, was arrested by the Lebanon Police Department after officers came across Horton while checking on a suspicious truck parked behind a local business. During the investigation, several plastic bags containing a ...

West Lebanon Man Arrested for Felonious Sexual Assault

On January 23, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a possible sexual assault that had occurred on a child under the age of 13 in Lebanon. The Lebanon Police Detective Bureau investigated and on April 4, 2018, a warrant was is...

Submit an Anonymous Crime Tip

Do you know something that can help us solve a crime?The people that know the most about our Lebanon NH neighborhoods are its residents. Crimes are solved everyday because concerned citizens notify the Lebanon Police Department about illegal activity in L...

Local Students Participate in Job Shadow Day

On April 3, 2018, the Lebanon Police Department hosted fourteen 8^th grade middle school students from the Lebanon Middle School as part of a job shadow program set up by Careers CLiC (Connecting Learning in the Community). Taken from their press release, ...

Suspect Arrested from December Burglary

On Saturday March 24, 2018, a resident on Pasture Lane in West Lebanon reported a male subject walking around vacant houses.  Lebanon officers were sent to investigate and learned that the male had left the area in a Jeep Liberty.  A res...

Three Arrested after Fight at Walmart

On Saturday March 24, 2018, Lebanon police responded to Walmart for a report of a fight in the frozen food area of the store.  Officers arrived and located a male suffering from a laceration from his head.  Another male was being restrai...

Concord Man Arrested for Heroin Sales

On March 12, 2018 at approximately 8:00PM Lebanon Police Officers, and members of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force, were investigating drug activity in the City and located a suspicious male in the Miracle Mile Plaza located at 390 Mir...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Starbucks

LEBANON—On Tuesday, March 27th, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. 

All community members...

Serious Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 120

On 3/4/18 at approximately 12:48AM, Lebanon Police and Fire units responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident, involving a roll-over, just north of the Centerra Parkway entrance on Route 120 in Lebanon.

Upon arrival, it was learned that a female driv...

Two Arrested with Large Amount of Crack Cocaine

On February 26, 2018 at approximately 12:00PM Lebanon Police Officers investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at the Walmart Plaza, located at 285 Plainfield Rd.  The vehicle was occupied by two people and indications of recent drug use were obs...

Man Arrested After Assaulting Police Officer

On Thursday February 22, 2018 at approximately 10:15AM, Corporal Michael Roberts was investigating a suspicious vehicle, containing two male subjects, parked at Walmart on Plainfield Road in the parking lot on the north side of the building. The male pass...

New K-9 Joins the Lebanon Police Department

A new Police K9 has joined the Lebanon Police Department. K-9 Blesk is a one-year-old male Belgian Malinois that was born in Slovakia and imported into the United States in November of 2017.

K-9 Blesk will be partnered with his handler, Senior Officer Jere...

Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Solicit Minors

On Thursday, February 15, 2018, two men were sentenced to prison in Grafton County Superior Court in two separate cases involving the attempted solicitation of minors for sex. Erik E. Polson, age 73, of Chelsea, Vermont was sentenced to 2-4 years in the N...

Two Arrested After Foot Chase on I89

On January 29, 2018 at approximately 10:45AM, Lebanon Police Officer Emily Winslow initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 89 for a motor vehicle violation.  A male passenger in the vehicle provided a false name to Officer Winslow and while checki...

Canine Rescued with Support from Local Businesses

On the evening of Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Lebanon Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision.  Upon arrival, it was discovered a vehicle had struck a canine when it jumped out of another vehicle. 

The canine did not appe...

Lebanon Police and Fire Sponsor American Red Cross Blood Drive

On Wednesday, January 31st from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Lebanon Police and Fire Departments will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive.  The blood drive will take place at the Courtyard Marriott located at 10 Morgan Drive in Lebanon, Ne...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Felonious Sexual Assault

On January 10, 2018, Lebanon Police Detectives arrested Michael Lauzon, age 27, of Lebanon, NH after a January 2, 2018 report and subsequent investigation into allegations of sexual assaults.

The investigation revealed that on multiple occasions Lauzon had...

Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

In July of 2017, the Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crime Unit received a cyber-tip from Microsoft, on behalf of their subsidiary Skype, regarding an upload of possible Child Pornography and immediately began to investigate. In November of 2017, the Leba...