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Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance

On June 29, 2022, at approximately 12:11 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report regarding a theft of a package that occurred on June 24, 2022 at the Rivermill Commercial Center.

The River Commercial Center provided surveillance footage that sh...

Do You Have a Residential or Commercial Alarm System?

The City of Lebanon Communications Division is tasked with monitoring and dispatching police, fire, or emergency medical service personnel to alarms within the city.  Alarms come into the communications center in a variety of ways.  Gene...

Man Arrested for Criminal Threatening

On June 29, 2022, at approximately 8:33 AM, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a report of a male subject pulling a knife on another person in the area between Hanover Street and Mascoma Street. 

Responding Officers located the reported ma...

July 4th Holiday Hours & Fireworks

In observance of Independence Day, please note that City Hall, Lebanon Libraries, Lebanon Landfill, and all other City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022.  Please visit the Recreation, Arts & Parks page for...

Vermont Man Arrested After Stealing a Shuttle Bus

On June 8, 2022, at approximately 7:00 PM, the Lebanon Police Department responded to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center to investigate a theft of a Dartmouth shuttle bus that was parked outside of the Emergency Department. 

The theft suspect ...

Annual Bike Auction

Please join us on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at our Annual Marge Hammond Memorial Bike Auction starting at 4:35 PM in Colburn Park.  Each year we accumulate numerous bikes of all sizes and conditions, which go unclaimed. These bikes are au...

Vermont Man Arrested After Crashing Stolen Vehicle

On Friday, June 3, 2022, at approximately 7:13 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report about a male stealing license plates off a vehicle in the Powerhouse Mall parking lot. Around the same time, the Lebanon Police received a second report of ...

Lighten Up Lebanon

During the month of June, the Lebanon Police Department is launching “Lighten Up Lebanon” to help bicyclists at night stay more visible. Officers will be giving out lighting kits for bicyclists that don’t have lighting. The k...

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

On Friday, May 20, 2022, 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.&am...

Vermont Man Caught Breaking into Lebanon PD Impound Lot

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, a male was observed inside the Lebanon Police Department’s Secure Impound Lot. Officers entered the area and determined the male subject was hiding inside of one of the impounded vehicles.

Corporal Nicholas Alden with K...

277 Pounds Collected at National Drug Take Back Event

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Lebanon Police Department took 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 to remove...

Reminder: Pet Waste Rules

A friendly reminder to our local dog lovers, owners, and sitters:

A walk in the park can quickly be ruined by stepping in dog 'doody'. While most of our residents are careful to clean up after their dogs, it has come to our attention that some are falling ...

Lebanon Police Department Welcomes Newly Hired Officer

On Friday, April 22, 2022, newly hired Lebanon Police Officer, Kevin O’Toole, graduated from the 187^th class of the New Hampshire Police Academy. 

Officer O’Toole will begin the Department’s 12-week Field Training Pro...

Lebanon Police Annual Golf Tournament

Join Us!  Donate!   Be a Sponsor!  These are ways you can be a part of our Annual Child Health and Community Programs Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. For thirty years,...

Lebanon Police Requesting Public Assistance in Identifying a Theft Suspect

On Sunday, April 3, 2022, at approximately 3:00PM, a purse was stolen out of a shopping cart from the Hannaford Supermarket in West Lebanon. The suspect then proceeded to Walmart, where the debit cards from the purse were used to purchase $5,000 worth of ...

Lebanon Police Officers Achieve Certifications at Roger Williams University

The Justice System Training and Research Institute at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., in partnership with the New England Association of Chiefs of Police, recently recognized Lebanon Police Department’s Lieutenant Richard Norris, Lie...

2022 Community Survey Results

On February 21, 2022, the Lebanon Police Department conducted a city-wide survey for residents and frequent visitors of the community. The survey ran for approximately five weeks. The purpose of the survey was to provide an opportunity for the department ...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Graffiti Suspects

Over the past weekend, the Lebanon Police Department received numerous reports of graffiti and spray paintings in various locations across downtown Lebanon. Depicted below is a surveillance photo of the two subjects. 

The Police Department is aski...

Five Arrested on Drug Charges as Part of Operation Granite Shield Initiative

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, five individuals were arrested by the Lebanon Police Department in partnership with the NH Attorney General’s Drug Task Force and NH Probation and Parole. This operation was conducted to specifically target drugs being brough...

Easy Actions for Ped & Bike Safety

As we gear up for spring, let's all be aware of others when we are using our roads, paths, and sidewalks. Lebanon's Pedestrian Bicyclist Advisory Committee recently completed its annual analysis of the prior year's crash data, a...

Lebanon Police Request Assistance with Identifying Theft Suspects

On February 23, 2022 at 4:30 PM, the below male suspects stole approximately $1,000 worth of game controllers from Best Buy in West Lebanon. The male suspects were seen leaving the scene in a red Ram pickup truck with unknown registration.

The Police Depar...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance with Identifying Shoplifting Suspects

On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at approximately 5:31pm, two male suspects stole nearly $1,500 worth of Magic the Gathering playing cards from Walmart in West Lebanon. The two males left in a maroon pickup truck with an unknown registration.

The Lebanon Pol...

American Red Cross Police & Fire Blood Drive

Lebanon Police and Fire Departments will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Fireside Inn & Suites in West Lebanon on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

The American Red Cross needs all blood types to meet hospital and ...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault

On February 24, 2022, after an investigation conducted by the Lebanon Police Department, a warrant was issued for Benjamin J. Harper, age 37, from Lebanon, NH for one count of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault. 

The charge of Aggravated Feloniou...

Man Arrested for Burglary

On February 17, 2022 at approximately 2:23AM, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at Salt Hill Pub in West Lebanon. Upon arrival, responding Officers discovered an open door. Officers entered the building and located a male standin...

March Basic R.A.D. Course Offering

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

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...

K-9 Allergo Graduates from The Vermont Police Canine Academy

On March 24, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department welcomed Officer Logan Scelza, who came to the Department from the Hartford Vermont Police Department, where he served as an Officer for seven years. On March 24, 2021, Officer Scelza was appointed as a K-9...

Man Arrested After Firing a Gun During Road Rage Incident

On January 22, 2022, at approximately 4:49 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report about a man driving a Chevrolet Tahoe who attempted to drive a Toyota RAV4 off the road and then aimed and shot a handgun at the operator of the RAV4. ...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance with Identifying Subjects Involved with Theft

On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, the Lebanon Police Department took a report of a theft of a wallet and fraudulent purchases on a credit card. The purchases took place at Best Buy in West Lebanon. The responding Officers confirmed purchases were recently ma...

January Basic R.A.D. Course Offering

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

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...

Firearm Discharge Leads to Injury and Arrest

On December 12, 2021, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a residence on West Street for a report of an accidental gunshot wound. Upon the Officers arrival, they located a woman with a gunshot wound to her leg.

Officers conducted an investigation, r...

Lebanon Police Department Welcomes Four Newly Hired Officers

On Friday, December 17, 2021, three newly hired Lebanon Police Officers graduated from the 186^th class of the New Hampshire Police Academy. The Lebanon Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Matthew Kaufman, Officer Dean Bullock, and Officer...

Man Charged with Resisting Arrest and Assaulting an Officer

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 8:37 PM, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious acting male that was wearing a ski mask and was making guests at the Quality Inn in Lebanon uncomfortable.  

Upon Officers arrival at t...

Woman Sentenced for Sale of a Controlled Drug

During the summer of 2021, the Lebanon Police Department, in cooperation with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force, conducted an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in Lebanon. 

On August 6, 2021, as a res...

“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, December 11, 2021. We collected a total of 889 toys, along with cash donations, which were used to purchase additional toys!

Huge thank you to Walmart f...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance with Identifying Subject Involved in Theft Incident

On Friday, November 12, 2021, the Lebanon Police Department received a report about a theft that occurred in Best Buy in West Lebanon. The above pictured suspect was seen entering the store and selecting $678.99 worth of merchandise, placing the items in ...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance with Identifying Theft Suspects

On Sunday, November 28, 2021, the Lebanon Police Department received a report about a theft that occurred at the Genesis Elder Care in Lebanon. The subjects above are suspected of stealing a purse from a vehicle and using the stolen credit cards to make p...

Lebanon Police Investigating Residential Burglary

On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Lebanon Police Officers responded to a residence on Tenley Ave in West Lebanon for a report of a burglary.

Investigation showed there was forced entry, and a large amount of cash, jewelry, and a firearm was taken from the res...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance with Locating a Stolen Vehicle

On Monday, November 29, 2021, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle from the parking lot of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The vehicle is a 1997 Toyota Tacoma, blue in color, bearing the New Hampshire R...

Man Arrested on Multiple Charges of Theft

On Friday, November 26, 2021, at approximately 11:28 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call about a man dressed in camo with a red bandana had stolen a woman’s car keys at a Chili’s restaurant in West Lebanon. Witnesses stat...

Lebanon Police Lieutenants Achieve ICMA Certifications

On Friday, November 5, 2021, Lebanon Police Department’s Lieutenant Richard Norris and Lieutenant Alan Lowe graduated from ICMA (International City/County Management Association) High Performance Leadership Academy. This 12-week online course pr...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Cyber Crimes Unit had been investigating 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 later arrived at a ...

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 Wednesday, December 1^st and continue through April 1^st between the hours of 12:00 am and 6:00 am.

City of Lebanon Code 168-0...

Man Attempts to Set Police Lobby on Fire

A Bradford, VT man has been arrested on Arson charges after starting a fire in the Lebanon Police Department lobby on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The male, identified as, Michael Fleming, age 38, of Bradford, VT had just been released on personal recogniz...

Several Arrested After Confrontation Leads to Stabbing

On Friday, October 22, 2021, Lebanon Police Officers responded to a report about a disorderly, intoxicated male threatening occupants of an apartment building on Hanover Street in Lebanon. While Officers responded, a 911 call was received reporting a woma...

National Drug Take Back Event

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 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...

Training Exercise

On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 7:00 am until 12:00 pm, the Lebanon Police and Fire, with other Law Enforcement and Fire agencies from surrounding towns, will be conducting a training event at 20 Airpark Road in West Lebanon.  

There ...

Lebanon Police Announces Partnership with West Central Behavioral Health

The Lebanon Police Department collaborated with West Central Behavioral Health in the creation of their Mobile Crisis Unit to help greater assist individuals suffering from mental health issues, along with other social service-related issues. 

On ...

New Police K-9 Joins the Force

A new Police K-9 has joined the Lebanon Police Department. K-9 Allergo is a year and a half old male German Shepherd that was born in Slovakia on October 13, 2019.

K-9 Allergo will be partnered with his handler, Officer Logan Scelza. K-9 Allergo was select...

Bring in the Feeders, Bears are Waking Up!

With the arrival of spring, bears will soon be emerging from hibernation and we are anticipating reports of bear activity in West Lebanon as we have in past years. Bears may be in other neighborhoods as well. The easiest way to solve a bear-human conflict...