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Man Charged with Sexual Assault

In July of 2020, the Lebanon Police Department Detective Bureau, working jointly with the Canaan and Enfield Police Departments, began a criminal investigation after receiving reports of three juvenile females being sexually assaulted in Lebanon in the Sp...

Stuff a Truck Event

On Saturday, December 12, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department will be in front of Walmart at 285 Plainfield Road in West Lebanon, hosting a “Stuff A Truck” event from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All new, unwrapped toys donated will be given to...

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

City of Lebanon Code 168-06 ...

Man Arrested for Theft and Drugs

On November 17, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a call from Kohl’s Department Store, regarding a male suspect who had left with a cart full of merchandise through a security door without paying for the items.

Officers located the...

Lebanon Police Department Achieves CALEA Accreditation

The Lebanon Police Department earned its first international accreditation certification from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) following a panel interview by CALEA commissioners at CALEA’s Fall Virtual Conference on Nov...

Multiple Suspects Arrested for Theft

On November 15, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a call from Walmart, regarding a male and two female suspects who had stolen items and fled the store.

Upon arrival, officers located the two females suspects, Julie Roy, age 48, from Woodsvi...

Man Arrested for Reckless Conduct with A Firearm

On Sunday, November 8, 2020, at approximately 4:17PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call from a resident at Renihan Meadows about a neighbor who had accidentally discharged a firearm, damaging two neighboring apartment walls. 

When Offi...

Lebanon Police Firearms Qualification

The Lebanon Police Department will be conducting their annual Low Light firearms qualification on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM. For any questions, please e-mail police@lebanonnh.gov or call 603-448-1212.

This event will be...

Noise Complaint Leads to Discovery of Underage Drinking Party

On Sunday, November 1, 2020, just after midnight, the Lebanon Police Department responded to report of a noise complaint. Loud music and yelling was reported in the area of 32 South Main Street. Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered a gathering of appr...

Deaf or Hard of Hearing Driver Card

The New Hampshire Deaf or Hard of Hearing Driver Visor Card is a tool used by drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with police during a traffic stop. The card quickly notifies law enforcement and other emergency responders that a driver ...

Lebanon Police Respond to Barricaded Subject on Mechanic Street

On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 9:25AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a 911 call from a female party who stated that her 35-year-old son thought he was observing armed individuals outside their home and subsequently armed himself with a handgun....

Man Charged with Attempted Kidnapping

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting 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 mal...

Halloween in Lebanon

Lebanon Police Chief Richard Mello has announced that Halloween trick-or-treating hours in Lebanon will be on Saturday, October 31^st from 6PM to 8PM. 

Please visit LebanonNH.gov/Halloween for more Halloween information including ...

Suspicious Incident

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, at approximately 3:49 PM, a Lebanon resident on Guyer Street reported to the Lebanon Police Department that she received a call from a blocked number claiming to be the IRS, stating they needed her information, and that the ...

Police Department Phone Scam

The Lebanon Police Department has received multiple reports from citizens about a new scam circulating. The Lebanon Police Department’s phone number is being used by the scam callers, who claim to be someone from the Lebanon Police Department ca...

National Drug Take Back Event

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, 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...

Road Rage Incident Leads to Assault

On September 23, 2020, at approximately 5:10 PM, Lebanon Police Department Officers responded to 515 Dartmouth College Highway (Route 4) for a report of a male who had just been punched in the face and was now laying in the roadway. Witnesses reported tha...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting proactive investigations through a social media provider targeting individuals who are looking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police Officers engaged in a conversation via social media wit...

City Adopts 25 MPH Prima Facie Speed Limit

At the end of August 2020, the Lebanon City Council approved Ordinance #2020-04 to amend City Code Chapter 168, Vehicles and Traffic, which lowered the prima facie speed limit in the City to 25 MPH.

Therefore, all current non-posted roadways are now 25 MPH...

Annual Bike Auction

Please join us on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at our Annual Marge Hammond Memorial Bike Auction starting at 4:30 PM in Colburn Park. This will coincide with the Lebanon Farmers’ Market.Each year we accumulate numerous bikes of all sizes and con...

Investigation Leads to Arrest in India

On February 19, 2017, the Lebanon Police Department received a report regarding a juvenile who had been sexually extorted via social media. The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit investigated the incident.

During their investigation, the Lebanon P...

Mason Street Arrests

On Friday, July 31, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department received information from the Newport New Hampshire Police Department that two subjects that were wanted for robbery, which included assault with a baseball bat, may be in the City of Lebanon. Newpor...

Bicyclist Struck by Motor Vehicle at Intersection of Bank St Ext and Pumping Station Rd

On July 21, 2020, at approximately 2:48 pm, the Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department responded to the intersection of Bank Street Ext and Pumping Station Road, for the report of a bicyclist that had been struck by a motor vehicle. The ope...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

The Lebanon Police Department is seeking help to identify the below pictured female who fraudulently used a stolen credit card at Hannaford Supermarket in West Lebanon on June 28, 2020.

The Police Department is asking anyone who may have information about ...

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

On July 9, 2020, Officer Hewes conducted a motor vehicle stop on a white Volkswagen Jetta after observing it traveling on I89 South. The vehicle was being driven by Marshall Dimick, age 29, of Grantham, NH. During the stop, Officer Hewes noticed indicator...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

The Lebanon Police Department is seeking help to identify the male pictured below, who entered Walmart on June 23, 2020, selected a large screen television, and walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

The Police Department is asking any...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting a pro-active investigation through a social media provider, involving an individual attempting to target children who reside in Lebanon.

Lebanon Police officers engaged in a conversation v...

Two Men Arrested in Nighttime Burglary After Being Released on Bail the Previous Day

On July 8, 2020, at approximately 12:43 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a burglary in progress at a residence in a West Lebanon neighborhood. It was reported that two males entered a resident’s garage and vehicle, and then...

Theft from Motor Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrests

On July 6, 2020, Officer Scelza received a report of credit cards that were stolen from a motor vehicle on Pleasant Street in Lebanon. The victim reported his vehicle was unlawfully entered during the overnight hours and several credit cards were stolen f...

Suspicious Male on the Rail Trail

On July 2, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department took a report of a suspicious male on the Rail to Trail near the Lebanon Pool. The male was reported to have been in the area at approximately 3:00 PM. The male was described as a middle-aged white male, appr...

Lebanon Police Recent Arrests

On June 16, 2020 at approximately 7:26 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call that two juveniles at a Lebanon residence were intoxicated, fighting, and throwing rocks. Upon Officers’ arrival, it was determined that the juveniles had g...

Fingerprinting and VIN Verification Services Resumed

The Lebanon Police Department has resumed VIN verifications, and employment-related fingerprinting services for Lebanon residents, the Lebanon School District, and for Lebanon businesses.

Hand sanitizer will be provided, and masks are required. Please plan...

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

A team of assessors for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will begin their process to examine all aspects of the Lebanon Police Department’s ability to meet the CALEA standards, which encompasses policy ...

Statement on the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd.

Update: Missing Elderly Man Found Safe

Sunday, June 14, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department took a report of a missing elderly man from Lebanon. The Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department began an extensive search and shared the information with other agencies and the public. Ot...

ALERT - ELDERLY MAN MISSING

Michael Fanger - 79 years of age

Last seen on 6/14/20 at approximately 12:00PM on foot from the area of 54 Blueberry Hill Drive in Lebanon.

Physical Description: black/white sneakers, faded blue jeans, unknown color t-shirt, usually has a baseball hat, bald...

Lebanon School Parades

Friday, June 12, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM

The Lebanon Middle School will be having a Recognition Parade for the 8th Grade class of 2024 today Friday, June 12 from 4 to 6 PM on the Middle School campus. There may be some traffic around 3 Moult...

Men Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

Over the past few months, the Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting pro-active investigations involving individuals attempting to target children who reside in Lebanon.

Lebanon Police Officers engaged in conversations via social m...

Arrest Made During Road Rage Incident

On June 10, 2020 at approximately 5:07 PM, Lebanon Officers responded to the area of Plainfield Road for a report of a male driving a white Honda Accord who displayed a firearm to another driver during a road rage incident.

Officers located the vehicle and...

Drug Arrests

After over a month-long investigation into drug sales in the City of Lebanon, Lebanon Police Department Detectives made several arrests to combat the ongoing drug problem.

On May 6, 2020, Steven Sarlo, age 53, of White River Jct, VT was arrested in Lebanon...

Windsor Man Arrested for Fraud

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at approximately 4:02 PM, it was reported to the Lebanon Police Department that a stolen credit card was just used to purchase food at Ziggy’s Pizza in West Lebanon. The suspect using the card forged the signature on th...

Lost Hiker Found After K9 Track

On Saturday, May 9, 2020, at approximately 12:00 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a 911 call from a lost hiker. The hiker had left from a trailhead off from Loop Road but had become lost and her phone had low battery. It was 34 degrees out, slee...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Graffiti Suspects

On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Officer Conlon was conducting a Mountain Bike Patrol on the Rail Trail and noticed two juvenile males attempting to spray paint graffiti on the trail. Officer Conlon attempted to make contact and the juveniles, who fled on foot wh...

Lebanon Woman Charged with Biting an Officer

On April 4, 2020, two Lebanon Police Officers were on bike patrol in the plaza parking lot at 285 Plainfield Road. At approximately 10:20 AM, the officers observed a female subject walking in the lot who had an active Arrest Warrant/Capias. Officer approa...

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro Has Received Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nitro’s vest was sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by K-9 K...

Lebanon Police Launch Storytime with Justice

The Lebanon Police Department has partnered with the Lebanon Public Libraries to enable Lebanon Officers to read to children and young adults while they are out of school. The program is being called “Storytime with Justice,” and is av...

Man Charged with False Public Alarm

On March 17, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department received a phone call about a male on a public transportation bus who was making statements that he was infected with coronavirus. We then received secondary calls from the bus company advising that the bus...

Lebanon Police Modify Operations in Response to COVID-19

The Lebanon Police Department is modifying operations in response to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and its impact on the region and the State of New Hampshire. We are taking the following precautions out of an abundance of caution to ensure we are taki...

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrests and Seizure of Vehicle

On March 3, 2020, at approximately 1:18 AM, Officer Scelza performed a routine motor vehicle stop for a defective brake light. The male operator and female passenger initially gave Officer Scelza and K9 Officer Alden false names. After an investigation, t...

Fire Department Phone Scam

The Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department have received reports from Lebanon residents about a new scam circulating. The scam callers claim to be calling about a Lebanon Fire Department fundraiser and ask the person for credit card informa...

Now Hiring Full-Time Police Officers!

Are you ready for the challenge? We invite you to come test with us! The next Police Officer testing date is Saturday, March 21, 2020 beginning at 8:00 AM. To reserve your testing spot, please apply through www.PoliceApp.com/LebanonNH. Additionally, a Cit...

Mount Lebanon School's Reading Week

It’s Mount Lebanon School’s Reading Week! Chief Mello stopped by the Mount Lebanon Elementary School this afternoon and read to Ms. Fuller’s 2nd grade class. Lebanon Police Officers will be stopping in to the school to read t...

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 looking to victimize children.

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

Service Credit Union Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness

Last week the Lebanon Service Credit Union celebrated Random Acts of Kindness week by generously bringing pizza to the Lebanon Police Department!

The Service Credit Union celebrates the Random Acts of Kindness week in all the different communities they ser...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Dartmouth-Hitchcock

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, 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....

Lebanon Man Arrested for Reckless Conduct and Criminal Threatening

On February 20, 2020, at approximately 9:22 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report of criminal threatening occurring at a residence on Bomhower Street Extension.

Upon Lebanon Police Officers’ arrival at the residence, Officers learne...

Changes to City of Lebanon’s Tobacco Selling Law

On February 5, 2020, the Lebanon City Council passed the Tobacco 21 ordinance #2020-01, which prohibits the sale or distribution of any tobacco product or tobacco equipment to a person under 21 years of age. This ordinance is effective immediately.

This o...

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 looking to victimize children.

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

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Kymba Has Received Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Kymba has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kymba’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment &ldquo...

Tip Leads to Drug Arrests

On February 11, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department received a tip regarding drug activity occurring at the Dartmouth Coach bus station. The information was that an individual arriving on a bus was to meet with two other subjects for a drug delivery.

At ap...

Suspect Arrested on Fraudulent Credit Card Charges

On January 12, 2020, an unknown female suspect purchased over a thousand dollars in merchandise using a stolen credit card at various locations throughout West Lebanon. The card is believed to have been stolen from Woodstock, Vermont.

The Lebanon Police De...

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

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, 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...

Active Shooter Training

The Lebanon Police Department, in coordination with the Lebanon Fire Department, will be conducting Active Shooter Training in the old City Hall building at 51 North Park Street, Lebanon on Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

The training ...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On January 12, 2020, an unknown female suspect purchased over a thousand dollars in merchandise using a stolen credit card at various locations throughout West Lebanon. The card is believed to have been stolen from Woodstock, Vermont. The suspect was seen...

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro to Receive Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nitro’s vest is sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by K-9 Ki...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On January 18, 2020, a wallet was dropped on the ground at a local bank and was subsequently picked up by someone other than the owner.

Later that morning, the victim’s credit card was used at two gas stations in Lebanon, charging a total of $308...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Burglary and Criminal Threatening with a Weapon

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at approximately 12:23 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call from a Lebanon resident who, after hearing a noise, discovered an unknown male subject in her garage. When confronted, the male subject brandished a woo...

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

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, 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...

K9 Nitro Receives Rex Specs Donation

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, K9 Nitro of the Lebanon Police Department received Rex Specs dog goggles from a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous. Rex Specs goggles are optimized for working dogs to protect a dog’s eyes from harmful ele...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On November 17, 2019, Walmart Loss Prevention called the Lebanon Police Department dispatch to report a past theft. Loss Prevention stated that an unidentified male came into the store and stole various merchandise totaling $872.19.

Lebanon Police Departme...

Man Arrested for Identity Fraud

On July 11, 2019, the Lebanon Police Patrol Division began an investigation into fraudulent use of credit cards at various businesses on Plainfield Road. These credit cards belonged to a victim who had his wallet stolen in Vermont.

The Lebanon Police Detec...

“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 14, 2019. We collected a total of 1,236 toys! An especially big thank you to members of the Dartmouth College Union who donated 8 bicycles, 4 ...

Canaan Man Arrested for Lewd Conduct

On December 12, 2019 at approximately 4:00PM, Lebanon Police Officers responded to the K-Mart Plaza parking lot for a report of a male subject masturbating. When officers arrived, they observed a male subject leaning against the hood of his car facing the...

Vermont Man Arrested for Reckless Conduct with a Firearm

On November 23, 2019 at approximately 4:00AM, Lebanon Police patrol officers responded to Denny’s Restaurant on Plainfield Road for a report of a male subject who had accidentally discharged a firearm in the restaurant and was injured.

When Offic...

Male Arrested on First Degree Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On Saturday, December 7, 2019 at approximately 12:14 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call about a male subject outside on Mechanic Street in Lebanon trying to fight people with an axe. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with a male identifie...

Department Awards

On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department held an Awards Ceremony in the Department’s training room where several officers were presented with awards.

Several officers were awarded Officer First Class titles: Officer Tyler Hewe...

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

On Thursday, December 12, 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 atte...