Jim Thorpe Borough Police Department

06/18/2026

"Big Boy" Train Information

On Wednesday July 1, 2026 the Union Pacific "Big Boy" Train will arrive at the Jim Thorpe Train Station between the hours of 4:00pm and 6:00pm and remain there until Thursday July 2, 2026 when it will depart at 9:00am for Philadelphia. Residents should expect heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic during these times. Anyone planning to attend this event should plan ahead. More event information regarding the "Big Boy" visit to Jim Thorpe will be posted as we finalize plans for parking and viewing areas.

06/08/2026

SPECIAL EVENT!

The June 2026 Community Watch Meeting will be held in the parking lot of Memorial Park. The meeting will take place on Tuesday June 23, 2026 at 6:30pm. The theme for the meeting is "What Jim Thorpe Emergency Services look Like". This meeting will feature Jim Thorpe Police Vehicles, Jim Thorpe Fire Apparatus and Lehighton Ambulance Vehicles. All including children are invited to this event. Come support you local Emergency Services!

06/04/2026

Friendly Reminder to Borough Residents!

All garbage must be placed in cans with tight lids (no bags on the ground). Recycling must be properly placed in marked recycling cans and cardboard must be broken down. Placing recyclables in a box is not acceptable. Recycling cans are here at the office – first one free for new homeowners; additional at our cost for the cans, currently $15.00. Garbage and recycling are not to be placed out for pick-up more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up day.
Garbage and recycling must be placed at the curb. Not out in front of a house or building away from the curb. Not in the street. Cans must be removed within 24 hours after collection. Cans must be stored out of sight (on the side or rear of the property/building).

06/02/2026

2026 National Night Out!!

If your agency or organization would like to participate in our 2026 National Night Out Event, please email Chief Schatz at [email protected]

06/01/2026

The Jim Thorpe Police Department would like to extend our condolences to the family of Officer Kristen Yeager of the Central Berks Regional Police Department. R.I.P. Officer Yeager

06/01/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT!

On Saturday June 13, 2026, Union Pacific "Big Boy" Steam Train will be traveling through the Lehigh Gorge State Park around 5:30pm to it's destination in Nesquehoning. On Sunday June 14, 2026, Union Pacific "Big Boy" Steam Train will again be traveling through the Lehigh Gorge State Park around 10:00am to it's upcoming destination. Expect heavy traffic on Main Street, Front Street and the Rt. 903 Bridge in Jim Thorpe during these days/times.

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

2nd. Annual Jim Thorpe Olympic Games

Last Friday the Jim Thorpe Police Department had the honor to participate in the 2nd. Annual Jim Thorpe Olympic Games. We watched students from across Carbon County participate in several Olympic games like relay races, water balloon toss as well as a small carnival section which included face painting and a big blowup slide. Thank you to everyone who made this day special for all involved and a big thank you to event organizer Avery Hower.

05/11/2026

Help Wanted

Jim Thorpe Borough is accepting applications for the position of part-time Parking and Codes Enforcement Officer for the Borough. This position is overseen by the Jim Thorpe Police Department. The position will perform a variety of routine and complex technical and clerical work involved in the enforcement of Parking and Borough Code regulations within the Jim Thorpe Borough.

Applicants must have graduated high school or GED equivalent, data entry experience and possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license. Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and some holidays. Background checks required. Applications can be obtained at the Borough Office or Police Office, 115 East 10th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm.

The Borough of Jim Thorpe is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

05/11/2026

Attempting to identify!

The Jim Thorpe Police Department is attempting to identify the below rider. On Sunday night at approximately 5:30pm, the unidentified rider caused damage to the grass at memorial park. Anyone who can identify the rider or has any information related to this incident is asked to contact the Jim Thorpe Police Department at (570)325-4995 or email [email protected]. All information received will remain confidential. Thank you for all your cooperation.