Eastern Pike Regional Police Department

07/19/2019

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03/12/2019

On Wednesday 03/13/2019 between the hours of 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. a funeral procession for fallen firefighter and friend John Codichini. The procession will cross over the Matamoras/Port bridge and ...

07/12/2018

We are looking for information to identify the person in this photo. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Erway at 570-491-4040 X 131

07/12/2018

We are looking for help in identifying the male in the photo. The pictured male is wanted for questioning in a theft from the Westfall Car Wash occurring on June 23, 2018. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Repecki at 570-491-4700 X127

05/14/2018

Eastern Pike Regional Police, PA and Port Jervis City Police, NY partner to promote increased seat belt awareness in national campaign.

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Eastern Pike Regional Police and Port Jervis City Police are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning May 21st, law enforcement officials will be out in full force targeting day and night safety belt use, taking part in the 2018 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted.

“As we kick-off the busy summer driving season, it is critical that everyone buckles up every time they go out, day and night – no excuses,” “Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt, including drivers that have neglected to properly buckle their children. – Click It or Ticket.”

At 4:00 p.m. on May 21, Eastern Pike Regional Police and Port Jervis City Police will join law enforcement agencies across nearly half of the United States in mobilizing the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) “Border to Border” Operation. Law enforcement agencies will join forces to provide increased seat belt enforcement at State borders, sending a zero tolerance message to the public: driving or riding unbuckled will result in a ticket, no matter what State.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 9,580 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2013 were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. And unbelted fatalities are more prevalent at night than during the daytime: 59 percent of those killed in 2013 during the overnight hours of 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. unbelted at the time of the crash.

“Seat belts save thousands of lives every year, but far too many motorists are still not buckling up, especially at night when the risk of getting in a crash is even greater,” “We want to make this the safest summer possible. Buckling up is not optional; it’s the difference between life and death in a crash. That’s why we’re out here enforcing the law. Click it or Ticket, every time, day or night.”

From 2008 to 2012, seat belts have saved nearly 63,000 lives nationwide. So while this year’s Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization runs from May 23 – June 5, officers will continue to save lives by enforcing seat belt laws year-round.

For more on the national Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Photo: Port Jervis City Police Dept, NY and Eastern Pike Regional Police Department, PA- West End Beach, Port Jervis overlooking Matamoras, PA and the Delaware River.

03/15/2018

Don’t bet your luck on it: drunk driving is deadly driving
This St. Paddy’s Day, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Matamoras., PA—St. Patrick’s Day is one of America’s most widely celebrated holidays, for the Irish and non-Irish alike. It’s a great excuse to gather with friends and family and make merry over bangers n’ mash and a pint of green beer. Sadly, the night often ends with drunk drivers on the road, which pose a threat to other drivers, vehicle passengers, and pedestrians. In 2016 alone, 60 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Paddy’s Day holiday period (6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18). Not only is this behavior deadly, it’s illegal. For that reason, Pike County law enforcement will be out in full force to make sure that if you are behind the wheel, you are sober. This year, if you’ll be drinking alcohol, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Tragically, March 17 has become a dangerous holiday on our nation’s roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, almost two-fifths (39%) of all motor vehicle crash fatalities involved drunk drivers. The early hours of March 18 didn’t fare much better. Between midnight and 5:59 a.m., nearly three-fourths (69%) of all crash fatalities involved drunk drivers. In fact, from 2012 to 2016, almost two-fifths (38%) of the drunk-driving fatalities during this holiday period involved drivers who had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) well above the .08 limit, with 269 drunk-driving fatalities total. Drivers should also keep an eye out for pedestrians who have had too much to drink. Walking while intoxicated can also be deadly, as lack of attention to their surroundings could put pedestrians at risk of getting hit by a vehicle.
“St. Patrick’s Day should only be a good time for members of our community,” said Deputy Chief Eric Stewart, Eastern Pike Regional Police Department & Pike County DUI Enforcement Coordinator for the North Central Regional DUI Enforcement Program. “But we need your help to make this a reality. A commitment to sober driving keeps our neighborhood roads safe. Always make a plan before heading out to the festivities. Understand the dangers of drinking and driving. It is illegal to drink and drive, and should never be an option for how you get home. Designate a sober driver before you and your friends go out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over—St. Paddy’s Day, and every day,” he said.

Drunk-driving death rates are staggering: In 2016, there were 10,497 people killed in drunk-driving crashes. Another way to look at it? An average of 1 person was killed every 50 minutes in a drunk-driving crash in the United States that year. Too many people are not getting the message. Drunk driving is a deadly and illegal behavior. It is inexcusable, and it is unacceptable.
“We are asking our community’s drivers to work with us to end drunk driving,” said Deputy Chief Eric Stewart, “There are too many safe alternatives to get you home safely. Think before you act.”

Pike County Police recommend the following safe alternatives to drinking and driving:
• First: Always remember to plan ahead. You know whether you’ll attend a party. If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to take you home. Is it your turn to be the designated driver? Take that role seriously—your friends could be relying on you.
• Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve only had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation to get home safely.
• Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, available on Google Play for Android devices: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhtsa.SaferRide&hl=en), and Apple’s iTunes Store for iOS devices: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saferride/id950774008?mt=8). SaferRide allows users to call a taxi or a predetermined friend, and identifies the user’s location so he or she can be picked up.
• Use your community’s sober ride program [Insert your local sober ride program specifics here].
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact [Local Law Enforcement].
• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely.
For more information about the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.

01/17/2018

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