Sayre Borough Police Department

04/09/2026

During last evening's meeting of the Sayre Area Board of Directors Officer Spencer announced the winner of this year's SRO patch. The winner, Maci Wells was presented with the first patch featuring her winning design. Officer Spencer started this tradition two years ago challenging the students to design a SRO patch for him to wear on his uniform. Maci's design will be worn during the 2026-2027 school year. Congratulations Maci! 💙❤️

03/03/2026

Some of our finest will be riding in this event!

🚨🫏🏀 INTRODUCING OUR FIRST TEAM… THE COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM! 🏀🫏🚨

We are kicking off Donkey Basketball team announcements with a lineup that protects and serves by day… and rides donkeys by night.

That’s right — officers from our local law enforcement agencies have joined forces to create one united Community Police Team ready to hit the court!

They’re used to handling high-pressure situations… but we’re not sure anything prepares you for basketball on a donkey. 😅

Will strategy and teamwork lead them to victory?
Will the donkeys follow directions?
We’ll find out on March 10!

This is community spirit at its finest — friendly competition, lots of laughs, and one unforgettable night in the SHS Gym.

Stay tuned as we reveal the rest of the brave teams stepping into the saddle! 🫏🔥
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/sayre-seniors-dairyland-donkey-basketball-advance-ticket-e-sale/items

02/24/2026

🚔 Thank You, Sayre and South Waverly Communities! 🚔

The Sayre Police Department would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our community for your continued support and cooperation.

Your willingness to provide tips, share information, and assist during accident investigations and other criminal cases plays a vital role in helping us keep Sayre safe. Because of your involvement, we are able to respond more effectively, solve cases more efficiently, and ensure accountability when it matters most.

Public safety is truly a team effort. When our community and law enforcement work together, we build a stronger, safer place for everyone to live, work, and visit.

We encourage you to continue reporting suspicious activity and sharing information that may help with ongoing investigations. Your voice makes a difference.

Thank you for standing with us.

— Sayre Police Department 🚓

02/03/2026

The Sayre Borough Police Department and SRO Spencer would like to extend a massive thank you to Colby Holbert for his incredibly generous donation to our School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.

In a recent letter to the department, Colby shared his appreciation for the "service, dedication, and compassion" shown by our SRO, Officer Dalton Spencer. He noted that Officer Spencer’s work goes far beyond the duties of a job, helping students feel safe, supported, and seen.
This donation will go directly toward initiatives that build character and community, including:

Student Supplies & Resources: Providing essential items and supplies to assist kids within the Sayre Area School District.

Relationship Building: Funding tools and activities that foster positive interactions and mentorship between officers and students.

RISE Giveaways: Providing rewards for students who consistently demonstrate Respect, Integrity, Self-control, and Empathy.

As Colby noted in his letter, we hope this support assists in the continued mission of service and mentorship. It is through the support of community leaders like Colby Holbert that we can make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.

Please join us in thanking Colby Holbert for his commitment to the kids of Sayre!

01/13/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT — Sayre, PA Residents 🚨

❗️Several residents in the Sayre, PA area are receiving unsolicited phone calls from people claiming to be from the Sayre Police Department. These callers may:

Saying they are police officers, sheriffs, or detectives

Show a local law-enforcement number on caller ID (this can be spoofed)

Claim you have an outstanding warrant, missed court/jury duty, or owe fines

Try to pressure you into providing personal info or payment (gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, etc.)

📌 Important — Real law enforcement will NEVER:

Call to demand payment over the phone

Ask for gift card numbers, bank info, or crypto transfers

Threaten immediate arrest if you hang up
These are classic impersonation scams seen across many U.S. departments.

📞 What to do if you get one of these calls:
✔️ Hang up immediately
✔ Do not give out personal or financial info
✔ Call the Sayre Borough Police non-emergency number to verify: (570) 888-2233 (do not trust a number the caller gives you)
✔ Report the call to your phone carrier and the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov

📍 Spread the word! Share this alert with family, friends, and neighbors — especially older adults who are often targeted.

12/25/2025

12/11/2025

Assembling some bikes for some lucky, hard working, Snyder School Students!!!! 🚓 (I love how my department is full of Elves this time of year ❤️)

12/08/2025

Public Service Announcement:
The following list of individuals have active arrest warrants issued out of District Magistrate Hurley's Office for traffic or criminal offenses. Please contact Magistrate Hurley's Office at 570-888-6324 to make arrangements regarding payments or pleading to your outstanding warrants.

Caleb M. Alexander -Driving while suspended
Andrea B. Amey - No inspection
Phillip S. Anello - Criminal mischief
Arthur L. Barrett- Drug paraphernalia
Liza J. Benjamin - Drug violations
John M. Benninger - Driving while suspended
Gary V. Brown Jr. - Driving while suspended
Charles D. Cochrane - DUI
Cristi R. Craig - Driving while suspended
Kyle A. Crain - Possession of ma*****na
Eric Dantzler - Drug Violations
Roger Gainey - Simple assault
Tremain V. Gilber - Disorderly Conduct
Michael T. Hayden - DUI
Sharad Homily - Drug violations
Shawn M. Howe - DUI
Jamison W. Irons - Driving suspended
Dallas G. Kithcart - Improper use of license
Justin A. Lange - Diving w/o license
Arthur K. Lattimer - Driving while suspended
Megan D. Marsh - Fleeing & eluding
Semachiah L. Mcduffie - Simple assault
Cejae A. Mitchell - DUI
Terry L. Murray - Driving while suspended DUI
Daniel W. Neel - Traffic control devices
Tina L. Nestrick - Theft by deception
Stephen R. Oloughlin - Drug violations
Kyle W. Potter - Driving without valid inspection and no insurance
Sarah L. Rafferty - Drug violations
Corey Ryan - Simple Assault
Brandon A. Sidonio - Driving while suspended
Dustin M. Smith - DUI
Rikki D. Spencer - Default in required appearance
Maryah J. Stone - Offensive weapons
Thorne M. Strope - Public Drunkenness
Ryan D. Taylor - DUI
Lauren L. Thomas - DUI
Andrew W. Vanderpool - Unregistered vehicle
Zoey A. Vandyke - Driving w/o license
Heather M. Vough-Garrity - Suspended registration
Dustin T. Wells - Driving while suspended
Shayleah M. West - Drug violations
Anthony M. Wolf - Defiant trespass
Tristan M. Yates - Driving while suspended

11/27/2025

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Several streets in Downtown Sayre will be closed on Friday evening in conjunction with the Christmas Parade. Parking will also be restricted on West Lockhart Street, Desmond Street, and West Packer Avenue beginning at 5:30pm. Parking will be available in the Municipal Parking lots on South Lehigh Avenue and Guthrie parking lots on South Wilbur Avenue and Hayden Street. All Emergency Traffic to the Robert Packer Hospital will be diverted to the South Emergency Room Entrance on South Wilbur Avenue. Guthrie employees can access on campus parking from Hayden Street via Keystone Avenue or South Wilbur Avenue. Sayre Borough Police Department
Greater Valley EMSCelebrations Black Diamond CafeSayre Farmers Market at Howard Elmer Park by The SBASayre Borough Events

11/07/2025

ARMED SUSPECT PURSUIT AND ARREST

Arrest: Chase Paul Argot 42 YOA
224 Haines Rd
Wysox, PA 18854

Date/Time: November 6, 2025, approximately 2:23 PM
Agencies Involved: Sayre Police Department, Tioga County (NY) Sheriff’s Department, New York State Police, Waverly Police, Athens Township Police, Greater Valley EMS

Incident Overview:
Sayre Police were notified by Bradford County 911 that the Tioga County Sheriff’s Department was pursuing a black Ford Escape unknown registration with male driver traveling south on West River Road . The male driver had just reportedly brandished a handgun during a dispute at a business in Tioga County, NY, and was believed to be armed with at least two handguns.

Pursuit Details:
Sayre Police located the vehicle in Sayre and attempted a traffic stop on North Thomas Avenue. The driver, later identified as Argot, failed to stop and fled police, committing numerous traffic violations including speeding, ignoring stop signs, and driving in the wrong lane of travel. The pursuit continued across North Thomas Avenue, Cayuta Street, and Shepard Road, where Argot repeatedly entered the oncoming lane of travel before crossing back into New York State.
In the area of intersection of Shepard Road and Route 17C, Argot attempted to strike a Sayre Police vehicle, furthermore while on Route 17 C, Argot swerved across lanes on Route 17 several times to block police attempts to pass, causing him to strike several roadside markers along the way. Just before the area of Waverly Barton Fire Station, Argot’s vehicle began smoking, and he stopped in the driveway of the fire station.

Confrontation and Arrest:
Once in the driveway Argot exited the vehicle holding a .44 caliber Interarms Virginian Dragoon revolver, loaded with six rounds. Officers issued repeated commands to drop the weapon, which Argot ignored. After briefly re-entering his vehicle and emerging again—claiming to be unarmed but still refusing orders—New York State Police deployed a Taser, allowing officers to take him into custody. A second firearm, a .45 caliber Springfield semi-automatic handgun, was also found on the front passenger seat of vehicle.

Charges Filed by (Sayre Police Department):
• Felony: Fleeing or Eluding Police
• Felony (4 counts): Aggravated Assault
• Misdemeanor (2 counts): DUI (Alcohol/Controlled Substance)
• Misdemeanor (5 counts): Recklessly Endangering Another Person
• Felony (2 counts): Fi****ms Not to Be Carried Without a License

*Additional charges are pending as police continue their investigation

Disposition:
Argot was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Larry Hurley, who set bail at $250,000. Argot was committed to Bradford County Jail after failing to post bail.
Assisting Agencies:
Tioga County Sheriff’s Department (NY), New York State Police, Waverly Police Department, Athens Township Police Department, and Greater Valley EMS.

11/07/2025

Assistant Chief Hoffman, SRO Spencer, and Officer Nikki Hoffman attended Career Day at Sayre High School today. They enjoyed presenting for four different sessions of students who showed interest in law enforcement. Hopefully we get a new recruit ot two from these classes.

11/03/2025

Public Service Announcement:
UPDATE!
The following list of individuals have active arrest warrants issued out of District Magistrate Hurley's Office for parking offenses. Please contact Magistrate Hurley's Office at 570-888-6324 to make arrangements regarding payments or pleading to your outstanding citations. Failure to follow up in the next 30 days may result in an in-person arrest.

Please be advised, these warrants are for failing to pay a state issued traffic citation. A state citation is issued for non-payment of the original parking ticket.

Paula M. Allen
Marty Arneson
Kathleen J. Baker
Beth A. Barnes
Kaci Bertelson
Heather A. Black
Jessie L. Boyle
Emily J. Brownell
James W. Campbell
Robert Culp
Christopher M. Currin
Kelsey A. Davidson
Mackenzie A. Devon
Danielle A. Dickison
Morgan M. Filippetti
Lacey M. Foote
Kenneth Gillie
Jordan L. Golob
Janeia L. Greene
Azim A. Griffin
Shawn Hager
Jennifer L. Hinson
David M. Horowitz
Marissa Johnson
Samantha F. Jones
Sarah E. Machmer
Jennifer A. Maynard
Randy E. Minier
Paul E. Morreale
Thomas J. Mullen
Joshua P. Peters
Kira Pruyne
David W. Reese III
Todd M. Robbins
Alexis Rowe
Terry L. Schmoyer Jr.
Brian H. Schwab
Nicole Spiegel
Rachel K. Stone
Clyde Stroman
McKenna M. Taylor
Mary A. Thomas
Justin J. Vandemark
Jessica L. Walton
Jaime J. Welch
Jason D. Wilcox
Shawn A. Wood
Tammy J. Youells