Millcreek Township PD

10/20/2026

Retail Theft Investigation

https://tip411.com/agencies/millcreekpapd/alerts/97046

10/19/2026

Recently, a resident’s Jeep died right in front of LECOM on Peach Street, with her 8-month-old granddaughter in the car. Officer Nicholson stayed with the family, keeping them calm and safe while they waited for a tow truck to arrive. The family reached out afterward to thank her for her kindness and her service, and we couldn’t be prouder.

It’s a reminder that keeping our community safe often means simply being there when someone needs it most. Thank you, Officer Nicholson!

Stuck or stalled on the road? Here’s what to do:

•Turn on your hazard lights right away
•If you can, steer onto the shoulder or as far off the road as possible
•Stay buckled and remain inside the vehicle when you’re in traffic; it’s safer than standing on a busy road
•Keep children secured in their car seats
•Call for help, and dial 911 if you feel unsafe or are blocking traffic
•Avoid standing in front of or behind your vehicle near moving traffic

A few calm steps can keep you and your loved ones safe until help arrives.

10/09/2026

👏 Congratulations to Cpl. Ryan Presnar, the Millcreek Township Police Department's Employee of the Month for September!

This summer, a traffic stop for a suspended license could have ended in just a few minutes. Instead, Cpl. Presnar trusted his instincts and took a closer look. His investigation uncovered counterfeit currency, forged checks, stolen employment and tax records containing residents' personal information, and the equipment being used to produce it all.

That attention and follow-through very likely spared numerous residents and local businesses from fraud and identity theft; crimes that can cause lasting financial and emotional harm. Great work also to Ptlm. Miller and Detective Cpl. Buckner, who assisted in the investigation.

It's a reminder that the care and instincts our officers bring to their work protect this community in ways that often go unseen. Cpl. Presnar represents the very best of MPD and what it means to serve Millcreek. 💙

10/07/2026

Road Closure for Friday, October 9, 2026: Caughey Road will be closed from West 26th Street to West 38th Street, from about 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Road Closure for Friday, October 9, 2026: Caughey Road will be closed from West 26th Street to West 38th Street, from about 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you're not heading to the parade, please plan an alternate route and expect extra traffic, pedestrians, and limited parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.

10/06/2026

Retail Theft Investigation

https://tip411.com/agencies/millcreekpapd/alerts/96861

10/06/2026

Members of the Millcreek Township Police Department recently attended the 4th Annual Blue Mass at St. Boniface Catholic Church, held to honor active and retired public safety personnel, military, and veterans.

Pictured (L-R): Lt. Tim Ferrick, Ptlm. Mike Weschler, Ptlm. Justin Mysnyk, and Ptlm. Eli Peyronel.

Thank you to everyone who organized this meaningful evening and to all who serve our community. 💙

10/02/2026

Have questions about Flock cameras and license plate recognition technology in Millcreek? We sat down with Police Chief Carter Mook to talk through how the technology works; what these cameras capture, who can access the system, how that access is logged and audited, and the policies that guide its use.

Chief Mook also shares an example of how the technology helped bring a missing teen home safely.

Watch the full conversation with Chief Mook here:

Millcreek Township sat down with Police Chief Carter Mook to answer...

09/25/2026

A felony theft charge doesn't just disappear because someone crosses a town line. Suspects move, and often the hardest part of an investigation is simply knowing where to look.

Sunday evening on September 13 at 7:38 PM, our dispatch received a Flock alert on a vehicle connected to a man wanted by Erie Police on a felony-level theft charge. Officers located the vehicle traveling westbound on Interchange Road near Zuck Road, and Ptlm. Shapter made a traffic stop at Zuck and West Grandview Boulevard. The man, a 36-year-old Erie resident, was taken into custody safely and without incident, then turned over to Erie PD.

Here's what's worth understanding: that alert didn't make an arrest. It gave our officers a lead. From there it took trained people to locate the vehicle, make a safe stop, and see it through the right way. That's the whole idea behind this technology. It points us in the right direction, and our officers do the rest, carefully and by the book.

This is what smart, modern policing looks like with technology and dedicated officers working side by side for a safer community.

See something or know something about a crime in Millcreek? We want to hear from you. For non-emergency police dispatch, call 814-833-7777, or for police business inquiries, call 814-838-9515. And always dial 911 in an emergency. Your tips and our tools work best together.

09/18/2026

Any parent whose teen doesn't come home knows a specific kind of fear. The phone that won't stop being checked. The mind racing through worst-case scenarios. The helplessness of not even knowing which direction to start looking. A missing child can turn a house into a waiting room in a matter of seconds.

Just before noon on September 10th, Flock ALPR technology at the Millcreek Mall alerted MPD to a vehicle from Western New York connected to a missing teenage girl. Our officers moved quickly, located the vehicle, and followed that lead to the teen. She was found safe more than 60 miles from home, just hours after she had been reported missing.

Hours, not days. A license plate reading, not a fingertip-crossing wait by the phone. That is the difference the right tool makes in the hands of officers who know how to use it, when a family is living through their worst night.

To every parent who has ever felt that fear: it is real, it is exhausting, and you are not overreacting by taking it seriously.

If your child ever goes missing, here is what helps most:
🔹 Call 911 right away. There is no waiting period to report a missing child, and the first hours matter most.
🔹 Have the essentials ready: a recent photo, a description of what they were wearing, and any vehicle or phone information.
🔹 Save the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678), available 24/7.
🔹 If you're worried before a crisis hits, keep an updated photo and a list of your child's friends, contacts, and regular hangouts.

And to the officers who turned a single lead into a reunion, thank you. This is what it looks like when technology and dedication bring someone home. 💙

09/14/2026

Theft Investigation
https://tip411.com/agencies/millcreekpapd/alerts/96653