Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants in Hanover Township

William John Fox IV apprehended at a First Street residence after being wanted since 2022

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:48am

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An extreme close-up photograph of metal handcuffs, the textured surface and reflective shine creating a stark, gritty visual that conceptually represents the arrest of a wanted individual.The apprehension of a wanted suspect highlights law enforcement's efforts to maintain public safety through the execution of outstanding warrants.Hanover Today

Police in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania arrested a 43-year-old New Jersey man, William John Fox IV, who was wanted on outstanding warrants from the Pennsylvania State Police and Luzerne County Sheriff's Department. Fox was found hiding inside a home on First Street and taken into custody without incident before being turned over to the Kingston Police Department.

Why it matters

Executing outstanding warrants is an important part of law enforcement's efforts to hold individuals accountable for alleged crimes and maintain public safety in the community. This arrest highlights the ongoing work of local and state police to track down and apprehend suspects with active warrants.

The details

According to police, William John Fox IV had been wanted since 2022 on warrants issued by the Pennsylvania State Police and Luzerne County Sheriff's Department. On April 9, 2026, officers from the Hanover Township Police Department located Fox hiding inside a residence on First Street and took him into custody without incident. Fox was then transferred to the Kingston Police Department for processing on additional charges before being lodged at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.

  • On April 9, 2026 at 7:54 p.m., Hanover Township police arrested William John Fox IV.
  • Fox had been wanted on warrants since 2022.

The players

William John Fox IV

A 43-year-old man from New Jersey who was wanted on outstanding warrants by the Pennsylvania State Police and Luzerne County Sheriff's Department since 2022.

Hanover Township Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that apprehended William John Fox IV at a residence on First Street.

Pennsylvania State Police

The state police agency that had an outstanding warrant for William John Fox IV since 2022.

Luzerne County Sheriff's Department

The county sheriff's department that had an outstanding warrant for William John Fox IV since 2022.

Kingston Police Department

The police department that processed William John Fox IV on additional charges after his arrest in Hanover Township.

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What’s next

Fox will remain in custody at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility as he faces the charges from the outstanding warrants.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing collaboration between local, county, and state law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend individuals with active warrants, underscoring the importance of holding alleged criminals accountable through the judicial process.