Rural Valley Police Department

04/17/2026

🐕 Friendly reminder to all borough residents that dogs must be on chain, leash or behind a physical fence or wall when outside. (Electric fences do not count) We will be serving citations to violators.

🌱 Also, it is time get those w**d eaters and yard mowers up and running. Citations will be served to properties with overgrown grass.

Let's keep things tight and right in The Valley. Everyone needs to do their part to keep town safe and beautiful.

Thank you!

04/04/2026

Alright… who’s kids are these? 👀

Do you recognize these kids, ATV or small Dirtbike? We’d like to have a quick chat with them. If you know who they are, shoot us a message or give us a call.
724-783-7423

03/04/2026

02/19/2026

🐾 Dog Control & Leash Reminder 🐾

The Rural Valley Borough Police Department would like to remind residents that under Borough Ordinance 610.01, animals must be properly secured or confined so they cannot leave the owner’s property.

When outside of your property, dogs must be firmly secured by a collar and leash or other restraint.

Please be a responsible pet owner and keep your dog secured.

Send a message to learn more

02/06/2026

🔔 UPDATE: The dog has been returned to its owner. Thank you all!

The dog is currently in the care of Orphans of the Storm. For further information, please contact Orphans of the Storm at 724-548-4520.

🐾 FOUND DOG – RURAL VALLEY BOROUGH 🐾

A lost German Shepherd was found along State Route 85 in Rural Valley Borough and is currently safe.

The dog was scanned and has a microchip.
📌 Microchip Number: 980217001672363

If you recognize this dog or know who the owner may be, please contact the Rural Valley Borough Police Department at 724-783-7423.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to:
• Mark Cessna with the Rural Valley Borough Road Department
• Josh Schrecengost, Chief of the Rural Valley Fire Department
• Matthew Patrick, Pennsylvania State Dog Warden

Their assistance and teamwork helped ensure this dog’s safety and care.

📸 Photos of the dog are included with this post.
Please share to help reunite this pup with its owner!n

01/23/2026

❄️ Winter Weather Reminder & Public Safety Notice ❄️

*This is a friendly reminder for during normal snow fall amounts. We understand that larger snow amounts can be hard to keep up with and we will have more patience for you to keep up with the heavy amounts of snow that falls. Dont worry, warnings will be given before fines and citations are given out.

Sheets of ice have formed on the sidewalk in front of many borough resident's main street properties. This ice can cause people to fall and become injured. It is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow and ice so the walks are safe.

Borough Ordinance 1025.02 requires all property owners, tenants, or persons in control of property to remove snow and/or ice from sidewalks in front of or abutting their property. A minimum cleared path of 52 inches wide is required.

Snow and ice must be removed within 12 hours after the cessation of snowfall, sleet, or freezing rain. Please use salt or sand as needed to prevent hazardous conditions. Failure to comply may result in citations for ordinance violations. (Warnings/notices will be given to first time offenders)

Thank you for helping to keep our walk ways safe for everyone in the community!

01/02/2026

Update: The vehicle and driver have been identified.

We understand not everyone views this behavior the same way, but unsafe vehicle operation in a public park especially one used by children is not acceptable.

🚔 Request for Public Assistance 🚔

This vehicle was observed operating in an unsafe manner in a parking lot and roadway before leaving the area.

The photos are limited, but the vehicle appears to be a dark colored GMC Sierra.

If you recognize this vehicle or have information regarding the driver, please message our page or call 724-783-7423.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/05/2025

UPDATE: Jason Bowser has turned himself in. Thank you for the tips and shares!

🚨 Warrant Wednesday…except it’s not Wednesday 🚨

The Rural Valley Police Department currently has an active warrant for:

JASON PAUL BOWSER
DOB: 12/15/1981

Charges:
• Forgery
• Bad Checks
• Theft by Deception

Jason has allegedly been a little too creative with his handwriting and a bit too generous with checks that apparently didn’t want to clear.

We’d like to have a conversation with him, preferably the in person kind.

If you know where Jason might be hanging out, give the Rural Valley Police Department a call at 724-783-7423 or contact Armstrong County 911.

11/13/2025

Rural Valley Light Up Night Information:

Light Up Night will be Friday November 28th @ 6PM

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Christmas Tree at the Center Town Monument below former Shannock Valley High School around 6PM. We will not gather across from the Hardware Store as in previous years. Goody bags will be given to children.

The roads surrounding Center Town Monument will be blocked off and closed. We suggest parking in the old Shannock Valley High School area beside the tennis course / Helping Hand / Shannock Valley Gym

Trixi's Treasures Gifts and Antiques will be open and participating in light up night.

The Gourmet GOAT at 621 West School Street will open 3:30- 7pm for everyone to stop in before you go to see Santa, they will be handing out a free cookie to every child while supplies last.

If you are a local business and wish to provide a service or activity please inbox message this page and we will add you to the roster of activities.

Happy Holidays and hope to see you there!

We would like to that the local United Mine Workers of America for their monetary donation to the Borough for light up night.