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Created Apr 7, 2022 / Updated Mar 21, 2026
Police Officer (full and part-time) – The East Earl Township Police Department (Lancaster County) is inviting qualified persons to apply for the positions of full and part-time police officer. Applications are available at the East Earl Township Police Station, 128 Toddy Drive...
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Created Jul 13, 2025 / Updated Aug 24, 2025
There have been questions within the community regarding the use of E-bikes and scooters.  These questions generally regard the requirements and legality of riding E-bikes and scooters on public roadways.  PennDot has published the PA Micromobility Fact Sheet wh...
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Warrant
Apr 3, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department holds an active arrest warrant for Charles Jayron ("CJ") Newswanger of New Holland for Theft of Leased Property and Criminal Conspiracy.  It is alleged that on September 4, 2024, Newswanger conspired with two other persons to lease...
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Arrest
Apr 3, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department charged Carina M. Irizarry of Mount Joy with Theft of Leased Property and Criminal Conspiracy.  It is alleged that on September 4, 2024, Irizarry conspired with two other persons to lease a Honda generator from JB Zimmerman Ace Har...
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Arrest
Apr 3, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department charged John W. Sheaffer, III of Willow Street with Theft of Leased Property and Criminal Conspiracy.  It is alleged that on September 4, 2024, Sheaffer conspired with two other persons to lease a Honda generator from JB Zimmerman ...
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Arrest
Mar 31, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Bruce C. Laclair, no fixed address.  On March 31, 2026, at 12:18 AM, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the parking lot of Turkey Hill, 168 Toddy Drive.  It is alleged that Laclair strangled and ...
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Broadcast
Mar 17, 2026
***UPDATE 4:12 PM*** - LANCASTER AVENUE IS REOPENED. EAST EARL TOWNSHIP - LANCASTER AVENUE IS CLOSED BETWEEN WHITE OAK ROAD AND TWIN HILL ROAD DUE TO A POLE DOWN.
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Broadcast
Mar 17, 2026
*** UPDATE 1:25 PM***  TODDY DRIVE IS REOPENED. EAST EARL TOWNSHIP - TODDY DRIVE IS CLOSED FROM SPRINGVILLE ROAD (RT 897) TO THE ENTRANCE TO KEYSTONE CUSTOM DECKS.  THE ROAD IS CLOSED DUE TO A POLE AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY.  THE SHADY MAPLE COMPLEX AND ...
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Incident
Mar 13, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department charged a juvenile with one count of Burglary.  It is alleged the juvenile entered a residence and took items from inside. The public is reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations.  The juvenile is PRESUMED INNOCENT.
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Arrest
Mar 12, 2026
UPDATE:  Jessica Bias surrendered on March 9, 2026.  She was arraigned by MDJ Jonathan Heisse.  Bias was released on $2,500 unsecured bail.   Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday March 6th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Honorable Jon...
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Robey, Megan Nicole - CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY and 3 additional charges

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Thanhauser, Sarah Lynn - ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD and 1 additional charge

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Neal, Michael Dewayne - THEFT OF LEASED PROPERTY and 1 additional charge

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Smith, Katherine Elizabeth - Failure to Appear at Preliminary Hearing

Newswanger, Charles Jayron

Newswanger, Charles Jayron - THEFT OF LEASED PROPERTY and 1 additional charge

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Smith, Katherine Elizabeth - Forgery and 2 additional charges