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"AFTER HOURS" CALLS TO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Over the last few months, the EHTPD has noticed an uptick in police-related messages being left in the non-police voicemail of the Township ...
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New Township SOLICITATION ORDINANCE Now In Effect!

 *PLEASE READ BELOW FOR NEWLY ENACTED SOLICITATION ORDINANCE* East Hempfield Twp. Solicitation Ordinance  A soliciting licens...
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Welcome to East Hempfield Police Department

Welcome to our virtual newsroom on the CRIMEWATCH Network. Please use this information to stay informed and to share information about ...
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REGISTER YOUR SECURITY CAMERAS WITH US!

The EHTPD is requesting that any resident or business in the Township that has external security/surveillance cameras on their property ...
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Jul 15, 2026
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at approximately 0553hrs., emergency personnel responded to the area of Route 283 East between the Landisville Rd. overpass and State Rd. off-ramp for a report of a crash where a tractor-trailer had rolled over.   Upon arriving, emergency perso...
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Incident
Jul 9, 2026
RETAIL THEFT:  On 7-2-26 at 0553 hrs, police responded to Turkey Hill, 1503 Columbia Ave, for a retail theft.   At 0520 hrs, a male entered the store, reached over the counter and took (3) packs of Marlboro Red cigarettes then left the store without making payment. &...
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Incident
Jul 3, 2026
RETAIL THEFT:  On 6-19-26 police received a retail theft report from Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill, 301 Rohrerstown Rd, that occurred 6-12-26 at 1136 hrs.   An unidentified female entered the store with a large bag, placed several packages of meat in the bag and left the...
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Incident
Jun 19, 2026
DEFIANT TRESPASS: On 6-12-26 Brian D Patterson (31) of Lancaster was cited with Defiant Criminal Trespass (S), stemming from an incident 5-14-26 at Turkey Hill, 1503 Columbia Ave. RETAIL THEFT: On 6-12-26 Cameron L Davis (25) of Lancaster was charged with Retail Theft (S), ste...
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Jun 11, 2026
DOG LAW VIOLATION: On 6-3-26 Caroline Amanda Magnin (28) of Lancaster was cited with Confined Within Premises of Owner (S), stemming from an incident 5-24-26 in the 3200 block of Columbia Ave.   Magnin’s dog was found at large twice within a two-week period of time. ...
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Incident
Jun 2, 2026
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE:  On 5-22-26 Walter Reed Smith (37) of Mountville was charged with (2) counts of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (M), Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3) and a summary traffic violation, stemming from a two vehicle crash 5...
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Incident
May 22, 2026
CRIMINAL TRESPASS:  On 5-15-26 at 1828 hrs, police responded to Rohrerstown Mennonite Church, 601 Rohrerstown Rd, for a trespassing in progress.   Following investigation, Carmen D Rondon (43) of Lancaster and Miguel A Rondon (33) of Perth Amboy, NJ were charged with...
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May 15, 2026
POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER:  On 5-5-26 Jonathan K Detweiler (39) of Lancaster was charged with (6) counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (F), Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M) and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled ...
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May 8, 2026
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: On 4-30-26 a 14-year-old male student of Lancaster was charged with Aggravated Assault (F2), stemming from an incident at Landisville Middle School, 340 Mumma Dr. HARBORING DANGEROUS DOG: On 4-30-26 Marizelli Lopez (35) of Lancaster was cited with Harboring...
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May 4, 2026
THEFT: On 4-27-26 at 1306 hrs, police responded to The Wenger Group, 3050 Hempland Rd, for a theft report.   The landscaping company that maintains the property was alerted that the Segway Navimow robotic mower that is stationed at this location was outside the anti-theft...
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Williams, James Junior

Williams, James Junior - Title 18 3921 (a) Theft by unlawful taking or disposition