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Jul 5, 2026
As a result of last evening's significant storms, portions of the city are experiencing power outages, non-functioning traffic signals, downed trees, and debris on roadways. City of Lancaster staff, including Fire, Police, and Public Works, are aware of these issues. City staf...
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Case
Jul 4, 2026
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:07 a.m. officers with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to a home on Third Street for a reported domestic violence incident. Officers were able to remove an adult and several juveniles from the home, while another armed adult barricad...
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Jul 4, 2026
Update 7/4 11:20 a.m. This incident has been resolved, and area roadways will reopen shortly. Original Post The area of Third Street and Manor Street is currently closed due to an ongoing police incident. There is believed to be no threat to the public. The public is asked to ...
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Case
Jul 1, 2026
The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is seeking the community's help in finding a missing individual, Diane WOHLGEMUTH. She stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 110 pounds. Diane was last seen in the middle of June in the vicinity of the 200 block of Nort...
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Jun 30, 2026
The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is seeking the public's assistance in locating missing adult, Luis Morales. Luis has limited verbal ability. He was last seen on June 24, 2026, in the area of the 500 block of S. Queen Street. If you see Luis, please contact Lancaster County...
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Created Jun 24, 2026 / Updated Jun 29, 2026
Update 6/29/26 8:00 p.m. On June 24, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of East Mifflin Street for a reported stabbing. According to witnesses, the defendant stabbed the victim, whom he knew, multiple times before fleeing the area. Using witn...
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Case
Created Jun 24, 2026 / Updated Jun 30, 2026
Update 6/30/26 9:30 a.m. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Lancaster County Central Park, Brandon Cunningham, 32, shot at two people as they were walking through the park. Cunningham struck Kevin Lucas, 47, before turning the gun on himself. Officers with Lancaster Township Poli...
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Jun 24, 2026
Williamson Rd and Rockford Rd are currently closed due to an ongoing Police incident.  There is believed to be no threat to the public.  More information will be released as the investigation proceeds.  Motorists are asked to avoid the area until further notice....
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Jun 10, 2026
The 100 block of North Queen Street will be closed on Friday, June 12, 2026 starting at 2:00 p.m. for a special event. The roadway will be fully closed by 3:00 p.m. The 100 block of North Queen Street is expected to reopen after 12:00 a.m., once the event has concluded and it ...
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Incident
Jun 6, 2026
The first block of E. Vine St. is currently closed due to a tree in the roadway from the storm.  Unknown time till the road will be cleared and re-opened.  Update will be provided once roadway is open.     Roadway has been cleared and re-opened
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Almodovar, Gary

Persons Not to Possess Firearms and Carrying a Firearm Without a License

Ammarito, Julius V.

Ammarito, Julius V. - Receiving Stolen Property and Criminal Conspiracy

Reyes, Samuel

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT and 2 additional charges