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Case
Jul 24, 2026
Update - 7/28 8:47 p.m. This incident has been resolved, and E. Lemon Street has reopened. Thank you for your cooperation. Original Post The first block of E. Lemon Street, between Queen and Duke Streets, is currently closed due to an active police incident. There is no danger...
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Case
Jul 23, 2026
 On July 22, 2026 at approximately 1257 hrs., officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to the area of S. Lime St. and Howard Ave. for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located evidence consistent with a shots fired incident.  Th...
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Case
Jul 22, 2026
On July 21, 2026 at around 11:58 p.m., the Lancaster City Bureau of Police received a call of victim with a stab wound at a local hospital. Officers responded to an adult male victim receiving treatment for their injuries. Officers and Detectives began to investigate the incid...
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Case
Jul 21, 2026
On the evening of Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at approximately 6:37 p.m., officers with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police attempted to locate a stolen vehicle that was taken from the 600 block of Poplar Street. Police located the vehicle in the area of East King Street and South ...
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Case
Jul 21, 2026
Update 7/21 8:24 p.m. This incident has been cleared. Area streets have reopened, and there is no danger to the public at this time. Original Post The area around Garden Court Apartments in Southeast Lancaster City is currently closed due to an ongoing police incident. Members...
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Image for Sandoval-Ramos, Yadiel   - PWID MARIJUANA and 3 additional charges
Arrest
Jul 21, 2026
2607021547 - On July 16, 2026, at approximately 10:39 a.m., Lancaster City Police responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 500 Block of Poplar Street. During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspect, Yadiel Sandoval-Ramos, was allegedly in possession of fir...
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Case
Jul 16, 2026
On July 15, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m., members of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police's Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted a search warrant at an apartment in the first block of S. Ann Street. The search warrant was the result of a weeks-long investigation into the ...
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Case
Jul 13, 2026
On Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately midnight, officers with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to reports of threats made by an individual living in the 900 block of East Walnut Street. An occupant of the home was reportedly making threats toward another indi...
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Created Jul 9, 2026 / Updated Jul 15, 2026
Update 7/15 Joel DeJesus has been located. Thank you to everyone who helped find him! Original Post The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is seeking the community's help in finding a missing juvenile, Joel DeJesus. DeJesus was last seen on July 8, 2026 on the 800 block of N. Que...
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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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Ammarito, Julius V.

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

Almodovar, Gary

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

Reyes, Samuel

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT and 2 additional charges