
(1) COUNT THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING
(1) COUNT DUI-CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Age
49
Race
Gender
Male
Hair
Eyes
Theft By Unlawful Taking, DUI-Controlled Substance Arrest, July 21, 2026, Hunter Truck at 1463 Manheim Pk (MT) – Jerome I. Martin, M/49, of Mount Joy, PA, was charged with the above offenses following a response to a report of a motor vehicle theft. The vehicle that was taken was being worked on by mechanics, and the keys were left in the ignition. The dealership was able to GPS locate the vehicle. The vehicle was located in a store parking lot, unoccupied. Jerome Martin was located in the store. Video surveillance showed Martin parking the vehicle and entering the store. During the course of the investigation, Martin showed signs of drug impairment, including disorientation, altered thought formation, body and eyelid tremors, and bloodshot eyes. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, and further clues of impairment were observed.
A criminal complaint was filed on July 21, 2026. Jerome I. Martin was arraigned before MDJ Chudzik and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail.
MEDIA POST CONTACT: Sergeant Barry E. Waltz, Jr., Cell: 717-371-5212, Office: 717-569-6401 Ext: 1505, waltzb@manheimtownshippolice.org
Location
1463 Manheim Pk.
Lancaster, PA 17601
Arrest Date
Jul 21, 2026
Incident Type
Motor Vehicle Theft
Reference ID
MT-26-15008
Arraignment Date
Jul 21, 2026
Judge
Brian E. Chudzik
Bail
75000
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