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Welcome to the East Lampeter Township Police Department CrimeWatch page.  We care about community and respect our residents, businesses...
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HIRING!

Are you looking for a great opportunity? We are Hiring! We are looking for motivated individuals to join our great department and serve our ...
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Get Your Crash Report

   The East Lampeter Township Police Department has partnered with CARFAX to bring all investigated crash reports available for ac...
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Drug Disposal Box

Left-over prescriptions and over the counter medications in our homes can pose dangers to our children, our pets, and our ground water not t...
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Law Enforcement Accreditation

The East Lampeter Township Police Department was recognized with Police Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Status on December 11, 200...
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HIRING

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Created Jan 27, 2026 / Updated Jan 28, 2026
Interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement ? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our Department. Contact us today to learn more! https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/lancaster/east-lampeter-twp-pd/9004/webforms/application-salary-benefits A recruiter will then con...
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Incident
Feb 27, 2026
Trespass by Motor Vehicle: On Thursday (2/26/26) around 10:38 a.m., East Lampeter Township Police were dispatched to the Lancaster Country Club for a vehicle in a pond.  Through investigation, it was learned Sung Chun (50 year old male from Hoboken, New Jersey) drove onto...
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Case
Feb 24, 2026
The East Lampeter Township Police are requesting assistance in identifying the pictured subjects who stole merchandise from Weis Markets located on Lincoln Highway East.  Anyone with information is requested to contact Ofc. Sanger at 717 291-4676 xt. 3131, or c ontac...
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Feb 20, 2026
Employee Spotlight: Officer Doug Jaquith This month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Officer Doug Jaquith, a dedicated member of the East Lampeter Township Police Department with an impressive 33-year career in law enforcement. A graduate of Conestoga Valley High School,...
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Feb 18, 2026
Lancaster County is looking for volunteers to serve on the Youth Aid Panel.  Attached is a flyer and QR code that can be scanned for more information.  Please consider this great opportunity to positively impact our community.  
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Feb 10, 2026
UPDATE: At approximately 6:42 a.m., East Lampeter Township Police were dispatched to a vehicle accident near the intersection of Creek Hill Rd and Hartman Station Rd. Through investigation, it was determined a pickup truck being operated by the sole occupant (63 year old male ...
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Case
Feb 9, 2026
On Saturday (2/7/26) at approximately 8:42 a.m. the East Lampeter Township Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Newport Rd. for an incident involving a tractor and a child.  It was determined an adult male was operating the tractor in the northbound lane of the 300 ...
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Feb 6, 2026
BEWARE of SCAM Recently, the East Lampeter Township Police have received several reports from citizens who have received a phone call from a male who identifies himself as a Sergeant with the "Lancaster County Police". The male then informs the citizen that they failed to appe...
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Incident
Jan 28, 2026
The East Lampeter Township Police are investigating a hit and run crash which took place on Friday (1/16/26) in the parking lot of CVS (1624 Lincoln Highway East).  The pictured male backed his vehicle (dark colored sedan - also pictured) into another vehicle while in the...
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Jan 20, 2026
Employee Spotlight: Officer Nathan Westerman Officer Nathan Westerman has been a dedicated member of the East Lampeter Township Police Department since 1995, bringing decades of experience and commitment to serving the community. Prior to joining East Lampeter Township, Office...
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