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Please Join Us in Welcoming Three New Officers to the Lancas...

The Lancaster Township Police Department is proud to welcome three outstanding officers to our growing team.On August 10, 2026, the Lancaste...
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Micromobility Laws in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know

Micromobility Safety ReminderAs electric bicycles, scooters, and similar devices become increasingly popular, it is important to recognize t...
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Flag Retirement Bin

As a proud symbol of our great nation, the American Flag holds a place of deep reverence in the hearts of Lancaster Township and i...
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💊 Medication Disposal Made Easy – Lancaster Township PD...

Do you have unwanted, unused, or expired medications at home? The Lancaster Township Police Department is proud to NOW serve as a perma...
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Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections

Protecting your child's well-being is our top priority, and we're committed to helping you ensure their safety on the road. The Lancaster To...
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Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free....
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Welcome to Lancaster Township Police Department

Welcome to Lancaster Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on th...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Lancaster Township Police Department is asking all businesses...
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Mobile App Available

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Image for Two Men Charged in 2024 Wabank Road Shooting
Case
Nov 4, 2026
  LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Two men, Dwain London Jr. and Willito Colon, have been charged in connection with an October 2024 shooting in the 1700 block of Wabank Road that left a bystander seriously injured. On Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at 12:53 p.m., multiple gunshots were ...
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Case
Created Oct 12, 2026 / Updated Oct 14, 2026
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspect in Armed Robbery at Columbia Avenue Giant LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Lancaster Township Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Andrew High, (29), in connection with an armed robbery at the Giant Food Store, 1360 Columbia Avenue. High’s wher...
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Nov 11, 2026
On November 2, 2026 , at approximately 8:58 a.m. , officers with the Lancaster Township Police Department were conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the 900 block of East King Street when a vehicle traveling eastbound was observed committing multiple traffic violations. ...
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Nov 11, 2026
While most turkeys are worried about making it through Thanksgiving, ours is focused on filling Toys for Tots boxes! Last year, the Lancaster Township community donated enough toys to fill more than three collection boxes . That's an incredible accomplishment, but we think we ...
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Nov 11, 2026
Today, the Lancaster Township Police Department proudly honors the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. From the battlefields of the American Revolution to military operations around the globe, our nation's veterans have answered the call to serve w...
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Image for Weicksel, David Craig  - ONE (1) COUNT THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (M1)
Warrant
Nov 8, 2026
On September 16, 2026, the Lancaster Township Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Millersville Pike for a report of a theft. During the investigation, officers learned that a shopper had left her stroller in the vestibule of a grocery store while she went inside t...
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Nov 7, 2026
On November 6, 2026, the Lancaster Township Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement detail in the 900 block of East King Street in Lancaster Township. During the operation, officers made two traffic stops in a span of approximately 30 minutes and discovered that both...
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Nov 8, 2026
The Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the owner of a dog that was found this afternoon in the 1100 blk of Maple Ave . The dog is currently safe and being cared for. If you believe this may be your pet, or if you have information that may help identify the owner, ...
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Nov 7, 2026
On November 6, 2026, at approximately 1:52 p.m., officers with the Lancaster Township Police Department responded to the 900 block of Sterling Place for a report of a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation, officers made contact with the driver, identified as Santiago To...
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Nov 7, 2026
On November 7, at approximately 4:07 a.m., Lancaster Township Police officers observed a vehicle in the 700 block of Sterling Place with an expired registration. Officers conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jayden Whitlock . A warrant check revealed that Whit...
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Metz, Calvin William

Metz, Calvin William - ONE (1) COUNT FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (M2)

Weicksel, David Craig

Weicksel, David Craig - ONE (1) COUNT THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (M1)

Brown, Elias Ricardo

Brown, Elias Ricardo - 18 2702 A1 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (F1)

Payne, Sean Marquis

Payne, Sean Marquis - ONE (1) COUNT RETAIL THEFT (M1)

Torres, Tiffany

ONE (1) COUNT ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD (F3)

High, Andrew

ONE (1) COUNT ROBBERY (F1) and 3 additional charges

Dhimal, Bhanu

ONE (1) COUNT DUI-HIGHEST RATE OF ALCOHOL (F3)

Perez, Franky

THREE (3) COUNTS RETAIL THEFT (F3)

Cedeno-Santiago, Jose M

Cedeno-Santiago, Jose M - 9 COUNTS 18-3929 A1 RETAIL THEFT (F3)

Ortiz, Antonio Esmeal

Ortiz, Antonio Esmeal - ONE (1) COUNT SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) and 1 additional charge

Lopez, Zasha

ONE (1) COUNT TERRORISTIC THREATS (M1) and 1 additional charge