Celebrate Lancaster , Lancaster City's biggest block party of the year, returns downtown on Friday, August 14, 2026. The following traffic restrictions will be in effect during the event: 7:30 a.m.–Midnight (orange routes on map) First block of East Grant Street First block of...

At approximately 3:08 a.m., Police and Fire responded to a dwelling fire in the 100 block of N. Reservoir St. The fire spread to an adjoining row home. City Fire was able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire. One resident was transported to a local hospital for evaluatio...

On July 27, 2026, at approximately 7:37 p.m. an officer with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police was flagged down regarding a reported crash in the 400 block of S. Prince Street. Officers arrived on scene to find a car had struck a juvenile riding an electric bicycle. The juve...

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...

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...