PWID, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Firearms Carried Without License Warrant, March 9, 2026, 600 block of Richmond Dr (MT) – Landon Matthew Watson, M/22, of Lititz, PA, was charged with the above offenses following a report of males fighting in the street next to the reporter’s vehicle. While police were enroute the officer was advised that the males began to flee northbound. The officers arrived on scene and found the vehicle to be a red Ford CMAX. The officer could see a firearm on the passenger side floor. The vehicle also smelled of marijuana.  The owner linked Watson to the vehicle. Watson confirmed he recently purchased the firearm. Watson did not have a license to carry firearms or a sportsman’s firearm permit issued at the time of the incident. The vehicle owner refused consent to search, and the vehicle was seized. A search warrant for the vehicle was approved. A search of the vehicle yielded numerous drug paraphernalia items and controlled substances. Also, marijuana that was located in a backpack was packaged in large amounts in a vacuum-sealed bag. A search of the phones located in the vehicle yielded multiple conversations about purchasing and selling marijuana and other items. Based on the officer’s training and experience, the items in the vehicle show that Watson was involved in criminal activity, potentially selling and transporting drugs.

A criminal complaint was filed, and an arrest warrant was obtained. Landon Matthew Watson remains a wanted person at this time.       

Any person knowing the whereabouts of Landon Matthew Watson should call the Manheim Township Police Department at 717-569-6401 or provide information anonymously by clicking “Submit a Tip” below.