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Welcome to the Columbia Borough Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on ...
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Welcome to the Columbia Borough Police Department

I invite you to connect with us. Through teamwork we can build a safer and more prosperous community together.Holly Arndt, Chief of Police...
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Image for Leone, Michael Joseph  - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN-PARENT/GUARDIAN/OTHER
Arrest
Jul 2, 2026
On 6/28/26 at approximately 11:34am, Michael Joseph Leone, age 32, of Bethlehem, PA, did ENDANGER THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN-PARENT/GUARDIAN/OTHER COMM while in the 300 block of Union Street, Columbia, PA.  Based on the incident, an Officer with the Columbia Borough Police D...
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Created Jun 30, 2026 / Updated Jul 4, 2026
Just a reminder that fireworks cannot be set off on borough property including borough streets, sidewalks and parks. Fireworks have caused serious fires in Columbia Borough in the past In addition; Fireworks cannot be ignited or discharged on a public or private prop...
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Created Jun 2, 2026 / Updated Jul 3, 2026
True or False? Parking tickets can only be paid for by visiting the Borough Office? FALSE : Parking ticket payments may be placed in the drop box  in the window in front of the Borough Office (no cash please)  or may be paid by debit/credit card via phone at 717-684-...
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Jul 2, 2026
Please see the attached weather updates from the National Weather Service in State College, PA. Heat wave likely to bring risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling or hydration. Please check on elderly people as well as those without air conditionin...
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Image for Laukhuff, Megan Elizabeth  - CRIMINAL TRESPASS-SIMPLE TRESPASSER
Arrest
Jul 2, 2026
On 6/2/26 at approximately 1:07pm, Megan Elizabeth Laukhuff, age 47, of Columbia, PA, did commit the act of criminal trespass/simple trespasser while in the first block of Locust Street, Columbia, PA.  Based on the incident, an Officer with the Columbia Borough Police Dep...
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Image for Fears, Dorion  Wesley Jr. - CRIMINAL TRESPASS-SIMPLE TRESPASS
Arrest
Jul 2, 2026
On 6/2/26 at approximately 1:07pm, Dorion Wesley Fears, Jr., age 27, of Columbia, PA, did commit the act of criminal trespass/simple trespasser while in the first block of Locust Street, Columbia, PA.  Based on the incident, an Officer with the Columbia Borough Police Dep...
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Created Jun 30, 2026 / Updated Jul 2, 2026
Just a reminder that fireworks cannot be set off on borough property including borough streets, sidewalks and parks. Fireworks have caused serious fires in Columbia Borough in the past In addition; Fireworks cannot be ignited or discharged on a public or private prop...
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Image for Soto, Natasha Marie  - DUI: HIGHEST RATE OF ALCOHOL and 4 additional charges
Arrest
Jul 1, 2026
On 4/26/89 at approximately 12:16am, Natasha Marie Soto, age 37, of Lancaster, PA, did commit the acts of DUI: highest rate of alcohol, controlled substance-schedule1-1st offense, controlled stubstance-metabolite-1st offense, controlled substance-combination, and alcohol/drugs...
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Image for Robinson, Curtis  J Jr. - RETAIL THEFT
Arrest
Jul 1, 2026
On 6/17/26 at approximately 7:40am, Curtis J. Robinson, Jr. age 23, and another male, a minor, did commit the act of retail theft while in the 300 block of Chestnut Street, Columbia, PA. Based on the incident, an Officer filed charges. Robinson and the minor were both charged ...
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Image for West, Joseph S  - SIMPLE ASSAULT
Arrest
Jul 1, 2026
On 6/18/26 at approximately 2:57am, Joseph S. West, age 60, of Columbia, PA did commit the act of simple assault while in the 100 block of North Third Street, Columbia, PA.  Based on the incident, an Officer with the Columbia Borough Police Department filed charges. West ...
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Hardesty, Darleen Kimber

Hardesty, Darleen Kimber - (1) count Simple Assault (M2)

Whetts, Zoraida

(1) Count of Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicles