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Created Apr 7, 2022 / Updated Mar 21, 2026
Police Officer (full and part-time) – The East Earl Township Police Department (Lancaster County) is inviting qualified persons to apply for the positions of full and part-time police officer. Applications are available at the East Earl Township Police Station, 128 Toddy Drive...
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Created Jul 13, 2025 / Updated Aug 24, 2025
There have been questions within the community regarding the use of E-bikes and scooters. These questions generally regard the requirements and legality of riding E-bikes and scooters on public roadways. PennDot has published the PA Micromobility Fact Sheet wh...
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Arrest
Apr 19, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Matthew J. Leahy of West Chester. Leahy is charged with Retail Theft, Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended or Revoked (DUI related), and a summary traffic offense. It is alleged that on March 17 and again ...
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Arrest
Apr 18, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Andrew C. Riehl of Ephrata. Riehl is charged with Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting Arrest. On April 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM, an officer w...
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Arrest
Apr 18, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Michael A. Esh of Lancaster. Esh is charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, Institutional Vandalism, Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. On April 16, 2...
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Apr 14, 2026
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the EEPD recognizes the dispatchers and 9-1-1 calltakers in the 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center of the Lancaster County Department of Public Safety. Thank you for being the calm voice on the radio and for y...
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Arrest
Apr 8, 2026
UPDATE: Newswanger surrendered on April 6, 2026. He was arraigned by MDJ Landis. Judge Landis set Newswanger's bail at $10,000 unsecured. Newswanger was released to await future court proceedings. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Fr...
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Arrest
Apr 5, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Shane Bookhardt of East Earl. Bookhardt is charged with one count each of Strangulation, Simple Assault, and Harassment. It is alleged that on April 4, 2026 at around 5:50 PM, Bookhardt committed these crimes agains...
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Arrest
Apr 3, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department charged Carina M. Irizarry of Mount Joy with Theft of Leased Property and Criminal Conspiracy. It is alleged that on September 4, 2024, Irizarry conspired with two other persons to lease a Honda generator from JB Zimmerman Ace Har...
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Arrest
Apr 3, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department charged John W. Sheaffer, III of Willow Street with Theft of Leased Property and Criminal Conspiracy. It is alleged that on September 4, 2024, Sheaffer conspired with two other persons to lease a Honda generator from JB Zimmerman ...
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Smith, Katherine Elizabeth
Smith, Katherine Elizabeth - Failure to Appear at Preliminary Hearing
Neal, Michael Dewayne
Neal, Michael Dewayne - THEFT OF LEASED PROPERTY and 1 additional charge
Nixon, Lucas Octavius
Nixon, Lucas Octavius - Retail Theft and 1 additional charge
Smith, Katherine Elizabeth
Smith, Katherine Elizabeth - Forgery and 2 additional charges
Thanhauser, Sarah Lynn
Thanhauser, Sarah Lynn - ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD and 1 additional charge
Carrasco-Martinez, Evelyn
Access Device Fraud
Baker, Felicity Mae
Baker, Felicity Mae - CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Robey, Megan Nicole
Robey, Megan Nicole - CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY and 3 additional charges
Lancaster, William Edward
Lancaster, William Edward - CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY and 2 additional charges