Arrests

Image for Newswanger, Charles Jayron  - THEFT OF LEASED PROPERTY and 1 additional charge
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...
read more
Image for Bookhardt, Shane Alan  - STRANGULATION and 2 additional charges
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...
read more
Image for Irizarry, Carina Marie  - THEFT OF LEASED PROPERTY and 1 additional charge
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...
read more
Image for Sheaffer, John Willis III - THEFT OF LEASED PROPERTY and 1 additional charge
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 ...
read more
Image for Laclair, Bruce Clinton  - STRANGULATION and 3 additional charges
Arrest
Mar 31, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Bruce C. Laclair, no fixed address.  On March 31, 2026, at 12:18 AM, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the parking lot of Turkey Hill, 168 Toddy Drive.  It is alleged that Laclair strangled and ...
read more
Image for Bias, Jessica Blandina  - FORGERY and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Mar 12, 2026
UPDATE:  Jessica Bias surrendered on March 9, 2026.  She was arraigned by MDJ Jonathan Heisse.  Bias was released on $2,500 unsecured bail.   Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday March 6th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Honorable Jon...
read more
Image for Fox, Joseph Lee  - FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER and 4 additional charges
Arrest
Created Mar 3, 2026 / Updated Mar 6, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department charged Joseph L. Fox of New Holland with Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer (M2) and summary traffic offenses.  It is alleged that on February 21, 2026 at around 5:50 PM, an officer on patrol saw Fox riding an ATV on th...
read more
Image for Haefner, Amanda Nicole  - SIMPLE ASSAULT and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created Feb 26, 2026 / Updated Feb 28, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Amanda Haefner of East Earl.  Haefner is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment.  It is alleged that on February 8, 2026, Haefner shoved the victim, which caused an injury.  Haefner was arraigned by MDJ Andre...
read more
Image for Chuwan, Gopal Singh  - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (HIGHEST RATE) and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Created Feb 26, 2026 / Updated Feb 28, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department arrested Gopal Chuwan of Lititz.  Chuwan was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (highest rate) and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (general impairment).  It is alleged that on February 14, 2026 at aroun...
read more
Image for Gonzalez, Adam Lee  - UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES
Arrest
Created Feb 26, 2026 / Updated Feb 28, 2026
The East Earl Township Police Department charged Adam L. Gonzalez of Akron with Unsworn Falsification to Authorities, a misdemeanor of the third degree.  On October 24, 2025, Gonzalez attempted to purchase a firearm from The Sportsman's Shop, 1214...
read more