Interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement ? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our Department. Contact us today to learn more! https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/lancaster/east-lampeter-twp-pd/9004/webforms/application-salary-benefits A recruiter will then con...

2025 Officer of the Year Please join us in congratulating Officer Andrew Zentner on being selected as Officer of the Year for the East Lampeter Township Police Department! Officer Zentner joined the department in June of 2023 and has served with dedication in the patrol divisi...

25 Years of Service East Lampeter Township is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year as three dedicated members of its police department reach 25 years of service to the community. Officers Sam Goss (not pictured) and Shawn Berry (not pictured), along with Detective Chri...

On 3/11/2026 at approximately 5:33 p.m., East Lampeter Township & West Earl Township Police were dispatched to a vehicle crash in the 400 blk of East Main Street.  Through investigation, it was learned the crash occurred in Upper Leacock Township (East Lampeter Townsh...

Employee Spotlight: Lieutenant Preston Gentzler This month we are proud to highlight Lieutenant Preston Gentzler, whose dedication to service and commitment to the Lancaster County community spans over 27 years. Lieutenant Gentzler grew up in Ephrata and graduated from Ep...

Trespass by Motor Vehicle: On Thursday (2/26/26) around 10:38 a.m., East Lampeter Township Police were dispatched to the Lancaster Country Club for a vehicle in a pond.  Through investigation, it was learned Sung Chun (50 year old male from Hoboken, New Jersey) drove onto...

The East Lampeter Township Police are requesting assistance in identifying the pictured subjects who stole merchandise from Weis Markets located on Lincoln Highway East.  Anyone with information is requested to contact Ofc. Sanger at 717 291-4676 xt. 3131, or c ontac...

Employee Spotlight: Officer Doug Jaquith This month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Officer Doug Jaquith, a dedicated member of the East Lampeter Township Police Department with an impressive 33-year career in law enforcement. A graduate of Conestoga Valley High School,...

Lancaster County is looking for volunteers to serve on the Youth Aid Panel.  Attached is a flyer and QR code that can be scanned for more information.  Please consider this great opportunity to positively impact our community.  

UPDATE: At approximately 6:42 a.m., East Lampeter Township Police were dispatched to a vehicle accident near the intersection of Creek Hill Rd and Hartman Station Rd. Through investigation, it was determined a pickup truck being operated by the sole occupant (63 year old male ...