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Chief's Message

Welcome to the East Lampeter Township Police Department CrimeWatch page.  We care about community and respect our residents, businesses...
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HIRING!

Are you looking for a great opportunity? We are Hiring! We are looking for motivated individuals to join our great department and serve our ...
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Get Your Crash Report

   The East Lampeter Township Police Department has partnered with CARFAX to bring all investigated crash reports available for ac...
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Drug Disposal Box

Left-over prescriptions and over the counter medications in our homes can pose dangers to our children, our pets, and our ground water not t...
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Law Enforcement Accreditation

The East Lampeter Township Police Department was recognized with Police Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Status on December 11, 200...
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HIRING

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Created Jan 27, 2026 / Updated Jan 28, 2026
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...
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Mar 31, 2026
****UPDATE  Roadway is now open.   Roads are closed in the 200 block of E. Eby Rd. and Stumptown Rd. due to a vehicle crash.  Please avoid this area.  
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Case
Mar 31, 2026
The East Lampeter Township Police are investigating an incident of retail theft which occurred at the Famous Footwear store located at Tanger Outlet.  On 3/28/2026 at approximately 4:51 p.m.  the pictured subjects worked together to steal (2) pairs of shoes.  We...
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Incident
Mar 31, 2026
The East Lampeter Township Police are investigating an incident of retail theft which occurred at the Famous Footwear store located at Tanger Outlet.  On 3/21/2026 at approximately 2:00 p.m.  the pictured subjects worked together to steal multiple pairs of shoes...
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Incident
Mar 30, 2026
The East Lampeter Township Police are investigating an incident of retail theft which occurred at the Famous Footwear store located at Tanger Outlet.  On 3/9/2026 at approximately 12:25 p.m.  the pictured subject stole a pair of shoes.  We are asking for th...
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Incident
Mar 23, 2026
The East Lampeter Township Police are investigating an incident of retail theft which occurred at the Nike Outlet (Tanger Outlets) on 3/21/2026 at approximately 2:00 p.m.  The pictured subject stole multiple pieces of women's clothing and fled the area in t...
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Mar 19, 2026
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...
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Mar 19, 2026
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...
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Mar 12, 2026
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...
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Mar 10, 2026
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...
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