On February 3, 2023 at approximately 2016 hours Officer Hockley and Officer Reppert observed a juvenile male walking in the 100 block of Conestoga St.  The juvenile male was exhibiting characteristics of an armed subject. When the juvenile male observed Officer Hockley and Officer Reppert’s cruiser, he made attempts to not walk past the vehicle. The juvenile male then fled, without provocation.  The juvenile male was chased, and apprehended, in the first block of E. Andrew St. The juvenile male discarded a stolen handgun, with a partially obliterated serial number, during the foot pursuit.  Based on the outstanding observation skills of Officer Hockley and Officer Reppert, the juvenile male was charged with multiple firearms related offenses.

Our Lancaster City Police Officers are dedicated to stopping gun violence before it can happen. Great job Officer Hockley and Officer Reppert!