On Friday April 24, 2020 at approximately 0607 hrs. Officers from Lancaster Bureau of Police, Platoon D, responded to 40 E. King St., Lancaster County Adult Probation, for a report of an alarm. Upon arrival, Off. Hyson located Jose Pizzaro-Rodriguez outside of the location.

Pizzaro-Rodriguez had broken a window at the location by kicking it. Pizzaro-Rodriguez then entered the building and contacted 911 nine times by telephone. Pizzaro-Rodriguez then used a lighter to damage a sprinkler head, activating the fire suppression system. 

Off. Hyson took Pizzaro-Rodriguez into custody and he was transported to the Lancaster Bureau of Police for processing. 

The damage done to the County of Lancaster offices was estimated at approximately $150,000.

Off. Hyson filed a Criminal Complaint against Pizzaro-Rodriguez with Burglary, Institutional Vandalism and Possessing Instruments of Crime. Pizzaro-Rodriguez was later arraigned and committed to LCP in lieu of $150,000.

All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.