On 6/18/2026 at 0605 hours, while on patrol at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Abbeyville Road, Lancaster Township Police observed an Acura sedan traveling westbound through the intersection at an extremely high rate of speed. The vehicle then swerved around another vehicle, entered the oncoming lane of traffic, and passing the other vehicle.

Police conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as the defendant Nashika Marie Newton.

Newton was unable to provide a valid driver's license during the traffic stop, upon conducting a records check, it was determined that Newton's driver's license had been suspended since February 28th, 2002 for driving under the influence related offenses.

Charges were subsequently filed on Newton.

A preliminary hearing is yet to be scheduled for this matter before Magisterial District Judge Mary M. Sponaugle at 1351 Elm Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603.