
ONE (1) COUNT STRANGULATION (F2)
ONE (1) COUNT TERRORISTIC THREATS (M1)
ONE (1) COUNT SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)
ONE (1) COUNT HARASSMENT (S)
Age
27
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Male
Height
6' 1"
Weight
220 lbs
Hair
Black
Eyes
Hazel
After family members became aware that Miguel Angel Vasquez III was wanted by the Lancaster Township Police Department, they were able to persuade him to turn himself in. Vasquez arrived at Lancaster Township Police Department Headquarters on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, where he was taken into custody without incident by Lancaster Township Police officers.
Bail was set at $5,000, and Vasquez was subsequently incarcerated at Lancaster County Prison, pending a preliminary hearing in this matter.
All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Miguel Angel Vasquez III, who is currently wanted on criminal charges stemming from an ongoing investigation.
Ortiz is wanted for:
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Miguel Angel Vasquez III is asked to contact Officer Rantz Martin of the Lancaster Township Police Department via phone at (717) 664-1180 or by email at RMartin@LancasterTownshipPolice.org. Alternatively, information may be submitted by clicking the "Submit-a-Tip" button on this page.
Tips may be submitted anonymously.
The Lancaster Township Police Department appreciates the public's assistance in this matter.
Location
1300 blk of Columbia Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17603
Arrest Date
Sep 15, 2026

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