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Promotions2012-01-31The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is pleased to announce the following promotions, which were effective January 22, 2012: Sergeant Jarrad Berkihiser – promoted to LIEUTENANT Began his Law...(continued). 
Shooting_-_400_Blk_S_Duke_St2012-01-31Approximately 1950Hrs, Friday, January 27, 2012, Lancaster County 911 received a call that a shooting victim arrived at a Lancaster hospital by personal vehicle. Officers and Detectives responded to the...(continued). 
Barricaded_Gunman_Arrest2012-01-31Approximately 1516Hrs, Thursday, 26 JAN 2012 Lancaster County 911 received a call of a subject with a gun inside the Sneaker Villa Store at 45 N. Queen St. in downtown Lancaster and that he was waving the gun...(continued). 
Corruption_of_Minors2012-01-31ORIGINAL RELEASE: On October 7, 2010 the Lancaster City Bureau of Police received information that the below subject, Christy L. SMITH had engaged in sexual activities with a 17 year-old male. On...(continued). 
Unlocked_Vehicles_and_Vehicle_thefts2012-01-31 The Lancaster Bureau of Police are reminding citizens that it is illegal to start one’s vehicle and leave the vehicle unattended for the purpose of warming up the vehicle or defrosting the windshield....(continued). 
Homicide_Charges_Filed_in_Fatal_Fire2012-01-31 INFORMATON PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: Lancaster City Police and Lancaster City Fire Bureau received a call for a house fire with entrapment at 7:30 a.m., January 9, 2012. A neighbor called reporting...(continued). 
Arrest_Made_in_Bank_Robbery2012-01-31 At 1:21pm, January 11, 2012 Lancaster City Police officers were dispatched to Northwest Savings Bank, 922 Columbia Ave, for a robbery which had just occurred. The suspect had already fled prior to police...(continued). 
Robberies_Update2012-01-31 At 3:55 p.m. January 4, 2012, Lancaster City Police responded to a hold-up alarm at J. A. Sharp Jeweler, 322 N. Queen St. While en route, Officers learned that this alarm was for a robbery that had just...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery2012-01-11 At 1:21p.m. January 11, 2012 Lancaster City Police officers were dispatched to Northwest Savings Bank, 922 Columbia Ave, for a robbery which had just occurred. The suspect had already fled prior to...(continued). 
Fire_with_Injuries2012-01-10Lancaster City Police and Lancaster City Fire Bureau received a call for a house fire with entrapment at 7:30 a.m., January 9, 2012. A neighbor called reporting that a house was on fire at 627 Olive St. ...(continued). 
Missing_Person-Endangered2012-01-10 MISSING: Rocha, Darius L. B/M/18 Last seen wearing Lime green hooded sweatshirt, Lt blue jeans, Green sneakers and glasses Above subject is deaf and mentally handicapped. He had an...(continued). 
Robberies2012-01-10At 3:55 p.m. January 4, 2012, Lancaster City Police responded to a hold-up alarm at J. A. Sharp Jeweler, 322 N. Queen St. While en route, Officers learned that this alarm was for a robbery that had just...(continued). 
Robbery2012-01-10 At 8:22 a.m. January 4, 2012, Lancaster City Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Royer’s Flowers, 873 N. Queen St. A female clerk reported that a Hispanic or Black male, approximately 35...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Robbery_Attempt,_Shots_Fired2012-01-10A Lancaster City man reported that two subjects attempted to rob him on December 13, 2011. The 22-year-old victim stated that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on this date, he was sleeping in his apartment in the...(continued). 
Arson_Arrest2012-01-10 Arrest: John James WARD 22 years of age 100 blk. E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602 On Thursday, December 29th, 2011, at approximately 5:32 pm, Lancaster City Fire and Police and were dispatched to an...(continued). 
Wanted_Suspect_in_Stabbing_Arrested2011-12-23INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: On December 4, 2011 at approximately 2:32 a.m., Lancaster City Police officers responded to the area of the 1st block of Green Street for a report of a stabbing. ...(continued). 
Warrant_Detail_Arrests2011-12-23On the evenings of 20 DEC 2011 and 21 DEC 2011 the Lancaster City Bureau of Police Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU), assisted by other officers, conducted a two day Warrants Sweep operation. The focus of...(continued). 
Assault2011-12-23 Lancaster City Police are investigating an assault that occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011. The victim, a 30-year-old city woman, was walking in the 300 block of N. Lime...(continued). 
Crime_of_the_Week_12_Dec_11-Criminal_Attempt_Homicide2011-12-14CRIMINAL ATTEMPT HOMICIDE Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the listed...(continued). 
Gun_&_Drug_Arrest_After_Shooting2011-12-14 Shortly before midnight, Wednesday night into Thursday morning(7-8 Dec 11), Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 Blk Reynolds Ave for a report of a...(continued). 
Warrant_for_Stabbing_Suspect2011-12-08 On December 4, 2011 at approximately 2:32 a.m., Lancaster City Police officers responded to the area of the 1st block of Green Street for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival Officers located a...(continued). 
Burglary_Arrest2011-12-08SUSPECT / ARREST: Robert Elmer KIETA 29-year-old male 100 blk. W. Main St. Leola, PA On Monday December 5,2011, at 2:49 a.m., Lancaster County Wide Communications (LCWC) received a call for a ...(continued). 
2011-12-08SUSPECT / ARREST: Robert Elmer KIETA 29-year-old male 100 blk. W. Main St. Leola, PA On Monday December 5,2011, at 2:49 a.m., Lancaster County Wide Communications (LCWC) received a call for a ...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Release_of_Text_Tips2011-12-06 The Lancaster City-County Crime Stoppers has launched a new, modern way for the community to report crimes anonymously by sending a text message. This is in addition to the current 800 number...(continued). 
Aggravated_Assault2011-12-06 At 1:41 a.m. December 1, 2011, Lancaster City police officers on patrol in the area of Queen St. and Conestoga St. heard a single gunshot. While checking the area, officers located a 27-year-old female...(continued). 
Holiday_Prevention_Tips2011-12-06 You can expect charities to be out in full force this holiday season, but before donating any money, verify that the charity is legitimate through the Pennsylvania Department of State (PDoS). Not only can you...(continued). 
Large_fight_at_Hotel_Brunswick2011-11-21Arrests: 1. Shannel BROWN 31-year-old female 700 blk. East End Ave. Lancaster, PA (Simple Assault, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct) 2. Kevin AUGUSTUS 25-year-old male 500 blk. Green St....(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_August_Homicide2011-11-17 Shortly before 7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 31st, Officers of the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the area of Poplar & New Dorwart Sts for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Hit_&_Run,_Stolen_Vehicle2011-11-16 On October 27, 2011, a hit and run vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Prince St. and King St. at 12:30 a.m. A maroon 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck failed to stop for a red traffic signal and struck a...(continued). 
Death_Investigation2011-11-16 Deceased: Madou BATHILY 24-year-old male Resident of 200 Blk. W. King St. At approximately 1:15 p.m. October 25, 2011, a 24-year-old man was arrested by the...(continued). 
Shooting_@_James_&_Market_Sts2011-11-16 Shortly before 8:20 pm, Tuesday, October 18th Officers were dispatched to the area of James and Market Sts for a report of a shooting. It was also reported that someone was seen running from the area...(continued). 
National_Drug_Control_Policy_Meeting2011-11-16 Lancaster City Police Chief Keith Sadler was one of a select group of police chiefs invited to attend a roundtable discussion hosted by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. This...(continued). 
Shooting_at_James_and_Market_Streets2011-11-16 Shortly before 8:20 pm, Tuesday, October 18th Officers were dispatched to the area of James and Market Sts for a report of a shooting. It was also reported that someone was seen running from the area...(continued). 
Shooting_@_James_&_Market_Streets2011-10-20 Shortly before 8:20 pm, Tuesday, October 18th Officers were dispatched to the area of James and Market Sts for a report of a shooting. It was also reported that someone was seen running from the area...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week2011-10-20CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-34 Week of October 17th, 2011 PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION (Original Charge: Forgery) Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading...(continued). 
exual_Assaults_-_Arrest__and_Charges2011-10-20ARRESTED / CHARGED: Oneximo MENDEZ 39-year-old male 500 blk. Green St. Lancaster, PA The above subject, Oneximo MENDEZ has been charged with numerous sex offenses...(continued). 
Sex_Assault_Suspect_Arrest2011-10-20SUSPECT/ARRESTED: Eddie Enrique HERNANDEZ M/42 Formerly of the 500 blk W. Vine St Lancaster, Pa In early July 2011, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police was...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Shooting_@_Police_Officers_2011-10-20 Shortly before 2:00 am, Wednesday, September 28th Officers Michael Hagen and Herb Watson, of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police, were dispatched to the area of the 600 and 700 Blk E. Chestnut St for a...(continued). 
Inmate_Death_Investigation2011-10-205:47 PM, September 28, 2011 Lancaster City Police responded to the Lancaster County Prison, 625 E. King St. for a death investigation. Prison officials stated that at approximately 5:42 PM prison staff...(continued). 
CrimeStoppers_Crime_of_the_Week2011-10-20CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-31 Week of September 26th, 2011 IDENTIFY ROBBERY SUSPECTS Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or...(continued). 
Pedestrian_Hit_and_Run_Investigation2011-10-20VICTIM: William Moran W/M/77 Ephrata PA SUSPECT VEHICLE: Late 1990’s to early 2000’s Tan or Gold Chrysler style vehicle At about 1820 hrs 18 Sept 2011, Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week_Sept_19,_20112011-09-19CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-30 Week of September 19th, 2011 INDECENT ASSAULT OF A CHILD Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or...(continued). 
Missing_Person-Update2011-09-19INFO PREVIOUSLY RELEASED 2 SEPT 11: Missing Person/Endangered – Possible Abduction The Lancaster Bureau of Police is conducting a Missing Person Investigation and believe the person may be in danger. ...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week-Sept_12,_20112011-09-19CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-29 Week of September 12th, 2011 VEHICLE THEFT & ARSON Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction...(continued). 
Missing_Person_-_Found2011-09-19Missing Person/Endangered – Possible Abduction The Lancaster Bureau of Police is conducting a Missing Person Investigation and believe the person may be in danger. Based on the information the Criminal...(continued). 
Homicide-Updated_Information2011-09-19 Shortly before 7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 31st, Officers of the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the area of Poplar & New Dorwart Sts for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the...(continued). 
Shooting-Homicide2011-09-19 Shortly before 7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 31st, Officers of the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the area of Poplar & New Dorwart Sts for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the...(continued). 
Child_ID_Application2011-09-19FBI Releases Child ID App You’re shopping at the mall with your children when one of them suddenly disappears. A quick search of the nearby area is unsuccessful. What do you do? Now there’s a free new tool...(continued). 
Prostitution_Detail2011-09-19Three women were arrested for prostitution during a prostitution detail on 25 AUG 2011. The detail was conducted by the Lancaster City Bureau of Police Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU). In addition to the...(continued). 
Assault,_Robbery,_Updated_Information2011-09-19 Lancaster City Police are investigating a reported assault / robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of August 23, 2011. At 12:15 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 500 block of S. Prince St....(continued). 
Assault,_Robbery2011-09-19 Lancaster City Police are investigating a reported assault / robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of August 23, 2011. At 12:15 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 500 block of S. Prince St....(continued). 
Officer_involved_shooting__shot_fired2011-09-19On August 01, 2011, Lancaster City Police Officer Jason Zahm was involved in an officer- involved shooting in the 500 block of N. Plum St. After review by the Lancaster County District Attorney, it was...(continued). 
Multiple_Weapons_Arrests2011-09-19 0n 14 August (Saturday night into Sunday morning) officers from A platoon arrested four different people and recovered a total of five firearms from three different events within an hour and a half of each...(continued). 
Arrest_-_Attempted_Homicide2011-09-19 On Monday, August 8, 2011, at 10:02 p.m., officers from the Lancaster City Police responded to the area of S. Lime St. and Dauphin St. for a reported fight / stabbing. Upon arrival they located the victim, a...(continued). 
Officer-Involved_Shooting2011-09-19At approximately 03:50 a.m., Saturday the 6th of August, 2011, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a Weapons-in-progress call in the 700 block of S. Plum Street. The report was that a...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_week_for_the_week_of_August_1,_20112011-08-01CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-23 Week of August 1st, 2011 MISSING PERSON Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the...(continued). 
Officer_Involved_Shooting2011-08-01At approximately 0107 hours, 01 August 2011, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the area of N. Plum Street and Park Avenue for a disturbance involving shots being fired toward a moving...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week_for_the_week_of_July_25_20112011-08-01PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION ORIGINAL CHARGE: ROBBERY Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible...(continued). 
Drug_Search_Warrants2011-08-01On 26 JUL 2011 at 0915hrs. The Lancaster City Bureau of Police served two simultaneous drug search warrants on the 400 block of E. Strawberry St. Both locations were single family homes, 441 E. Strawberry St....(continued). 
Injured_Person2011-08-01Victim: 45-year-old male Inmate at Lancaster County Prison At 8:20 a.m., July 21, 2011 Lancaster City Police were dispatched to Lancaster County Prison, 625 E. King St. for a report of a person...(continued). 
Stabbing_1st_Blk_E_Walnut_St_Arrest2011-08-01PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: Shortly before 9:50 pm, Monday July 18th, Officers responded to the 1st Blk E. Walnut St for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they located a 20yr old city resident...(continued). 
Police_Officers_-_New_Hires2011-08-01 Two new Lancaster City Police Officers were sworn in today at a 1:30 p.m. ceremony at City Hall. Beginning employment with the Police Bureau are: Joel A. THOMAS 27 years old Elizabethtown...(continued). 
Additional_Arrest_in_Homicide_Case2011-08-01On 16 April 2011, at approx. 12:51 am, Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 1st block of Old Dorwart Street for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and...(continued). 
Stabbing2011-08-01 Shortly before 9:50 pm, Monday July 18th, Officers responded to the 1st Blk E. Walnut St for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they located a 20yr old city resident who had been stabbed multiple times...(continued). 
Arrests2011-08-011.) THEFT CHARGES Suspect: Kristy Lynn WOLF 28-year-old female LKA: 500 block W. King St. Lancaster Above suspect was arrested on July 16, 2011 on an outstanding theft warrant stemming...(continued). 
Gun_Arrests_made_after_Vehicle_Stop2011-08-01 At about 2:10 am, Monday July 18th, Officer David Hershiser conducted a vehicle stop on a 1998 Green Ford Escort for an equipment violation in the 300 Blk S. Christian St. The vehicle was occupied by...(continued). 
Homicide_Investigation2011-07-15At approximately 11:16 pm on Wednesday the 13th of July, Officers from Platoon B under the command of Lt. Michael Bradley of the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the 200 block of Stevens Avenue for a...(continued). 
Fugitive_Arrest_for_a_Shooting2011-07-15On June 19, 2011 Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 41 E. Filbert St. Lancaster. When officers arrived at the residence they discovered evidence of a shooting or shots fired...(continued). 
Identification_of_Homicide_Victim2011-07-15PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: At 2:30 a.m., July 8, 2011, Lancaster City Police were dispatched to 753 Marietta Ave., 1st floor apartment, for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke to an...(continued). 
753_Marietta_Ave_Homicide_Arrest2011-07-15PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: At 2:30 a.m., July 8, 2011, Lancaster City Police were dispatched to 753 Marietta Ave., 1st floor apartment, for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke to an...(continued). 
National_Night_Out2011-07-15 The 28th Annual National Night Out, a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011. Last year\'s National...(continued). 
Shooting_Suspect_Arrested2011-06-17On 15 June 2011, at approx. 7:01 PM, officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 1st block of W. Frederick Street for a shooting that just occurred. Officers responded to the...(continued). 
Shooting_Investigation2011-06-17On 15 June 2011, at approx. 7:01 PM, officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 1st block of W. Frederick Street for a shooting that just occurred. Officers responded to the...(continued). 
Juvenile_arrested_for_Robbery2011-06-17 On 8 June 2011, at 0802 hrs., officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the rear of 8 N. Queen Street, near Central Market, for a robbery that just occurred. Witnesses provided a...(continued). 
Arrests_in_recent_Robberies2011-06-17 On June 14, 2011, at approximately 1:31 a.m., Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Chestnut St. for a robbery that had just occurred. Officers located two victims, a 38-year-old...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week_for_June_13,_20112011-06-17CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-18 Week of June 13th, 2011 GUN CRIMES SUSPECT Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the...(continued). 
Stolen_Vehicle,_Arrests2011-06-17 On Friday, June 3, 2011 at approximately 2:45 AM, Lancaster City Police officers responded to a suspicious activity call in the 200 block of N. Water St. Information was received that a gray mini-van had...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week_for_May_23,_20112011-06-17CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-16 Week of May 23rd, 2011 IDENTIFY ROBBERY SUSPECT Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of...(continued). 
Fatal_Vehicle_Accident2011-06-17 DECEASED DRIVER UNIT # 1: Sabrina RIVERA H/F/23 1st blk. W. James St. Lancaster, PA 17601 PASSENGER UNIT # 1: Brittany URBAN W/F /19 300 blk. W. Main...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week_for_May_16,_20112011-05-23CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-14 Week of May 16th, 2011 IDENTIFY ROBBERY SUSPECT Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week_for_May_2nd,_20012011-05-23CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-13 Week of May 2nd, 2011 IDENTIFY CREDIT UNION ROBBERY SUSPECT Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or...(continued). 
Crime_of_the_Week_for_April_25,_20112011-05-23CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-12 Week of April 25th, 2011 IDENTIFY CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY SUSPECTS Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest...(continued). 
Shooting_Death2011-05-20PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: Shortly before 9:30 am, Thursday, May 19th, Officers of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to an apartment building in the 400 Blk New Holland Ave for...(continued). 
Arrest_of_Serial_Arsonist2011-05-10 Between July & Oct of 2009, a series of suspicious fires occurred in the Cabbage Hill area of Lancaster City. The dates, times and locations are listed below: 6th of July 2009 at approx. 2348hrs a...(continued). 
Bomb_Threat2011-05-10 At approximately 3:00 am, May 2, 2011, Lancaster City Police received an anonymous phone call reporting a possible explosive device in the Prince St. parking garage. Responding officers searched the...(continued). 
Arrests,_charges_regarding_a_Stolen_Vehicle2011-04-28 On April 25, 2011 a female Columbia, PA resident reported her 2006 Toyota Sienna had been stolen from the area of CVS store on Locust St. in Columbia PA . This theft was reported to the Columbia Borough...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_-_Convenience_Store_Robberies2011-04-28Since last month there have been several convenience store robberies in Manheim Township, East Lampeter Township, and Lancaster City. In all of the robberies the male suspects were armed with a handgun and...(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_Homicide2011-04-20On 16 April 2011, at approx. 12:51 am, Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 1st block of Old Dorwart Street for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and...(continued). 
Homicide_investigation_update2011-04-18On 16 April 2011, at approx. 12:51 am, Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 1st block of Old Dorwart Street for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers_Crime_of_the_Week_April_18,_20112011-04-18IDENTIFY BURGLARY SUSPECT Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the listed crime....(continued). 
Shooting_Investigation_Update2011-04-18On 16 April 2011, at approx. 12:51 am, Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 1st block of Old Dorwart Street for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and...(continued). 
Crimestoppers_for_Week_of__Apr_11,_20112011-04-18ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY SUBJECT White male, 30-40 years of age Approximately 5\'2\" - 5\'5\" Heavyset Dark Brown Hair Dark Eyes Red \"blotchy skin\" on face Crooked Teeth On March 4th, 2011,...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Armed_Robbery2011-04-14 Shortly after 7:00 pm, Wednesday evening, April 13th Officers of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 200 Blk E. New St for a report of an Armed Robbery that had just occurred. Upon...(continued). 
Kidnapping_and_Gun_Arrests2011-04-14On Saturday, 02 Apr 11 at approximately 1630 hours, members of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police Patrol Division responded to the area of the 1st block of Howard Avenue for what was originally reported as a...(continued). 
CrimeStoppers2011-03-31CRIME OF THE WEEK 11-09 Week of March 28th, 2011 FELONY TRESPASS Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the...(continued). 
Attempted_Burglary_Arrest2011-03-31 A combination of a burglar alarm, an alert citizen, and Lancaster Community Safety Coalition cameras helped Lancaster City Police apprehend an individual who was attempting to commit a burglary yesterday,...(continued). 
Robbery_Arrest2011-03-23 At 1:19 a.m. March 19, 2011, Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to 170 E. King St. (The Golden Eagle Tavern) for an armed robbery in progress. Off. Christopher McCormick arrived at the...(continued). 
Fatal_Pedestrian_Crash2011-03-21VICTIM: Nhien Nguyen F/55 Lancaster, PA DRIVER: Benjamin Thompson M/24 Lancaster, PA VEHICLE: Honda CRV, gray At about 0555 hrs 21 March 2011, Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched...(continued). 
Prostitution_Arrests2011-03-21On Friday 18 MAR 2011 the Lancaster City Police Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU), Street Operations Group (SOG) and members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) conducted a joint Prostitution detail in the...(continued). 
Natural_Disaster_Charities2011-03-15 During times of natural disasters, charities ramp up their efforts to maximize donations. Unfortunately, criminals can exploit these tragedies for their own gain by sending fraudulent e-mails and creating...(continued). 
Intimidation_of_Witness2011-03-15 On Thursday, February 3rd, 2011, between 1:30 – 2:30 a.m. two assaults occurred inside “Gusto” a licensed drinking establishment located at 335 N. Queen St. During the assaults, a male subject violently...(continued). 
Crime_Stoppers-vehicle_arson2011-03-14VEHICLE ARSON Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the listed crime. On...(continued). 
Shots_Fired_Investigation2011-03-14On 12 March 2011, at approx. 1257 hrs., officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to the area of N. Shippen Street and E. Clay Street for shots fired. While officers were responding to the...(continued). 
Traveling_Antique_or_Gold_Shows2011-03-14 During the past several months the prices of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) have soared to new record levels. Associated with this phenomenon, precious metals buyers have popped up everywhere,...(continued). 
Auto_Theft_Arrest2011-03-14On March 3, 2011 at about 2030 Hrs Officers of Platoon A of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were investigating a reported theft of a 2003 Buick Century from the Prince St Parking Garage, 111 N Prince St.....(continued). 
Bicyclist_Struck2011-03-14 At 6:57 a.m. March 8, 2011 Lancaster City Police Officers responded to a vehicle crash at N. Broad St. and E. Marion St. involving a car and a bicycle. The preliminary investigation indicates that the...(continued). 
400_Blk_N_Franklin_St_Shooting_Arrest2011-03-14PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: Shortly before 3:10 pm, Tuesday March 1st, Officers of the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the 400 Blk N. Franklin St for a report of a shooting that had just...(continued). 
Forgery,_Theft_Investigation2011-03-14On July 26, 2010 the Lancaster City Bureau of Police received a report regarding the forgery of checks and theft of a large sum of money from a local professional consulting firm. During the...(continued). 
Shooting2011-03-14 Shortly before 3:10 pm, Tuesday March 1st, Officers of the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the 400 Blk N. Franklin St for a report of a shooting that had just taken place there. Shortly after...(continued). 
Incident_at_McCaskey_East2011-02-28 Early Friday morning, February 25, 2011, the front desk operator at the Lancaster City Police station received an anonymous call from a female regarding a possible shooting that was to occur today at McCaskey...(continued). 
Missing_Girl_Located2011-02-28 ***** UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2011 ***** The Lancaster City Bureau of Police are asking for assistance from the public and the news media in locating a missing ten year old girl. ...(continued). 
Missing_Girl2011-02-28The Lancaster City Bureau of Police are asking for assistance from the public and the news media in locating a missing ten year old girl. On 19 February 2011, at approx. 1101 hrs., the Lancaster City...(continued). 
Assault_and_Wanted_Subject_-_updated_information2011-02-28PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION Between Thursday, 03 February and Sunday, 06 February 2011 the Lancaster City Police again had multiple incidents at the bar located in the 300 block of N. Queen Street in...(continued). 
Assault_and_Wanted_Subject2011-02-28Over the past weekend, the Lancaster City Police again had multiple incidents at the bar located in the 300 block of N. Queen Street in Lancaster City known as “Gusto’s”. Early Saturday morning, Police...(continued). 
CORRECTION_-_wrong_address_on_news_release2011-02-28The address for Iian PIERCE was incorrect on the original news release issued yesterday. The correct address is 185 Cooper Ave, Landisville, PA. 
Intimidation_of_Rape_Victim2011-02-28PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: Suspect: Dominick Guerrisi W/M/18 104 Village Green Lane Lancaster Pa 17603 6’6”, 270 lbs The Lancaster City Police have charged Dominick Guerrisi 18 years...(continued). 
Rape2011-02-28Suspect: Dominick Guerrisi W/M/18 104 Village Green Lane Lancaster Pa 17603 6’6”, 270 lbs The Lancaster City Police have charged Dominick Guerrisi 18 years of age Lancaster resident with...(continued). 
Sexual_Assault_of_a_Child_Investigation2011-01-28On January 3, 2011 the Lancaster City Bureau Of Police Special Investigations Unit (SIU) received a report regarding the long-term sexual abuse of a female juvenile under the age of 13 by her babysitter. ...(continued). 
Hit_and_Run_Motorcycle_Collision2010-12-30VICTIM: Nathaniel DeLEON Lancaster Township resident VICTIM VEHICLE: 2001 Suzuki Motorcycle SUSPECT VEHICLE: 2004-2008 Kia Sportage SUV Damage rear of vehicle, and possible minor damage to...(continued). 
Shooting_in_the_300_Blk_W_Vine_St2010-12-30 Shortly after 5:00 pm, Friday, December 17th Officers of the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to an apartment building in the 300 Blk W. Vine St for a report of a shooting inside one of the...(continued). 
Homicide_Arson_Investigation_Update2010-12-30 At 5:36 a.m. Dec. 6, 2010 County dispatchers informed Lancaster Fire and Police Departments of a building fire at 14 N. Plum St., a single family dwelling. Upon arrival, fire responders found a working...(continued). 
Homicide_Arson_investigation2010-12-30 At 5:36 a.m. Dec. 6, 2010 County dispatchers informed Lancaster Fire and Police Departments of a building fire at 14 N. Plum St., a single family dwelling. Upon arrival, fire responders found a...(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_Gun_and_Drugs_Case2010-12-30 At about 12:30 am, Friday 5 Nov 10, Officer Ryan Hockley was on patrol in the area of 300 Blk N. Lime St, at which time he heard the sound of gunshots being fired east of his location. Off. Hockley...(continued). 
Solicitation_to_commit_Murder_Arrest2010-12-01 On 29 September 2010, Lancaster County Prison Officials became aware of information regarding an inmate who was to have been attempting to hire someone to have someone from outside the prison killed and...(continued). 
Assault_of_Inmate2010-12-010545 hours on Friday the 22nd of October 2010, a Lancaster County Inmate was brutally assaulted by another inmate resulting in multiple serious injuries to the 30-year-old victim’s head and face. Lancaster...(continued). 
Robbery_Arrests2010-10-14 On September 25, 2010, 10:10 p.m., Lancaster City Police Officers investigated a reported stabbing / robbery that occurred in the 700 block of Columbia Ave. Officers located the victim, a 27-year-old city...(continued). 
Wanted_Person2010-10-14Jamie L. HERR, 38 years of age 5’10” Brown Hair Brown Eyes HERR is wanted by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department for a Parole Violation relating to charges of Rape, Aggravated Indecent...(continued). 
Christy_Smith_Statutory_Sex_Assault2010-10-14 ARRESTED: SMITH, Christy L.; 32 years of age Resident of the 700 block of College Ave. Lancaster Employed as an English teacher at McCaskey H.S. Photo is available with Desk Sergeant at...(continued). 
Wanted_Person_IN_CUSTODY2010-10-14 WANTED SUBJECT: Valentin MONCLOVA-BURGOS H/M/36 Last Known Address: 706 Stevens Ave. Lancaster Numerous tattoos on both arms 5’ 8” tall, 240 lbs. The above subject is wanted by the PA...(continued). 
Incident_at_Franklin&Marshall2010-10-14 At 8:20 PM on Monday, September 27, 2010, numerous Lancaster City Police Officers, assisted by members of the detective division, responded to 600 Race Ave., Franklin and Marshall College after security...(continued). 
Stolen_Vehicle,_Fraud_Arrests2010-09-27Several investigations have resulted in numerous arrests of persons involved in vehicle thefts, burglaries, insurance fraud, forgery and various other crimes. These charges were brought following...(continued). 
Wanted_Subject2010-09-23DELIVERY OF COCAINE Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the listed crime....(continued). 
Sex_Offense_Arrest2010-09-23 On Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at approximately 9:45 p.m., detectives from the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and patrol officers arrested the following subject: Eric Michael WOOD, M/25 600 blk...(continued). 
Attempt_to_Identify_Person_of_Interest2010-09-14On Thursday, September 1st, 2010 at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 13 year-old female was walking in the 600 block of W. Orange St. in Lancaster City. While walking in the block, a male subject, described below,...(continued). 
Updated_information_on_Shooting2010-09-07Update to the update: Kendall FOSTER walked into the lobby of the police station at 9:30 p.m. last night and turned himself in. He was arraigned this morning and sent to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of...(continued). 
Shooting_500_blk_Locust_St-update2010-08-24At approximately 11:49 pm on Friday, 20 August, 2010, Officers and Detectives from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the 500 block of Locust Street for a report of shots fired. As they arrived in...(continued). 
Shooting-500_Blk._Locust_Street2010-08-23At approximately 11:49 pm on Friday, 20 August, 2010, Officers and Detectives from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the 500 block of Locust Street for a report of shots fired. As they arrived in...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery_Arrest2010-08-19 Suspect / Arrest: Amy Lynn KNIER 34-year-old female No address Lancaster City Police have arrested and charged the above individual with Robbery in connection with the bank robbery that...(continued). 
Aggravated_Assault_(Shooting)2010-08-19VICTIMS: 1) Pedro Rivera-Rosado M/24 Lancaster City Resident 2) Dania Rivera F/23 Lancaster City Resident SUSPECT: Unknown Hispanic Male 20’s Approximately 2251Hrs,...(continued). 
Vandalism_and_Theft2010-08-161312 Hrs (1:12pm) 13 August 2010, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police received a report of Vandalism and Theft from Riverview Memorial Park located at 1200 S. Duke Street, Lancaster, Pa. An employee of...(continued). 
Shooting--1st_Blk._E._Chestnut_St.2010-08-11 Shortly before 1:45 am, Sunday August 8th Officer Herb Watson, who was in the area of Chestnut and Christian Sts, heard a gunshot in that area and observed a group of people in the vicinity of the parking...(continued). 
Accidental_Electrocution2010-08-05 On or about 4 August \'10 at approximately 1144 hrs officers responded to 645 Fairview Ave for a subject that was electrocuted. Upon arrival a W/M/73 was seen lying face down on the ground. The victim...(continued). 
Arrest_Made_in_Stabbing2010-08-03 Shortly before 5:45 pm, July 29th the Lancaster City Police responded to the area of S. Prince and W. Vine Streets for a report of a fight involving several subjects. Upon arrival, members of the Patrol...(continued). 
Stabbing_Investigation2010-07-30 At approximately 1744 hours, the Lancaster City Police responded to the area of S. Prince and W. Vine Streets for a report of a fight involving several subjects. Upon arrival, members of the Patrol...(continued). 
Prostitution2010-07-30On Tuesday evening, members of the Lancaster City Police Selective Enforcement Unit and the Street Operations Group conducted an undercover “Sting” in the southwest area of Lancaster City. This detail was...(continued). 
Shooting-200_Blk_Green_St2010-07-30 Shortly before 1:30 am, this morning, July 22nd Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 200 Blk Green St for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Sgt. Kevin Fry and Officers...(continued). 
Indecent_Exposure_Arrest2010-07-22 On July 16, 2010 at approximately 11:30 a.m. Lancaster City Police responded to a report of a male subject who had exposed himself to a 20-year-old female city resident. The victim was riding her...(continued). 
Indecent_Assault_Arrest2010-07-19On 29 June 2010, and again on 2 July 2010, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police received information from two separate female victims reporting that a male subject grabbed them from behind. In both cases the...(continued). 
Arrest_made_of_Child_Pornographers2010-07-16 Over the last twenty seven (27) months, detectives from the Lancaster Bureau of Police, assisted by the Delaware County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, United States Postal Inspectors,...(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_Robbery_at_Apartment2010-07-16Shortly before 7:50 this morning, July 14th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 400 Blk E. Frederick St, the Fulton Market Apartments, by a female caller, who...(continued). 
Drug_Arrest_Involving_Police_K-92010-07-16 On 11 July 2010 at approximately 1931 hours, Officer Ryan Work was patrolling the northwest area of Lancaster City and observed a green 2003 BMW X-5, travel through the intersection of W. New St. and N....(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_Robbery_and_Assault2010-07-12 Shortly before 2:00 am, Sunday morning July 4th Officers Tom Cole and David Rachor, as well as other Officers from Patrol Platoon A, responded to Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, located at 28 E....(continued). 
Recent_Increase_of_Vehicle_Thefts2010-07-12 At approximately 2108hrs. on Friday, 2 July 2010 Officer Tom Ginder, Lancaster City Police Department, observed a green 1997 Saturn being driven in the southwest section of Lancaster City with what...(continued). 
Robbery_Suspect_Arrested2010-07-12 On June 30, 2010, at approx. 2:44 AM, Officer Eric McCrady, of the Lancaster City Police, took a report from a 20 year old Lancaster man, who reported that he had been robbed a short time earlier. The...(continued). 
Homicide_Arrest_139_Whittier_Lane2010-07-12ORIGINAL Released information: 20 June 2010 Approximately 0158 Hrs., Sunday, 20 June 2010 Patrol Officers Berry, Caple, Cole, Gehron, King, Mazzante and Sgt. Haas responded to a residence in the 100 block of...(continued). 
Criminal_Mischief_charges-arrest2010-07-12 On the evening of March 17, 2010 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Sergeants Kevin FRY and Jeffrey HAAS were on routine patrol in the Northeast area of Lancaster City. They were advised by the Lancaster Community...(continued). 
Prostitution_Arrest2010-07-12 During the evening hours of Tuesday, 15 June 10, members of the Lancaster City Police Selective Enforcement Unit and Street Operations Group conducted an undercover prostitution detail in the southwest area...(continued). 
Fatal_Hit_and_Run,_Update2010-07-12VICTIM: Omero Garrafa Yanez (H/M/27) East Hempfield Resident VICTIM VEHICLE: Mongoose Bicycle SUSPECT VEHICLE: Unknown German Make Hatchback style vehicle At approximately 0100 hrs. 20 May 10,...(continued). 
Pursuit_of_Robbery_Suspects,Arrests2010-06-01 At approx. 4:30 PM on 24 May 2010, Lancaster City Police Officers were advised by County Radio to be on the lookout for a vehicle involved in a robbery in East Hempfield. Several minutes later, Off....(continued). 
Drug_Arrests2010-05-27 Since the beginning of April 2010, Officers from the Lancaster City Police- Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU) assisted by City Patrol Officers, conducted a long term drug surveillance that targeted drug...(continued). 
Mounted_Unit_Fundraiser2010-05-12 Local artist Carl Woerner of Pencilworks Studio, 145 N. Prince St., Lancaster has graciously agreed to donate his time and talents to help raise money for the Lancaster City Police Mounted Patrol Unit. ...(continued). 
Robbery_at_a_Residence_with_Shots_Fired2010-05-05 Shortly before 2:00 am, Friday, April 30th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 Blk E. Chestnut St for a Report of a Burglary/Robbery in progress. Upon...(continued). 
Homicide_Arrest-shooting_500_E_King_St2010-04-22Released on March 27th, 2010 by Det. Dave Weiser Approximately 01:44 a.m. March 27, 2010, (Saturday), Officers with the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the 500 blk of East King St. Lancaster Pa...(continued). 
Arrest_of_Homicide_Suspect2010-04-19 Late Monday evening, April 12, 2010, Lancaster City Police received a tip that a subject wanted for homicide, Jose Andrew RAMOS Jr., was inside a private residence in the 700 block of N. Pine St., Lancaster...(continued). 
Homicide-Additional_Information2010-04-09 At 11:37 a.m. April 7, 2010 Lancaster City Police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Locust St. for a report of a shooting / shots fired. Lancaster County Wide Communications received multiple...(continued). 
Homicide2010-04-09 At 11:37 p.m. April 7, 2010 Lancaster City Police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Locust St. for a report of a shooting / shots fired. Lancaster County Wide Communications received multiple...(continued). 
Retirees2010-04-01 Seven sworn members of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police recently retired from the Bureau. All had more than 20 years of service. The Police Bureau and the City of Lancaster wish these faithful public...(continued). 
Stalking_Arrest2010-03-25Suspect / charged: Stanton Clair McCreary Jr. , 51 50 W. Strawberry St. 2nd floor rear apt. Lancaster, PA Approximately 7:15 p.m. March 23, 2010, Wednesday,...(continued). 
Serious_Motorcyle_Collision2010-03-19VICTIM: Grant LONGER (W/M/30) East Hempfield Resident VICTIM VEHICLE: 1992 Yamaha Motorcycle SUSPECT VEHICLE: Unknown white SUV, possibly older model Damage to the passenger side rear,...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery_at_Northwest_Savings_Bank2010-03-17 Shortly after 9:45 am, Wednesday March 17th Officers of the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to Northwest Savings Bank, located at 922 Columbia Ave regarding a Robbery which had just occurred. Upon...(continued). 
Prostitution_Detail-Johns2010-03-17On Tuesday evening March 9, 2010 , members of the Lancaster City Police Selective Enforcement Unit and Street Operations Group conducted an undercover “Sting” operation in the southwest area of Lancaster City....(continued). 
Arrest-Subject_wanted_in_Phil._Homicide2010-03-17 Arrested: DAVIS , Reginald Hassan 23 years of age Resident of the 700 block of Marietta Ave. Arrested for Warrant from Philadelphia for Homicide On 05 Mar 2010, the Lancaster Police were notified...(continued). 
Despondent_Subject2010-03-09At 9:37 PM on 08 March 2010, Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police Patrol Platoon “A”, the Selective Enforcement Unit and the Criminal Investigative Unit responded to a residence in the 1st Block of N...(continued). 
Shooting_and_Vehicle_Pursuit2010-03-09Approximately 9:31p.m., March 7, 2010 Patrol Officers from Platoon “B” responded to a 911 call for shots fired in the area of Locust St. and S. Christian St. Officer Gary Lowe arrived and spoke to the victim,...(continued). 
Aggravated_Assault_-_Shooting2010-03-09At approximately 1801 hours, Thursday the 4th of March 2010, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a shots-fired call in the area of S. Franklin Street and East Mifflin Street. Upon...(continued). 
Arrest_of_Subject_Wanted_in_Homicide2010-03-09 After the arrests of David Jordan and Hayward Stewart on Friday February 26th, for the murder of Heather Nunn, which took place in October of 2004, the search for the remaining suspect, Michael Tyrone...(continued). 
Arrests_made_in_5_year_old_Homicide2010-03-01 Today, the Lancaster City Police announce the arrest of three individuals in connection with the murder of Heather Marie Nunn, which occurred on October 24th 2004, in the kitchen of her home, at 224 Pearl...(continued). 
Aggravated_Assault_Supplemental2010-03-01 At 5:22 PM Wednesday February 3rd 2010 a Lancaster City Police Detective stopped four male juveniles who were skateboarding on private property in the 300 blk. of N. Christian St. to investigate a possible...(continued). 
Indecent_Assault2010-03-01SUSPECT: Light Skinned Male 5\' 8\" to 5\' 10 \" tall 120 lbs to 140 Lbs WEARING: Black Jacket with fur around hood, Red in color sweat pants and black in color sneakers. At approx 12:15pm 26...(continued). 
Arrest_of_wanted_subject2010-03-01ARRESTED – Shamari Lee Smith M/20 Lancaster, PA On February 24, 2010, at 1431 hrs., a person contacted the Crime Stoppers tip line with information on the whereabouts of a...(continued). 
Burglary_Arrest_from_205_Race_Ave2010-03-01Arrested: PERALTA, Eurys H/M/21 200 blk. Ruby St. Lancaster, Pa. Charged by Officer Jessica Higgins with Burglary, Aggravated Assault and Harassment Arraigned 25 February 2010 and committed to LCP in...(continued). 
Stabbing_Investigation,_22_S._Prince_St.2010-02-25 On 02/22/10 at approximately 0245 hours, the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to 22 S. Prince Street for a reported stabbing. Officers found that a Lancaster City resident had sustained a puncture...(continued). 
Burglary_Arrest_at_J&K_SuperMart2010-02-25Arrested: David Lopez Morales age 30 Address unknown At approximately 0017 hours, 22 February 2010 Officers from Platoon B responded to an alarm in progress at 545 New Holland Ave. (J&K Super Mart). ...(continued). 
Armed_Robbery_and_Shooting2010-02-25INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: Approximately 2124Hrs., 17 FEB 2010, patrol officers from Platoon “A”, Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU) and the Street Operations Group (SOG) responded to a panic alarm at...(continued). 
Arrest2010-02-25The Lancaster City Police announce the arrest of Antwuan GOMEZ 19 year old, for the brutal attack and rape of a 25 year old Lancaster woman in a foot alley in the 300 block of W. Walnut St. on the early...(continued). 
Aggravated_Assault_Stabbing2010-02-25PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: Approximately 0202Hrs, January 30th patrol officers from Platoon “A” and Selective Enforcement Unit Officers responded to the 911 call for a fight in the area of W. Vine St....(continued). 
Indecent_Assaults_near_McCaskey_HS2010-02-16 As a supplement to information previously released by our department, the Lancaster City Police are now currently investigating a total of seven different instances of indecent assaults or attempted...(continued). 
Fatal_Accident-Walnut_and_Reservoir2010-02-12The Lancaster Bureau of Police, Crash investigation team is informing the media of the deceased persons’ identities. The investigation is on going. Persons with information helpful to the investigation are...(continued). 
Fatal_Snowmobile_Crash2010-02-12At about 1520 hrs 10 Feb 2010, Officers of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the intersection of N Reservoir St and E Walnut St for a motor vehicle crash between a snowmobile and a...(continued). 
Snowmobiles_and_ATVs2010-02-12The Lancaster Bureau of Police would like to remind citizens that it is illegal to ride snowmobiles and ATVs on roadways and highways. Currently we are experiencing blizzard conditions, and visibility is very...(continued). 
POSSIBLE_Snow_Emergency2010-02-09 A snow emergency has been declared for the City of Lancaster beginning at 6:00 PM, Tuesday evening, February 9th 2010. The Lancaster City Police and the City of Lancaster wish to remind citizens of Snow...(continued). 
Aggravated_Assault-Officer_Injured2010-02-04 At 5:22 PM Wednesday February 3rd 2010 a Lancaster City Police Detective stopped four male juveniles who were skateboarding on private property in the 300 blk. of N. Christian St. to investigate a possible...(continued). 
Indecent_Assaults_near_McCaskey_High_School2010-02-04 As a supplement to information previously released by our department, the Lancaster City Police are currently investigating four different instances of Indecent assaults or attempted assaults which have...(continued). 
Aggravated_Assault-Stabbing2010-02-04Approximately 0202Hrs., patrol officers from Platoon “A” and Selective Enforcement Unit Officers responded to the 911 call for a fight in the area of W. Vine St. and S. Arch St. Upon arrival Officers...(continued). 
Hit_and_Run_Crash_Update2010-01-20 Investigators have obtained video footage from a business near the intersection of Ann St. and Ross St., the location of the January 2nd, 2010 hit and run crash that left a motorcyclist critically...(continued). 
Sexual_Assault,_Beating2010-01-19 Supplements this earlier release by Lt. Smith: On or about 0323./ 16 January 2010 officers were dispatched to the 300 blk. Of W. Walnut St. for an assault. Upon officers arrival a W/F/20’s was found...(continued). 
Arrested_in_Stabbing_&_Wanted_Subject2010-01-19 Shortly before 1:25 am, Sunday morning, January 3rd Lancaster City Police Officers responded to the Starting Gate Tavern, located at 554 St. Joseph St, for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, Officers...(continued). 
Stolen_Gun,_Drug_Arrests2010-01-19 11:41 PM Wednesday, January 6th 2010 Lancaster City Police Officers responded to a report of a fight / disturbance in the hallway of an apartment building at 718 E. King St. This fight eventually spilled...(continued). 
Serious_Motorcycle_Collision2010-01-19VICTIM: Grant LONGER (W/M/30) East Hempfield Resident VICTIM VEHICLE: 1992 Yamaha Motorcycle SUSPECT VEHICLE: Unknown white SUV, possibly older model Damage to the passenger side rear,...(continued). 
Shots_Fired_at_Subjects_Near_Bar2010-01-19 Shortly after 2:00 am, Thursday 31 Dec 09, Officers of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 700 Blk S. Prince St for a report of shots being fired at Vickie’s Place Bar, located at...(continued). 
Shots_Fired_Inside_Apartment2010-01-19 Shortly before 8:30 pm, Sunday evening, December 27th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to an apartment building in the 300 Blk W. King St for a report of shots fired inside an...(continued). 
Stabbing-Homicide2010-01-19 Shortly before 11:15 pm, Friday December 18th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to an address in 400 Blk W. Lemon St for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, Officers located...(continued). 
Stabbing--Homicide2009-12-16 Shortly before 6:50 pm, Sunday, December 13th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to an apartment building in the 400 Blk St. Joseph St for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival,...(continued). 
Arrests_made_in_Robbery2009-12-16 Shortly after 2:45 am, early Sunday morning, November 29th, a 35 year old Lancaster City man reported being robbed by multiple suspects in the 200 Blk W. Orange St. During this Robbery, the victim, who...(continued). 
Holiday_Shopping_Safety_Tips2009-11-23 The holiday season is a time when busy people can become vulnerable to thefts, robberies and other crimes. As the holiday shopping season begins, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police would like to offer...(continued). 
Suspect_arrested_for_homicide2009-11-16UPDATED INFORMATION ON ARREST OF HAWKINS IN UPPER DARBY, PA As part of this investigation, Lancaster City Police Detectives enlisted the assistance of Deputy Al Stifler and other members of the United...(continued). 
STREET_LEVEL_DRUG_ARRESTS2009-11-16 On Friday, November 13, 2009, Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU) with assistance from Officers of the Street Operations Group (SOG) conducted a drug detail...(continued). 
Vehicle_Accident,_Death_Investigation2009-11-03Approximately 0235Hrs. (2:35am), 24 OCT 2009, Officers from Manheim Township Police responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on 30W at 283W. Upon arrival, Officers from Manheim Township located the...(continued). 
NW_Savings_Bank_Robbery_Arrest_2009-11-03INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED(on 6 Aug 09): At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, 06 August 2009, Officers and Detectives from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a Bank Alarm at 922 Columbia...(continued). 
Shooting_Update_-_arrest2009-11-03**UPDATED INFORMATION ON ARREST OF HECTOR LLOPIZ JR**: As the investigation into the whereabouts of Llopiz progressed, Detectives developed information that Llopiz was to be staying at the Super 8...(continued). 
Disturbance_Arrests2009-11-03On October 29, 2009, at approx. 2314 hrs., officers from the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the 300 Blk. S. Queen Street for a report of a large fight and stabbing in progress. Officers arrived...(continued). 
Vehicle_Theft_Arrest2009-11-03 At approximately 2220hrs. on 31 October 2009 Officer David Williams and Officer Jessica Higgins spotted one the cars that the suspect was believed to have taken. This was a white Pontiac Grand Am....(continued). 
Shooting_in_the_400_Blk._S._Duke_St._2009-10-20PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: At about 3:15 pm October 14th Officers were dispatched to the 400 Blk S. Duke St for the report of a shooting. While en-route to that location, information was...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery_-_Fulton_Bank2009-10-06 Shortly before 9:15 am, Tuesday morning, October 6th Officers and Detectives responded to the Fulton Bank, located at 1 Penn Square, for a report of a Robbery, which had just occurred. Upon arrival,...(continued). 
Missing_Person_-_Updated_Information2009-10-05 Previously reported information: MISSING PERSON: Lydia COLON-TORRES H/F/33 324 Beaver St. Lancaster, PA ...(continued). 
Missing_Person2009-10-01 MISSING PERSON: Lydia COLON-TORRES H/F/33 324 Beaver St. Lancaster, PA ...(continued). 
Armed_Robbery_Arrest2009-09-28At approximately 11:00 p.m. on September, 21, 2009, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the area of the 200 block of Harrisburg Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. A 23-year-old...(continued). 
Shooting_Death_(updated)2009-09-21 Shortly before 1:00 pm, Saturday afternoon, September 19th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of police were dispatched to a residence in 600 Blk Beaver St for an injured female and while en-route to that...(continued). 
Shots_Fired2009-09-21Approxiamtely 0204Hrs., Sunday, 06 SEP 2009 Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of N. Queen St. and Lemon St. for a fight. Upon arrival officers encountered more than 100 people in the area and a...(continued). 
Arrest_from_Stolen_Vehicle2009-09-21 Sgt. Kevin Fry of the Lancaster Bureau of Police, during regular patrol, discovered a 2000 Nissan Sentra GXE parked unoccupied in the area of the 300 block of S. Christian Street. Sgt. Fry did a records...(continued). 
Additional_Arrests_in_Homicide_Case2009-09-01INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: On Wednesday evening, August 12th the below suspect was arrested in connection with the Homicide which occurred at 326 E. Orange St at 5:45 am the previous...(continued). 
Wanted_for_Homicide-Marietta_Ave2009-08-31INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: On August 24, 2009, at approx. 1510 hrs., Officers from the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the 600 block of Marietta Ave for a reported shooting. Officers...(continued). 
Vehicle_Crash2009-08-26 In reference to the vehicle crash on the 500 block N. Queen St. on 24 AUGUST 09, the 6 y/o child passenger who was critically injured and taken to Hershey Meical Center was pronounced dead at about 4:30...(continued). 
Homicide-600_Blk._Marietta_Ave-Update2009-08-25 The victim in this homicide has been identified as: Crishon Johnson-Gray 20 years old Lancaster City resident ____________________________________________________________________________ On...(continued). 
Homicide-600_Block_of_Marietta_Ave2009-08-25 On August 24, 2009, at approx. 1510 hrs., Officers from the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the 600 block of Marietta Ave for a reported shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located a male...(continued). 
Homicide-Stabbing-ARREST2009-08-25INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: Shortly before 11:30 pm Sunday evening, August 23rd Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to the 800 Blk N. Cherry St for a report of a subject down. Upon...(continued). 
Homicide-Stabbing2009-08-25 Shortly before 11:30 pm Sunday evening, August 23rd Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to the 800 Blk N. Cherry St for a report of a subject down. Upon arrival, Officers immediately...(continued). 
Robbery_Arrest_(Rite_Aid_Pharmacy)2009-08-25At 1042 Hrs (10:42am) 22 August 2009 Officers of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to a Robbery at Rite Aid Pharmacy 825 E. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, Pa. Upon arrival Officers found the...(continued). 
Drug_and_Fugitive_Arrests2009-08-20On August 8, 2009, at approx. 0957 hrs., Officer Shawn Sheckard observed a tan Oldsmobile Bravada commit a traffic violation in the area of West Walnut Street and North West End Ave. Officer Sheckard...(continued). 
Arrest_in_PNC_Bank_Robbery2009-08-17PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION: At approximately 9:08 a.m. on Friday, 07 August 2009, Officers and Detectives from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a Bank Alarm at 949 E. King Street, Lancaster...(continued). 
Homicide_Plum_St._and_Orange_St2009-08-13Supplement to 11 August Press Conference The victim of the Homicide, which occurred near the intersection of Plum St. and Orange (100 block of N. Plum St.) at 6:30 am the morning on August 11, 2009 has...(continued). 
Death_in_fall_from_Hospital_Window2009-08-13 At about 4:30 pm this afternoon, Wednesday, August 5th Officers of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to Lancaster General Hospital for the report of an individual who had fallen from an...(continued). 
Homicide_300_Blk._E._Orange_St.2009-08-13The victim of the Homicide, which occurred inside the apartment building, in the 300 Blk E. Orange St, shortly after 5:45 am this morning has been identified as…. Anthony Charles Swaydis, 28 300 Blk E....(continued). 
Shooting_Investigation_Supplement2009-08-11INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED: At approximately 3:18 a.m. Sunday morning the 19th of July, 2009, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the address of 245 W. King Street regarding...(continued). 
PNC_Bank_Robbery2009-08-11At approximately 9:08 a.m. on Friday, 07 August 2009, Officers and Detectives from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a Bank Alarm at 949 E. King Street, Lancaster Township (PNC Bank). The suspect...(continued). 
Northwest_Savings_Bank_Robbery2009-08-11 At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, 06 August 2009, Officers and Detectives from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a Bank Alarm at 922 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster City (Northwest Savings Bank). ...(continued). 
Sex_Offense2009-08-06 The Lancaster City Police have issued an arrest warrant for the below individual stemming from a sex offense that occurred in the 700 blk. of Bay St. on August 4th 2009: Suspect: Ronald Vertis...(continued). 
Vehicle_Accident2009-08-04ROSARIO, Juan (H/M/63) Lancaster, PA Silver Ford Contour PATTERSON, Dean K (B/M/42) Norristown, PA Black Nissan Altima On August 1st 2009 at approximately 2106 hours, Lancaster City Police...(continued). 
Arrest_-_Residential_Burglaries2009-08-04 On 30 July 2009, the Lancaster City Police and Penn Township Police arrested Nelson AGOSTINI-VILLA in connection with three residential burglaries in Lancaster City. The arrest of AGOSTINI-VILLA was the...(continued). 
Shooting_-_Update2009-08-04On 29 July 2009, at approx. 0426 hrs., officers from the Lancaster City Police were dispatched to the area of 917 E. Orange Street in Lancaster Township for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located...(continued). 
Vehicle_Thefts,_Keys_in_Ignition2009-07-16In reviewing vehicle theft reports from June of 2009, it was discovered that several of these stolen vehicles’ owners had left their keys in the ignition prior to the theft. While this occurs more commonly...(continued). 
Arrest_for_Thefts_From_Vehicles2009-07-14On 12 July 2009, at approx. 0712 hrs., an alert Lancaster City resident observed a suspicious subject looking inside vehicles in the 300 block of College Ave. The resident observed the suspect entering...(continued). 
Daytime_residential_burglaries2009-07-09At approximately 8:41 a.m. on Thursday, 09 July, 2009, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a residential alarm in the first block of S. Pearl Street in Lancaster City. An officer...(continued). 
Shooting_Update2009-07-02Updated information As a result of the on going investigation, it has been determined that this shooting occurred inside of a residence in the 1st block of S. Ann Street, Lancaster, PA. Detectives from...(continued). 
Identity_of_found_subject2009-07-01NGUYEN, Mary A/F/77 100 Block Garden City Drive Lancaster Pa 17602 DOB: 3-20-32 5’ 5”, 110 lbs, blk hair, brn eyes On 19 June 2009,...(continued). 
Lancaster_Twp._Death_Investigation2009-06-30At approximately 6:07 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2009, Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the area of S. Conestoga Drive and Betz Road in Lancaster Township (East) regarding a...(continued). 
Shooting_-_1st_blk._N._Ann_St.2009-06-26At 2:47 A.M. June 26th 2009, Lancaster City Police Officers responded to the 1st blk. of N. Ann St. for a report of shots fired. Officers located several 9mm shell casings on the sidewalk on the east side of...(continued). 
Shooting_400_blk._Lafayette_St2009-06-23 1544 Hrs (3:44pm) 22 June 2009 Lancaster County Wide Communications received a call of a shooting that had occurred within the 400 Block of Lafayette Street, Lancaster City, Lancaster, Pa. Uniformed...(continued). 
Stolen_Motorcycle_Arrest2009-06-22At 12:36 AM, June 21st, 2009 Off. Thomas Cole observed a blue Yamaha 125cc dirt bike fail to stop for a red traffic light at the intersection of Fairview Ave. and S. Prince St., the fail to stop for a stop...(continued). 
Bank_Robberies_-_Arrest2009-06-15 Shortly before 1:30 pm, Thursday, May 28th a suspect entered the Wachovia Bank, located at 100 N. Queen St, in Lancaster City, approached the teller, produced a note demanding money and fled with an...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery______PNC_BANK2009-06-09At approximately 10:34 am, Monday, June 08, 2009, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a Bank Alarm at 949 E. King Street (PNC Bank). Officers and Detectives confirmed that a bank robbery...(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_Shooting_Case2009-06-08 Shortly before 2:43 pm, Saturday afternoon, May 30th, Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to 500 Blk Chester St for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Police located the victim,...(continued). 
33_E._Farnum_St._Fatal_Shooting2009-06-08Shortly before 12:15 am, Thursday, May 21st, Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to a call of shots being fired in the area of Farnum St Towers, located at 33 E. Farnum St, in Lancaster City. Upon...(continued). 
Shooting_500_Block_Chester_Street2009-06-08At 2:43pm 30 May 2009 Lancaster County Wide Communications received a report of a shooting that had occurred within the 500 Block of Chester Street, Lancaster City, Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster City Police...(continued). 
Arrest_Attempted_Luring_of_Child2009-06-08 IN CUSTODY: SNYDER, John Edward W/M/42 Lancaster City Resident Snyder is a registered Megan’s Law Offender Photograph available at the Lancaster Bureau of Police (front desk) On 28 May...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery,_Wachovia_Bank2009-05-29SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: White or Hispanic Male in his 20\'s 5\' 8\" to 5\' 10\" Tall 160 to 170 Lbs. Suspect is described to have small amount of facial hair Wearing: White ball cap worm...(continued). 
Red_Rose_Run,_Street_Closings2009-05-26On Saturday, May 30th, 2009, numerous streets in the city will be closed for the annual Red Rose Run. This event will start at 8:30 AM and conclude at approximately 12:30 PM. The 100 block of N. Queen St. will...(continued). 
Homicide_-_1st_blk._E._Farnum_St.2009-05-21Deceased: Adult Male shooting victim At 0014 Hrs., Thursday, May 21st, 2009 several residents called Lancaster County Wide Communications reporting that they had heard several gunshots outside in...(continued). 
Armed_Robbery,_Arrests2009-05-20At approximately 9:23 PM, May 19th 2009, a 20 year-old male reported to Lancaster City Police that he was robbed at gunpoint in the 500 blk. of Zook Ave. The victim, a Lancaster City resident, stated that a...(continued). 
Shots_Fired,_Arrests2009-05-19At approximately 9:03 PM, May 18th 2009, Officers received a report of “shots fired” in the 500 block of Green St. Off. Michael Landis was patrolling nearby and immediately responded, arriving in the block...(continued). 
Homicide_Supplement2009-05-13SUPPLEMENTAL NEWS RELEASE: 12 May 2009 Deceased: POTTER, Robert 48 years of age 1240 E. Orange St. Lancaster Township Arrest: POTTER, Tonya 41 years of age 1240 E. Orange...(continued). 
Homicide_-_Lancaster_Township2009-05-13Deceased: POTTER, Robert 48 years of age 1240 E. Orange St. Lancaster Township On Saturday, May 9th 2009 at 0749 hours, Robert Potter called into Lancaster County Radio that he was being...(continued). 
Burglary,_Assault_arrests2009-04-23At 2:09 AM Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to 613 N. Plum St. for a report of a burglary in progress. Officers were advised that one person involved in the burglary was still inside...(continued). 
Pizza_Delivery_Robbery_Arrests2009-04-20Shortly after 11:35 pm, Thursday evening, April 16th Officer Mark Gehron was dispatched to 400 Blk S. Marshall St for a report of a Robbery that had just occurred. The description of the two suspects involved...(continued). 
Arrests_in_Robberies2009-04-20 Shortly before 1:30 am, Thursday morning, April 16th Officer Thomas Ginder of the Lancaster Bureau of Police was dispatched to take the report of an Armed Robbery, which had just occurred in 1st Blk Pearl...(continued). 
600_blk._Hilton_Ave._Robbery,_Arrests2009-04-06 At about 7:20 am, Friday morning, April 3rd Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 600 Blk Hilton Dr, for a report of a Robbery(purse snatching) that had just occurred. Upon...(continued). 
Bicycle_Ordinance2009-04-01 In November of 2008, the City of Lancaster passed an ordinance prohibiting the riding of bicycles on the sidewalks within the Downtown Investment District area. The intention of this ordinance is to make...(continued). 
Shooting_at_Dorwart_and_High_Sts.2009-03-30 At about 6:00 pm, Sunday evening, March 29th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to the area of High and Dorwart Sts, for a report of gunshots being heard in that area. Shortly...(continued). 
Arrest_in_1999_Assault_Case2009-03-26On 4 March 2002, Detective Robert L. Deeter filed charges for “JOHN DOE” with a specific DNA Profile for Robbery, Rape, and other Sex related offenses stemming from a 1999 Sexual Assault and Robbery Case. The...(continued). 
Thefts_From_Vehicles_Arrest2009-03-24 At approximately 3:56 A.M. March 23rd, 2009, Officer Hector Torres of the Franklin & Marshall Public Safety Department was monitoring video surveillance cameras when he observed two male subjects in the...(continued). 
Robbery,_Retail_Theft_Arrest2009-03-24 At approximately 12:00 PM Monday, 23 March 2009 an alert customer spotted a man attempting to steal items from the Rite Aid store at 59 N. Queen St. The 19 year-old female alerted a female store...(continued). 
Arrests_made_in_Armed_Robberies2009-03-24Shortly after 9:30 pm, Friday evening, March 20th Officers of Platoon B, under the command of Lt. Michael Bradley were dispatched to the area of Euclid Ave and High St for the report of an Armed Robbery, which...(continued). 
Shots_Fired_at_House2009-03-23Shortly after 1:00 am, early Sunday morning, March 22nd Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to a residence in the 900 Blk Edgewood Ave, in Lancaster Township, for a report of shots fired...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Shooting_Case2009-03-23 Shortly after 5:20 am, Saturday morning, March 21st Lancaster Police were notified that a shooting victim, a 21 year old Lancaster City man, had arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot...(continued). 
Fugitive_Arrest2009-03-23 On March 5th the Lancaster City Police received information from a source regarding the below individual, who was to be wanted on several outstanding warrants out of the Philadelphia area, as well as New...(continued). 
Robbery_-_200_blk._S._Queen_St.2009-03-23 At about 1:15 pm, this afternoon, March 16th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to Save-A-Lot Parking lot, located in the 200 Blk S. Queen St for a report of a Robbery, which had...(continued). 
Possible_Attempted_Abduction2009-03-0912:54 P.M. 3/9/09 LCPD Officers responded to a residence in 1st blk. of E. Frederick St. for a report of an attempted abduction. Female caller reported that the below-described suspect reached into an open 1st...(continued). 
PWID_Marijuana_Arrest2009-03-09 At 4:24 P.M. Wednesday March 4th, 2009, Officers Phil Berkheiser and Chad Binderup responded to 313 W. Lemon St. Apt. #1 for a report of a possible burglary in progress. A witness had reported seeing...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Threats_against_Witness2009-03-09 Yesterday, Lancaster Police Detectives arrested the below individual on charges of Intimidation of Witnesses or Victims(F-1) and Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution(F-3) for his role in threatening a...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Thefts_from_Vehicles2009-03-046:08 AM, Sunday, March 1st, 2009, Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to 632 N. Lime St. for a report of a subject breaking into a vehicle. The caller provided a description of a white male wearing...(continued). 
Arrest_of_Wanted_Person2009-02-19 At approximately 8:25 A.M. 19 February 2009 members of the U.S. Marshals, assisted by Lancaster City Police, arrested Kevin MAJOR, 30 yr.-old male, at 418 S. Duke St. in Lancaster City. MAJOR was wanted on a...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Church_Burglaries2009-02-09 As a result of an ongoing and joint investigation by the Lancaster City Police, Manheim Township Police, Manor Township Police, Millersville Borough Police and West Lampeter Township Police, numerous...(continued). 
Stabbing_Arrest_400_blk._S._Ann_St.2009-02-04 Shortly before 11:45 pm, Sunday night, February 1st Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were detailed to a residence in 400 Blk S. Ann St for a stabbing. Upon arrival, Officer Greg Berry spoke to...(continued). 
DUI_Crash,_Robbery2009-01-30DUI Crash At 9:38 P.M., 29 January 2009, Off. Kirk Wolfe and Off. Jonathan Reppert responded to the Turkey Hill Store at 520 Hershey Ave. for a reported vehicle crash. Officers discovered a black 2007...(continued). 
Shooting_death_determined_justified2009-01-30Joint Release of Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and Lancaster Police On Wednesday, 30 Jul 08 members of the Lancaster City Police responded to the intersection of Penn Avenue and the 200 block...(continued). 
Stabbing_Arrest_-_Upgraded_Charge2009-01-29 STABBING ARREST: CHARGES UPGRADED 28 January 2009 Upon completion of the autopsy of Kenyon Wright-Carter today, and consultation with the Lancaster County District Attorney\'s office. District...(continued). 
Stabbing_-_Homicide_Arrest2009-01-28 Shortly after 3:15 pm, Saturday afternoon, January 24th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 500 Blk Green St for report of a stabbing. Upon the Officers’ arrival, they...(continued). 
Drive_Safe_PA2009-01-27 This coming weekend, January 30th through February 1st, officers of the Lancaster City Police will be conducting traffic enforcement details at various times and locations throughout the city. While the...(continued). 
Homicide_Arrest2009-01-26ARRESTED/CHARGED: WILLIAMS, Yaquan Gerald 28 Year old male Resident of 200 block Jackson St. (Manheim Twp.) Native of Brooklyn, NY DECEASED: Mary JOHNSON, 29 years of age Resident of...(continued). 
Arrest_of_Escaped_Prisoner2009-01-21 11:43 AM, 21 January 2009, Lancaster County Wide Communications received a call from an anonymous citizen who saw Ovett RAMOS walking on N. Plum St. near E. Orange St. The caller also provided a clothing...(continued). 
Escape_-_Prison_Inmate2009-01-2011:36 AM, 20 January 2009 Lancaster City Police Officers responded to Lancaster General Hospital to assist in locating a subject, Ovett RAMOS, who escaped from the custody of a Lancaster County Prison...(continued). 
Additional_Arrest_in_Armed_Robbery2009-01-16**BELOW INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED ON 8 JANUARY 2009: Shortly after 12:30 am, January 8th Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to Chestnut and Plum Sts for an Armed Robbery, which had...(continued). 
Arrests_in_shooting_incident2009-01-15 Shortly before 3:00 am, this morning, January 14th Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the 200 Blk Coral St for a report of shots fired. The information was that a dark colored...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery_-_additional_charges2009-01-09Today, Det. Jeffrey Bell filed additional charges against the below suspect, who had been arrested on Monday, December 29th 2008, following a Bank Robbery at M&T Bank in E. Hempfield Township…. Ronald...(continued). 
Drug_Arrest_-_500_blk._Locust_St.2009-01-08At 1:07 P.M. January 8th, 2009, Officers responded to the 500 blk. of Locust St. after a concerned citizen called the police to report suspected drug activity. The caller provided descriptions of four males...(continued). 
Chestnut_and_Plum_Robbery_Arrests2009-01-08 Shortly after 12:30 am, early this morning, January 8th Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to Chestnut and Plum Sts for an Armed Robbery, which had just occurred. Upon arrival, Officer Joseph...(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_2007_Bar_Robbery2009-01-08 At about 1:00 am, September 10th 2007, Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to Banzhof’s Bar(formerly Joe Capp’s), 917 S. Duke St, for a report of an armed robbery, which had just occurred. ...(continued). 
Arrest_in_Jan._2008_Robbery2009-01-07At about 7:20 pm, Friday evening, January 25th, 2008 Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 600 Blk N. Cherry St for a report of a Robbery, that had just occurred. Upon...(continued). 
Shooting_600_blk._Clermaont_Ave.2009-01-05Shortly before 7:00 pm, Saturday evening, January 3rd, Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to the area of Clermont and Stevens Ave, for a report of shots fired. Dispatchers then related...(continued). 
Shooting_-_701S._Prince_St.2009-01-02VICTIM: 31 year old Male Marietta, Pa resident 2031 hrs. 31 Jan. 2008, officers of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to Vicki\'s Place, 701 S. Prince St. for...(continued). 
Arrest_-_Michael_Wissler2009-01-02ARREST: WISSLER, Michael W/M/38 100 Block School House Lane Lancaster, Pa. At approx. 10:25 pm 30 December 2008 Officer Matthew Caple, Officer Greg Berry, and Officer Mark Gehron of the Lancaster...(continued). 
Bank_Robbery_PNC_Bank2009-01-02 Today, Detective Jeffrey Bell filed charges against the below individual in connection with the Bomb Threat and Bank Robbery at PNC Bank, 949 E. King St, which occurred shortly before 4:45 pm, Friday,...(continued). 
Fatal_Crash2008-12-29DECEASED: SANTIAGO, Michael H/M/25 Lancaster City Motorcycle Driver VEHICLE: 2002 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle NOI: RODRIGUEZ JR, Luis A. H/M/27 Lancaster City SUV...(continued). 
Theft_from_Vehicle_Prevention2008-12-17 Theft from Vehicle Prevention Unfortunately, the Holiday season has, in the past, been a time of increased incidents of thefts from vehicles. While the...(continued). 
Vandalism,_Recovered_Stolen_Vehicle2008-12-16 2:25 AM, 15 December 2008, officers responded to 53 N. Prince St. (business – “The Den”) for a report of vandalism that had just occurred. Officers spoke to two witnesses who live in the area. These...(continued). 
Weekend_Arrests2008-12-1512:44 AM, 06 Dec. 2008: Officers responded to the area of 16 Garden Court for a report of gunshots. Lancaster County Wide Communications dispatchers relayed information from witnesses that a male subject was...(continued). 
Recent_Arrests2008-12-01Drug Arrest - 300 Blk. S. Broad St. 3:10 PM, 29 November 2008: Officers Glenn Stoltzfus and Todd Grager stopped a vehicle in the 300 blk. of S. Broad St. for a speeding violation. This vehicle, a green...(continued). 
Officers_Involved_Shooting2008-11-19 Shortly before 12:15 am, Wednesday, November 19th, two Lancaster City Police Officers had been involved in the stop of a vehicle, which occurred in a parking lot on the west side of the 1st Blk S. Mary...(continued). 
Criminal_Homicide_Charges2008-11-11At approximately 0830 hrs. 10 November 2008 an autopsy was performed on the victim, Tonya Fetrow, by Lancaster County Forensic Pathologist Dr. Wayne K. Ross. Dr. Ross concluded that Fetrow died as a result of...(continued). 
Armed_Robbery_Arrests2008-11-0606 November 2008 at approximately 1:06 AM, Lancaster City Police Officers were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred in front of 602 W. King St. The initial information provided by...(continued). 
BurglaryCopper_Theft_Arrests2008-10-27 27 Oct 08 at 1:11 AM Officers Jay Hatfield and Andrew Mease were dispatched to a residence in the 600 blk. of St. Joseph Street regarding a possible trespassing report. Upon arriving officers heard...(continued). 
Arrests_Made_in_Residence_Robbery2008-10-27 Shortly after 4:20 pm, Sunday afternoon, October 26th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to a residence in 600 Blk S. Queen St for a report of an Armed Robbery that had just...(continued). 
Arrest__Drugs_Stolen_Vehicle2008-10-14 Approximately 9:52 P.M. 13 October 2008, Officers Robert Whiteford and Adam Weber were patrolling in the area of 702 S. Prince St. (Dixon Recycling). They observed a 1995 GMC Jimmy SUV parked to the...(continued). 
Weekend_Incidents2008-10-14 2310 hrs. 12 October 2008 Nicholas Jared BOOS, W/M/23, 436 Black Barren Rd., Peach Bottom, PA was arrested after he left Picasso\'s Bar, 701 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, and entered a private residence at ...(continued). 
Arrests_made_in_Armed_Robbery2008-10-07 Shortly after 7:30 pm, Monday evening, October 6th, Officers David Hershiser and Aaron Szulborski were dispatched to an address in 700 Blk N. Shippen for the report of an Armed Robbery, which had just...(continued). 
Unattended_Death2008-10-07 At 0452 hrs., Sunday 5 October 2008 emergency medical personnel responded to 110 Thomas Hall at Franklin & Marshall College for an unresponsive male. That person was treated by EMS, was rushed to a local...(continued). 
Burlgary_Arrest2008-10-06ARRESTED: Eric (NMN) Lugo H/M/39 Homeless At approximately 4:47 a.m. on Sunday, October 05, 2008, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the area of the 100 block of N. Lime...(continued). 
Armed_Robbery_at_JC_Penneys_Store2008-10-03 Shortly after 10:50 am this morning, Thursday, October 2nd, Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to JC Penny’s, Park City Mall regarding a Robbery. Upon arrival, Officers...(continued). 
Arrest_made_in_Shooting_Burglary2008-09-30 Shortly after 6:30 am, Saturday morning, September 13th, Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to 19 New Dorwart St, a second floor apartment, for the report of a shooting. Once...(continued). 
Recent_Downtown_Burglaries2008-09-29During the past week, the Lancaster Bureau of Police has investigated several burglaries within the downtown business district. These incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours. Entry has been...(continued). 
Sex_Offender_Arrest2008-09-23 Sex Offender: Connor, Gary Lee W/M/57 No address The Lancaster City Police Department was contacted by Maryland law enforcement officials regarding the above sex offender...(continued). 
Fight_and_Shots_Fired2008-09-18 On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 17th, Officer Willard Smith Jr,(JP McCaskey School Resource Officer) received information about a possible fight that was to take place after early school...(continued). 
222_Anti-Gang_Task_Force_Arrest_and_Indictment_News_Release2008-09-17FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2008 PRESS RELEASE PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Laurie Magid and Lancaster County District Attorney Craig W. Stedman today announced the filing of a six-count...(continued). 
Fatal_Collision2008-09-11 DECEASED: Brown, Frederick D. M/58 N. Broad St. Address Lancaster, Pa 17602 NOI: Hart, Wanda Lancaster Address VEHICLE: 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee At about 1739 hrs 10 Sep. 08...(continued). 
Theft_From_Vehicle_Arrests2008-09-08Approximately 0530Hrs., 07 SEP 2008, a resident in the 100Blk S. Pearl St. saw unknown subjects in his car and alerted police. The reporting person’s neighbor saw three subjects flee the area. Officers R....(continued). 
Stabbing_Arrest2008-09-08Approximately 1510Hrs., 07 SEP 2008 Officers responded to the report of a fight and stabbing in the 300Blk S. Queen St. Upon arrival Officers located a 47 year-old female suffering from a laceration to her...(continued). 
Arrest_Burglary_Theft2008-08-25ARREST: John Allen Brubaker Jr DOB 5/27/1968 Lancaster, Pa. On 6 August 2008 Detective Toby Hickey of the Lancaster Bureau of Police did charge John Allen Brubaker with Burglary F-2, heft by unlawful...(continued). 
Turkey_Hill_Robbery2008-08-13 At 11:15 pm, Tuesday evening, August 12th, Officers were dispatched to the Turkey Hill Store, 460 S. Duke St, for the hold up alarm. Upon arrival, Officers learned that an Armed Robbery had just...(continued). 
Residence_Burglary_and_Assault2008-08-13Shortly after 9:30 pm, Tuesday evening, August 12th, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 Blk Green St for the report of a Burglary and Assault, which had just occurred. Upon arrival, Officer...(continued). 
Arrest_Made_in_Robbery2008-08-13 Shortly before 1:25 am, Tuesday, August 12th, Officers David Hershiser and Steven Reich were on patrol in the area of 600 and 500 Blks W. King St, when they observed several people on the south side of...(continued). 
Personal_Safety_Tips2008-08-08The Lancaster Bureau of Police has identified a possible trend regarding some recent assaults and robberies that have occurred over the past few weeks, where pedestrians have been robbed or assaulted by a...(continued). 
Firearms_Charges_Filed_In_Homicide_Case2008-08-05The Lancaster Bureau of Police originally reported this morning in a press release that the subject charged in relation to the shooting at Penn Ave. and Green St., Carlos Oyola, 19, 200 Blk Juniata St.,...(continued). 
Firearms_Charges_Filed_In_Homicide2008-08-04 Shortly before 11:25 am, Wednesday, July 30th Officers of the Lancaster Bureau of Police were dispatched to the area of Green St and Penn Ave for a report of a shooting and then a victim down in front of...(continued). 
Sentencing_Garden_Court_Shooting2008-08-01 DEFENDANT: Jose RIVERA-QUINONES On 22 March 2007 Offices Weaver & Bernot were working an undercover detail in the area of Stevens & East End Ave, when they heard shots being fired and saw a vehicle...(continued). 
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