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Chief Richard Finfrock

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Part Time Police Employment
Christiana Borough has a population of 1300 and is almost ½ square miles in area. The Borough is a mostly residential small community.

The work hours include nights, all weekends, and some holidays. 6-hour shifts are available to a maximum of 30 to 36 hours per week.

Hourly rate is $18.19 during training/orientation. Regular rate is $21.04.

Qualifications:
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Reporting
If you are having an emergency or are witnessing a crime in progress and require an immediate police response, CALL 911.

If you would like to report a crime not in progress or a minor crime in progress, use the following:

- Lancaster County Dispatch center at (717)664-1180 or (800) 957-2677 for Christiana Borough
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Welcome to the Christiana Borough Police Department
Welcome to the Christiana Borough Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Chief of Police, Richard Finfrock

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December 13, 2021

Part Time Police Employment

Christiana Borough has a population of 1300 and is almost ½ square miles in area. The Borough is a mostly residential small community. The work hours include nights, all weekends, and some holidays. 6-hour shifts are available to a maximum of 30 to 36 hours per week. Hourly rate is $18.19 during...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

August 3, 2021

Lancaster County Hiring Consortium

Are you interested in becoming a Police Officer in Lancaster County? If so, now is your chance! Pay one fee and take one physical assessment and one written exam to be eligible for 23 participating police departments. Deadline for submitting applications is August 13, 2021. To submit an application...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

July 20, 2021

Legates, Daniel C - (18)3802(A)(1) Driving under The Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

On June 30, 2021 at approximately 17:25 hours, Christiana Borough Police were on patrol in the area of Sadsbury Avenue and N. Bridge Street in Christiana Borough. At that time, Police observed Daniel LEGATES operating a vehicle. LEGATES was shown through PennDOT to have a suspended drivers license...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18)3802(A)(1) Driving under The Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance, 1543(B)(1)(iii) Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked - DUI Related (M3)

July 20, 2021

Schneider, Chelsea Anna - (18)3802(A)(1) DUI and 5 additional charges

On June 27, 2021 at 01:30 hours, Christiana Borough Police were on patrol in the area of Germantown Avenue and South Bridge Street in Christiana Borough. At that time, police observed a vehicle driving erratically and make several traffic violations. Police conducted a traffic stop on the observed...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18)3802(A)(1) DUI, (1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg, (35)780-113(A)(31)Poss of Marijuana, (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPH, 5121 Escape (M2), 5 Traffic Violations

July 1, 2021

Fireworks Ordinances

Christiana and Atglen Residents, With July 4th coming this weekend, the Christiana Borough Police Department would like to remind all residents of the borough ordinances regarding fireworks. The ordinances can be found below: Christiana Borough Firework Ordinance Atglen Borough Firework Ordinance

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Christiana Borough Police Department

July 20, 2021

Legates, Daniel C - (18)3802(A)(1) Driving under The Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

On June 30, 2021 at approximately 17:25 hours, Christiana Borough Police were on patrol in the area of Sadsbury Avenue and N. Bridge Street in Christiana Borough. At that time, Police observed Daniel LEGATES operating a vehicle. LEGATES was shown through PennDOT to have a suspended drivers license...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18)3802(A)(1) Driving under The Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance, 1543(B)(1)(iii) Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked - DUI Related (M3)

July 20, 2021

Schneider, Chelsea Anna - (18)3802(A)(1) DUI and 5 additional charges

On June 27, 2021 at 01:30 hours, Christiana Borough Police were on patrol in the area of Germantown Avenue and South Bridge Street in Christiana Borough. At that time, police observed a vehicle driving erratically and make several traffic violations. Police conducted a traffic stop on the observed...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18)3802(A)(1) DUI, (1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg, (35)780-113(A)(31)Poss of Marijuana, (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPH, 5121 Escape (M2), 5 Traffic Violations

June 30, 2021

Thornton , Thomas L - (23) 6114(A) Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement (PFA) and 1 additional charge

On June 13, 2021 at approximately 15:10 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle in the 10 block of Gap Newport Pike in Atglen Borough that had a "dead" registration plate. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. The operator was identified as Thomas THORNTON. Several vehicle code...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(23) 6114(A) Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement (PFA), (4) counts related Traffic Offenses

April 18, 2021

Jones, Donovan Anthony - (1 )780-113(A)(30) Possession with Intent to Deliver (F) and 3 additional charges

On April 8, 2021 at approximately 19:51 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle make a traffic violation in the area of South Bridge Street and Gay Street in Christiana Borough. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. Police made contact with the operator, Donovan JONES. While...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(30) Possession with Intent to Deliver (F), (1 )780-113(A)(16) Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (M1), (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA (M), (5) counts related Traffic Offenses

April 18, 2021

Heagy, Cameron Scott - (18) 3802(d)(2) DUI Drug/Combination of Drugs (M) and 1 additional charge

On March 26, 2021 at 19:56 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle make a traffic violation which almost resulted in a traffic accident in the area of Main Street and Valley Avenue in Atglen Borough. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. While speaking with the operator, Cameron...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3802(d)(2) DUI Drug/Combination of Drugs (M), (2) counts related Traffic Offenses

March 1, 2021

Theft / Attempted Theft from Vehicles

The Christiana Borough Police Department is investigating multiple reports of items being stolen from vehicles in the areas of Elizabeth Street, Broad Street and West Slokom Avenue in Christiana Borough. The department has received private surveillance video from residences that show three...

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Current

December 13, 2021

Part Time Police Employment

Christiana Borough has a population of 1300 and is almost ½ square miles in area. The Borough is a mostly residential small community. The work hours include nights, all weekends, and some holidays. 6-hour shifts are available to a maximum of 30 to 36 hours per week. Hourly rate is $18.19 during...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

August 3, 2021

Lancaster County Hiring Consortium

Are you interested in becoming a Police Officer in Lancaster County? If so, now is your chance! Pay one fee and take one physical assessment and one written exam to be eligible for 23 participating police departments. Deadline for submitting applications is August 13, 2021. To submit an application...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

July 1, 2021

Fireworks Ordinances

Christiana and Atglen Residents, With July 4th coming this weekend, the Christiana Borough Police Department would like to remind all residents of the borough ordinances regarding fireworks. The ordinances can be found below: Christiana Borough Firework Ordinance Atglen Borough Firework Ordinance

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Christiana Borough Police Department

February 17, 2021

Winter Weather Reminders

With more winter weather on the way, here are a few things to keep in mind: Sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after snowfall ends. The clearing needs to be at least 30 inches wide, and if there is snow or ice accumulation that cannot be cleared salt, sand, or other abrasive...

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