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Chief Richard Finfrock

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Christiana Borough Police Department is Hiring!
The Christiana Borough Police Department located in Lancaster County is seeking qualified applicants for part time police officer positions.
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- Lancaster County Dispatch center at (717)664-1180 or (800) 957-2677 for Christiana Borough
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Chief of Police, Richard Finfrock

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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

April 8, 2021

Townsend, Susan - (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA (M) and 5 additional charges

On March 24, 2021 at approximately 17:00 hours, Christiana Borough Police Department observed a vehicle with an multiple equipment violations in the area of Main Street and Valley Avenue in Atglen Borough. A traffic stop was then conducted on the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle, Susan TOWNSEND...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA (M), (1 )780-113(A)(16) Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance, 185105A2 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, (18)2706(A)(1) Terroristic Threats W/Intent to Terrorize Another, (18) 5503 (a) (2) D.C., (1) count related Traffic Offense

April 8, 2021

Jordan, Jeremy Ryan - (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA and 2 additional charges

On March 24, 2021 at approximately 17:00 hours, Christiana Borough Police Department observed a vehicle with an multiple equipment violations in the area of Main Street and Valley Avenue in Atglen Borough. A traffic stop was then conducted on the vehicle. The passenger of the vehicle was identified...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, (1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Contr Subst, (18) 5126A FLIGHT TO AVOID APP TRIAL PUN

April 6, 2021

Christiana Borough Police Department is Hiring!

The Christiana Borough Police Department located in Lancaster County is seeking qualified applicants for part time police officer positions. Applicants must have completed Act 120 training, have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, be of good moral character, be physically and mentally fit to...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

March 29, 2021

Chamberlain, Lauren Dian - (18)3802(A)(1)DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely and 2 additional charges

On March 17, 2021 at approximately 23:00 hours, Christiana Borough Police discovered a single vehicle accident in the area of North Bridge Street and Sadsbury Avenue in Christiana Borough. During the crash investigation, the operator, Lauren CHAMBERLAIN, admitted to police that she was under the...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18)3802(A)(1)DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely, (18)3714(A)Careless Driving, (75) (3309) (1) Disregard Traffic Lane

March 17, 2021

Sylvester, Valerie Renee - (1 )780-113(A)(30) Possession with Intent to Deliver (F) and 5 additional charges

On March 15, 2021 at approximately 21:45 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle make numerous traffic violations in the area of South Bridge Street and Gay Street in Christiana Borough. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. The vehicle operator was identified as Valerie...

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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) Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, (35)780-113(A)(31)Poss of Marijuana, (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA, (75) 3334 (a) Turning movements and required signals., (75)3323b Duties at Stop Signs

March 8, 2021

Macvicar, Donna J - (75) 3802 (a)(1) Driving Under the Influence and 2 additional charges

On February 22, 2021 at 20:30 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation at Main Street and Valley Avenue in Atglen Borough. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. While police made contact with the operator, Donna MACVICAR, she exhibited several signs of...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(75) 3802 (a)(1) Driving Under the Influence, (75)3802 (c) DUI: Highest Rate, PA 75 3323b Duties at Stop Signs

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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Christiana Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

February 22, 2021

Loveland, Christian Michael - (4) Count 6312(D1) Possession of Child Pornography(F3) and 2 additional charges

Christiana Borough police charged Christian Loveland with 8 felony counts of possession of child pornography regarding lewd materials found at his home on January 22, 2021. Loveland turned himself in Monday at District Judge Raymond Sheller’s office in Intercourse. Loveland, 25, was arraigned on...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(4) Count 6312(D1) Possession of Child Pornography(F3), (1) Count PACC 6312(c) Sexual Abuse of Children/Dissemination, (1) Count (18) 7512(A) Criminal Use Of Communication Facility

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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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

April 8, 2021

Townsend, Susan - (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA (M) and 5 additional charges

On March 24, 2021 at approximately 17:00 hours, Christiana Borough Police Department observed a vehicle with an multiple equipment violations in the area of Main Street and Valley Avenue in Atglen Borough. A traffic stop was then conducted on the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle, Susan TOWNSEND...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA (M), (1 )780-113(A)(16) Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance, 185105A2 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, (18)2706(A)(1) Terroristic Threats W/Intent to Terrorize Another, (18) 5503 (a) (2) D.C., (1) count related Traffic Offense

April 8, 2021

Jordan, Jeremy Ryan - (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA and 2 additional charges

On March 24, 2021 at approximately 17:00 hours, Christiana Borough Police Department observed a vehicle with an multiple equipment violations in the area of Main Street and Valley Avenue in Atglen Borough. A traffic stop was then conducted on the vehicle. The passenger of the vehicle was identified...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, (1 )780-113(A)(16) Int Poss Contr Subst, (18) 5126A FLIGHT TO AVOID APP TRIAL PUN

March 29, 2021

Chamberlain, Lauren Dian - (18)3802(A)(1)DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely and 2 additional charges

On March 17, 2021 at approximately 23:00 hours, Christiana Borough Police discovered a single vehicle accident in the area of North Bridge Street and Sadsbury Avenue in Christiana Borough. During the crash investigation, the operator, Lauren CHAMBERLAIN, admitted to police that she was under the...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(18)3802(A)(1)DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely, (18)3714(A)Careless Driving, (75) (3309) (1) Disregard Traffic Lane

March 17, 2021

Sylvester, Valerie Renee - (1 )780-113(A)(30) Possession with Intent to Deliver (F) and 5 additional charges

On March 15, 2021 at approximately 21:45 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle make numerous traffic violations in the area of South Bridge Street and Gay Street in Christiana Borough. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. The vehicle operator was identified as Valerie...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1 )780-113(A)(30) Possession with Intent to Deliver (F), (1 )780-113(A)(16) Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, (35)780-113(A)(31)Poss of Marijuana, (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA, (75) 3334 (a) Turning movements and required signals., (75)3323b Duties at Stop Signs

March 8, 2021

Macvicar, Donna J - (75) 3802 (a)(1) Driving Under the Influence and 2 additional charges

On February 22, 2021 at 20:30 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation at Main Street and Valley Avenue in Atglen Borough. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. While police made contact with the operator, Donna MACVICAR, she exhibited several signs of...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(75) 3802 (a)(1) Driving Under the Influence, (75)3802 (c) DUI: Highest Rate, PA 75 3323b Duties at Stop Signs

February 22, 2021

Loveland, Christian Michael - (4) Count 6312(D1) Possession of Child Pornography(F3) and 2 additional charges

Christiana Borough police charged Christian Loveland with 8 felony counts of possession of child pornography regarding lewd materials found at his home on January 22, 2021. Loveland turned himself in Monday at District Judge Raymond Sheller’s office in Intercourse. Loveland, 25, was arraigned on...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(4) Count 6312(D1) Possession of Child Pornography(F3), (1) Count PACC 6312(c) Sexual Abuse of Children/Dissemination, (1) Count (18) 7512(A) Criminal Use Of Communication Facility

February 14, 2021

Zermeno-Padillas, Alfredo - (1) Count of Simple Assault (Domestic Violence M-2) and 5 additional charges

On February 10, 2021 at 21:10 hours, Christiana Borough Police were dispatched to a domestic in progress in the area of Noble Road and South Bridge Street in Christiana Borough. On location, police made contact with a male, Alfredo ZERMENO-PADILLAS and the female complainant. Also in the house were...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count of Simple Assault (Domestic Violence M-2), (1 count) 35 780-113 (a)(31) Possession of Marijuana, (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA (M), (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault, 4304a1 Endangering the Welfare of Children, (18) 2709 (a)(1) Harassment

February 14, 2021

Burke, Brian Christopher - 3802A1 DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely and 5 additional charges

On February 5, 2021 at 19:30 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle with multiple vehicle equipment violations in the area of North Bridge Street and Harrison Avenue in Christiana Borough. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. While police made contact with the operator, Brian...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

3802A1 DUI Gen Imp Inc of Driving Safely, (75)3714(A)Careless Driving, (75) (3736) (A) Reckless Driving, (75) 4303 (A) General Lighting Requirements, (75) 4303 (B) – No Rear Lights, (75) 4703 (a) Operating without Inspection

February 4, 2021

Izbiansky, Michele L - (1) count 3733 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3) and 16 additional charges

On December 1, 2020 at 20:30 hours, Christiana Borough Police observed a vehicle make multiple traffic violations in the area of South Bridge Street and Gay Street in Christiana Borough. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle but the vehicle failed to yield for police. The...

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Christiana Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1) count 3733 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3), (18) 2705 - Recklessly Endangering Another, (1 )780-113(A)(32) USE/POSS OF DRUG PARA (M), 780-113(A)31(i)-possession of Marijuana, (75) 1543 (A) Driv While Oper Priv Susp, (75) 3714 (a) Careless Driving, (75) (3736) (A) Reckless Driving, 4581 Restraint Systems, (75) (3361) Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed, (75) 3325 Duty of Driver on Approaching of Emergency Vehicle, PA 75 3323b Duties at Stop Signs, (75) 3112 (a)(3)(i) Failure to Stop at a Red Signal, (75) 3307(b) No-Passing Zones, (75) (3309) (1) Disregard Traffic Lane, (75) 3334 (a) Turning movements and required signals., (75) 3717 (C) Damage to Real Property, (75) 4703 (a) Operating without Inspection

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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...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

April 6, 2021

Christiana Borough Police Department is Hiring!

The Christiana Borough Police Department located in Lancaster County is seeking qualified applicants for part time police officer positions. Applicants must have completed Act 120 training, have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, be of good moral character, be physically and mentally fit to...

Source:

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...

Source:

Christiana Borough Police Department

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