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July 23, 2021

Justo Smoker pleads guilty to the killing of Linda Stoltzfoos

Justo Smoker pleaded guilty to abducting and killing 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos and will be sentenced to a minimum of 35 & ½ years. This sentence will be served on top of his remaining parole sentence. This plea is essentially a life sentence as Smoker will not be eligible for parole until...

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July 22, 2021

Tommy Hilfiger Shoplifting

At approximately 1:30 pm on July 2, 2021, the pictured male entered the Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Store holding an Under Armour bag. The male proceeded to conceal three packages of underwear into the UA bag and left the store on foot, without paying for the merchandise. The male was described as being...

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July 14, 2021
electricity

Power Up Safely

East Lampeter Township is partnering with PPL to provide an educational opportunity on electricity in our community presenting, PPL’s “Live Line Electrical Safety Exhibit”. The demonstration is scheduled for Tuesday October 19 th at 6:30pm. Although the primary audience is first responder agencies...

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July 3, 2021
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The East Lampeter Township Police Department encourages those within our Community to get involved! Law Enforcement is not just a job and it’s more than a career – policing is a calling. Do you have what it takes to serve others? Now, more than ever, Law Enforcement needs men and women who...

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July 2, 2021
4th of July Fireworks

4th of July Fireworks

As we quickly approach the Fourth of July and the start of summer, the East Lampeter Township Police Department wants to wish all of our residents, friends, and visitors a fun and safe holiday weekend! If you are planning on setting off fireworks (and let’s be honest, fireworks can bring a “big...

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May 24, 2021

williams, keith lee - Dui

At approximately 12:15am on May 23, 2021, Keith Lee Williams, 27 years of age of Philadelphia, PA was arrested for DUI. Williams was observed erratically driving a tan 2010 Subaru Legacy in the 2300 block of Lincoln Hwy East, East Lampeter Township, after engaging in a verbal domestic dispute...
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April 9, 2021

Wilson, Kenneth Lee - Possession With Intent To Deliver (PWID)

At approximately 8:30pm on March 3, 2021, Kenneth Lee Wilson 41 years old from Holtwood, PA was arrested on drug violations after an investigation at a motel in the 2300 block of Lincoln Hwy East. Wilson was charged with a (1) felony count of Possession With Intent to Distribute (PWID) as well as a...
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February 16, 2021
Mirza Ahmed

Ahmed, Mirza - (1) Count Statutory Sexual Assault and related charges

On Saturday 02-13-2021, The East Lampeter Township Police Department arrested Mirza Ahmed, 28 years old from College Point, Queens, New York at a motel in the 2400 blk of Old Philadelphia Pike on multiple sex offense charges involving a minor. This arrest came after an extensive investigation in...
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December 21, 2020

Smoker, Justo - (1) Count Criminal Homicide (F-1)

Man Charged with Kidnapping Linda Stoltzfoos Now Charged with Her Murder The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announces a significant development in the investigation of Linda Stoltzfoos’ abduction and attached prosecution. On Monday, East Lampeter Township police and Pennsylvania State...
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December 14, 2020

Govan-Brison, Ebony - (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F-3) and 1 additional charge

On 12/10/2020 at approximately 9:15 p.m., an East Lampeter Township officer was patrolling the 2100 block of Lincoln Highway East and ran the vehicle registration on a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The officer learned the vehicle was reported stolen by Lancaster City Police Department. The vehicle entered...
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April 15, 2021

Fatality

At 3:17pm on April 14, 2021, East Lampeter Township Police responded to Dart Container 60 East Main Leola, PA 17540 for a report of a vehicle struck by a train. It was determined that a Norfolk Southern train traveling east on the established line across the private property of Dart Container...

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February 24, 2020

Stabbing

On February 22 nd 2020, at approximately 12:54 a.m., officer’s with the East Lampeter Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of East Main Street, Leola for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officer's located a 19 year old male who had sustained multiple...

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February 14, 2020

ROBBERY

At approximately 10:45 p.m., police responded to the 2200 block of Harmony Hill Dr. for a Robbery that just occurred. Police learned a residence was broken into by (3) armed suspects and personal property was stolen. During the incident (2) minor children were present. Neither of the children were...

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February 10, 2020

Police Blotter

2/7/2020 At approximately 10:35 p.m., officer’s made contact with Tyler Holley (23 year old / white male / Chambersburg) and Falen Kimmel (24 year old / white female / Lancaster) in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn (2390 Lincoln Highway East). During the interaction, police located drug...

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February 10, 2020

CHARGES FILED / Unintentional Discharge of a Firearm

At 10:02 am on February 9 th , 2020, East Lampeter Township Police responded to the Worship Center 2384 New Holland Pike for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, it was determined that a handgun was unintentionally discharged by a security guard; the fired round ricocheted off of the floor and a...

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July 22, 2021

Tommy Hilfiger Shoplifting

At approximately 1:30 pm on July 2, 2021, the pictured male entered the Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Store holding an Under Armour bag. The male proceeded to conceal three packages of underwear into the UA bag and left the store on foot, without paying for the merchandise. The male was described as being...

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June 28, 2021

Infamous Shoplifting at Famous Footwear

At approximately 4:55pm on June 25, 2021 the pictured males entered the Famous Footwear store in Tanger Outlets on Lincoln Hwy East stealing seven (7) pairs of Under Armour brand men's athletic shoes valued at over $480.00. Please pay attention to the face masks that the pair are wearing: The...

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June 1, 2021

Retail Theft at Wal-Mart

The East Lampeter Township Police is asking for assistance in identifying the pictured female. At approximately 6pm on April 29, 2021, the woman attempted to steal over $370.00 in merchandise from the Wal-Mart on Lincoln Hwy East 2034 Lincoln Hwy East. The woman abandoned her cart after being...

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May 11, 2021

Distracting Shoplifters

At approximately 6:15pm on May 10, 2021, the two (2) pictured males entered the Columbia Outfitters store in Tanger Outlets on Lincoln Hwy East. The first suspect, wearing a teal blue and black polo shirt and black baseball style hat distracted store employees while the second suspect wearing a red...

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May 7, 2021

Shoplifter

At approximately 3:00pm on April 18, 2021, the pictured female stole a pair of Nike brand sneakers, concealing them in her purse. The suspect has dyed "burgundy" hair - if you have information on this crime or are familiar with the suspect, please contact the East Lampeter Township Police...

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July 23, 2021

Justo Smoker pleads guilty to the killing of Linda Stoltzfoos

Justo Smoker pleaded guilty to abducting and killing 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos and will be sentenced to a minimum of 35 & ½ years. This sentence will be served on top of his remaining parole sentence. This plea is essentially a life sentence as Smoker will not be eligible for parole until...

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East Lampeter Township Police Department
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July 14, 2021
electricity

Power Up Safely

East Lampeter Township is partnering with PPL to provide an educational opportunity on electricity in our community presenting, PPL’s “Live Line Electrical Safety Exhibit”. The demonstration is scheduled for Tuesday October 19 th at 6:30pm. Although the primary audience is first responder agencies...

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East Lampeter Township Police Department
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July 3, 2021
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Join the Team

The East Lampeter Township Police Department encourages those within our Community to get involved! Law Enforcement is not just a job and it’s more than a career – policing is a calling. Do you have what it takes to serve others? Now, more than ever, Law Enforcement needs men and women who...

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East Lampeter Township Police Department
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July 2, 2021
4th of July Fireworks

4th of July Fireworks

As we quickly approach the Fourth of July and the start of summer, the East Lampeter Township Police Department wants to wish all of our residents, friends, and visitors a fun and safe holiday weekend! If you are planning on setting off fireworks (and let’s be honest, fireworks can bring a “big...

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July 2, 2021
Identity Theft

Identity Theft - Unemployment Fraud

The East Lampeter Township Police Department has recently seen an increase in Identity Theft cases, specifically with regards to fraudulent attempts to apply for unemployment benefits. Identity Theft is not a “victimless” crime, costing millions of dollars nationwide and locally to consumers,...

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