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August 2, 2020

Hit-and-Run Crash

The LBPD patrol function received a report of a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 000 Block of Kleine Lane on 08/01/2020 around 12:25 AM. A legally parked (unoccupied) vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene without stopping or providing any information. The LBPD is...

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August 2, 2020

Officer Kenneth M. Wolfe Retires from LBPD After 21 Years of Service

The LBPD announces the retirement of Officer Kenneth M. Wolfe. Officer Wolfe's last uniformed shift ended on 08/01/2020 at 7:00 PM. The following is from the LBPD Facebook story: Is Officer Wolfe on duty? I want to talk to Wolfie? When’s Wolfie working again? You’re not Officer Wolfe, I want to...

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August 1, 2020

Road Hazard - Sink Hole - Entrance to Lititz Springs Park Closed

ROAD HAZARD - ENTRANCE TO LITITZ SPRINGS PARK CLOSED DUE TO SINKHOLE There is a sinkhole forming inside the entrance to the Lititz Springs Park from North Broad Street. This required the park entrance from North Broad Street to be closed to all traffic. The park is still open, however, all traffic...

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August 1, 2020

Found Camera - Seeking Owner

The LBPD is in possession of a camera bag which contains a camera. This was found in Downtown Lititz and turned into us. If this is yours, please call us and be prepared to provide a detained description of the bag and camera in order to claim it as yours. Please call the dispatch at 717-664-1180.

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August 1, 2020

Suspicious Person - 200 Block of East New Street

A resident of the 200 Block of East New Street reported that on July 29, 2020, they observed a female on their neighbor's porch who they knew was unrelated to the neighbor. The female appeared to be inspecting a package which had been delivered. When the female appeared to notice she was observed,...

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July 22, 2020

ADAMS, Christopher Donald - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and 1 additional charge

The LBPD arrested Christopher Donald ADAMS, age 35, of Lititz for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Reckless Driving. On 07/21/2020 at around 2:37am, A officer observed the vehicle ADAMS was driving leave a closed business in the 1 st block of North Oak Street. When the Officer turned...
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July 22, 2020

WERTZ, Raymond Lee Jr. - Theft By Deception and 2 additional charges

The LBPD arrested Raymond Lee WERTZ Jr. , age 32, of Narvon for Theft by Deception, Bad Checks and Forgery. On 07/18/2020 at around 10:33am, Officers were dispatched to a business in the 1 st block of North Water Street for a fraud incident. When Officers arrived, they learned that the Victim sold...
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July 18, 2020

Smith, Jack - Driving under influence of alcohol (DUI)

The LBPD patrol function has filed a criminal complaint against Jack SMITH (age 33), of Lancaster, alleging the crime of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) and the summary traffic offense of One-Way Roadways. On 06/18/2020 at 10:02 PM, an LBPD patrol officer stopped the vehicle driven by...
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July 13, 2020

Gaul, Nathan Benjamin - Driving under influence of alcohol (DUI)

The LBPD patrol function has filed a criminal complaint against Nathan Benjamin GAUL (age 49), of Lititz, alleging the crime of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). On 07/09/2020 around 8:40 PM, LBPD officers were dispatched to GAUL's residence in an attempt to locate him at the request of...
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July 13, 2020

Garman, Karen L - DUI (Crash Related)

The LBPD patrol function filed a criminal complaint against Karen L. GARMAN (age 52), of Lititz, alleging the crime of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and the summary traffic offenses of Driving on Roadways Laned for Travel and Accidents to Unattended Vehicle or Property. On 06/28/2020...
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May 21, 2017

Public Drunkenness

The LBPD cited Beth HARTUNG, 41, Lancaster with Public Drunkenness after police observed her urinating on the roadway. HARTUNG was released and she will be summoned to appear in court. HARTUNG is presumed innocent.

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May 2, 2017

Crash

On 04/28/2017 at 0000hrs, Lititz Police responded to an accident involving one vehicle in the 300 block of South Broad Street. The crash occurred when the vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a tree and the front porch to a residence. The driver stated that a spider came down from the ceiling...

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April 7, 2017
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Public Drunkenness

The LBPD took Christopher Michael PENNELL, 30, Lititz, into custody on 04/01/2017 at 7:26PM. Officers responded to the 000 Block of East Fourth Avenue following a 911 call after PENNELL was observed running through backyards before arriving on the back porch of a person he does not know. PENNELL...

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April 7, 2017

FATAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Thursday April 6th, 2017 at 1124pm Officers from the Lititz Borough Police Department were dispatched to the area of 735 South Broad Street, Turkey Hill Store, for an unknown type police incident. A woman had called 911 to report hearing someone screaming from the area of an apartment building/...

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March 13, 2017

Disorderly Conduct

The LBPD has filed a non-traffic citation against Aubrey M. SHEAFFER, 27, Lititz for Disorderly Conduct following an incident on 03/11/2017 at 5:04 AM in the 100 Block East Front Street. SHEAFFER has been summoned into District Court. SHEAFFER is presumed innocent.

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July 27, 2020

Hit-and-Run Crash

The LBPD patrol function investigated a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 000 Block of Arrowhead Drive. The crash occurred during the overnight hours between July 24th and July 25th. The striking vehicle is believed to be a red-colored 2005-2010 Dodge Charger or Magnum, which would be missing...

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July 22, 2020

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY

The LBPD is attempting to identify the pictured female who was involved in a retail theft. On 07/15/2020 at around 10:13am, the female entered the Weis Markets on South Broad Street in Lititz with a male. The male and female placed numerous items in a shopping cart and exited the store without...

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February 23, 2018

Walter "George" Kunz Missing Person **UPDATE**

Walter "George" Kunz has been located by family members in Florida and is safe and sound. We thank everyone for the assistance that was provided.

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February 15, 2018

Walter "George" Kunz Missing Person **UPDATE**

The LBPD in cooperation with the family of reported missing person Walter "George" Kunz release the following statement: Through follow up investigation and interviews with family members, associates, and those who knew Mr. Kunz's recent activity prior to his disappearance, it has been determined...

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July 31, 2017

Cruelty to Animals

The LBPD filed a non-traffic citation against Kristin Lee BASFORD (40) of Harrison Township, MI for Cruelty to Animals. On 07/24/2017, around 4:51 PM, officers responded to the 000 Block East Main Street (SR0772) for a complaint about three dogs left inside a vehicle unattended. Officers arrived...

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August 1, 2020

Road Hazard - Sink Hole - Entrance to Lititz Springs Park Closed

ROAD HAZARD - ENTRANCE TO LITITZ SPRINGS PARK CLOSED DUE TO SINKHOLE There is a sinkhole forming inside the entrance to the Lititz Springs Park from North Broad Street. This required the park entrance from North Broad Street to be closed to all traffic. The park is still open, however, all traffic...

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July 28, 2020

LBPD Appreciates Generosity of Local Youth

Last Monday and Tuesday, July 20th and 21st, several Lititz youth sold lemonade, brownies and bracelets to support the LBPD. We were honored by the kind gesture and just had to come visit to say hi. Officers Heise and Burke, along with K9 Nicha enjoyed stopping-by and talking with the kids, and of...

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July 27, 2020

Thank you, Lancaster County DUI Council for PPE Donation

THANK YOU, LANCASTER COUNTY DUI COUNCIL! On Monday, July 27th, members from the Lancaster County DUI Council delivered items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the officers of the LBPD. This equipment will be used in the field to ensure the safety of both the officers and citizens. The LBPD...

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July 26, 2020

Crash

The LBPD investigated a crash that occurred on 07/24/2020 at around 10:32pm in the first block of Kleine Lane. The crash occurred when a vehicle driven by Dathan JUCK, age 39, of Lititz backed into a parked vehicle as he was attempting to parallel park. No one was injured in the crash and neither...

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July 26, 2020

Driver Tips For When Encountering Roadwork

The LBPD is sharing these tips from PennDOT about what you should do when encountering roadwork. Many roadwork projects occur this time of year. If you encounter roadwork in or around Lititz Borough, please keep in mind: Plan your trip Stay alert Obey signs and flaggers Don’t tailgate Watch your...

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