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July 18, 2020

LBPD Remembers Officer Ron Sandhaus, the "Lollipop Cop"

The LBPD remembers Officer Ron Sandhaus who passed away on this day six years ago, July 18, 2014. Officer Sandhaus served the Borough of Lititz from November 1, 1971 until his retirement on July 31, 1997. Officer Sandhaus was affectionately known as the "Lollipop Cop."

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July 17, 2020

Beat the Heat this Weekend with these Heat Safety Tips

As the temperatures rise this weekend, beat the heat and prevent heat-related illness by following these safety tips: Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Stay cool indoors. Use sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Limit outdoor activity. Wear light-colored, loose clothing. Check on older...

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Lititz Borough Police Department
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July 17, 2020

National Night Out 2020

It with sadness and regret that we must announce that the Lititz Borough Police Department will not be holding the annual Lititz Endless Summer swim party this year. Between the CDC guidelines and the restrictions set in place by the PA Department of Health, we believe that, in the interest of...

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July 17, 2020

Lititz Borough Receives 2020 National Accredited Status

Announcing Pennsylvania's 2020 Nationally Accredited and Affiliate Main Street America Program HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) is honored to recognize the 22 Pennsylvania downtowns earning national Accredited status, the top tier of recognition by Main Street America ™ . This...

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July 17, 2020

Criminal Mischief (Vandalism)

On 07/15/2020 around 5:49 PM, a resident of the 000 Block of Pennwick Drive discovered that someone had smashed a window on their car. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information should contact the LBPD at 717-626-6393, or email, Tips@LititzPD.org .

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February 18, 2020

Weitzel, Justin Taylor - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) and 1 additional charge

The LBPD has filed a criminal complaint against Justin Taylor WEITZEL, age 22, of Lititz, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) and Unlawful Activities. On 02/15/2020 at 2:22am, an officer stopped the vehicle that WEITZEL was driving in the 300 Block of East Main Street (SR0772) after...
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Lititz Borough Police Department

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February 18, 2020

PETERSHIEM, Steve Wayne - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) and 2 additional charges

The LBPD has filed a criminal complaint against Steve Wayne PETERSHEIM, age 48, of Palmyra, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI), Turning movements and required signals, and Unlawful Activities. On 01/24/2020 at 1:16am , an officer stopped the vehicle that PETERSHEIM was driving in the...
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Lititz Borough Police Department

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February 11, 2020

Jackson, Willie Lee - Driving under influence of alcohol (DUI)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The LBPD patrol function has filed a criminal complaint against Willie Lee JACKSON (age 66), of Lancaster, alleging the crime of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). On 12/28/2019 at 2:16 AM, an LBPD patrol officer stopped the vehicle that JACKSON was driving in the...
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Lititz Borough Police Department

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February 10, 2020

Finger, Adam S. - criminal trespass and 2 additional charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The LBPD patrol function filed a criminal complaint against Adam S. FINGER (age 38), of Lititz, alleging the crimes of Criminal Trespass, Terroristic Threats and Harassment. On 02/08/2020 at 11:10 PM, LBPD officers were dispatched to a trespassing incident which occurred at a...
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Lititz Borough Police Department

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February 10, 2020

Kling, Amy Lynne - Driving under influence of alcohol (DUI)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The LBPD patrol function has filed a criminal complaint against Amy Lynne KLING (age 43) of Waterloo, SC, alleging the crime of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). On 02/02/2020 at 12:35 AM, an LBPD patrol officer stopped the vehicle that KLING was driving after...
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Lititz Borough Police Department

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November 28, 2016

Vehicle Accident

On Monday November 28th, 2016 at 9:13am, Officers responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of South Spruce Street and West Orange Street. The accident occurred when a vehicle driven by Sallie HOPPERT, 64, of Lititz proceeded without clearance from a stop sign and was struck by a vehicle...

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November 28, 2016

Vehicle Accident

On Thursday November 24th, 2016 at around 1:29pm, Officers responded to the intersection of North New Street and North Cedar Street for a vehicle accident. The accident occurred when a vehicle driven by Terri YEH, 62, of Steelton failed to stop for the stop sign on North New Street at North Cedar...

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Lititz Borough Police Department

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November 20, 2016

Vehicle Accident

On Thursday November 10th, 2016 at around 4:33am, LBPD Officers responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of North Broad Street and West Lincoln Avenue. The accident occurred when Justin BENEDICT, 24, of Newmanstown failed to stop for a red traffic signal and struck a truck driven by John...

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Lititz Borough Police Department

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November 19, 2016

Vehicle Accident

LBPD investigated a vehicle accident that occurred in the 300 block of South Cherry Street on Wednesday November 16th, 2016 at around 10:00am. The accident occurred while the Public Works department was collecting leaves. The leaf vacuum boom struck an unoccupied vehicle that was legally parked...

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Lititz Borough Police Department

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November 19, 2016

Vehicle Accident

LBPD investigated a vehicle accident that occurred in the 400 block of South Broad Street on Wednesday November 9th, 2016 at around 1:57pm. The accident occurred when Sarah CUNIFFE, 20, of Lititz backed out of a driveway and struck a vehicle driven by Theodore HEVENER, 76, of Lititz. No one was...

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July 3, 2020

Hit-and-Run Crash

The LBPD patrol function investigated a crash that occurred on 06/30/2020 at 4:41 PM in the 100 Block of East Main Street (SR0772). An unknown vehicle struck a legally parked vehicle and left the scene without stopping or providing any information.

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Lititz Borough Police Department
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July 3, 2020

LBPD Urges Safe Travel this Holiday Weekend

The LBPD wishes to remind everyone who may be participating in social gatherings this weekend, if your plans involve the consumption of alcoholic beverages, to please pre-plan a safe ride home. This holiday weekend typically sees an increase in impaired driving incidents. The LBPD officers will...

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July 2, 2020

Downtown Lititz July Newsletter

Downtown Lititz has released the July newsletter. You can find it by clicking this link: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?preview=true&m=1103315549147&ca=e06ca57e-fd3c-4c8d-866d-c4374e927b7e&id=preview

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July 2, 2020

LBPD Shares Warm Weather Safety Information

With the forecasted warm weather, the LBPD is sharing safety information. Remember to stay hydrated, be alert to signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, know when to call for help and other actions to take; along with checking on family, friends and neighbors who might not have access to air...

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Lititz Borough Police Department
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June 30, 2020

LBPD To Deploy Officer Body-Worn Cameras on 07/01/2020

LBPD to implement Body-Worn Camera Program – 07/01/2020: LBPD officers will begin wearing body-worn cameras (BWCs) starting at 7:00 AM on 07/01/2020. Each officer is assigned a camera system with unique identifiers to that officer, which will be utilized for day-to-day field operations. The LBPD is...

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