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April 20, 2021

Matesig, Alexander J. - DUI pending lab results

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Driving Under the Influence (Crash Related) West Earl Township, Pa – An Ephrata man was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of controlled substances, after...

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Charges:

DUI pending lab results

April 7, 2021

Supulski, Elizabeth A - (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M) and 2 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Possession of Marijuana & Paraphernalia Akron Borough, Pa – An Ephrata woman has been charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and speeding as a result of a traffic stop...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), (1) Count of Possession of Paraphernalia (M), (1) count of Maximum Speed Limits (S)

April 6, 2021

Aggressive Driving Enforcement

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statewide Aggressive Driving Enforcement Initiative Speed Enforcement Detail on 222 North West Earl Township, Pa – The West Earl Township Police Department and the Pennsylvania State...

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April 5, 2021

Hogberg, Andrew G - (1) Count Discharge Firearm into Occupied Structure (F3) and 3 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Possession of Marijuana West Earl Township, Pa – A West...

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Charges:

(1) Count Discharge Firearm into Occupied Structure (F3), (2) Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (F3), (2) Counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M)

April 3, 2021

Colon-Espada, Jose Miguel - (1) Count of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (M2) and 3 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police West Earl Township, Pa – A Lancaster City male is charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police and other traffic violations, stemming from...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) Count of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (M2), (1) Count of Traffic-Control Device (S), (1) count of Periods Required Lighted Lamps (S), (1) Count of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked (S)

April 2, 2021

Leonard, Casey Douglas - (1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F) and 1 additional charge

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Possession of Prescription Pills and Paraphernalia West Earl Township, Pa – A Scottdale Borough man was charged with possession of Xanax, without a prescription and paraphernalia. March...

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Charges:

(1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F), (1) count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

March 26, 2021

Brubacker, Justin Mark - (1) count of Homicide by Vehicle (F3) and 6 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Homicide by Vehicle & Additional Charges (Fatal Crash Related) West Earl Township, Pa – A Lebanon County man has been charged with homicide by vehicle, along with additional charges...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count of Homicide by Vehicle (F3), (1) count of Involuntary Manslaughter (M1), (1) count of Driving at Safe Speed (S), (1) Count of Prohibiting Text Based Communications (S), (1) count of Obedience to a Traffic Control Device (S), (1) count of Failure to Stop at a Red Signal (S), (1) count of Carless Driving - Unintentional Death (S)

March 19, 2021

Yoder, Jonathan Lynn - (1) Count of Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3) and 1 additional charge

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Theft of Unlawful Taking & Conspiracy West Earl Township, Pa – An New Holland man was charged with theft and conspiracy to commit theft after stealing vehicle tires and wheels from...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) Count of Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3), (1) Count of Conspiracy (F)

March 18, 2021

Adams, Dustin Scott - (1) count of Retail Theft (S) and 3 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Retail Theft & Possession of Drugs / Drug Paraphernalia West Earl Township, Pa – A West Earl Township man was charged with retail theft and possession of drugs and drug...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count of Retail Theft (S), (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), (1) count of Possession of Controlled Substances (M), (1) count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

March 18, 2021

Stipe, Eric James - (1) count DUI - General Impairment (M) and 2 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Driving Under the Influence (Crash Related) Akron Borough, Pa – An Akron Borough male was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, after he struck a...

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Charges:

(1) count DUI - General Impairment (M), (1) count DUI - Highest Rate (M), (1) count Carless Driving (S)

April 20, 2021

Matesig, Alexander J. - DUI pending lab results

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Driving Under the Influence (Crash Related) West Earl Township, Pa – An Ephrata man was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of controlled substances, after...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

DUI pending lab results

April 7, 2021

Supulski, Elizabeth A - (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M) and 2 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Possession of Marijuana & Paraphernalia Akron Borough, Pa – An Ephrata woman has been charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and speeding as a result of a traffic stop...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), (1) Count of Possession of Paraphernalia (M), (1) count of Maximum Speed Limits (S)

April 5, 2021

Hogberg, Andrew G - (1) Count Discharge Firearm into Occupied Structure (F3) and 3 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Possession of Marijuana West Earl Township, Pa – A West...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) Count Discharge Firearm into Occupied Structure (F3), (2) Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (F3), (2) Counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M)

April 3, 2021

Colon-Espada, Jose Miguel - (1) Count of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (M2) and 3 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police West Earl Township, Pa – A Lancaster City male is charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police and other traffic violations, stemming from...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) Count of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (M2), (1) Count of Traffic-Control Device (S), (1) count of Periods Required Lighted Lamps (S), (1) Count of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked (S)

April 2, 2021

Leonard, Casey Douglas - (1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F) and 1 additional charge

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Possession of Prescription Pills and Paraphernalia West Earl Township, Pa – A Scottdale Borough man was charged with possession of Xanax, without a prescription and paraphernalia. March...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count of Possession With Intent To Deliver (F), (1) count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

March 26, 2021

Brubacker, Justin Mark - (1) count of Homicide by Vehicle (F3) and 6 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Homicide by Vehicle & Additional Charges (Fatal Crash Related) West Earl Township, Pa – A Lebanon County man has been charged with homicide by vehicle, along with additional charges...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count of Homicide by Vehicle (F3), (1) count of Involuntary Manslaughter (M1), (1) count of Driving at Safe Speed (S), (1) Count of Prohibiting Text Based Communications (S), (1) count of Obedience to a Traffic Control Device (S), (1) count of Failure to Stop at a Red Signal (S), (1) count of Carless Driving - Unintentional Death (S)

March 19, 2021

Yoder, Jonathan Lynn - (1) Count of Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3) and 1 additional charge

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Theft of Unlawful Taking & Conspiracy West Earl Township, Pa – An New Holland man was charged with theft and conspiracy to commit theft after stealing vehicle tires and wheels from...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) Count of Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3), (1) Count of Conspiracy (F)

March 18, 2021

Adams, Dustin Scott - (1) count of Retail Theft (S) and 3 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Retail Theft & Possession of Drugs / Drug Paraphernalia West Earl Township, Pa – A West Earl Township man was charged with retail theft and possession of drugs and drug...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count of Retail Theft (S), (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M), (1) count of Possession of Controlled Substances (M), (1) count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

March 18, 2021

Stipe, Eric James - (1) count DUI - General Impairment (M) and 2 additional charges

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Driving Under the Influence (Crash Related) Akron Borough, Pa – An Akron Borough male was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, after he struck a...

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West Earl Township Police

Charges:

(1) count DUI - General Impairment (M), (1) count DUI - Highest Rate (M), (1) count Carless Driving (S)

March 17, 2021

Romberger, Julia Ann - (1) Count of DUI (M)

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Driving Under the Influence (Crash Related) West Earl Township, Pa – A Elizabethtown woman was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, after she was...

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Charges:

(1) Count of DUI (M)

November 30, 2015

Santiago, Charlie Serrano - Driving under influence of alcohol (DUI)

The West Earl Township Police Department holds a warrant for Charlie Seranno Santiago for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in connection with an incident which occurred on June 14, 2015 at the intersection of Route 772 and Route 222. Santiago's last known address was in Kissimmee, Florida.

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Charges:

Driving under influence of alcohol (DUI)

February 19, 2021

Vandalism

On Thursday February 18th at approximately 11:30pm West Earl Police Officers responded to a report of vandalism to a vehicle on Main Street in Akron Borough. Upon officers arrival they found that a vehicles window had been shattered with a BB or pellet gun. Officers checked the area and found...

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Incident Type:

Vandalism

January 10, 2019

Hit-and-Run Crash

West Earl Police are investigating the report of a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 4400 block of Oregon Pike, just south of Lauber Rd., in the northbound lane. Reports indicate a dark colored sedan struck an SUV operated by Conner Shelton, Eshelman Rd., Lancaster, resulting in Shelton's...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 29, 2018

Vehicle Accident

West Earl Police are investigating a crash that occurred on 12/29/2018 at 3:48 AM on Route 222 North in the area of the North Farmersville Road overpass. There was a dense fog condition at the time of the crash. Preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle driven by a Naomi Castillo, age 28, of...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 24, 2018

Hit-and-Run Crash

West Earl Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles, including a horse-and-buggy. Officers investigating this crash learned that on Thursday, 12/20/18 at 8:55 pm, an unidentified passenger car struck a horse-and-buggy in the 1100 block of Division Highway, about...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

October 5, 2018

Four injuried in Horse & Buggy Crash

A horse and buggy, operated by Harry Hoover, age 72, of Ephrata, PA, was traveling east in the 1st Block of East Farmersville Road when the horse was "spooked" and pulled the buggy into the west bound lane into the a vehicle operated by Keith Sweitzer, age 54, of Stevens, PA. Hoover, along with...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

September 20, 2018

Theft

Officials from Hoovers Excavating, 100 Block of West Metzler Road, reported two vehicle batteries and a wiring harness were stolen from a piece of construction equipment stored on the property. The theft occurred between Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 8:00 PM and Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 7...

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Incident Type:

Theft

August 15, 2018

Crash, Route 772 at Route 222 south off-ramp. Police seek witnesses.

A two-vehicle crash occurred on SR 772 at the SR 222 south off-ramp at 7:05 am on August 15, 2018. A passenger car operated by Wendy Beck of Hellers Church Rd. in Leola, was struck on the right side by a box truck operated by Timothy Eager of West Rt 897 in Reinholds. Minor injuries were sustained...

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West Earl Township Police

Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

August 1, 2018

Vehicle Theft

A white 2000 GMC Sonoma pick up truck was stolen from the parking lot of a business in the 1st Block of Cocalico Creek Road on Monday, July 30, 2018 between 9:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. The truck displays Pennsylvania registration plate ZLP7913. A witness saw a white male, 30 to 40 years of age, about...

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Incident Type:

Motor Vehicle Theft

July 30, 2018

BURGLARY

A resident of the 200 Block of Pleasant Valley Road reported his home was entered sometime between 9:00 A.M. and 11:45 A.M on Sunday, July 29, 2018. A small amount of money was stolen from the residence.

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Incident Type:

Burglary

July 30, 2018

Vehicle Theft

Sometime between 8:30 PM on Friday, July 27, 2018 and 7:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 28, 2018, a black 2009 Chevrolet Malibu was stolen from the driveway of a residence in the 1st Block of Groffdale Church Road. The vehicle displayed Pennsylvania registration plate FBF8845.

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Incident Type:

Motor Vehicle Theft

February 23, 2021

Attempt to identify -Theft of Auto parts

The West Earl Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect in several thefts of auto parts from a local auto dealership. On three separate occasions the same vehicle is observed entering the sales lot of the dealership and later it was discovered parts to vehicles had...

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Case Status:

Current

July 28, 2020

Attempt to Identify

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 Attempt to Identify Theft from a Motor Vehicle The subject in the photo is a suspect in two vehicle break-ins at Lions Park on July 14 th . The suspect smashed the windows of two parked vehicles and stole purses from both...

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Case Status:

Current

May 13, 2020

Illegal Dumping

On Sunday May 10th, between the hours of midnight and 9:00 AM, unknown actor(s) dumped 43 used automotive tires on Miley Road. The tires were dumped in the roadway presenting a traffic hazard for all. Dumping on Miley Road is an ongoing issues, and the police department has stepped up surveillance...

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Case Status:

Current

December 25, 2018

Robbery

West Earl Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on December 25, 2018 at 3:30 A.M. at the Turkey Hill, 14 N State Street, Brownstown. The suspect was described as a white male in his mid 20’s about 5'5" in height, small build with a black jacket and hoodie , blue or gray jeans with tan...

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Case Status:

Closed

September 27, 2018

Burglary/Theft

Officials from Reed Concrete, 4411 Oregon Pike, reported the theft of tools from vehicles stored at the business. The theft occurred sometime during the overnight hours between Monday, September 24, 2018 and Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

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Case Status:

Current

December 15, 2017

Theft

Officials from the Green Acre Laundry, 336 S 7th Street, reported several coin boxes on washers and dryers were broken into sometime between Wednesday, December 13, 2017 and Thursday, December 14, 2017.

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West Earl Township Police

Case Status:

Current

December 15, 2017

Theft from vehicles

Sometime between Wednesday December 13, 2017 and Thursday, December 14, 2017, tools were stolen from company trucks parked at Ressler and Mater, 72 Industrial Road, Brownstown, PA. The total amount of tools stolen was not available at the time of this report.

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Case Status:

Current

April 6, 2021

Aggressive Driving Enforcement

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statewide Aggressive Driving Enforcement Initiative Speed Enforcement Detail on 222 North West Earl Township, Pa – The West Earl Township Police Department and the Pennsylvania State...

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September 27, 2020

Fatal Vehicle Crash Update

EST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fatal Traffic Crash Update West Earl Township, Pa – September 26, 2020 at approximately 6:45 AM, West Earl Township Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment at the...

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September 26, 2020

Fatal Vehicle Crash

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fatal Traffic Crash West Earl Township, Pa – September 26, 2020 at approximately 6:45 AM, West Earl Township Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment at the...

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September 22, 2020

Speed Enforcement Detail

WEST EARL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 157 W. Metzler Road Brownstown, PA 17508 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Speed Enforcement Detail on Route 222 West Earl Township, Pa – On September 22, 2020 the West Earl Township Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police conducted a joint speed...

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May 23, 2020

SCAM ALERT

***SCAM ALERT*** West Earl Township Police Department wants to advise our residents to be cautious regarding scam phone calls alleging to be from PP&L. Residents may receive phones calls from scammers claiming to shut off their electric due to missed payments. Residents may also receive phone...

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April 8, 2019

Two charged after Bank Robbery

Two persons were charged following an armed robbery at the Univest Bank, 4250 Oregon Pike, on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 1:15 PM. Those charged were: 1-Isaiah Thomas Walker, (Top Photo) age 30, of Philadelphia, PA. Charged with three counts of Robbery, one count of Criminal Conspiracy to commit...

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March 3, 2019

Vehicle Accident

West Earl Police were dispatched to investigate a vehicle accident which occurred in the 4100 Block of the Oregon Pike on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1:50 P.M. Investigation indicates a vehicle operated by Jeffrey Long, age 29, of Lancaster, PA, was traveling north on the Oregon Pike and struck a...

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March 2, 2019

Snow Emergency Declared

A snow emergency has been declared from Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 12:00 noon to Monday, March 4, 2019 at 12:00 noon. Vehicles parked along snow emergency routes must be removed during this time period.

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February 11, 2019

Snow Emergency Declared

West Earl Township officials have declared a snow emergency effective from Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. through Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. Vehicles parked along designated snow routes should be removed by 8:00 P.M. on Monday, February 11, 2019.

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June 20, 2018

Theft from Vehicles

Three parked vehicles were entered sometime during the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 19, 2018. The incidents occurred in the South Conestoga View Drive, Dogwood Drive, and Garland Circle area of the Township. A wallet, cash, and a laptop computer were stolen from the vehicles.

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