OUR TEAM
Attorneys
We have 28 attorneys who litigate criminal matters, including felony and misdemeanor cases, along with appeals of criminal and summary convictions.
Detectives
Fourteen veteran investigators make up the detectives unit, which assist police across the county in major-crime investigations, and conduct independent investigations of various crimes, including police misconduct cases.
Drug Task Force
A group of seasoned detectives focused on drug-trafficking in Lancaster County. Operations include undercover details and work with informants.
Computer Forensic Unit
A staff of trained investigators that conduct online investigations, along with analysis of technological evidence in cases of all sorts.
Victim/Witness Advocates
Trained professionals who serve as liasions to victims and witnesses in crimes of all sorts.
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Armed Man Arrested, Charged after Hours-Long Standoff at West Hempfield Township Home
Shawn Stryker, 49, Assault Jan. 5, 2021 -
CHARGED: Alleged Dealer Had Cocaine, THC Products, Mushrooms, Pot, $91K Cash
Ryan Lee Saner, 42 Dec. 29, 2020 -
Man Arrested at Airport after Flying Cross Country to Attack Woman in West Hempfield Township
Tomas Martinez-Martinez, 35 Dec. 23, 2020 -
Man Charged with Kidnapping Linda Stoltzfoos Now Charged with Her Murder
Justo Smoker, 34, Homicide Dec. 22, 2020 -
Two Men Charged – One a Fugitive – in $100K Theft Spree of Catalytic Converters
WANTED: Jonathan Robert Evans, 39 Dec. 16, 2020 -
VERDICT: Lancaster Man Guilty of Messaging 14YO Girl Online for Sexual Contact
Jyptian T. Grooms, 22, Unlawful Contact Dec. 14, 2020 -
Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot During Barricade Situation in Manheim Township
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Lancaster Man Charged with Kidnapping Indiana Girl, 13, and Sexually Assaulting Her
Andrew E. Howland, 38, Kidnapping Dec. 4, 2020
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OUR MISSION
The Lancaster County Office of the District Attorney is dedicated to achieving justice and protecting the safety of our community. We thoroughly investigate, and prosecute aggressively, but fairly, criminal activity in Lancaster County. We zealously work to bring justice and preserve the rights of crime victims.
Our goal is to keep Lancaster County safe by working in acquiesce with the many law-enforcement departments within the county. In court, we seek appropriate punishment for those who perpetrate crimes, keeping the victims and safety of the public at the forefront of our efforts.
CONTACT US
Heather L. Adams
District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney
50 North Duke Street, 5th Floor
Lancaster, PA 17608
Phone: 717-299-8100
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