Conoy Township Man to Trial for DUI, Pound of Marijuana - While on Bail for Drug-Dealing Charges

A Conoy Township man was ordered to stand trial after an officer testified Wednesday about the man’s suspended license and nearly a pound of marijuana found in his vehicle in January.

District Judge Randall Miller ordered 29-year-old Shane M. Win...

VIEW THE RECORDS: Drug Forfeiture Transactions Available Online

Our office has made public purchase receipts and other documents regarding drug forfeiture account transactions from 2017 through the end of fiscal year 2018.

The documents are available in a searchable database via DropBox.

You can view the documents HERE....

Love Your Dog Month: Licensing Your Dog Supports Cruelty Law Enforcement

February officially became Love Your Dog Month at a recent ceremony in Lancaster to promote the importance of proper licensing and cruelty law enforcement.

Having your dog licensed every year not only protects your own pet, but also helps mistreated dogs a...

District Attorney’s Office Continues Brochure Project to Decrease PFA Violations

Lancaster County’s Sheriff and District Attorney are continuing a project to educate those served with protection-from-abuse orders and ultimately decrease illegal reactions to the orders.

District Attorney Heather Adams recently provided Sheriff...

Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Transfer at Lancaster County Prison that Caused Inmate’s Death

A Lancaster man will serve up to 25 years in prison for providing fentanyl to Lancaster County Prison inmates, causing one of them to die of overdose last year.

Christopher Franco-Robles, 21, placed the fentanyl in a trash can outside the prison, where an ...

Man Sentenced for Lying to Police in Homicide Investigation; 3 Charged in Killing

A Lancaster man was sentenced Thursday to state prison for lying to police about a homicide investigation, then calling and tipping off one of the charged killers.

Daniel F. Pineda, 22, previously pleaded guilty to two felony counts of hindering apprehensi...

Lancaster County Crime Prevention Summit Set for May 15 at IU13 Building

This information was included in the February 2020 newsletter distributed by the Lancaster County Crime Prevention Task Force. View the newsletter and SUBSCRIBE here: http://bit.ly/372qyae.

The fourth annual Lancaster County Crime Prevention Summi...

Courthouse Companion Dog Tresi in 2019: Comforted Child Witnesses and Attended Court Hearings

Courthouse Companion Dog Tresi interacted with about 250 people last year, serving as a calming presence in emotional meetings, hearings and other court-related functions.

Tresi has been under the care of the District Attorney’s Office since earl...

Man Ordered to Trial for Woman’s Death in Fire at Lancaster City Home

A Lancaster man was ordered Friday to face homicide and related charges in Lancaster County Court regarding a house fire in 2010 that killed Olga Sanchez, who was found dead in a second-floor bedroom of her North Plum Street home.

Carlos Montalvo-Rivera, S...

Lancaster Woman Sentenced for 'Terrible' Abuse and 'Torture' of 2-Year-Old Girl

A Lancaster woman will serve up to 16 years in prison for burning and beating a toddler – making video recordings of some of the abuse.

Lancaster County Judge Jeffery Wright called the acts of 20-year-old Kamika Bowman “as terrible as a...

Scam Alert: Caller Claiming to be a Deputy Sheriff, Demanding Payment of Fines

Residents are warned to beware of an active scam involving a caller identifying himself as a member of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office while demanding payment for fines.

Multiple incidents were reported to the Sheriff’s Office on ...

East Earl Man Jailed Decades for ‘Offensive and Evil’ Acts of Child Abuse

An East Earl man will serve at least 38 years in prison for years of sexual abuse of four pre-teenage girls, abuse which has inflicted permanent trauma on the victims who are now struggling with instinctual sexually deviate behaviors.

David S. Smucker, 75,...

4 Women, 1 Man Graduate from Lancaster County Mental Health Court

Five individuals battling mental illness found support and a path to recovery in a Lancaster County specialty court after being charged with crimes.

Four women and a man graduated Wednesday from Mental Health Court, earning certificates and reductions or e...

Repeat Offender Sentenced for DUI Involving Fentanyl, Morphine and Meth

A repeat offender was recently sentenced for being under the influence of methamphetamine, fentanyl and morphine while driving on a DUI-related suspended license.

Kelly Lynn Fieni, 56, also possessed quantities of those substances – along with he...

State Prison for Men who Brought 'Staggering Amount' of Fentanyl to Lancaster County

Two Philadelphia-based drug suppliers were recently sentenced in Lancaster County Court to state prison for trafficking thousands of bags of fentanyl.

Assistant District Attorney Barry Goldman said Joshua Flores and Jacob Delmonte brought a “stag...

Prosecutor, Two Detectives Honored by F.O.P. for Investigation of Christy Mirack’s Murder

The Fraternal Order of Police recently honored a Lancaster County prosecutor and two detectives for their investigative work in the murder of Christy Mirack, a 25-year-old schoolteacher killed 27 years ago in her East Lampeter Township home.

In separate ce...

Info Sought on Emaciated Horses Dropped Off at New Holland Stables

Our office is assisting the Pennsylvania SPCA in the investigation of two horses dropped off last weekend at the New Holland Stables.

We are seeking information on who was involved in owning the horses and dropping them off at the stables.

If you have seen ...

District Attorney's Office Statement Regarding Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home

From District Attorney Heather Adams regarding Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home:

Our office first received information regarding the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home a period of months ago, and we responded accordingly.

Over the past month, we received additional...

VERDICT: Man Guilty of Beating Toddler, Sexually Abusing Woman

A Lancaster man was convicted Thursday of hitting a 2-year-old boy in the face and sexually abusing the boy’s mother – with the child present in a vehicle.

Luis Martinez-Colomba, 32, was found guilty of felony counts of aggravated assau...

‘I’m the Last Person to Judge Anyone': Police Officer has Saved Numerous Lives with Narcan

Northwest Regional police Officer Frank Jones proudly took an oath to put himself in harm’s way to protect the public from those who perpetrate crimes.

In recent years those duties have expanded to bringing individuals back to life following over...

10 Years Later: Child Rapist Jailed up to 34 Years for Abuse at Lancaster Apartment

A Lancaster man will serve up to 34 years in prison for sexual abuse of a pre-teenager 10 years ago at a city apartment.

Lancaster County Judge Donald Totaro sentenced 50-year-old Teddy Bernard to 10¾ to 34 years in prison regarding an October c...

From the Newsletter: What do Kids See, Know and Think of Vaping?

This information was included in the January 2020 newsletter distributed by the Lancaster County Crime Prevention Task Force. View the newsletter and SUBSCRIBE here: http://bit.ly/37HuZbq.

We present this as a release of information so parents and...

'Unrepentant Career Criminal' Jailed up to 62 Years for Fentanyl Sales

A Lancaster man will serve at least 23½ years in prison for fentanyl sales – including one that caused a Conestoga Township woman’s death in 2017.

Assistant District Attorney Barry Goldman said 39-year-old Kim Burgess is an &...

'Danger to Society': Shooter, Co-Defendant in Robbery Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms

Two men were sentenced Thursday to lengthy state prison terms for a robbery in Lancaster city that nearly killed a man who was shot.

Clifton Hunter and Jovar Jackson, both 25, have violent criminal pasts and conspired on Oct. 16, 2018, to rob a man inside ...

K-9 Bear's Busy Year: ‘Historic’ Cocaine Bust, Record Meth Seizure Among 2019 Highlights

K-9 Bear, a chocolate Lab who works with the Lancaster County Drug Task Force, just wrapped his busiest year ever as a narcotics detection dog.

Bear has been working with the Drug Task Force since December 2017 under the care and guidance of handler, Detec...

'Senseless, Preventable': Man Admits Killing 'Friend' in Penn Township

A Lititz man pleaded guilty Friday to third-degree murder for the shooting of his “friend” last year in Penn Township.

Shawn D. Bergman will serve 12 to 24 years in prison for shooting 19-year-old Christopher Levy in the face on Nov. 5 ...

GUILTY: Jury Finds Man Backed into Police Cruiser After Berating Sergeant over Traffic Tickets

A New Holland man was convicted this week of berating a police officer over traffic tickets, then deliberately backing into the officer’s cruiser and fleeing.

A local jury convicted 66-year-old Mark Wingerd of the hit-and-run - four months after ...

SPECIAL REPORT: Police Duties in Lancaster County Now Include Saving Lives with Narcan

Protecting and serving the public are ever-evolving assignments for police officers trained to adapt with trending behaviors and perpetrator habits.

The outbreak of opioid addiction has prompted police officers across Lancaster County – and elsew...

VERDICT: Man Threw 'Blind-Side' Punch During Robbery at The Friendly Greek

A Lancaster man was convicted this week of a robbery last year at The Friendly Greek in the city.

A local jury found 20-year-old Andy Peralta guilty of felony robbery and related counts for assaulting two employees while stealing cash from a tip jar on Dec...

Woman Sentenced for Daughter's Near-Drowning in Bathtub in 2008

A Lancaster woman will serve at least four years in prison for causing her daughter’s permanent injuries – 11 years ago – when she left the child alone in bathwater as she was away smoking marijuana.

Jaquia Morales asked that ...

Felon to State Prison for Stash of Firearms, Leading Police on Chase

A Conestoga Township man will serve up to 25 years in prison for having a stash of guns – while on bail for illegal possession of guns – and leading police on a vehicle chase this summer.

Brian Gainer, already a convicted felon, pleaded...

What is TikTok? What to Know about the 'Fastest-Growing' Social Media App

ADVISORY: We present this not as a criticism or endorsement of the app, but rather as a release of information so parents and children can be fully aware.

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media apps, with more than half a billion users worldwide...

Woman Sentenced for Kicking, Stomping Pit Bull on Porch as Witness Recorded

A Lancaster woman who repeatedly kicked her dog will be under court supervision for nearly five years and surrender ownership of the dog, a Lancaster County judge ordered Thursday.

Ashley Gaston pleaded guilty to felony aggravated cruelty to an animal and ...

Convicted Sex Offender Jailed for Forcing Child to Play 'Game'

A Lancaster man will serve up to 15 years in prison for subjecting a pre-teen to sexual abuse, coercing the child with a “game.”

Christopher Feliciano recently pleaded guilty to rape, four other felonies, and related misdemeanors regard...

Man Charged with Homicide in Connection with Truck Robbery Death

A Lancaster County man is charged with stealing a man’s vehicle in Terre Hill last month and causing the vehicle owner to fatally fall when he tried to prevent the robbery.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Kory Wardrop charged 21-year-old Javen ...

3 Jailed for Woman's Fatal Overdose, Including 'Friend' who Provided First 'Try'

Three people have been sentenced in Lancaster County Court for providing fentanyl-laced heroin to a woman who died – apparently using heroin for the first time.

Investigators discovered that the 30-year-old victim had wanted to “try&...

Fentanyl-Impaired Driver Sentenced for Wrong-Way Crash that Injured Woman, Daughter

A Columbia woman will serve up to a decade in prison for being under the influence of methamphetamine and fentanyl when she caused a vehicle crash that seriously injured a woman and her 11-year-old daughter.

Ardis Goldsborough was driving entirely in the o...

What are the Most Common Causes of Vehicle Crashes in Lancaster County?

Age, impairment, and lack of seatbelts were the most common factors in deadly vehicle crashes in Lancaster County over five recent years, according to PennDOT.

PennDOT reviewed 28,751 crashes reported in Lancaster County between 2014 and 2018 for cause fac...

Man who Served 20 Years for Sexual Abuse Back in Prison for Trying to Contact Victim

A convicted child rapist who served 20 years is headed back to state prison – for trying to contact a victim and two children weeks after completing the prison term.

Peter J. Shelley was sentenced in 1999 to 10 to 20 years (plus 10 years’ probation) for nu...

Dealer Jailed up to 15 Years for Selling Fentanyl that Killed West Lampeter Woman

A Lancaster man will serve up to 15 years for selling heroin bags – which actually contained pure fentanyl – to a West Lampeter Township woman who fatally overdosed.

James Wueschinski, 27, recently pleaded guilty to felony drug delivery resulting in death ...

C.A.S.E. Unveils New Website, Window Display at Lancaster County Building

Lancaster County Campaign Against Sexual Exploitation of Children (CASE) recently launched a new look online while also unveiling a revamped window display at the front of Lancaster County’s Government Center.

The window display fits CASE&rsq...

Drug Task Force Charges Head of Cocaine Trafficking 'Enterprise'

The Lancaster County Drug Task Force arrested an upper-level dealer after a lengthy investigation that uncovered nearly a kilogram of cocaine, quantities of heroin and cash, and stolen handguns.

Detectives called Jordan Luis Morales’ trafficking an “enterp...

'New Beginning': Victims of Sexual Assaults Watch as Serial Rapist is Jailed Decades

A sentencing judge called serial rapist Tony Cruz a “fraud” for continuing to deny his guilt and accuse the victims of making false allegations.

A survivor’s mother called Cruz a “monster” for stealing the innocence from six girls who were abused as pre-te...

Judge: Property, Weapons Ban for Man who Threatened Shooting at Retirement Home

A New Holland man was sentenced to three years of probation – and a property ban - for threatening to bring a gun to a local retirement community after he was denied volunteer work at the facility.

Mark Wingerd, 66, was convicted at trial last mo...

Jury Deliberates 15 Minutes to Convict Man of Threatening to Stab his Probation Officer

A Columbia man was convicted this week in Lancaster County Court of threatening to stab his probation officer.

A local jury deliberated about 15 minutes before convicting 34-year-old Steven L. Andrews Jr. of misdemeanor terroristic threats.

Assistant Distri...

Sinking Fund Meeting

Lancaster County Sinking Fund Commission Meeting will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 701, 7^th floor, Lancaster County Government Center, 150 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Honoring Black History Month

At this morning’s Commissioners’ Public Meeting, the Board of Commissioners was proud to present a proclamation honoring Black History Month in Lancaster County.

Coronavirus Information

 Below are some official webpages/websites that provide additional information regarding the coronavirus outbreak: - PA Department of Health - https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx - Centers for Disease...

2020 Census: It’s Safe. It’s Easy. It’s Important.

The 2020 Census is fast approaching. Data collected in the census will inform the distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds to states and communities each year for things like infrastructure, health care, and food assistance. It’s ...