East Lampeter Township Police Department

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The East Lampeter Township Police Department is a community police organization that cares about its citizens and provides a wide variety of services to approximately 27,000 residents of East Lampeter Township and Upper Leacock Township.

CONES with a COP The East Lampeter Township Police Department would like to thank Fox Meadows Creamery for providing ice...
05/29/2026

CONES with a COP

The East Lampeter Township Police Department would like to thank Fox Meadows Creamery for providing ice cream for a great event this afternoon (Cones with a Cop). The turnout was great and the ice cream was awesome! What a fantastic way to end school and start the summer.

STEVEN STURGES:(1) COUNT DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)(1) COUNT DUI HIGHEST RATE (M)(1) COUNT PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS (S)(1) COU...
05/21/2026

STEVEN STURGES:

(1) COUNT DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)
(1) COUNT DUI HIGHEST RATE (M)
(1) COUNT PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS (S)
(1) COUNT OPEN CONTAINER (S)
(1) COUNT DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED (S)
(1) COUNT DRIVING WITHOUT VALID INSPECTION (S)

On 5/16/2026, Ofc. Dykshoorn with the East Lampeter Township Police Department was in the Greenfield Corporate Center monitoring a Girls-On-The-Run 5-K event. At approximately 9:40 a.m., Ofc. Dykshoorn observed a red Chevrolet sedan traveling eastbound on William Penn Way with an expired inspection (4/26). A few minutes later, Ofc. Dykshoorn observed the operator of that vehicle jogging in the opposite direction as the rest of the 5-K run participants causing them to have to move out of his way. He had his shirt off and was waving it around his head while high-fiving participants running past him. Due to his behavior, Ofc. Dykshoorn approached and made contact with the male identifying him as Steven Sturges. Steven exhibited signs of impairment and admitted to consuming alcohol. An investigation ensued which led to Steven being arrested for DUI, Public Drunkenness, Restriction on Alcoholic Beverages (Open Container), Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended and Driving a Vehicle with an Expired Inspection. Steven submitted to a breath test which revealed his BAC was 0.195% (legal limit in PA is 0.08%). Charges were filed with M.D.J. B. Denise Commins office on 5/20/2026.

05/21/2026

Person Struck
On 5/21/26 at approximately 3:40 a.m., East Lampeter Township Police were dispatched to a person struck by a train in the area of Horseshoe & Jefferson Rd. Upon arrival, it was learned an adult female was struck by a Norfolk Southern train that was being operated on an Amtrak Rail line. The Lancaster County Coroner's office responded to the scene and pronounced the female deceased. Norfolk Southern along with Amtrak police are investigating the incident.

CONES WITH A COP On 5/29/2026 (last day of school) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. please join us for a free ice cream cone a...
05/18/2026

CONES WITH A COP
On 5/29/2026 (last day of school) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. please join us for a free ice cream cone at the East Lampeter Township building. Meet some of our police officers and check out a police cruiser. Please register a head of time by scanning the QR code in the attached flyer or by visiting the township website. Hope to see you there!

Great Night out for a Great CausePlease consider supporting the Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop fundraiser event at Funck's R...
05/18/2026

Great Night out for a Great Cause

Please consider supporting the Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop fundraiser event at Funck's Restaurant & Bar on June 10, 2026 from 4-9 p.m. Our own Sgt. Brian Cloonan, Det. Heather Waltman, Ofc. Emily Daminger and Lt. Matt Hess will be working!

05/18/2026

This week, we recognize and thank the dedicated men and women of EMS during National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026).

From the first call to the hospital handoff, EMS providers deliver critical care when it matters most. Their skill, compassion, and ability to perform under pressure make a difference in countless lives every single day.

Thank you for your commitment to serving others and for being there when our community needs you most.

Impact DayThe East Lampeter Township Police would like to thank Scott and Cathy Montague who dropped off baked goods and...
05/18/2026

Impact Day

The East Lampeter Township Police would like to thank Scott and Cathy Montague who dropped off baked goods and snacks as part of "Impact Day" through their church LCBC. We appreciate the gesture!

ARREST:Colandreo Gilchrist- (1 COUNT) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (F-3)On 4/20/26 at approximately 11:22 a.m., a male entered the ...
05/14/2026

ARREST:

Colandreo Gilchrist- (1 COUNT) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (F-3)

On 4/20/26 at approximately 11:22 a.m., a male entered the Mellinger Mennonite Church located at 1916 Lincoln Highway East requesting to speak with a pastor. The male proceeded past the church office and later located church members mailboxes where he removed envelopes placing them into his pockets. Staff members located and confronted the male who claimed he was using the bathroom. The male then asked if the church had any work for him and then provided a false name and phone number before exiting the church and leaving the area. Through investigation, the male was identified as 61-year-old Colandreo Gilchrist who is from the 600 blk. of East King Street in Lancaster. Det. Sgt. Brian Cloonan obtained a warrant charging him with (1 Count) Criminal Trespass (F-3). Colandreo Gilchrist was later detained during a parole meeting, arraigned and committed to Lancaster County Prison.

Thank YouThe East Lampeter Township Police would like to thank the 911 Communications Division Lancaster County Departme...
05/14/2026

Thank You

The East Lampeter Township Police would like to thank the 911 Communications Division Lancaster County Department of Public Safety and especially dispatcher Sabrina and supervisors Brett & Maggie for dropping off pizza, snacks & food in recognition of National Police Week. We appreciate the gesture and thank the entire team at LCWC.

05/07/2026

It's important to remember this! If you reach an intersection where a school bus is loading or unloading students and the stop arm is activated and the red lights are flashing, all traffic must stop.

Even when the intersection is not marked with a stop sign, and even if you are not directly passing the bus, all drivers must stop.

Thank you again to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for this reminder.

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2250 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA
17602

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+17172914676

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