Lititz Mom Calls 911 For Fire, Ends Up Arrested For Endangering Child: PD

A 26-year-old mom called 911 for a smoking baseboard heat she believed could cause a fire, and ended up getting arrested and charged with child endangerment, Lititz Borough of Police Department officials announced on Monday, July 1.

Maricruz Alvarado-Blanco and a map show where the fire was and unsafe apartment is located, according to the police.
Photo Credit: *Lititz Borough of Police Department (overlay); Google Maps (Street View)*

Jillian Pikora

07/01/2024 3:50 p.m.

Maricruz Alvarado-Blanco, the 20 block of Main Street in Lititz, called 911 "regarding a baseboard heater smoking and creating a fire hazard" at 10:46 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, according to the police release.

Police officers were called to investigate, and the following happened, as stated in the release:

"While inside the apartment, officers discovered living conditions that were not suitable for children and violated a parental duty of care, protection or support. The LBPD conducted an on-scene investigation into these conditions and believed probable cause existed to arrest Alvarado-Blanco. After consulting with the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, LBPD arrested Alvarado-Blanco."

She was arrested at 3:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, according to the police.

Court documents for this case were not immediately available. Check back here for possible updates.

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