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Lancaster Teen Charged With Armed Robbery At Tobacco King In Ephrata: Police
A 16-year-old boy from Lancaster has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at the Tobacco King store in Ephrata, police announced on Monday, Nov. 25.
The teen faces multiple charges, including felony robbery, felony firearms not to be carried without a license, misdemeanor possession of a firearm by a minor, and misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, according to Ephrata police.
The robbery occurred on Sept. 2, 2024, at the Tobacco King store at 108 N Reading Rd., Ephrata Borough. Following an investigation, a warrant was issued, and the juvenile was apprehended by th…
Shooter, Victim Charged After Shooting Central PA McDonald's: Police
A 19-year-old has been arrested and both he and the man he shot have been charged, Lancaster Bureau of Police said.
The accused shooter, Lorenzo O'branty of Lancaster, has been charged the following crimes, the police announced on Friday, July 21, 2023:
Felony aggravated assault.
Felony discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure.
Misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person.
Felony firearms not to be carried without a license.
A 20-year-old man recovering from a gunshot wound has also been charged, police announced on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Fugitive Nabbed In Lancaster, Police Say
A convicted burglar who absconded from justice has been arrested.
Taleek Azan Perez, 25, of Lancaster was arrested by the US Marshal Fugitive Task Force in the 100 block of South Third Street in Columbia Borough around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, according to the Columbia Borough of Police, who assisted the marshals.
Perez was wanted on an outstanding warrant after he fled from state parole, according to the police.
Back in 2017, he was arrested for a burglary "at a home in the 200 block of S. Ann St. where jewelry, clothing and a television were stolen," Lancaster Bureau of…
Three Teens Wanted For Homicide Attempt In Lancaster, Police Say
Three Lancaster teens are wanted on warrants for criminal attempted homicide in connection with a shooting earlier in January 2023, authorities say.
Charles J. Freeman, a 15-year-old, of the 900 block of Sterling Place, Lancaster Township; Sackiwa W. Ntuli, an 18-year-old, of the 500 block of Sterling Place, Lancaster Township; and Jose M. Ramos, a 16-year-old, of the 300 block of New Dorwart St., Lancaster City; are wanted on criminal charges of attempted of homicide firearms not to be carried without a license, recklessly endangering another person, and firearms discharge, …
Man Slashed 'Ear To Ear' With Box Cutter Outside Central PA Home: Police
A man was held by his hair and slashed across the face "ear to ear" outside his Lancaster home, police say.
Former convict Alex Lamont Baker, 31, of Lancaster, was arrested on a warrant in connection with the stabbing on Monday, August 1, according to an updated release by the Lancaster Bureau of Police.
Police first became aware of the stabbing when they were called to the 700 block of East Walnut Street around 6:36 a.m., on Sunday, July 31, according to the release.
Upon their arrival, police found the man "with a deep laceration across his face, extending from ear to …
Historic Downtown Lancaster Reopens After Police Incident
Lancaster's popular and historic Penn Square was suddenly evacuated and detours were been put in place due to a "police incident" on Monday, May 4, police say.
Penn Square was closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic, as of approximately 9:30 a.m., according to a statement by the Lancaster Bureau of Police.
Traffic was temporarily blocked at West King, North Prince, South Queen, and West Vine streets, according to the statement.
"If you are in a building near Penn Square, stay inside unless otherwise directed to evacuate," police said.
Several hours later police released an upd…
PA Man Who "Didn’t Show Shred Of Remorse" Sentenced To Life In Prison, Officials Say
A central Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with a 2019 murder, according a release by the Lancaster County district attorney's office.
Raymond Lydell Speller, 40, of Lancaster, was sentenced for killing Pedro Almodovar, 36, on Friday by Lancaster County Judge Jeffery Wright according to the release.
Almodovar was killed while sitting in a parked red SUV in the 300 block of Howard Avenue on Sept. 23, 2019, as Lancaster Bureau of police reported at the time.
Speller’s friend walked past the vehicle, said “what’s up” and walked to a home on the avenue only e…
