At 1:59 pm, Tuesday, 5/21/13, Walmart Loss Prevention reported observing a dark skin Hispanic male 50-60 years of age steal a wallet from a woman’s purse in a shopping cart on video surveillance.   The suspect left in a silver 1998 Hyundai Elantra westbound on Lincoln Highway East.   East Lampeter Twp PD Officer Douglas Immel located the vehicle and suspect in a parking lot in the Bridgeport area. 

 

The suspect, Manuel Garcia GONZALEZ H/M/65 of S. Queen St Lancaster was taken into custody for the theft of the wallet.   Surveillance video and investigation by ELTPD Detective Randy Shrom linked GONZALEZ to a recent spree of nine (9) thefts of purses or wallets, and two (2) thefts from vehicles of a wallet and cell phone.   The spree of thefts began in mid March 2013 at Walmart and Amelia’s Grocery Outlet, 1951 Lincoln Highway East.   One of the thefts from vehicle incidents had just occurred at the Goodwill Store 2353 Lincoln Highway East on 5/21/13 prior to the Walmart incident and had not yet been discovered. 

 

On 5/22/13, Det. Shrom charged GONZALEZ with nine (9) counts of misdemeanor Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition and two (2) counts of misdemeanor Theft from a Motor Vehicle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 4/8/13, Harpreet SINGH W/M/28 of Lancaster was charged with two counts of Felony Burglary and two counts of Misdemeanor Theft by Unlawful Taking by East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Lisa Gehr for two recent overnight business burglaries in East Lampeter Twp.

SINGH is charged for the 4/1/13 Burglary & Theft at Lancaster Homebrew, 1944 Lincoln Highway East, and the 4/5/13 Burglary & Theft at Riviera Pizzeria, 1878 Lincoln Highway East.   In both incidents, SINGH caused damage in making forced entry into the buildings.   An undisclosed amount of cash was taken during both incidents.

SINGH was arraigned before MDJ B. Denise Commins and was released on $35,000 unsecure bail. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Friday, 3/8/13, Tuan Anh LE A/M/33 of Annville PA was charged with Failure to Comply with Registration of Sexual Offenders (F-3) and Failure to Comply with Registration of Sexual Offenders Requirements (F-2) by East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Preston Gentzler.

Tuan Anh LE is a registered as Tier #1 sex offender with the Pennsylvania State Police Megan’s Law Division for Sexual Abuse of Children and Possession of Child Pornography. LE registered his place of employment with the Pennsylvania Megan’s Law Division as 415 9^th Street, apt #3, Lebanon PA.   LE has been working as a manager of the Polar Peach frozen yogurt business at 2481 Lincoln Highway East since January 2013 until present.

LE was arraigned before MDJ B. Denise Commins and committed to Lanacster County Prison in lieu of $250,000 bail on this date.   

 

 

 

 

At 8:17 pm, 12/03/2012, East Lampeter Twp Police responded to the Super 8 Hotel 2129 Lincoln Highway East for a 25 year old male from NJ that had fallen out of a third floor window.   It was discovered that an armed robbery had occurred in a third floor room at the Super 8.    The victim had been bludgeoned with a handgun by an unknown Black male and jumped out of the third floor window to escape the assault.  The victim was seriously injured from the attack and subsequent fall onto the asphalt parking lot.   The victim was transported for treatment to Lancaster General Hospital and was released a week later.   It was discovered that a female identified as, Ashley CENNENO age 21of NJ, had been staying with the victim at the Super 8 and was missing from the scene.   CENNENO was entered as a missing person and was later located back in New Jersey.

 

 

 

              On 12/3/12 at 2015hrs East Lampeter Township Police responded to the Super 8 Motel located at 2129 Lincoln Hwy, Lancaster, PA for a report a person who fell from a third store window onto the parking lot.    Subsequent investigation has determined the victim fell from the window during attempted armed robbery in his room.  The room in question was rented by an Ashley Cenneno of New Jersey.    Cenneno has not been seen since the incident and East Lampeter Township Police would like to locate Cenneno to check her well being and to speak with her about the incident.  

              This suspect in this case is described as a black male 6’0 in height 175lbs.  The suspect was last seen leaving the scene in a black in color SUV.   Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Jones, East Lampeter Township Police Department 291-4676  ext 3127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

East Lampeter Twp Police have charged Mohamed KHAIRAT W/M/43 and his wife Kerri L. KHAIRAT W/F/37 of York Pa with numerous counts of Felony Theft by Unlawful taking and Criminal Conspiracy to commit Theft following the closure of the Moe’s Bistro restaurant at 345 West Main St. Leola.

The KHAIRAT’s opened Moe’s Bistro restaurant in February of this year.   They leased in excess of $140,000 worth of commercial restaurant equipment and supplies at that time.   During the Memorial Day weekend of this year the KHAIRAT’s abruptly closed the restaurant without any notice to employees.   Promotional sales coupons were sold to patrons and employees for future price specials up to the date they closed.   During the holiday weekend the KHAIRAT’S stole all of the leased restaurant equipment and abandoned the business.   Pending payroll for employees also was not paid.  A portion of the stolen equipment was illegally sold and has been located.

Kerri KHAIRAT was charged with six (6) counts of Felony Criminal Conspiracy to commit Theft by Unlawful Taking.  Kerri KHAIRAT has been arraigned on the charges and is currently out on bail.

Mohamed KHAIRAT was charged with ten (10) counts of Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking and Criminal Conspiracy to commit Theft by Unlawful Taking.    Mohamed KHAIRAT remains at large and his whereabouts are unknown.   Anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp. Police Detective Chris Jones (717) 291-4676.  

 

 

On Friday 8/24/12 East Lampeter Twp. Police Detectives arrested Andrew Jackson MILLER B/M/68 of Stonecrest Drive Lancaster for sex offenses against a child.    These offenses are alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2005 at the suspect’s residence when the victim was between four and eight years of age.   MILLER was charged by Detective Joe Edgell with a single count each of the following criminal offenses;

-Rape of a Child  (Felony of the first degree)

-Aggravated Indecent Assault         (Felony of the second degree)

-Indecent Assault (Felony of the third degree)

-Corruption of Minors  (Misdemeanor of the first degree)

MILLER was arraigned before MDJ B. Denise Commins and was committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $500,000.

 

BURGLARY/AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/ROBBERY- LEOLA

 

    0115 hours 8/8/12 ELTPD responded to burglary and assault that just occurred at a residence in the 200 blk of W. Main St. Leola.  A 55 year old female victim was found inside the residence.   Victim had been punched about the head and stomach by a male intruder.   Victim was transported to LGH for treatment.   The victim had awakened and went to the kitchen for water where she discovered an unknown Black or Hispanic male with his face covered and displaying a knife.   The Actor yelled at the victim and assaulted her then ran out the back door.    It was discovered that forced entry had been made into the residence through a rear door and money had been stolen from the residence.    Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Joe Edgell (717) 291-4676.

 

 

 

 

 

 

          At approximately 1:25 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2012, officers of the East Lampeter Township Police Department were dispatched to 224 Lemon Lane, Leola, Pennsylvania, for a call of a deceased individual being located inside the residence.  Upon arrival, officers entered and located two females who were the victims of apparent homicides. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office arrived on scene and declared the victims deceased.  The names of the victims are being withheld until all family can be notified. 

          Investigators with the East Lampeter Township Police Department, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and the County Forensic Team are investigating.  If anyone has any information they are asked to call the detective division of the East Lampeter Township Police Department at 717-291-4676.

NEW INFORMATION:

      On June 17, 2012 Gary Charles GERLACH, age 22 of Leola, was taken into custody in Wildwood New Jersey. GERLACH has been charged with two counts of Criminal Homicide.   Investigators from East Lampeter Twp PD are in Wildwood NJ continuing with the investigation.    GERLACH will be incarcerated in New Jersey pending extradition back to Lancaster County.   The investigation is continuing, however, no additional suspects are being sought.

Investigators from East Lampeter Twp Police Department, Pennslyvania State Police, Lancaster County District Attorney's Office and the County Forensic Team are continuing their investigation.    Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Division of the East Lampeter Twp. Police Dept. at (717) 291-4676.    

      

 

 

At 8:36 pm, Monday, 5/21/12, ELTPD responded to a report of an armed robbery that just occurred at the Jones NY Woman Outlet in Rockvale Square.    It was reported that a Black male of average height wearing a hat and a flannel jacket entered the store and approached a female employee at the register.   The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money.   After being given an undisclosed amount of cash the suspect was last seen leaving the store on foot.   There were two female employees in the store at the time and they were not injured.   Anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Chris Jones (717) 291-4676.

 

 

 

 

At 4:56 pm, Sunday, 5/6/12, an armed robbery occurred at the Socks Galore Outlet in Rockvale Square.    It was reported that a Black male, 5-10, 200 pounds wearing a blue puffy coat displayed a handgun to the female clark and demanded money.    The Actor fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.   The female clerk was not injured.    anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Chris Jones (717) 291-4676.

 

 

On Friday 5/4/12 East Lampeter Twp Police responded to an overnight burglary at the Perfumania Outlet in Rockvale Square.    It was discovered that forced entry had been made into the business through a rear door.     The store safe and an undisclosed amount of store product was taken.    Anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Chris Jones (717) 291-4676.

 

 

 

On Saturday March 17, 2012 at approximately 1958Hrs, East Lampeter Twp PD responded to Gold Toe Factory Store (Rockvale Square Retail Outlets) for a robbery.  Suspect ordered the clerk to open the cash register, and then took cash prior to fleeing the store.  There were no customers in the store during the robbery.    The outlets were crowdwd with shoppers at the time of the robbery. It is unknown if the suspect got into a vehicle or not. 

  Suspect is described as a white male, 6’00 tall, medium build, wearing a red lightweight zip up jacket, and blue jeans.  Suspect was wearing a red sweatband on his head, suspect has brown hair, and had a chipped front tooth.  Suspect did not display a weapon.

Anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp. Police Detective Preston Gentzler (717) 291-4676.

 

 

On this date East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Chris Jones charged Dennis Maurice BONNEAU B/M/26 of Lancaster for the assault and robbery of a Yellow Cab Taxi driver at 5:25 am on Sunday 2/19/2012 in the 400 blk of Greenland Drive. 

BONNEAU was charged with one count each of felony Robbery, felony Aggravated Assault, misdemeanor Theft by Unlawful Taking and summary Theft of Services.   BONNEAU was arraigned before MDJ B. Denise Commins and was incarcerated at Lancaster County Prison on $150,000 bail.

BONNEAU was apprehended by East Lampeter Twp. Patrol officers at the scene of burglary early this morning in East Lampeter Township.   Additional charges are pending against BONNEAU for two burglaries this date at A&B Motors 2050 Lincoln Highway East and M&S Auto 2282 Old Philadelphia Pike.

 

 

1938 hours, Tuesday, 1/17/12, an armed robbery occurred at the Lancaster Food and Fuel, 2501 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks.   

It was reported that a White Male entered the business then displayed a handgun to the clerk and demanded money.   The Actor was given an undisclosed amount of cash then fled on foot.  The clerk was not injured.

The Actor was described as a White Male, early 20’s, 5-04 to 5-08 in height, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with the hood up.   

2355 hours, Tuesday, 1/17/12, and armed robbery occurred at the Lancaster Travel Plaza, 2622 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks.

It was reported that a White Male entered the business then displayed a handgun to the clerk and demanded money.    The Actor was given an undisclosed amount of cash then fled on foot.    The clerk was not injured.

The Actor was described as a White Male, late teens to early 20’s, 5-00 to 5-04 in height, wearing a tan hooded sweatshirt with the hood up.

Anyone one with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp. Police Detective Scott Eelman (717) 291-4676                  

Previously Released:

On 1/16/12 at 1900 hours, an attempted armed robbery occurred at the Cherry Lane Motel, 84 North Ronks Road.   A White male, early 20’s, 5-00 to 5-06 in height, wearing a black & red knit cap and a black leather coat entered the office then displayed a handgun to the front desk clerk and demanded money.   The clerk was unable to retrieve any money and the Actor fled on foot.    The clerk was not injured.    

                  

On Thursday January 19, 2012 East Lampeter Township Police with the Assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop J located, and subsequently arrested Shaun Ronald APPLER W/M/26 of Quarryville on an outstanding warrant for the robbery of the Cherry Lane Motel. 

  After further investigation conducted by both East Lampeter Township and the Pennsylvania State Police, Evan Charles BLANK W/M/21 of Paradise was arrested and charged for the robberies of Cherry Lane Motel, Lancaster Food and Fuel, and the Lancaster Travel Plaza. 

  Additional charges are expected to be filed against Shaun APPLER for the robberies at Lancaster Food and Fuel, and the Lancaster Travel Plaza. 

Information from Crime Stoppers and News Media coverage assisted in the quick arrest. 

  APPLER and BLANK were arraigned at Central Booking and committed to Lancaster County Prison.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday October 4, 2011 at approximately 2:25 am East Lampeter TwpPolice responded to a robbery that just occurred at the Turkey Hill store 1612 Lincoln Highway East.   A Hispanic male 20-30 years of age, 6-01 to 6-02 in height, medium build, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood up entered the store and demanded three cartons of cigarettes.   The suspect did not display a weapon but gestured that he may a weapon.  After taking the cigarettes valued at $173.00 the suspect fled on foot.   Anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp Police Detective Scott Eelman.

 

 

 On September 26, 2011 at approximately 2049Hrs, a robbery occurred at Rockvale Square Outlets – Jockey Outlet Store.  A black male entered the store and brandished a small handgun while demanding money from the two female employees.  The suspect away from the store on foot.

  Male is described as 5’10 – 6’00” tall, “chunky” build, Late 30’s, with facial hair described by employees as “scruff” from ear to ear,  wearing a black beanie hat, black shirt with a yellow cross on the front, baggie jeans.   Anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter TwpPolice Dept. Detective Preston Gentzler (717) 291-4676.

 

 

 

 

 

At 2012 hours, Saturday, July 9th, East Lampeter Twp Police responded to the Bath & Body Works Outlet at Tanger Outlets for an armed robbery.    Employees reported that a Black male, 20-30 years of age, approximately 5'-07" in height, displaying a handgun, entered the store and demanded money.     Actor was given an undetermined amount of cash and fled on foot.    Anyone with information is asked to contact East Lampeter Twp. Police detective Randy Shrom (717) 291-4676. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year as the weather improves residents are victimized by scams perpetrated by bands of roaming thieves who are experts in commtting confidence crimes.   These transient criminal groups known as Gypsies and Travelers, routinely travel across local and state jurisdictional boundaries in search of potential victims, who are most often the elderly.   The following information is of the more common scams committed by transient criminals in our jurisdiction.

 

HOME REPAIR SCAMS:   In this type of scam the subjects represent themselves as self- employed home improvement contractors who have been working in the area and have noticed the victim's roof, driveway or house is in need of repair.    They will claim that they have have done work in the past or have been sent by a relative or neighbor.   In most cases the subjects will appear to perform some work, though it will be of extremely poor quality.    They may spray roofs with a steam mist that they represent as sealant.   Driveway sealant may be thinned black paint or drained oil.   The initial prices quoted will appear quite reasonable, only to be grossly inflated when the job is finished.   The subjects will often demand cash and will pressure or intimidate the victim to secure payment.

 

DIVERSION BURGLARIES/THEFTS:   In this scam the subjects will approach and distract the homeowner or resident.   The subjects will approach the victim and negotiate to perform a home improvement job or use some other diversion such as help to determine where the property line or utilility lines are located for a job they are doing for a neighbor.    The goal is to divert the victim's attention and lure them to another room or out of the residence while other subjects of the group steal cash or jewelry.   The subjects may use pressure and intimidation if the victim's do not cooperate.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:   Only use contractors that are known to you or that you have acquired references for.    Ask for the person's PA state contractor number.    All contractors are required to register with the PA Attorney General's Office.   If you are suspicious, or pressured by a visit by an unsolicited person offering home repair, or requesting your assistance please contact the East Lampeter Twp Police immediately (717) 291-4676

 

 

 

Merchants on the Rt-30 business strip in East Lampeter Twp have been experiencing an increase of counterfeit $100 bills being passed at their businesses.   The counterfeit bills are US $5 bills that have been bleached to remove the printing then color inkjet copiers are used to copy the US $100 bill onto them.     The counterfeit bills will pass the common ink pen test due to US currency paper being used.    It is recommended that merchants examine all $100 bills for other security safe guards listed below.   Other options when questionable currency is presented are to call Police for assistance immediately or refuse to accept any questionable currency. 

 

GENUINE $100 BILL;

COUNTERFEIT $100 BILL;