Presentation of National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week Proclamation

At the April 14, 2021 Commissioners' Public Meeting, the Commissioners presented a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week to highlight the importance of prompt response by emergency services when an emergency occ...

Presentation of Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation

At the April 7, 2021 Commissioners' Public Meeting, the Commissioners presented a Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month to call upon all citizens to increase their participation in efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby strengthening the...

Presentation of National Library Week Proclamation

At the April 7, 2021 Commissioners' Public Meeting, the Commissioners presented a Proclamation for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021) to encourage all Lancaster County citizens to take advantage of what our local libraries have to offer.&am...

Presentation of Reentry Month Proclamation

At the March 31, 2021 Commissioners' meeting, the Board presented a Proclamation for Reentry Month (April 2021) to highlight the importance of effective reentry strategies in reducing crime across Lancaster County and increasing public safety. The Board w...

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Lancaster Man Charged with Kidnapping Indiana Girl, 13, and Sexually Assaulting Her

A multi-agency investigation led to a Lancaster County hotel Wednesday night where police arrested a 38-year-old man and charged him with kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from her Indiana home after pursuing her online.

Andrew E. Howland, of Lancaster city, a...

‘One Pill Did It’: Dealer Sentenced for Fentanyl Pill that Caused Fatal Overdose

A Lancaster man will spend at least 6½ years in prison for selling a fentanyl-laced pill to a man who fatally overdosed last year in his East Lampeter Township home.

Hector V. Nazario recently admitted in Lancaster County Court to selling pills ...