Lancaster County
Crime Watch
A wanted list. Not a guilty list.
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These are accused crimes. Innocent until proven guilty is not a slogan here — it is the rule. Guilt is established in court. We do not decide who “really” did it. We report that police say a problem happened, and that they have named someone they are seeking or have charged.
Names below are who law enforcement currently lists as wanted or charged. That is an allegation. It is not a conviction. It is not permission to treat a neighbor as a perpetrator.
In the Tales, people take the law into their own hands. That is fiction. We do not want vigilantes — not in the county, not off this page. Do not follow, confront, detain, or go after anyone listed here. If you recognize a face or a name, tell the police. If it is happening now, call 911. Leave the rest to people with badges.
Pulled Sep 5, 2026 from county police desks and the local papers. Reloading this page asks again.
01 · At large
Who police say they are seeking
Active warrants and most-wanted listings from Lancaster County agencies on CRIMEWATCH PA. Police are asking the public to look. They are not asking the public to act. Do not approach.
Police say wantedOrtiz, Antonio EsmealAlleged: ONE (1) COUNT SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) and 1 additional chargeLancaster Township Police DepartmentThe Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Antonio Esmeal Ortiz , who is currently wanted on...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedMetz, Calvin WilliamAlleged: ONE (1) COUNT FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (M2)Lancaster Township Police DepartmentThe Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Calvin William Metz , who is currently wanted on ...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedDhimal, BhanuAlleged: ONE (1) COUNT DUI-HIGHEST RATE OF ALCOHOL (F3)Lancaster Township Police DepartmentThe Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Bhanu Dhimal , who is currently wanted on crimina...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedPerez, FrankyAlleged: THREE (3) COUNTS RETAIL THEFT (F3)Lancaster Township Police DepartmentThe Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Franky Perez , who is currently wanted in connect...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedEvans, Zachary TrayshawnAlleged: 2 COUNTS (18) 4101 A1- FORGERY- ALTER WRITING (F2) and 1 additional chargeLancaster Township Police DepartmentThe Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Zachary Trayshawn Evans , who is currently wanted...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedPedersen, Kai HAlleged: BAD CHECKSEast Earl Township Police DepartmentThe East Earl Township Police Department holds an active arrest warrant for Kai H. Pedersen of Pottstown for Bad Checks. It is alle...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedCedeno-Santiago, Jose MAlleged: 9 COUNTS 18-3929 A1 RETAIL THEFT (F3)Lancaster Township Police Department🚨 ARREST WARRANT ISSUED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED 🚨 On July 22, 2026, the Lancaster Township Police Department obtained an arrest warra...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedBrown, Elias RicardoAlleged: 18 2702 A1 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (F1)Lancaster Township Police DepartmentWANTED: Elias Ricardo Brown The Lancaster Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Elias Ricardo Brown (...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedMartin, Clifford Tristan Jr.Alleged: FORGERYEast Earl Township Police DepartmentThe East Earl Township Police Department holds an active arrest warrant for Clifford T. Martin, Jr. of Houston, Texas. Martin is wa...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedGermain, Alan-Ado SpencurAlleged: (2) COUNTS DEALING IN PROCEEDS OF UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES and 4 additional chargesManheim Township Police DepartmentDealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, Identity Theft, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Access Devi...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedReyes, SamuelAlleged: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT and 2 additional chargesLancaster City Bureau of PoliceSamuel Reyes has a warrant for his arrest regarding two separate incidents. Incident #2604002664: On April 3, 2026, in the area of N. Shi...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedDzigoshvili, SandroAlleged: (1) DEALING IN PROCEEDS OF UNLAWFUL ACCTIVITY and 2 additional chargesManheim Township Police DepartmentDealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activity, Theft by Deception, Criminal Conspiracy (Theft by Deception) Warrant, April 6, 2026, Trillium P...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedMartin, Shawn PatrickAlleged: (1) COUNT DEALING IN PROCEEDS OF UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY and 2 additional chargesManheim Township Police DepartmentDealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activity, Theft by Deception, Criminal Conspiracy (Theft by Deception) Warrant, April 6, 2026, Trillium P...Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedTorres, TiffanyAlleged: ONE (1) COUNT ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD (F3)Lancaster Township Police DepartmentWANTED - TIFFANY TORRES The Lancaster Township Police Department is attempting to locate Tiffany Torres, who is currently wanted in connection with an Access Device Fraud investiga…Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedTaylor, Mark AndrewAlleged: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (F2)Ephrata Police DepartmentOn July 9, 2026, the Ephrata Police Department Investigation Sections filed charges against Mark Andrew Taylor, 57, of Ephrata, for failure to comply with sex offender registration…Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedSantana Garcia, Julio ManuelAlleged: (2) COUNTS ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD and 1 additional chargeManheim Township Police DepartmentAccess Device Fraud, Identity Theft Warrant, July 27, 2026, 300 block of Bracken Dr (MT) – Julio Manuel Santana Garcia, M/43, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged with the above…Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedWALLACE, SHAWN AAlleged: FORGERY (F2) and 2 additional chargesEphrata Police DepartmentIn May 2026, the Ephrata Police Department received a report of a stolen business check from Hoover's Farm Market and Greenhouse. The check, valued at $70,180.00, was mailed via th…Do not approach. Open the official listing.
Police say wantedMatt, Michael HarryAlleged: (1) COUNT MEGAN'S LAW VIOLATIONPennsylvania State PoliceMegan’s Law Violation Warrant, July 23, 2026, First block of W. Liberty St (MT) – Michael Harry Matt, M/54, of Lancaster, PA was charged with the above offense. On May 15, 20…Do not approach. Open the official listing.
02 · Charged
Who police say they have charged
Arrest notices as posted by county departments. A charge is an accusation. It is not a verdict. People listed here are in the system — they have not been found guilty on this page.
- Charged · not convictedEphrata Police DepartmentSep 5, 2026godwin, elaine W.Police allege: SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) and 2 additional charges
- Charged · not convictedMillersville Borough Police DepartmentSep 4, 2026Finsel, Robert GeorgePolice allege: OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER
- Charged · not convictedMillersville Borough Police DepartmentSep 4, 2026Oetliker, JoelPolice allege: SCATTERING RUBBISH
- Charged · not convictedMillersville Borough Police DepartmentSep 4, 2026Consigliere Picco, LuciaPolice allege: SCATTERING RUBBISH
- Charged · not convictedWest Lampeter Police DepartmentSep 3, 2026Null, Charles H.Police allege: (1 COUNT) (18) 5126 (A) FLIGHT TO AVOID APPREHENSION and 1 additional charge
- Charged · not convictedManheim Township Police DepartmentSep 3, 2026Marin Salazar, AnamarPolice allege: (1) COUNT RETAIL THEFT
- Charged · not convictedManheim Township Police DepartmentSep 3, 2026Gomez, Alexanyelis P.Police allege: (1) COUNT RETAIL THEFT
- Charged · not convictedEphrata Police DepartmentSep 3, 2026Elmeier, Maria E.Police allege: RETAIL THEFT (M1)
- Charged · not convictedLititz Borough Police DepartmentSep 2, 2026SCHLACK, RYMAN MICHAELPolice allege: 2 COUNTS STRANGULATION-APPLYING PRESSURE TO THROAT OR NECK (F2) and 1 additional charge
- Charged · not convictedLancaster County Crime StoppersCotton, Mikaail FahimPolice allege: (1 COUNT) ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY (F-2) and 2 additional charges
- Charged · not convictedLancaster City Bureau of PoliceReyes, SamuelPolice allege: (2 COUNTS) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (F-2) and 2 additional charges
03 · As reported
What the papers are saying
Crime headlines from Lancaster desks. Same rule: this is reporting, not a courtroom.
- As reportedWFMZ.comSep 3, 2026Lancaster County woman wanted on indecent assault charges in Berks
- As reportedABC27Aug 20, 2026Woman charged after allegedly robbing Lancaster County motel at knifepoint
- As reportedfox43.comAug 19, 2026Lancaster County man charged with sexually assaulting teen girl has case proceed to county court
- As reportedfox43.comAug 12, 2026Lancaster man charged after reportedly throwing child to ground outside of local Walmart
- As reportedOma ErtoAug 10, 2026Lancaster Pa Crime Watch
- As reportedABC27Aug 6, 2026Police find drugs, stolen handgun during Lancaster County search warrant
- As reportedABC27Aug 3, 2026Lancaster County mother, three more teens charged after fatal shooting
- As reportedLancasterOnlineJul 31, 20262 teens charged for roles in Columbia Borough fatal shooting: police
- As reportedLancasterOnlineJul 29, 2026'American Crime Story' actor visited Lancaster Central Market Saturday
- As reportedABC27Jul 22, 2026Man charged after disagreement leads to Lancaster County stabbing, police say
- As reportedABC27Jul 22, 2026Man charged after deadly Lancaster County stabbing
- As reportedABC27Jul 21, 2026Lancaster County man charged with killing sister
Sources
- CRIMEWATCH PA · Lancaster County
- Most wanted (official)
- Warrants (official)
- Arrests (official)
- LancasterOnline Crime Watch
We reprint what the agencies and papers published. We do not add guilt. If a listing is wrong or outdated, the originating desk is the correction — follow their link.