Month: April 2018

Police: Missing woman found in Columbia

Jessica Yingst
A Columbia woman who had been missing since Sunday evening has been found, police said. Jessica Yingst, 27, was found in Columbia and is no longer considered a missing endangered person, according to Columbia Borough Police Department.
MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/police-missing-woman-found-in-columbia/article_13f67bc4-3bea-11e8-89ab-73109c046b49.html

Realmuto, Scott Fred – One count of Theft by unlawful taking or disposition Section 3921 (A) (M1) | West Hempfield Township Police Department

Scott Fred Realmuto
On Monday, April 2, 2018 an officer from the West Hempfield Township Police Department was dispatched to the Speedway Gas Station, located at 1792 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512 for an employee theft report. 
Speedway management reported that between February 28, 2018 and March 27, 2018, 46 year old employee, Scott Fred Realmuto, of  Malleable Road, Columbia, PA 17512, removed $804.93, from the store without authorization. 
Continuing on the same date, the West Hempfield Township Police Department filed one count of Theft by unlawful taking or disposition Section 3921 (A) (M1), at MDJ Miles Bixler’s Office in Columbia, PA 17512, against Realmuto. 
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 
Arrest Date: 

Monday, April 2, 2018

Case Number: 

2018-WH-00683

Source: 

West Hempfield Township Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/westhempfieldpd/11465/arrests/realmuto-scott-fred-one-count-theft-unlawful-taking-or-disposition-section-3921-m1

Kroft, Lawrence Paul Jr. – One count of Retail theft Section 3929 (a)(1) (S) | West Hempfield Township Police Department

Lawrence Paul Kroft, Jr.
On Friday, April 6, 2018, at about 10:39 AM, officers from the West Hempfield Township Police Department were dispatched for an employee theft at the Kmart Store located at 3975 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512. 
Kmart management reported that 62-year-old Lawrence Paul Kroft, Jr., of  South 12th Street, Columbia, PA 17512, had removed $43.94 worth of merchandise without paying the full retail value. 
Continuing on the same date, the West Hempfield Township Police Department cited Kroft with Retail theft Section 3929 (A)(1) (S).
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 
Arrest Date: 

Friday, April 6, 2018

Case Number: 

2018-WH-00720

Source: 

West Hempfield Township Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/westhempfieldpd/11465/arrests/kroft-lawrence-paul-jr-one-count-retail-theft-section-3929-a1-s

Burglary on 200 Block of S. 8th St.| Columbia Borough Police Department

The Columbia Borough Police took a report of a burglary that occurred in the 200 blk. of S. 8th St. between Wednesday 04-04-18 and Saturday 04-07-18 at approx. 2:30AM. A flat screen TV and Xbox 1 gaming system were taken. If anyone in the area observed anything out of the ordinary in this area during this time they are asked to contact the police department at 717-684-7735 or submit a tip below.

Date: 

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Case Status:

Case Type:

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/burglary-2

School Threats Complaint | Columbia Borough Police Department

At approx. 11:39PM on 04-08-18 the Columbia Borough Police Department was made aware of a threat posted online with the picture that is posted in this topic. It was discovered that the threat originated in Clovis, New Mexico and that the suspect is in custody. The threat was not against Columbia High School. School will be in session on 04-09-18.

Also attached is the press release from Clovis PD in New Mexico.

Attachments: 

PDF icon Clovis PD Press Release

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/school-threats-complaint

Missing Endangered Person | Columbia Borough Police Department

Jessica Yingst
The Columbia Borough Police is currently looking for Jessica Yingst (27) of Columbia. Yingst is currently listed as a missing endangered person. If anyone has any information on where she may be, please submit a tip below or contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735. It was reported that she was last seen in the area of the 4th and Linden St. at approx. 6PM.
Date: 

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Case Status:

Case Type:

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/missing-endangered-person-0

About Town

This week’s pics from about town…
Down in the alley, this black vulture kept an eye on things.
 He had quite a view from his attic window.

 He’s the latest tenant at this occupied rental property, whether or not the other tenants know.

But no one can hang around the apartment all the time.
 The detour will go into effect tomorrow, Monday, April 9. Look for the signs around town.

Route 441 will be shut down between Mill and Plane Streets.
 A flock of herons flew down the river the other day.

 Going to points unknown

 Inside out at the bottom of Locust – 
Several structures are undergoing demolition to make way for a 33-unit apartment building to be built by Eberly Myers.

 Here’s a longer view.

 Three houses are being demolished to make way for an apartment building.

 This is what’s left of one of them – a mobile home that once sat on Bank Avenue.

 “When the walls come tumblin’ tumblin’ down.”

This 5-ton claw made quick work of things. All that’s left is to knock down the two joined houses on Locust.
A second excavator was brought in on Saturday, but the project might hit a snag in the near future. PPL still needs to disconnect the electrical lines leading to the house. Until that’s done, only limited demolition can be completed. PPL said it will address the issue within the next 21 days, according to a source close to the project. 

 Time for a quick adjustment

 Ready to go

 Heritage Drive parking area shaping up

 Soon to be paved…

 as soon as all the boulders are combed out.

 Was this a victim of last week’s high winds?

 This, however, looks more long-term.

 So does this.

 The Easter bunny, or an offspring, is hanging out at Peerless Hardware.

 More parking-to-be along Commerce Street

 According to their owner, these three miniature greyhounds are named “Captain,” “Morgan,” and “Bacardi” (not necessarily in that order in the photo).

Two killdeers were performing some sort of mating ritual down by the railroad tracks. (It’s spring, after all.)

 You’d have to be a killdeer to understand any of this.

 Uh-oh … pedestrian crossing sign down.

 Let’s hope it’s just the sign and not a pedestrian.

 Is this the final resting place of Oliver Douglas’s tractor?

 The ever-changing…yet NEVER-changing…Avenue G (300 block)

 Ready to meet the challenge

 Feral City – still very much occupied

 Tea time

Some folks go right up to the line.

 Some folks go over it, and use it as their private parking space, line of sight be damned!

 We each have our cross to bear.

 Until we end up here.
Fascinating fact found on the “internets”:

A cemetery refers to a large burial ground, typically not associated with a church. A graveyard is typically smaller than a cemetery and is often associated with a church. It is part of the churchyard.

Father and son

Schaeffer, Heather Lynn – Simple Assault (Domestic Violence Related) and 6 additional charges | Columbia Borough Police Department

Heather Lynn Schaeffer
On 04-05-18 at approx. 5:12PM the Columbia Borough Police were called to a domestic dispute in the 600 blk. of Lancaster Ave. During the investigation police learned that Heather Lynn Schaeffer (30) of Columbia was a passenger in a motor vehicle and did grab the steering wheel of the vehicle while it was in motion steering it into the oncoming traffic lane. Three (3) children were in the vehicle at the time. When the driver attempted to regain control of the vehicle, Schaeffer grabbed the driver by her hair and neck, forcing the driver onto the passenger side of the vehicle. Schaeffer then began to punch the driver in the face smashing her glasses and causing injuries to the driver.
When officer attempted to take Schaeffer into custody she attempted to kick an officer and flailed her body. Once taken into custody Schaeffer did spit in the face of another officer while being placed into the police vehicle.
Schaeffer was charged with one count of Simple Assault (Domestic Violence Related), one count of Strangulation, one count of Terroristic Threats, one count of Aggravated Harassment by Prisoner, one count of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, three counts of Endangering Welfare of Children and one count of Resisting Arrest.
Schaeffer was arraigned before MDJ Chudzik and committed to Lancaster County Prison on $50,000 bail.
Arrest Date: 

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Case Number: 

5498-04-05-18

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/schaeffer-heather-lynn-simple-assault-domestic-violence-related-and-6-additional