Two from Columbia charged in Pa. insurance fraud sweep

Zachery Helm, 24, of the 100 block of South Fourth Street, Columbia, Lancaster County and Ivan Fontanez of the 600 block of East Marion Street, Lancaster, Lancaster County, were charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy to commit it.
Breanne Rudolph, 28, was charged with insurance fraud and theft by deception. Investigators allege she tried to get money from her insurer by lying regarding a vehicle damage claim, knowing her insurance wasn't in effect when the loss occured. Her last known address was in the 500 block of Walnut Street in Columbia and she is being sought “as a fugitive,” the office said.

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/three-people-from-lancaster-county-charged-in-pa-insurance-fraud/article_4752472c-39e3-11e8-84fb-bf68cc622e0c.html

Quintana, Kevin Matthew – (1) count of Possession of Heroin (M) and Driving Under Suspension | Manor Township Police Department

Kevin Matthew Quintana, age 27, of the 100 block of Locust Street, Columbia, PA was charged with 1 count of Possession of Heroin and Driving Under Suspension by Officer Brandon McCormick.  On Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 2052 hours Officer McCormick was conducting an investigation into a domestic disturbance in the area of the 3400 block of Charlestown Road and a white vehicle operated by a male had left the scene.  Officer McCormick observed such a vehicle in the area and conducted a traffic stop on Water Street at Conestoga Street.  Quintana admitted to being involved in a dispute with his girlfriend who had fled the scene on foot.  Officer McCormick detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and found Quintana in possession of marijuana cigarette and a baggie of heroin.  Quintana was also operating the vehicle on a suspended license.  The charges were filed at MDJ Joshua Keller's office. 

Arrest Date: 

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Case Number: 

2018-MN-00769

Source: 

Manor Township Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/manorpd/11406/arrests/quintana-kevin-matthew-1-count-possession-heroin-m-and-driving-under-suspension

citations, etc. | Columbia Borough Police Department

STEVEN RAY CORNETT, AGE27, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS USPENDED OR REVOKED, 28 MARCH 2017, AT 5TH. AND CHERRY STREETS.

MILKA YE LUYANDO RIVERA, AGE 24, OF OAK HOLLOW DR., COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 600 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, 27 MARCH 2018.

MARK ANDREW NEDZEL, AGE 51, OF SPRING GROVE, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS, AT ROUTE 30 AND LINDEN STREET, 23 MARCH 2018.

PAUL FRANCIS SUMPMAN, AGE 55, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS AT 3RD. AND LOCUST STREETS, 26 MARCH 2018.

ALYSSA INE WASHINGTON, AGE 24, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED AT 3RD. AND LINDEN STREETS, 23 MARCH 2018.

MICHAEL L. WARREN, AGE 28, OF READING, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON ROUTE 30, WEST BOUND, 26 MARCH 2018.

PATRICK THOMAS JONES, AGE 26, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOROPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT SOUTH 13TH. STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE, 22 MARCH 2018.

LISA MARIE MILBURN, AGE 41, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT, ON BETHEL STREET, FOR AN INCIDENT 28 MARCH 2018.

EDWARD LINDELLE DAVID FLEMING, AGE 22, OF LEBANON, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, 28 MARCH 2018.

SANDRA M. DIAS, AGE 36, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 15TH. AND MANOR STREETS, 24 MARCH 2018.

RAYMOND E. REYNOLDS, JR., AGE 63, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR REQUIRED FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FOR REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 600 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, 26 MARCH 2018.

MARY ANN GORDON, AGE 59, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR ABANDONMENT OF VEHICLES, FOR LEAVING HER VEHICLE IN THE 500 BLOCK OF SOUTH 13TH. STREET, 23 MARCH 2018.

ANNEY C. TOGNERI, AGE 33, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE FIRST BLOCK OF NORTH 7TH. STREET, 27 MARCH 2018.

ADAM LINUS CHERUBINI, AGE 54, OF GLEN MILLS, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, IN THE FIRST BLOCK OF NORTH 3RD. STREET, 30 MARCH 2018.

JESUS ANTONIO LEJA, AGE 26, OF TEXAS, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, IN THE 400 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, 01 APRIL 2018.

BRIAN PAUL NINKOVICH, AGE 46, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, IN THE 100 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, 01 APRIL 2018.

JEREMY C. SMITH, AGE 37, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ON NORTH 3RD. STREET, 31 MARCH 2018.

SHAUNA E. DONAHUE, AGE 26, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF MILL STREET, 03 APRIL 2018.

TEENA M. SAUDER, AGE 67, OF WASHINGTON BORO., WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, IN THE 20 BLOCK OF SOUTH 4TH. STREET, 03 APRIL 2018.

KELLY SUE BERKEBILE, AGE 47, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR RIGHT TURN ON RED, AT ROUTE 441 AND LINDEN STREETS, AND FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS, AT ROUTE 30 EAST AND LINDEN STREETS, 31 MARCH 2018.

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/citations-etc-16

Obituary – Charles Frey – former Columbian was CIA cryptographer

Charles Frey, federal official

Charles Frey, 77, who worked at the Defense Logistics Agency from 1980 to 1998 and became a lead management analyst and budget analyst, died Jan. 26 at his home in Springfield, Va. The cause was coronary artery disease, said his daughter, Heather Willis.

Mr. Frey was born in Columbia, Pa., and settled in the Washington area in 1964. He was a CIA cryptographer and Federal Maritime Commission industry economist before joining the Defense Department. His avocations included Civil War history, shooting skeet and working in his wood shop.

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NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN EFFECTIVE MAY 7, 2018 | Columbia Borough Police Department

Columbia Borough has determined that, in the interest of safety, it is necessary to correct and adjust the traffic flow at the following street(s):

Please be advised that North Tenth Street, between Ironville Pike and Spruce Street will no longer be a two-way street due to poor sight distance and difficulty turning onto Ironville Pike. Tenth Street will become one-way south bound only to Spruce Street. No traffic will be permitted to use Tenth Street north from Spruce Street to Ironville Pike.

We will be installing new signs and warnings to correct the safety issue.

This new traffic pattern will take effect on Monday, May 7, 2018.

Source: 

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/new-traffic-pattern-effective-may-7-2018

Susquehanna Heritage to feature free "Stars Over the Susquehanna" astronomy program

Columbia and Wrightsville, PA – Join Susquehanna Heritage for “Stars Over the Susquehanna” on April 20th for an evening of stargazing and exploring the night sky while celebrating The National Park Service’s Monthly Theme for April: Find Your Park After Dark – Starry Skies.

Beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, we will be joined by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC) for a public star watch party and presentation. Have you ever wondered how many stars there are or where they came from? How about black holes and galaxies? Join us for an informative, science-based discussion of these topics and more starting with a presentation inside Columbia Crossing at 8 p.m. followed by viewing through telescopes outside, weather permitting. The telescopes will show a variety of celestial objects such as the Pleiades star cluster and the Orion nebula. AELC will also be pointing out various constellations and discussing how to navigate the sky using smart phones.

Across the river at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., learn how early explorers like Captain John Smith navigated by using the stars, and create a navigation tool similar to those that early explorers used.

Both sites are FREE and open to all ages. Have a fun evening exploring the night sky with your friends and neighbors at two scenic spots along the Susquehanna River. Visit both sites for an out of this world experience!

Columbia Crossing is located at 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512. The Zimmerman Center for Heritage is located at 1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368. Both sites are managed by Susquehanna Heritage.

Source: Press release