Council president says no to "opt-out" on Knox Box ordinance

At last night’s borough council meeting, Council President Kelly Murphy read from a prepared statement expressing his opinion that the so-called “Knox Box ordinance” should not contain a provision to opt out. At recent meetings, business owners and others had asked that such a provision be considered. Murphy’s full statement can be heard at Columbia News, Views & Reviews HERE.

Minnick, Mark Anthony – LOITERING/PROWLING | Columbia Borough Police Department

Mark Anthony Minnick
On 8/4/18 at approximately 10:01am the Columbia Borough Police Department received an email from a resident from the 300 Block of  Union Street which included a video of  a male, later identified as Mark Anthony Minnick, who attempted to take out the light bulb by his door around 9:42pm on 7/14/18.  The Officer contacted the resident on 8/6/18 and informed him that Minnick had been arrested for a similar incident and that charges would be filed against Minnick for loitering and prowling for this incident as well.  Charges were completed and filed on Minnick..
Arrest Date: 

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Case Number: 

7681-08-07-18

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Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/minnick-mark-anthony-loiteringprowling

THEFT FROM A VEHICLE – 900 BLOCK OF PLANE STREET | Columbia Borough Police Department

On 7/21/18 at approximately 7:44am the Columbia Borough Police Department was dispatched to the 900 Block of Plane Street for a vehicle break-in not in progress.  Upon arrival the Officer spoke with the victim who stated that her black Ford Escape had been broken into sometime between 12:30am and 7:44am.  She explained that her driver's side door was ajar when she went to get into her vehicle and that a pink Planet Fitness bag was missing from her front passenger seat.  The bag contained a black faux leather wallet containing her driver's license, credit and debit cards, her social security card, a Nintendo Switch (valued at approximately $300) and a Mario Odyssey game (valued at approximately $60).  Anyone with information regarding this break-in should contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735 or text LANCS to 847411.

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Saturday, July 21, 2018

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https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/theft-vehicle-900-block-plane-street

FRAUD – DOOR TO DOOR COLLECTION FOR BASKETBALL ORGANIZATION | Columbia Borough Police Department

A resident of the Borough contacted the Columbia Borough Police Department to express concern regarding teenagers with notebooks/notepads going door to door collecting donations for a local basketball organization.  The resident was told by the basketball organization that they have not authorized anyone to collect donations on their behalf.  Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735 or text LANCS to 847411.

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/fraud-door-door-collection-basketball-organization

THEFT FROM A BUILDING | Columbia Borough Police Department

On 8/3/18 at approximately 3:00pm a resident of the 400 Block of N. 5th Street contacted the Columbia Borough Police Department in reference to a theft not in progress.  The resident stated that a PlayStation 4 game console (approximate value $500), a controller and a Madden 18 football game were stolen from his residence. Anyone with information as to this theft should contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735 or text LANCS to 847411.

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Friday, August 3, 2018

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https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/theft-building

Queen, Amy Renae – MULTIPLE WARRANTS | Columbia Borough Police Department

Amy Renae Queen
On 8/13/18 at approximately 8:13am an Columbia Borough Police Officer, on patrol in an unmarked car, observed Amy Queen who was known to the officer as have multiple warrants against her.  The Officer had Lancaster Countywide Communication run information on Queen and found that there were 10 warrants out for her arrest.  The Officer took Queen into custody, transported her to the Columbia Borough Police Station for processing and placed her in a cell until the Sheriff’s Office arrived to transport her to the Lancaster County Prison.
Arrest Date: 

Monday, August 13, 2018

Case Number: 

15324-08-13-18

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/queen-amy-renae-multiple-warrants