Police report missing Columbia boy

Dominick Schoonmaker, a 14 year old Columbia male ran away from home in the 600 Blk of Walnut Street on October 8, 2017 just before 6pm. He is approximately 5’01” and 83 pounds. He is a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes last seen wearing a pink t-shirt and black “Jordan” sweatpants.

He was observed by family later in the evening riding his chrome BMX style bicycle on Columbia Ave (Rte 462) east in Mountville Borough towards Lancaster City. 
He is listed as a “Missing Person” by Columbia Borough Police. If anyone knows his whereabouts or has seen him please call Columbia Borough Police (717)684-7735 or Lancaster County Wide Communications at 1(800)957-2677.

Case Status:
Current

Case Type:
Missing Person

Source: Columbia Borough Police Department

MORE INFO:
https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/missing-child

Animals get blessed on Feast of St. Francis

Father Stephen Kelley of Holy Trinity Catholic Church led the Blessing of Pets during the Feast of Saint Francis today on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School. Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals.

Among the animals blessed were several breeds of dogs, a cat, a turtle, a cockatiel, a rabbit, and two chickens: a barred rock and a leghorn.

Catholics in the United States bring their pets to church to be blessed on this day because of Saint Francis’s love for animals.

CBFD Open House this Wednesday!

Today marks the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week.

In recognition, the Columbia Borough Fire Department will hold its annual open house this Wednesday, October 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the fire hall, 726 Manor Street.

Don’t forget the highlight: fire truck rides! There’ll be free food, too. Lots of other reasons to show up, including the fire safety trailer, police department, and emergency vehicles from QRS and SVEMS.

Our firefighters volunteer to put their lives on the line for our community. Come out Wednesday and tell them how thankful we are for their service.

Man faces multiple charges after punching vehicle and two victims

On Friday, October 6, at about 6:26 p.m., Columbia Borough Police were called to the 100 block of S. 4th St. for a fight complaint. Upon arrival officers observed Nelson Rodriguez in the middle of the street. Rodriguez was agitated and had blood on his pants, face and hands and was not wearing a shirt. Officers spoke to two victims who stated that they were assaulted by Rodriguez when they asked him to get out of the road. 
Rodriguez had punched the victim’s vehicle and punched both victims, causing minor injuries. Rodriguez was taken into custody, and a small amount of marijuana was located on him. Rodriguez was charged with two counts of Simple Assault as well as Possession of Marijuana and Public Drunkenness. Rodriguez was taken to central arraignment. A detainer was issued for him by probation.
Case Number:
7189-10-06-17
Arrest Date:
Friday, October 6, 2017
Charges:
Simple Assault (2 Counts)
Possession of Marijuana
Public Drunkenness
Source: 
Columbia Borough Police 

Columbia man charged with assault in stabbing incident

On Friday, October 6, at about 11:09 p.m., Columbia Borough Police were called to the police station to meet with a stabbing victim. Officers arrived to find a female with a cut on her hand. It was reported to the police that Herman Williams Jr. had stabbed the victim in her hand after an argument in Columbia Borough. Herman Williams Jr. was taken into custody and charged with simple assault.  Williams was taken to central arraignment and a detainer was issued by probation.

Case Number:
7492-10-06-17

Arrest Date:
Friday, October 6, 2017

Charges:
Simple Assault (Domestic Violence Related)

Source:
Columbia Borough Police Department

MORE:
https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/williams-herman-lee-jr-simple-assault-domestic-violence-related