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Columbia Borough Police Launches 2026 Pink Patch Project Fundraiser
Jesse Sweigart | The Columbia Chronicle COLUMBIA, PA — The Columbia Borough Police Department is once again showing its support in the fight against breast cancer with the release of its 2026 Pink Patch Project apparel collection, giving community members a chance to make a difference while proudly supporting a meaningful cause. The annual Pink…
Fatal Susquehanna River Crash Claims Life of Columbia Woman
Saige Zink, 20, of Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, died following a two-vehicle crash that sent both vehicles into the Susquehanna River in Washington Boro/Manor Township during the early morning hours of July 30, 2026. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office identified Zink as the victim on July 31. According to Manor Township Police, the crash occurred…
Juvenile Killed in Columbia Borough Shooting; Investigation Continues
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A juvenile male was killed Saturday night in a shooting in Columbia Borough, marking the latest violent incident to draw the attention of local investigators and residents concerned about public safety. Authorities say the investigation remains active, and they are asking anyone with information to come forward. According to the Lancaster County…
Columbia Police Arrest Suspect Following Series of Violent Incidents
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Columbia man sought by police in connection with a stabbing in West Hempfield Township was taken into custody Saturday after authorities say he was involved in a second stabbing and a sexual assault in Columbia Borough. According to police, Jared Gower, 21, was already being sought by law enforcement following a…
Columbia Borough Investigates Fatal Stabbing Death as Homicide
Columbia Borough Investigates Fatal Stabbing Death as Homicide COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia Borough Police are investigating a homicide after a 26-year-old Marietta man was found suffering from a fatal stab wound during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to the area of Third Street and Linden…
In Loving Memory of Anthony Stoy‑Velazquez
In Loving Memory of Anthony Stoy‑Velazquez Today, our community mourns the heartbreaking loss of Anthony Stoy‑Velazquez, whose life was taken far too soon. His passing has left family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones grieving a loss that words cannot adequately describe. In times like these, we are reminded how precious life is and how important…
BREAKING: Suspected Homicide Investigation Rocks Columbia as Community Reels From Ongoing Violence
COLUMBIA, PA — Columbia Borough Police, along with the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office, are investigating what authorities are describing as a suspected homicide near the intersection of North Third and Linden Streets early Wednesday morning. Police were dispatched to the area at approximately 1:05 a.m., and multiple streets surrounding the scene were immediately closed as…
Columbia Police Officer Resigns After Five Months on the Job
COLUMBIA, PA — A Columbia Borough police officer who was sworn in earlier this year has resigned after only a few months on the job. At the June 23, 2026 Borough Council meeting, officials included a brief agenda item acknowledging the resignation of Patrol Officer Blaine Schaffner. No additional details were publicly provided, and like…
❤️ A Local Family Needs Us Right Now
Yesterday, our town was shaken. A devastating fire tore through homes right here in Columbia Borough, leaving multiple families displaced and facing the unimaginable. One of those families is people I know personally—and I can tell you from the heart, they are the kind of people who would show up for anyone in this community….
HORROR BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: SPCA Files Dozens of Additional Animal Cruelty Charges in Columbia Case
Columbia, PA —What officers discovered inside a Columbia home has now led to a second wave of criminal charges—this time filed by animal cruelty investigators—and the details are deeply disturbing. According to newly filed Pennsylvania SPCA criminal complaints, the conditions inside the residence on High Ridge Road were so severe that officers described burning ammonia…
Serious Charges Filed in Columbia: Court Documents Detail Conditions Inside High Ridge Road Residence
COLUMBIA, PA — Newly filed criminal complaints in Lancaster County Magisterial District Court outline disturbing conditions inside a Columbia-area home, where authorities say a teenage child and dozens of animals were living in what investigators described as “deplorable and unsanitary” circumstances. According to official police complaints and affidavits of probable cause, Andrew S. Culp and…
A Testament to Service: Honoring Chief Jack Brommer
And Celebrating a New Chapter with Chief Holly Arndt In every town, there are individuals whose dedication quietly shapes the character and safety of a community. In Columbia, Pennsylvania, Chief Jack Brommer stands among those few. As of May 1, 2026, Chief Brommer officially retired as Chief of Police, concluding a distinguished career that began…
🚨 WANTED: POLICE SEEK BRYAN HOFFER IN MULTIPLE INCIDENTS 🚨
Columbia, PA — Law enforcement officials are actively seeking Bryan K. Hoffer, a Columbia resident tied to a series of serious incidents across Columbia Borough and West Hempfield Township. If you see him, do NOT approach. Call police immediately. Columbia Man Facing Multiple Criminal Allegations Across Recent Incidents A Columbia man is at the center…
⚖️ ColumbiaPa.Online – ⚖️Court Filings: Weekend Edition
Because the speed limit didn’t move—but you did. 🚓 Traffic Court Was BUSY (Again) If you felt a breeze this weekend, it might not have been the wind—it was half of Lancaster County flying through Columbia. In what can only be described as “Operation: Everyone Was Speeding,” Columbia Borough Police and West Hempfield Township Police…
Court Roundup: Speed, Stops, Stickers, and a Stack of Citations
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — April 10–13, 2026 — If the goal was to keep Magisterial District Judge 02‑1‑03 busy, mission accomplished. Recent public court filings show a flurry of traffic citations and one criminal case across West Hempfield Township, Columbia Borough, and surrounding areas, proving once again that April is a popular month for meeting…
Police Vehicle Damaged, Insurance Fraud Case Filed in Columbia Area
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