In 2025, the Task Force made 41 arrests as a result of details in Lanco as well as referrals from the FBI, ChildLine reports, and tips from the public.
Berks County man charged with hospitalizing five others in DUI crash waives preliminary hearing
Dustin Clair Stewart, of Ontelaunee Township, waived his preliminary hearing before Judge Raymond Sheller on Dec. 8 on 13 different offenses.
City man sentenced up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening bar security guard with gun
Judge Dennis Reinaker handed down the sentence to Devin Edward Garcia-Rogers, of the 500 block of Ruby Street.
Chester County woman sentenced up to fourteen years in prison after pleading guilty to selling drugs used in Little Britain Township woman’s fatal overdose
Judge Dennis Reinaker sentenced Kenda Rochelle Hess after she pleaded guilty Dec. 1 to a single felony count of drug delivery resulting in death.
City man charged with choking EMS worker waives preliminary hearing
Rashaun Marquis Sligh, who has no fixed address, waived his preliminary hearing before Judge John Bender.
City man charged with stealing gun, safe with $3K in cash during armed burglary waives preliminary hearing
Velazquez is accused of forcibly breaking into the victim’s residence in Lancaster city during the early morning hours of October 11.
Conestoga Township man charged with causing infirm woman’s death through severe neglect
Ronald Bender was charged with neglect of a care-dependent person, endangering the welfare of that person, and involuntary manslaughter.
City man sentenced up to 70 years in prison after being found guilty of raping, sexually abusing girl
Judge Dennis Reinaker handed down the sentence to Dalton Rodney Lewis, 22, on Oct. 23.
City man charged with viciously attacking girl in assault that was captured on video has case proceed to county court
A judge ruled last month that the case of Quinn Kentar Green could proceed to the Court of Common Pleas on charges of strangulation.
City man sentenced up to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing illegal stolen guns, dealing opioids
Judge Dennis Reinaker handed down the sentence to Anthony Diaz, 31, on October 15.