On December 5, 2017 at approximately 1:57 pm Columbia Borough Police Officers responded to CVS Pharmacy located at 615 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 for a report of shoplifting. Officers learned that a female suspect had fled the store after being confronted by employees. Officers located a female matching the description in the 400 Blk of Locust Street and she was detained. As a result, Mary Waiwada, 35, no known address was arrested. Waiwada was positively identified by employees and surveillance. She was found in possession of merchandise from the store that she did not pay for. She was charged with one count of Retail Theft a Felony 3rd degree. She was arraigned by MDJ Bixler and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $5,000 bail. All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Waiwada, Mary Elizabeth - (1) count of Retail Theft (F-3) | Columbia Borough Police Department
CITATIONS | Columbia Borough Police Department
PATRICK ONEAL FOUST, AGE 35, OF BROGUE, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT FOR AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED ON SOUTH 5TH. STREET, 01 DECEMBER 2017.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION: TROY MICHAEL WELSH, AGE 25, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED AT 41 WALNUT STREET, 1452 HRS., 09 DECEMBER 2017; ALEXANDER RAMON EXIA, AGE 21, OF LANCASTER, CITED IN THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH 3RD. STREET, 1603 HRS., 10 DECEMBER 2017; SAMARA JENAE MONTANO, AGE 26, OF LANCASTER, CITED IN THE 1100 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, 1451 HRS., 10 DECEMBER 2017.
BENJAMIN F. GILLETTE, AGE 47, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, 1940 HRS., 09 DECEMBER 2017, AT UNION & 6TH, STREET.
SHAWN MICHAEL ZIEGLER, AGE 28, OF READING, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ON NORTH 3RD. AND LINDEN STREETS, 1319 HRS., 09 DECEMBER 2017.
SAFAA ABD EL SHAHID, AGE 44, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR RIGHT OF WAY OF PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK, AT 9TH. AND CHESTNUT STREETS, 1641 HRS., 08 DECEEMBER 2017.
Crossing Guards needed | Columbia Borough Police Department
The Columbia Borough Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Crossing Guard. Crossing Guards work mornings and afternoons when School is in session. The current rate of pay is $12.71 per hour. All applicants should possess a clean background and a PA Driver's license. For more information, contact Chief Jack Brommer at 717/684-7735 or pick up an application at the Borough Office.
Leaf Collection Ends 12/15/17 | Columbia Borough Police Department
Leaf Collection will end in Columbia Borough on December 15, 2017. The Columbia Borough Yard Waste Facility will continue to be open on the second Saturday of each month (year round) from 8am-12pm for Borough Residents to drop off yard waste.
Friday, December 8, 2017
New animal shelter in Columbia seeks executive director
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Cub Scout Pack 35 providing wreaths to honor vets
Columbia Cub Scout Pack 35 is providing wreaths to honor military veterans in a Wreaths Across America fundraiser. Wreaths can be sponsored for a $15 donation by contacting Matt Sliger at 717-419-1635 or matt3584@yahoo.com
A National Remembrance Ceremony will be held at noon on December 16, 2017 at the Mount Bethel Cemetery in Columbia