COLUMBIA SPY

Hyson Dametri Lewis On 06-11-18 at approx. 7:22PM the Columbia Borough Police were called about a suspicious activity complaint in the 600 blk. of Chestnut St. An officer was advised that a female was forced into a vehicle and driven away. The female was located in Manor Twp. a short time later. Officers from East Hempfield Twp. and Manor Twp. located the suspect near the area of the victim and the male attempted to run from them. The male was identified as Hyson Lewis (28) with no current address. Lewis was also wanted on a warrant by state parole and taken to Lancaster County Prison by Manor Twp. police department. Lewis was found to be in possession of approx. 86 grams of marijuana and numerous items of drug paraphernalia and $300.00 . Lewis was later transferred to Camp Hill State Prison. Lewis was charged with 1 count of Possession With Intent to Deliver, 1 count of Possession of Marijuana, 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 count of Unlawful restraint. ...

Three of the six parks in Columbia Borough might get facelifts in the near future thanks to a study currently underway. Council voted unanimously last month in favor of undertaking a study of Makle Park, Rotary Park, and Janson Park in order to develop a comprehensive plan. The $67,000 study is being carried out by the landscape design firm Yost, Strodoski, and Mears (YSM) and will include initial surveys for each park. At the May borough council meeting, Pam Williams, chair of the borough's Parks & Recreation Committee, said the completed plan will allow the borough to apply for grants for further development. “In order to apply for grants, we do need the information, to be successful,” she said. Williams added that there will be opportunities for public input to the plan, also. Borough Manager Rebecca Denlinger said a survey similar to one for the Columbia River Park Phase III will be made available to residents. Council President Kelly Murphy said the study will ...

Please join the Columbia Borough Police Department along with many other organizations on 8/7/18 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Glatfelter Field for our annual National Night Out Event.  Come enjoy FREE food, games, music, giveaways and entertainment. Source:  Columbia Borough Police Department https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/2018-national-night-out

"We would love it if the company were to let all of the employees know a way that we can get in contact with them, to make sure that they can transfer to other jobs," Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons said. MORE: http://www.abc27.com/news/local/lancaster/colonial-metals-closing-employees-want-answers/1247325460

A South Florida man won a First Amendment victory at the Supreme Court on Monday in a case that could protect citizens from arrest for voicing their displeasure at elected officials during public meetings. The court's decision affects citizens who attend public meetings to vent and question the actions of elected officials. The man kept speaking after a member of council warned him not to continue with the topic. He was arrested, but charges against him were ultimately dismissed and he then sued the city. MORE: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article213374049.html

The Columbia Borough Police Department has announced that mayflies are starting to hatch along the Susquehanna River and when the insect swarms grow too heavy the department will be turning the street lights off on the Columbia-Wrightsville bridge over the river. MORE: https://www.pennlive.com/wildaboutpa/2018/06/if_its_june_why_are_they_mayfl.html