Lewis, Hyson Dametri - Possession With Intent To Deliver and 3 additional charges | Columbia Borough Police Department

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.

Arrest Date: 

Monday, June 11, 2018

Case Number: 

13561-06-11-18

Charges:

• Possession With Intent To Deliver
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia
• Unlawful restraint

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/lewis-hyson-dametri-possession-intent-deliver-and-3-additional-charges

Rotary Avenue and Commerce Street to become one-way, starting July 23

Three Columbia parks might get "facelifts"

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 help determine what needs to be improved and added, and what programs will be provided for children and adults of all ages.

On the June 14, 2018 Parks & Recreation agenda, a “kick-off” presentation by Ann Yost of YSM was listed. The presentation was to provide an overview of YSM’s plan and procedure for Rotary Park, Makle Park, and Janson Park.

Currently, the Borough of Columbia owns Makle Park and Rotary Park. Janson Park is run by a foundation affiliated with Holy Trinity Church.

Other parks in the borough, but not included in the study, are:

Glatfelter Memorial Field, run by the Glatfelter Foundation.

Locust Street Park, owned by the Old Columbia Public Grounds Company but leased by the borough for a token fee to allow police to have enforcement powers in the park. The Grounds Company is responsible for park maintenance.

Columbia River Park, From the Columbia Borough website: "The Borough of Columbia, under a 99-year lease with the Old Columbia Public Grounds Company, is responsible along with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PAF&BC) for the management and maintenance of an approximate four acre parcel known as Columbia River Park."

Glatfelter Memorial Field

Locust Street Park

Columbia River Park

The Old Columbia Grounds Company

2018 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT coming August 7 at Glatfelter's

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

Colonial Metals has closed, employees want answers, company keeps mum

"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

Man wins First Amendment Supreme Court case that protects citizens at public meetings

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

If it's June, why are there mayflies? Amazing facts about the coming swarms

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