BURGLARY
EAST COCALICO TWP.: Nathan R. Carpenter, 18, of Ephrata, and three juveniles were charged with burglary and criminal mischief after breaking into a park pavilion and starting several small fires, causing $3,900 in damage, at Reamstown Park in the first block of East Church Street at 4:27 p.m. on April 18, police said.
DISORDERLY
CONDUCT
EAST COCALICO TWP.: Frank Brown, 40, of Stevens, was charged with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness after knocking over merchandise and stealing $188 in lottery tickets from a Phillips 66 gas station at 2194 North Reading Road at 9:48 p.m. on April 24, police said.
East Earl Township police
TERRORISTIC THREATS
EAST EARL TWP.: A juveniles was charged with terroristic threats and resisting arrest after threatening to shoot family members during a domestic disturbance shortly after 5 p.m. on April 23, police said. The juvenile then physically resisted officers, police said.
When: East Cocalico Township supervisors meeting, Feb. 18.
What happened: If things go as planned, the municipalityâs youth will have a new skate/scooter and bike park by summer, parks and recreation leaders told the township Board of Supervisors. Rec board chair Eddy McAlanis and vice chair Tara Erkinger presented drawings of the proposed 3,000-square-foot park. The concrete structure will be built in Reamstown Park beyond the tennis court and community pool. The township supervisors approved moving forward with the proposal.
Quotable: âThis project would create a safe place for the youth of our area to scooter, skateboard and ride bike without the dangers of cars or other hazards,â Erkinger said.