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Police chief: both homicide suspects taken into custody; chief praises department
Summary
Columbia's police chief told the council the department arrested two homicide suspects and commended officers and partner agencies for extensive investigative work; Mayor Lutz also publicly thanked law enforcement.
The Columbia Borough Police Chief reported that both homicide suspects in recent investigations were taken into custody over the prior weekend, and he credited officers, detectives and partner agencies for the arrests. The chief said the department handled multiple serious incidents while still answering 494 other calls for service and described the work as "professionalism" and a source of pride for the borough.
Mayor Lutz publicly thanked the police department, county detectives and the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office for extensive investigative work and long hours. Council members echoed appreciation for the department’s effort and the coordination among regional law enforcement partners.
