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David P. Dostick arrested at Lancaster Wawa on attempted vehicle theft and drug charges

East Lampeter police say officers found a man inside a damaged Ford Fusion at the Wawa on Lincoln Highway East with a crowbar and a small amount of methamphetamine.

Published Sep 2, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

On Sept. 1, 2026 at about 6:41 p.m., East Lampeter officers responded to the Wawa at 2132 Lincoln Highway East for an attempted vehicle theft. Sgt. Wiegand found David P. Dostick, 42, inside a black Ford Fusion with the driver’s door open, a crowbar on the trunk, and heavy damage to the door and dashboard; Dostick admitted buying the crowbar to gain access and appeared under the influence. He was found with a small amount of methamphetamine and charged with attempted vehicle theft (F-3), possession of an instrument of crime (M-1), criminal mischief (M-2) and possession of a controlled substance (M), then taken to Lancaster County Prison for arraignment.