Jonestown man arrested at Lancaster Wawa accused of attempted vehicle theft
Police say a 42-year-old man was found inside a damaged Ford Fusion with a crowbar and methamphetamine; he faces felony and misdemeanor charges.
On Sept. 1, 2026 at about 6:41 p.m., East Lampeter Township police responded to the Wawa at 2132 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster for an attempted vehicle theft. Officers found 42-year-old David P. Dostick of Jonestown inside a black Ford Fusion with the driver’s door open, a crowbar on the trunk, heavy damage to the door and dashboard and exposed wiring; Dostick admitted buying the crowbar and appeared impaired. He was 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 (methamphetamine, M) and transported to Lancaster County Prison for arraignment.