FIREARMS NOT TO BE CARRIED WITHOUT A LICENSE, CRIMINAL TRESPASS, TERRORISTIC THREATS, HARASSMENT, and PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The LBPD patrol function has filed a criminal complaint against Darrell Jason FOWLER (age 44), of Lititz, alleging the crimes of Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License, Criminal Trespass, Terroristic Threats, Harassment and Public Drunkenness.

On 05/24/2019 at 8:35 PM, members of the LBPD were dispatched to a residence in the 000 Block of Pennwick Drive for a reported domestic disturbance. It was alleged that FOWLER shoved and subjected to physical contact, an adult female who he has a relationship with. This adult female lives at the residence on Pennwick Drive. This domestic disturbance event prompted multiple 911 calls, including one from a neighbor. In response to that neighbor's 911 call, it is alleged that FOWLER illegally entered the neighbor's apartment while they were making the 911 call. Afterwards, it is alleged that FOWLER retrieved a pistol from the residence of the female, loaded a live round into the chamber while out in a common parking lot and made a threat before placing the pistol inside his vehicle. It is also alleged that FOWLER was manifestly under the influence of alcohol during the course of these actions. As a result of the investigation, FOWLER was taken into custody and charged with the listed crimes. FOWLER was transported to Lancaster County Central Booking to await an immediate preliminary arraignment, which was conducted on 05/25/2019 by the Hon. Stuart MYLIN. FOWLER was subsequently committed to Lancaster County Prison after being unable to post $100,000 monetary bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled.

FOWLER is presumed innocent.

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