Penn Township man found with 55 images of child sexual abuse, police say
Kaitlin GreenockleA Penn Township man has been charged with 55 counts of child pornography after police say they found images of child sexual abuse on his computer and USB drive.
Wilhelm Charles Leimbach, 52, of the 3100 block of Grandview Road, was charged on July 12 with child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility, according to an affidavit filed with District Judge Jeffrey Sneeringer.
In April police received information from the York County District Attorney's Office about a child pornography case that was brought to them by the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Through the investigation, an IP address was located and traced to Leimbach's residence.
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On July 12, police received a search warrant for his home, which he shares with his mother, stepfather and stepbrother. Each had their own digital devices, which they do not share, the affidavit states.
In Leimbach's room, they located a computer and USB drive, both of which had child pornography stored on them.
They found at least 55 images and or videos of child pornography. At least 23 of those images depicted indecent contact, police said in the affidavit.
Leimbach declined to speak with police without an attorney present.
He was taken to York County prison in lieu of $75,000 bail and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Aug. 8, according to online court documents.
Leimbach's attorney information is not yet listed.
In other police news:
Hanover Borough Police log
July 16
12:35 p.m. No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash in the 900 block of Carlisle Street. A 2014 Mack Pinnacle operated by Christine Bream, of Orrtanna, struck a utility pole owned by Century Link.
12:40 p.m. Harassment involving unwanted verbal communication between two women was reported in the 300 block of High Street.
2:54 p.m. No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash at Baltimore and Pleasant streets. A 1999 Ford Ranger operated by William Myers Jr., of Hanover, struck a 2008 Mazda Tribute operated by Linda Jindra, of Hanover.
3:19 p.m. Retail theft that occurred several days prior was reported at a business in the 400 block of Eisenhower Drive.
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3:44 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 700 block of Broadway.
5:06 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 500 block of Broadway.
5:42 p.m. Theft of money was reported from residence in the 400 block of Carlisle Street.
6:39 p.m. No injuries were reported and towing was required following an accident in the 500 block of Eisenhower Drive. A 2013 Ford Fusion operated by Alicia McGriff, of Hanover, struck a curb.
8:44 p.m. Charges for harassment are pending against a 31-old-year man and a 43-year-old woman, both of Hanover, following a domestic altercation reported in the 100 block of Locust Street.
July 17
10:07 a.m. No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash in the 400 block of Doss Alley. A 2014 Chevrolet Express operated by Thomas Hafer Jr., struck a street sign owned by the Borough of Hanover.
10:11 a.m. Criminal trespass was reported in the 200 block of Locust Street where two men were reportedly loitering on private property and were gone from the area before the police arrived.
11:18 a.m. No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash in the first block of York Street. A 2007 JLG G12-55A operated by Elijah Sackett, of Spring Grove, damaged utility poles owned by Century Link.
1:54 p.m. No injuries were reported and towing was not required following a crash in the 100 block of North Street. A 2017 Ford F150 operated by Cody Ebersole, of Hanover, struck a building owned by the Borough of Hanover.
5:24 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 300 block of North Franklin Street.
8:15 p.m. A charge of public drunkenness is pending against a 43-year-old man, of Hanover, following an incident reported in the 100 block of McAllister Street.
8:47 p.m. Larry Reichart, 33, of Hanover, was cited for public drunkenness following an incident reported in the 100 block of Carlisle Street.
July 18
2:40 a.m. Disturbance involving a disorderly patron was reported at a business in the 300 block of Highland Avenue.
Penn Township police log
July 16
3:41 a.m. Report of a male in dark clothing walking in a neighborhood in the first block of Cardinal Drive. He was not located.
11:39 a.m. Report of a business computer possibly hacked in the 400 block of Moulstown Road. Ongoing investigation.
2:10 p.m. Questions about making a missing persons report in the first block of Center Street.
3:09 p.m. Report of several subjects fighting in the 400 block of Frederick Street. They were not located.
3:21 p.m. A minor vehicle crash in the 1300 block of York Street on private property. The parties exchanged information.
5:06 p.m. Report of an abandoned vehicle on private property in the 900 block of Baltimore Street.
6:06 p.m. A complainant in the 100 block of Beck Mill Road reported being bullied or harassed on social media.
6:40 p.m. Report of a commercial burglar alarm in the 1100 block of Carlisle Street. All checked out OK.
7:13 p.m. Report of a commercial burglar alarm in the 100 block of Clover Lane. All checked out OK.
8:05 p.m. Report of a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Baltimore Street. It was located and checked out all OK.
11:04 p.m. A one-vehicle crash in the 200 block of Wilson Avenue. Towing was needed and no injuries were reported.
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July 17
12:15 p.m. Police checked on the welfare of a dog in the 900 block of Centennial Avenue. The dog was OK.
1:50 p.m. Complainant in the first block of Waterfront Drive reported ongoing harassment where they said they were receiving unwanted text messages and a person was showing up at their work and their residence. The person was contacted and warned.
2:40 p.m. Police were made aware of a lost cat in the 1100 block of Williams Street.
3:20 p.m. Police checked the 100 block of Mussetta Street for an abandoned vehicle. It was found to be in violation and the owner was warned.
3:30 p.m. A minor vehicle crash in the 700 block of Baltimore Street on private property.
4:04 p.m. Police assisted a disabled motorist in the 700 block of Baltimore Street.
4:20 p.m. Report of a domestic between husband and wife in the 1000 block of Friar Run. They were advised to keep the peace.
4:25 p.m. Report of a dog left in a parked vehicle in the first block of Wilson Avenue. The vehicle was not located.
5:50 p.m. Report of low hanging wires in the 100 block of Center Street because of the storm. The utility company was advised.
6:28 p.m. Police checked for suspicious subjects in the 500 block of Meade Avenue outside a residence. Nothing was located and the report could not be substantiated.
8 p.m. Police assisted the utility company in the 1600 block of Baer Avenue for low hanging wires because of the storm.
Links to other Hanover-area police logs:
West Manheim Township Police Department
McSherrystown Borough Police Department
Southwestern Regional Police Department