Shots fired in West Manheim Township lead to arrest warrant for a Florida man
Kaitlin GreenockleA 76-year-old Florida man has a warrant issued for his arrest after police say he shot at two of his family members over disputes about a deceased family member's will.
Donald Melvin Laughman, of Pasco, Florida, allegedly shot three bullets at Scott Sanders and Jennifer Sanders in West Manheim Township on July 21, according to an affidavit filed with District Judge Jeffrey Sneeringer.
At about 7 p.m., Jennifer Sanders called 911 to report the shooting in the first block of Hillcrest Drive, stating that Laughman had shot at Scott Sanders with a firearm and then fled in a red Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with a Florida license plate.
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When police arrived, both Scott and Jennifer Sanders said they were not struck by any of the bullets, but police saw two bullet holes in the windshield of a Jeep Cherokee parked in the driveway, the affidavit states.
Scott Sanders said that he was hiding directly behind the Jeep when Laughman fired two shots at him.
The Sanders identified Laughman as a disgruntled family member from Florida, who they had been in disputes with about civil actions from a deceased family member's will, police said in the affidavit.
They both said they believed that their lives were in danger and Scott Sanders told police he believed Laughman was trying to kill him.
Scott Sanders also said that when Laughman initially tried to shoot him he thought the firearm misfired and that's when Scott Sanders ran behind the Jeep, the affidavit states.
Surveillance footage from the garage shows a Silverado pull into the driveway and the driver, reportedly Laughman, speak with Scott Sanders for several minutes.
It also shows Laughman pull out a firearm, stick it out his driver side window, fire shots at Scott Sander and then flee the area, police said in the affidavit.
Police did a criminal history check on Laughman, which showed he is a convicted felon and unauthorized to be in possession of a firearm.
Laughman currently has a warrant out for his arrest and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
He is charged with criminal attempt of criminal homicide, possession of a prohibited firearm, aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person, according to online court documents.
In other police news:
Hanover Borough Police log
July 18
2:35 p.m. Suspicious male subject reported loitering in the 300 block of Wilson Avenue was gone from the area before police arrived.
3:48 p.m. Harassment by communications involving unwanted phone calls was reported in the 600 block of East Walnut Street.
6:36 p.m. Rachael Stough, 30, of Stewartstown, was arrested and charged with retail theft following an incident reported in the first block of Baltimore Street. She was turned over to the York County Sheriff’s Office for further disposition.
6:58 p.m. Disturbance involving an argument between a man and a woman was reported at Wilson Avenue and Gateway Drive.
July 19
12:56 a.m. Suspicious male subject reported loitering in the 300 block of Wilson Avenue was gone from the area before police arrived.
7:35 a.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 100 block of Baltimore Street.
11:10 a.m. No injuries were reported and towing was required following a crash reported in the 200 block of George Street. A 1998 Chevrolet S10 operated by G. Thomas Hagarman, of Hanover, struck a 2003 Ford Ranger owned by Kurt Janke, of Hanover.
2:43 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 200 block of Frederick Street.
4:08 p.m. Retail theft was reported at a business in the 100 block of Carlisle Street involving a male and a female who shoplifted items and left the area before police were called.
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4:11 p.m. Suspicious male subject reported knocking on the door to a business in the 200 block of Dart Drive was located and checked out OK.
4:50 p.m. Disturbance involving a disorderly male subject was reported in the first block of Fifth Street.
11:12 p.m. Disturbance involving an argument between two women was reported in the 200 block of North Franklin Street.
July 20
1:44 a.m. Disturbance involving a fight between several subjects was reported in the 300 block of North Franklin Street.
2:55 a.m. Harassment between a man and a woman was reported in the 300 block of East Walnut Street.
7:45 a.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 300 block of West Walnut Street.
11:48 a.m. Edward Davis, 56, of Hanover, was arrested and charged with retail theft following an incident reported in the 100 block of Carlisle Street. He was turned over to the York County Sheriff’s Office for further disposition.
11:48 a.m. Retail theft was reported at a business in the 100 block of Carlisle Street involving a male who shoplifted items and left the area before police were called.
12:35 p.m. Domestic argument between a mother and son was reported in the 100 block of High Street.
5:05 p.m. Domestic argument between a mother and daughter was reported in the first block of Hamilton Street.
5:42 p.m. Disturbance involving a neighbor dispute was reported in the first block of Third Street.
6:09 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 100 block of High Street.
6:37 p.m. Charges for disorderly conduct are pending against a 40-year-old man and a 47-year-old man, both of Hanover, following an incident reported in the 500 block of Baltimore Street.
July 21
8:12 a.m. Theft of a bicycle was reported in the first block of East Walnut Street.
8:25 a.m. Criminal trespass was reported in the 300 block of Pine Street where a male subject loitered on private property and was warned.
8:38 a.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the first block of Stock Street.
9:05 a.m. Theft was reported where a wristwatch, money, and a cellphone were taken sometime overnight from a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Carlisle Street.
11:54 a.m. Suspicious circumstances reported in the 800 block of Grant Drive involved a resident hearing a suspicious noise.
11:54 a.m. Theft of credit cards and prescription medication was reported in the 200 block of North Franklin Street.
3:58 p.m. Harassment between two men was reported in the 500 block of Broadway.
6:10 p.m. Criminal trespass was reported in the 1100 block of Carlisle Street where several subjects loitering on private property were located and warned.
6:39 p.m. Disturbance involving a disorderly subject was reported in the 100 block of Frederick Street.
7:34 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 200 block of York Street.
8:16 p.m. Harassment between an unknown subject and a juvenile was reported in the 200 block of North Railroad Street.
8:18 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the 300 block of Pine Street.
8:50 p.m. Disturbance involving an argument between two men was reported in the 500 block of Broadway.
8:53 p.m. Suspicious circumstances involving residential lighting were reported in the first block of McAllister Street.
10:05 p.m. A charge of harassment is pending against a 41-year-old man, of Hanover, following an incident reported in the 300 block of Baltimore Street.
10:17 p.m. Suspicious person reported loitering on private property in the first block of Baltimore Street was located and warned.
10:35 p.m. Domestic argument occurring between two sisters was reported in the 700 block of Broadway.
July 22
1:06 p.m. Julie Gutridge, 26, of Hanover, was cited for public drunkenness following an incident reported in the 300 block of Carlisle Street.
5:48 p.m. Domestic argument between several members was reported in the 200 block of Frederick Street.
6:52 p.m. Robert Wolf, 54, of Hanover, was arrested and charged with public drunkenness following an incident reported at Centennial Avenue and West Walnut Street. He was turned over to the York County Sheriff’s Office for further disposition.
8:58 p.m. Harassment by communications involving unwanted text messages was reported in the 200 block of Second Avenue.
10 p.m. Domestic argument between a man and a woman was reported in the first block of Fulton Street.
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Penn Township police log
July 18
8:11 a.m. Police assisted probation take two juveniles into custody in the 100 block of Mussetta Street.
1:15 p.m. Report of a verbal domestic in the 800 block of McAllister Street between boyfriend and girlfriend.
5:24 p.m. Police assisted the Adams County District Attorney's Office in the 300 block of Fame Avenue.
7:30 p.m. Report of loud dirk bikes in the area of the first block of Allen Drive. They were not located.
9:45 p.m. A three-vehicle crash at Westminster Avenue and Fairview Drive. One minor injury was reported.
10:01 p.m. A two-vehicle hit-and-run crash in the first block of Charles Avenue.
July 19
6:31 a.m. Report of an alarm in the 1100 block of Carlisle Street. All checked out OK.
7:11 a.m. A subject in the 1400 block of Baltimore Street was arrested for DUI following a complaint.
8 a.m. Report of a loose dog on Wirt Avenue. It was not located.
Noon Found property was turned over to police at the station.
3:30 p.m. Police assisted with information exchanged in the first block of Wilson Avenue after a minor vehicle crash.
4 p.m. Dispute about property in the 400 block of South High Street.
4:04 p.m. Questions about a case in the first block of North Blettner Avenue.
4:18 p.m. Report of a theft of a gas grill in the first block of Lafayette Street.
4:20 p.m. Report of a residential alarm in the first block of Allen Drive. All checked out OK.
4:22 p.m. Report of a vehicle blocking the roadway in the 500 block of Baltimore Street. It was not located.
5:13 p.m. A two-vehicle minor crash in the 800 block of York Street. Parties exchanged information.
7 p.m. Questions about a case in the first block of North Blettner Avenue.
11:04 p.m. Report of loud music in the first block of Mustang Drive. It was quiet on police arrival.
July 20
12:05 a.m. A subject was arrested for DUI after a one-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Black Rock Road. No injuries were reported.
11:20 a.m. Police assisted another department in the 600 block of Frederick Street with a possible runaway. The subject was not located.
2:48 p.m. Report of a customer in the 100 block of Wilson Avenue not happy with their service.
3:54 p.m. Police responded to assist the fire department in the 500 block of Baer Avenue with an appliance fire. No assistance was needed
4:55 p.m. A vehicle was repossessed on Charles Avenue.
6:24 p.m. Found property in the 900 block of York Street was turned over to police.
6:33 p.m. Police made contact with someone in the first block of Black Rock Road for Pennsylvania State Police.
7:29 p.m. Report of loud music in the 5000 block of Grandview Road. It was not located.
9:22 p.m. Numerous firework complaints made at the station. No violations were found.
10:17 p.m. Report of fireworks in the area of the 900 block of Baer Avenue. The subject was located and warned for violations.
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July 21
2:51 a.m. A 19-year-old was cited for underage drinking in the 500 block of South Franklin Street following an incident in the area.
11:17 a.m. Report of an alarm in the 600 block of Locust Street. All checked out OK.
11:49 a.m. Report of a domestic in the 300 block of Beck Mill Road where family members were arguing. They were advised to keep the peace.
12:11 p.m. A vehicle struck a garage in the 500 block of York Street causing minor damage.
2:42 p.m. A two-vehicle crash at Baltimore Street and Clover Lane. No injuries were reported.
4:01 p.m. Two subjects were cited in the 100 block of Hirtland Avenue for pushing and striking each other during a dispute.
6:30 p.m. Numerous weather related issues in Penn Township.
7:18 p.m. Police assisted West Manheim Township Police in the first block of Hillcrest Drive with a case.
7:37 p.m. Alarm in the 400 block of Moulstown Road. It checked out all OK.
9:32 p.m. Report of a subject yelling in the 100 block of Cypress Lane. Nothing was located.
10:22 p.m. Report of a loud party in the 100 block of Mussetta Street. It was turned down on request.
July 22
12:18 a.m. An alarm in the 1100 block of Baltimore Street. It checked out all OK.
7:30 a.m. Report that a township vehicle in the 900 block of Wilson Avenue had damage from the storm.
9:18 a.m. An alarm in the 500 block of Meade Avenue. It was checked out all OK.
9:28 a.m. Report of scattering rubbish in the first block of Beck Mill Road. Furniture was picked up along the roadway.
10:55 a.m. A vehicle owner in the first block of Newberry Street was requested to move their vehicle for road work.
12:22 p.m. Report of a theft of power tools in on Oneill Avenue.
2:58 p.m. A subject in the first block of Bowman Road wanted to report an issue with an ex-boyfriend.
3:15 p.m. Criminal mischief was reported at Hanover Foods where a vehicle was damaged in the parking lot.
3:27 p.m. A brown pit bull was found running loose in the first block of Meadowview Drive. It was gone on police arrival.
3:43 p.m. Report of animals being mistreated in the first block of Edward Street.
3:45 p.m. Neighbor problems were reported in the 100 block of Northview Drive.
4 p.m. A subject was warned to stay away from a property in the first block of North Blettner Avenue.
4:18 p.m. Report of a phone scam in the first block of Wilmar Drive.
4:54 p.m. Animal abuse was reported in the 800 block of Baltimore Street to the SPCA.
6:39 p.m. A two-vehicle crash at Grandview and Black Rock roads. Both vehicles were towed and no injuries were reported.
Links to other Hanover-area police logs:
West Manheim Township Police Department
McSherrystown Borough Police Department
Southwestern Regional Police Department