Arrest

On Friday, July 2^nd, 2021, York City Police received information that the suspect in the homicide of Willmar SANTO-BATISTA was to be at 1669 Long Dr in Springettsbury Township. At approximately 4:20 pm, members of the York City Police Department, U.S. Marshals Task Force, York County Drug Task Force, and York County Probation department executed a search warrant on this residence. During the search, Tyrell DOTSON and Kimberly METZ were located inside. Additionally, evidence related to the homicide of SANTO-BATISTA was also recovered. DOTSON and METZ were taken into custody and transported to central booking for arraignment.

The York City Police would like to thank all the agencies that assisted in bringing DOTSON and METZ to justice. 

Charges

DOTSON is charged with the following offenses:

• Criminal homicide

METZ is charged with the following offenses:

• Hindering apprehension 

Message from the Police Commissioner

“While are hearts continue to go out to this family (and all our families who suffer), I can't say enough about the tireless work of "my team", and the renewed faith, patience and cooperation we're seeing from other agencies and the community. People are coming together, and there's a shift happening here in York!”

- Commissioner Michael Muldrow

Message from Mayor Helfrich

“It takes a lot of work and cooperation to see results like we've seen over the past week. Our team has apprehended multiple homicide suspects and an adult who shot a 13-year-old. Once again our police officers, detectives, and partners have earned the respect and thanks of the people of York.”

- Mayor Michael Helfrich