Carlisle Man Head-Butts, Threatens Officer During New Year's Day Assault: Police
A Carlisle is accused of head-butting an officer and making violent threats during his arrest on New Year's Day, Carlisle police announced on Friday, Jan. 10.
Jonathan Pike, 34, was arrested after being spotted by officers in the 500 block of South Pitt Street on New Year’s Day at 5:17 p.m., according to police. Pike, who was known to be wanted, allegedly threatened to punch an officer in the face while being taken into custody, police said.
During the arrest, Pike head-butted an officer, then began yelling and repeatedly slamming his head against the concrete sidewalk and the interior of…
Arrest Of Guest After Room Service Rape At Courtyard Marriott In Central PA, Police Say
A Millersville man accused of raping a hotel employee has been arrested nearly a year after the assault, Lower Allen Township police announced.
Michael Thomas Cates, 28, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in connection to the February 2024 rape of a staff member at the Courtyard Marriott on Gettysburg Road in Mechanicsburg, police said.
The assault occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2024, when the victim, a hotel employee, told police she had been serving a man later identified as Cates at the hotel bar. He asked her to bring food and drinks to his room, which sh…
Gun, Large Knife Found On Man Who Threatened PA State Constable During Eviction: Police
A Pennsylvania state constable was threatened with a gun during a court-ordered eviction, and the suspect was later found with a large kitchen knife, police said Thursday, Jan. 2.
Kenneth E. Austin, 64, allegedly pointed a handgun at the constable during the incident at his apartment on West Edwin Street on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, according to police.
The constable had been attempting to serve eviction documents when he knocked on Austin's door but received no response. A maintenance worker opened the door slightly, and Austin reportedly stated, "If you come in here I have something for you,…
Juvenile Assaulted Two Cops: Clinton Township PD
A juvenile was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 14 after they assaulted two police officers in Clinton Township, authorities said.
Officers responded to a family dispute on Runkie Drive after a juvenile threatened family members, Clinton Township police said. While officers were detaining the juvenile for safety reasons, the subject remained combative and subsequently assaulted two officers, causing physical injuries, police said.
The juvenile was taken into custody, and charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon, and resisting a…
Bensalem Police Catch Serial Bank Robber Fleeing PNC Bank With $4K Cash: DA
A suspected serial bank robber was apprehended moments after he fled the PNC Bank on Hulmeville Road with $4,000 in cash on Monday, Dec. 23, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Marc Masich, 47, of Amherst, NY, was captured by officers outside the bank at 5:21 p.m. while carrying a gray-and-white bag containing the stolen money, according to Bensalem police.
Masich had handed a teller a demand note similar to one used earlier that day at the TD Bank on Street Road, where he reportedly fled after being told cash was unavailable. He also attempted a robbery at the Santander Bank…
