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Police were called to an active trespasser at the Speedway located at 712 North Hanover Street on Thursday at approximately 6:20 p.m.
Upon arrival officers found Taylor James Yoder, 21, causing a disturbance outside of the convenience store.
Yoder appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance, according to police.
After officers made contact with Yoder, he punched an officer in the right side of his jaw and lip area-- causing the officer's lip to be cut, as well as other injuries to the jaw.
Yoder was arrested and charged with the following:
- S Simple assault
- S Public Drunkenness And Similar Misconduct
- M2 Simple Assault
- F2 Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause or causes bodily injury to designated individuals
- M2 Resist Arrest/Other Law Enforce
- M3 Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting
He is being held in the Cumberland County prison in lieu of $100,000 in bail.
His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 13 at 8:15 a.m.
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