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Jamal Kimani Crummel, 45, of Harrisburg was traveling south in the 2700 block of North 3rd Street when he spotted the officers in business attire outside Scottish Rite Cathedral around 3 p.m.
Crummel stopped his silver 2002 Ford Escape, license plate LDX3671, and maneuver it to face the officers.
That's when he "accelerated and attempted to strike the victims while traveling at a high rate of speed," police say.
The victims were able to dive out of the way and avoid the vehicle.
Crummel then attempted to make this into a failed hit-and-run by trying to re-enter traffic on 3rd Street, but was stopped and apprehended.
The troopers were at the cathedral for a promotional exam, according to police spokesperson Trooper Megan Ammerman.
Crummel has been charged with the following:
- F2 Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause or causes bodily injury with deadly weapon (6 Counts)
- M2 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (6 Counts)
- M DUI: Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 - 1st Offense
- S Disregard Traffic Lane (Single)
- S Reckless Driving
- S Careless Driving
He is being held in the Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $150,000 bail.
His preliminary hearing has been scheduled with Magisterial Judge Barbara W. Pianka for Spet. 29 at 9:15 a.m.
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