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Marc A. Nazario, 22 of Lancaster allegedly punched a girl, threw her phone and shoved her down a set of concrete steps, causing her to strike her head on the sidewalk, during an argument at around 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
The girl was dazed and had no memory of what had happened when police arrived, but witnesses told police that she lost consciousness before Nazario dragged her back inside. She was treated at a hospital for a concussion.The age of the girl or her condition has not been made public.
Nazario was captured by police but broke free and fled on foot. A chasing officer scraped an elbow during the pursuit.
He has been charged with the following:
- F1 Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference
- F3 Escape
- M2 Resist Arrest or Other Law Enforcement
Nazario is in Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $150,000 bail, according to court documents.
His preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 29.
Nazario is awaiting a trial on charges of theft and loitering from July 2020, according to court documents. He also pled guilty to multiple charges including burglary, theft, criminal trespassing and fleeing in 2018.
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