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Hatboro Today
By the People, for the People
Man Charged for Assaulting Hatboro Police Officers
Scott Myers was pulled over on an active warrant and then assaulted officers trying to arrest him.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A 38-year-old man named Scott Myers was pulled over by Hatboro, Pennsylvania police on an active warrant from Delaware. When officers tried to take Myers into custody, he shifted his vehicle into drive and tried to escape while an officer was partially in the open driver's window. After the vehicle became disabled, Myers physically resisted and assaulted the officers as they attempted to place him in handcuffs.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks and challenges police officers face when trying to apprehend suspects, especially those with outstanding warrants. It also raises questions about how law enforcement handles potentially dangerous situations involving suspects who resist arrest.
The details
Police said that when they tried to take Myers into custody, he immediately shifted the vehicle into drive and tried to escape while an officer was partially in the open driver's window. The vehicle became disabled, and Myers then physically resisted and assaulted the officers who tried to place him in handcuffs. Officers were eventually able to gain control of Myers.
- On Wednesday at 12:03 p.m., Hatboro police pulled over Myers' vehicle for a traffic stop.
The players
Scott Myers
A 38-year-old man who was pulled over by Hatboro police on an active warrant from Delaware.
Hatboro Borough Police Department
The law enforcement agency that pulled over and arrested Myers.
What’s next
Myers was arraigned and sent to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility for not being able to post bail. He will appear before District Justice Todd Stephens in the near future.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of officers maintaining vigilance and proper procedures when dealing with potentially dangerous suspects, even during routine traffic stops, in order to ensure public safety and their own safety.
