Lansdowne Man Accused of Assaulting Souderton Police Officer

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A 38-year-old Lansdowne man, Timothy Andrew Snyder, has been charged with aggravated assault and other offenses after allegedly causing a disturbance, resisting arrest, and assaulting a Souderton police officer during two separate incidents on January 7, 2026.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing challenges for law enforcement in dealing with public intoxication and mental health-related incidents, as well as the potential for escalation when suspects resist arrest, raising concerns about public safety and the appropriate use of force by police.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, police were first called to the Sunoco gas station on East Broad Street in Souderton for a report of Snyder causing a disturbance by yelling at passersby and waving his arms. Police told Snyder to stop his behavior, but were later called back to the same location for a report of Snyder stumbling in the roadway and yelling at motorists. When officers attempted to take Snyder into custody for public drunkenness, he allegedly pulled away, resisted arrest, and struck an officer in the throat with an open-handed claw strike. Snyder was then taken to the ground and restrained by multiple officers.

• On January 7, 2026 at 12:42 p.m., police were first called to the Sunoco gas station for a report of Snyder causing a disturbance.
• At 1:47 p.m. on January 7, 2026, police were called back to the same location for a report of Snyder stumbling in the roadway and yelling at motorists.

What’s next

Snyder is free on 10% of $5,000 cash bail and is represented by a public defender. The judge will decide whether to allow him to remain free on bail or order him held for trial on the charges.