Lebanon County police searching for suspect in gas station assault

Suspect reportedly yelled racial slur, threw bodily fluids at victims

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:22am

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An extreme close-up of a partially filled coffee cup on the ground, the harsh flash illuminating the dark liquid within, conceptually representing the aftermath of a reported assault incident.A discarded coffee cup left behind after a reported gas station assault exposes the aftermath of a disturbing incident.Lebanon Today

Lebanon County Regional Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted multiple people at a Walmart Gas Station in North Lebanon Township over the weekend. The suspect reportedly called one person a racial slur and threw a cup of bodily fluids, coffee, and cigarettes at two people, including an elderly female.

Why it matters

Incidents of hate crimes and public disturbances can have a significant impact on local communities, raising concerns about public safety and the need for improved security measures or community interventions.

The details

According to police, the assault occurred on April 4 at the Walmart Gas Station along Lehman Street in North Lebanon Township. The suspect, who left the scene in a white SUV believed to be a Ford, allegedly yelled a racial slur at one person and threw the cup of fluids, coffee, and cigarettes at two victims, one of whom was an elderly female.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Lebanon County Regional Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the assault incident.

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What’s next

Police are actively searching for the suspect and encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for continued efforts to address hate crimes and promote community safety, as incidents of this nature can have lasting impacts on local residents.