Lebanon Woman Charged in Assault
Melanie Perez, 25, of Lebanon City, was arrested on Tuesday following an altercation where a person was allegedly struck in the head with a hammer. The Lebanon City Police Department confirmed Perez has been charged with aggravated assault and robbery.
Details of the Incident
According to police reports, Perez, along with two other women, approached a vehicle at the intersection of Locust and Cherry Streets. The group allegedly attempted to instigate a physical confrontation with the vehicle’s occupant.
Assault and Theft
Perez reportedly reached into the open window of the vehicle and struck the victim with a hammer. She is also accused of removing the vehicle’s license plate from the car during the incident.
Related Pennsylvania Incidents
This incident is one of several recent cases reported across Pennsylvania. A Lancaster man is facing charges for allegedly strangling and beating a woman in a Turkey Hill parking lot on Tuesday, and a Mechanicsburg man was arrested Thursday for allegedly kicking a dog and abandoning it in the rain.
Additional Charges Filed
In Harrisburg, a man previously charged with the rape of a 12-year-old is now facing additional charges related to the alleged rape of a 17-year-old. A multi-vehicle crash also caused lane restrictions on US 30 in Lancaster County on April 5, 2026.
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