Simple Assault and Harassment

LITITZ BOROUGH - The LBPD patrol function filed a criminal complaint and affidavit of probable cause against Miguel GONZALES-RIOS, age 30, of Lititz, alleging he committed the crime of Simple Assault and Harassment.  On 9/13/26 around 8:48am, the LBPD responded to the 500 block of Front Street for a fight in progress between two males.  

GONZALES-RIOS started a physical altercation with the victim after he was drinking.  GONZALES-RIOS punched the victim in the face along with punching him several times in the back of his head.  As the officer was talking to the victim, he suddenly passed out and fell to the ground.   EMS arrived and he was immediately taken to the hospital where it was confirmed that the victim had a fractured nasal bone from being punched. 

GONZALES-RIOS was placed in handcuffs, taken into custody and transported to Lancaster County Central Booking for an immediate preliminary arraignment.  A preliminary hearing has been scheduled.  

GONZALES-RIOS is presumed innocent.