David Z. Zimmerman charged after allegedly threatening driver with hammer in New Holland
Authorities say Zimmerman followed a resident to their home, brandishing a claw hammer and making threats; he was arraigned on multiple charges with $5,000 unsecured bail.
On Oct. 9, 2026, police say David Z. Zimmerman, 64, stood in the road and confronted a driver about speeding, then followed the victim to their Maple Drive residence brandishing a claw hammer and making threats including "I'll knock you down" and "I will shoot you." Zimmerman was charged with two counts of terroristic threats, one count of simple assault, one count of criminal trespass and one count of harassment; he was arraigned by District Judge Courtney Monson and held on $5,000 unsecured bail. Officer Nicholas Smiley spoke with the victim after responding to the report in West Earl Township.