Hatboro man arrested after alleged McDonald’s knife assault

Hatboro Police arrested 20-year-old Dantz Zachary Jenkins on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following a failed attempt to evade officers. Police say the assault occurred Sept. 10 and was reported Sept. 12 after video and interviews showed Jenkins approach a victim at a McDonald’s, produce a knife and cut the victim’s clothing; he fled with others. Jenkins faces charges including second-degree simple assault, possession of an instrument of crime, and summary harassment; tips can be submitted through the CrimeWatch portal or to HPD at 215-675-2832.