Lavern Arden Miller accused of aggravated assault at Penn State Holy Spirit ER
A 55-year-old patient allegedly struck a hospital employee in the ER while under involuntary commitment; police are seeking a warrant for aggravated assault.
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, officers were alerted to an assault in the emergency room at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in East Pennsboro Township involving patient Lavern Arden Miller, 55. Police say Miller, who was under an involuntary commitment, slapped a hospital employee on the forearm and, after being guided back into his room, kicked and struck the employee in the abdomen and rib area; a warrant is being requested for aggravated assault. Police case EPE2026080760 lists the incident as occurring Monday, August 19, 2024 at 1:15 a.m.; Miller is described as a 55-year-old white male, 5'7", brown hair and gray eyes.