Lititz man charged after allegedly threatening customer with pocket knife over handicap parking spot

On July 11, 2026, at about 6:16 p.m., Northern Lancaster County Regional Police responded to a threat complaint at the McDonald’s at 990 Lititz Pike in Warwick Township. Police say 19-year-old Lucas David Merritt of Lititz pulled out a pocket knife and made threats during an argument over a handicap parking space; he was charged with terroristic threats (M1), simple assault (M2) and a weapons violation. The charges are before MDJ Stauffer.