Roadside assault in Lancaster Township leads to arrest
A disagreement while traveling on Marietta Avenue escalated into an assault; the suspect was charged and held for arraignment.
On Friday, October 23, 2026, at about 10:41 p.m., Lancaster Township Police responded to the 1400 block of Marietta Avenue for a reported domestic disturbance. Investigators say Khariq Baskerville pulled the vehicle over during an argument and assaulted his girlfriend; officers observed visible injuries and an independent witness corroborated the incident. Baskerville was charged with Simple Assault (M1) and Harassment (S), transported to Lancaster County Prison for processing and arraignment, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled before Magisterial District Court 02-2-03; all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.