Woman charged with assaulting officer in Lower Swatara Township

LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP, PA — A woman faces assault charges after allegedly spitting on a police officer at a district court on Jan. 28, 2026.

Kristen Lynn Zawacki, 42, of Pennsylvania, was attending a criminal court proceeding at MDJ Judy’s District Court for previous charges related to a domestic violence arrest.

After the hearing concluded, Zawacki was being prepared for transport back to Dauphin County Prison when she became belligerent in the courtroom, according to Lower Swatara Township Police…

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