Lancaster County man arrested, charged after reportedly assaulting police and resisting arrest

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is facing charges after reportedly assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and driving recklessly.

According to Manheim Township Police, Benny Xavier Pena-Rivera, 24, was charged with aggravated assault, evading arrest or detention on foot, resisting arrest, reckless driving, driving under suspension- DUI related and five counts of summary vehicle code violations.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, police reportedly began following a black motorcycle in the area of northbound Lititz Pike and Chester Road. Police added that there was no registration displayed on the motorcycle…

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