Police arrest man accused of following juvenile from bus stop in middletown

Police arrest man accused of following juvenile from bus stop in Middletown

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November 1, 2025

MIDDLETOWN TWP., PA – A man is in custody after allegedly following a juvenile from a bus stop Thursday afternoon and attempting to flee from responding officers on Forsythia Drive North.

The child sought help from a nearby resident, who quickly called 911.

Officers arrived within minutes and confronted the suspect near the scene. The man’s name was not released at this time.


Key Points

  • Police say a man followed a juvenile from a bus stop on Forsythia Drive North
  • Officers used a taser to subdue the suspect after he resisted arrest
  • The suspect faces charges including stalking, resisting arrest, and trespassing

Quick response ends tense encounter

According to Middletown Township Police, the incident unfolded near Full Turn Road when the juvenile noticed a man following her after she got off the bus. The child ran to a neighbor’s home, where the resident provided safety and immediately notified police.

Responding officers located the suspect a short distance away. When ordered to stop, he reportedly ignored commands and attempted to flee.

Suspect subdued and hospitalized

Police deployed a taser to safely subdue the suspect, who was then taken into custody. Rescue personnel evaluated him at the scene before transporting him to St. Mary Medical Center for treatment.

Charges pending in investigation

Authorities said the suspect will face multiple charges, including stalking, resisting arrest, defiant trespass, and related offenses.

Police commended residents for their quick thinking and cooperation, noting that the community’s swift response helped bring the situation under control without further incident.

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