KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Square Police Department announced that Erik Herrera-Bedolla, a 21-year-old man from Avondale, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with alleged aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and other related offenses. This follows an incident during which he is accused of attempting to bite officers and spit in an officer’s face from less than a foot away.
The incident occurred on the evening of January 14, 2024, at approximately 9:44 PM, in the 100 block of North Willow Street, within Kennett Square Borough. At the time, officers from the Kennett Square Police Department and Emergency Medical Services personnel were reportedly trying to transport Herrera-Bedolla to the hospital for evaluations due to concerns about his mental state.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the incident, law enforcement officials have emphasized that such actions against officers are taken seriously. The charges against Herrera-Bedolla were subsequently filed with District Court 15-3-04.
Following the incident, Herrera-Bedolla was transported to Central Booking at Chester County Prison. His case is currently pending a preliminary hearing.
Nevertheless, an arrest, charge, or criminal complaint does not constitute a declaration of guilt. Every individual, including suspects, arrestees, or defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This principle is fundamental to the American justice system and will be upheld throughout the legal proceedings relating to this case.
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