Saturday night, July 23, 2022 at approximately 8:40 pm, a motorist struck a Knoebel's Amusement Resort Parking Lot employee, while the employee was directing traffic. According to witnesses, this appears to be an intentional act. The employee has stopped the suspect vehicle, directing the male driver towards another exit gate, when the male disregarded the directions of the employee. The male driver then "hit the gas", bumping the employee with the front of his truck. After being confronted by other employees, the male and his female passenger got back in their vehicle, went through a wood barricade and exited through the gate onto Campground Road. The suspect vehicle then turned right on Pine Swamp Road towards Middle Road, Numidia / Bear Gap areas. 

The vehicle is described as a red Dodge Ram truck, no known special features at this time, and the male driver was described as having dark skin, possibly hispanic. The female passenger was described as a white female. Additional details will be released as other witnesses are interviewed. ** UPDATE - the driver is reported to have dark hair and a dark beard / facial hair. The female passenger was wearing a white top. **

The Knoebel's employee did not suffer from any serious injuries and was evaluated by Knoebel's Park EMS Staff. 

Anyone in this area, and / or along Pine Swamp, Bethel, Middle road areas that may have seen the suspect vehicle travel past them or who have surveillance cameras at their homes are asked to review their videos and please contact the Locust Township Police Department if the suspect vehicle is seen on your video. We can be reached at 570-799-5806 or a.breach@locustpd.com. 

Thank you for your assistance.