YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Update, June 15: Assistance from the community helped the York City Police Department identify the suspect who allegedly assaulted a Special Olympics icon and advocate.
Police say Damon Cole was responsible and have charged him with simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief.
Cole turned himself in to the York County Sheriff's Office Central Booking, according to authorities.
Previously: The York City Police Department is searching for a man accused of assault.
According to the department, a Special Olympics icon and advocate was assaulted on June 10 at 8:30 a.m., in the area of 742 Roosevelt Avenue by the unidentified suspect.
She is okay, but upset and angered about the incident, according to her coach.
Anyone with information about the suspect has been asked to submit a tip using any of the following methods:
- Email Officer Hatterer: jhattere@yorkcity.org
- Call the York City Police Tip Line at 717-849-2204
- Contact York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or 717-849-2219
- Submit an anonymous tip through CRIMEWATCH here.
