LANDEBERG, PA — A late-night dispute in Southern Chester County escalated into physical violence, leading to the arrest of Fernando Hernandez-Mercado, 31, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday, April 4, 2024, around 10:30 p.m., prompted a swift response from the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.
Authorities were called to the scene on the 100 block of Starr Road in Landenberg following reports of a fight involving several individuals. Upon their arrival, officers encountered a male victim who claimed that Hernandez-Mercado had physically assaulted him amid a verbal altercation. According to police, the victim’s injuries appeared consistent with his account of the events, a statement supported by witnesses present during the incident.
Hernandez-Mercado was subsequently arrested and taken to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale for processing. He was later transported to Chester County Prison. The charges filed against Hernandez-Mercado include simple assault and harassment.
Nevertheless, it is important to underscore that an arrest or the filing of criminal charges does not equate to guilt. Hernandez-Mercado, like all individuals accused of a crime, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The forthcoming legal proceedings will determine the veracity of the allegations against him and decide his legal fate.
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