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Cumberland County Man Faces Multiple Charges After Mall Incident

David Alexander Jordahl, 37, was arrested on charges including child endangerment and driving under the influence following an incident at Capital City Mall in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. According to the Lower Allen Township Police Department, Jordahl was found unresponsive by mall security at The Shoe Department, located at 3592 Capital City Mall Drive, on January 22, 2025, around 5:20 PM.

Mall employees reported that Jordahl had been lying face down on the floor for at least 15 minutes while a young child accompanying him ran around the store unattended. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jordahl with mall security and learned that he had active arrest warrants. He admitted to driving on a suspended license and was determined to be under the influence of drugs at the time of his arrest.

Jordahl faces charges under statutes (18) 4304 (A)(1) for endangering the welfare of children, (18) 5505 for public drunkenness, and (75) 1543 A for driving while operating privilege suspended or revoked. Following the charges, a summons was issued.

David Jordahl, who is presumed innocent until proven guilty, has blonde hair, blue eyes, is 5’9″ tall, and weighs 174 lbs. The case continues to be handled by the local authorities, and further details will be disclosed as the legal process advances.

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