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Shippensburg Woman Arrested for Multiple Charges Following Incident

On Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at approximately 6:58 p.m., officers from the Shippensburg Police Department (SPD) responded to a call regarding a trespasser in the 100 Block of South Earl Street, Shippensburg, PA. At the time, SPD officers were occupied with another call, and assistance was requested from the Shippensburg University Police Department (SUPD).

Upon arrival, SUPD officers found Jasmin Gonzalez, 35, preventing an occupant of the residence from closing the door. Gonzalez then spat in the direction of both an occupant and a responding officer, striking the officer in the face and chest. During her arrest, Gonzalez made a direct threat to harm the resident and was also found in possession of marijuana.

Gonzalez was arraigned and charged with the following offenses:

  • Terroristic Threats (Title 18 § 2706(A)(1))
  • Disorderly Conduct (Title 18 § 5503(A)(1))
  • Harassment (Title 18 § 2709(A)(1))
  • Criminal Trespass (Title 18 § 3503(B)(1)(II))
  • Possession of Marijuana (Title 35 § 780-113(A)(31)(I))

The investigation is ongoing. Gonzalez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Incident Details:

  • Location: 100 Block of South Earl Street, Shippensburg, PA
  • Incident Date: September 21, 2024
  • Reference ID: SP-2024-6235

This information was sourced from CRIMEWATCH®.

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