York County homeowner fights off intruder, knocks him through window of home

A York County man fought off an intruder who broke into his home early Wednesday morning, according to police.West Manchester Township police said the suspect, 22-year-old Zachary Lomenzo, is now facing charges that include burglary and criminal trespass.Lomenzo broke a kitchen window to get into the the home in the 1500 block of East Berlin Road, police said, and was confronted by the homeowner.The homeowner said he fired a warning shot, then fought with Lomenzo. Lomenzo was knocked through a window, and the homeowner restrained him until police arrived.The homeowner suffered a cut to the hand that required more than 20 stitches, he said.

A York County man fought off an intruder who broke into his home early Wednesday morning, according to police.


West Manchester Township police said the suspect, 22-year-old Zachary Lomenzo, is now facing charges that include burglary and criminal trespass.

Lomenzo broke a kitchen window to get into the the home in the 1500 block of East Berlin Road, police said, and was confronted by the homeowner.

The homeowner said he fired a warning shot, then fought with Lomenzo. Lomenzo was knocked through a window, and the homeowner restrained him until police arrived.

The homeowner suffered a cut to the hand that required more than 20 stitches, he said.