PITTSBURGH — The Port Authority Police Department said they have arrested a man who they say punched a driver in the face over the weekend.
The PAPD would like to thank the public and members of the media for assistance in identifying the suspect who assaulted a Port Authority bus driver on Sunday 12/8. Suspect arrested this morning!! Our goal is to provide a safe transit environment for All ! TEAMWORK
— Port Authority PD (@PGHTransitPD) December 10, 2019
Police said on Sunday, Richard David Hickman Sr., 36, got on the bus near the Homewood Station about 8:20 p.m. and then punched the driver in the face as he exited near Liberty Avenue around 15 minutes later.
Port Authority officials said Hickman was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment.
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