On January 26, 2021, police were dispatched to Regency Wood Apartments for report of an assault. Donald E. Highland, II was arrested for attacking his roommate causing serious bodily harm. The victim presented with numerous visible lacerations to his head, neck, throat and arms and required immediate transport to Abington Hospital for trauma treatment and surgery. There was no argument prior to the attack, however, Highland stated he was upset with earlier comments the victim had made. Bucks County Detectives were on scene to assist in the investigation and processing of the crime scene. Highland was arraigned before Judge Armitage, bail set at 10% of $75,000 secured with bail restrictions and remanded to Bucks County Prison. Criminal charges, and any discussion thereof, are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
