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Lansdale Man Wanted For Attempted Murder, Reward Posted: DA

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Joshua Ronan, 30, of Lansdale is wanted for attempted murder.
Joshua Ronan, 30, of Lansdale is wanted for attempted murder. (Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)

HATFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — A $1,000 reward has been posted for the capture of a Lansdale man charged with attempted murder.

The incident occurred back on Nov. 5 in Hatfield, at around 11:11 p.m.

Joshua Ronan, 30, was visiting with friends at a home on Cabin Road that night, police said. At some point he and another guest, Mark Miller, got into an argument in the driveway of the house, according to the district attorney's office.

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At some point during the fight, police said Ronan struck Miller in the face with a brick.

It's not clear what started the dispute, but when guests of the home went outside to check on the pair, they found Ronan standing over an unresponsive and bloody Miller, officials said.

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Detectives said they later found the brick, wrapped in a balaclava mask, on the floor of Ronan's car.

Miller was taken to Grandview Hospital for treatment.

Ronan was charged with attempted first degree murder, aggravated assault, and related counts.

Authorities urged the public to not approach Ronan, but to call 911 if spotted. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 185 pounds, and has blonde hair.

If you have any information, contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-226-5553 or Hatfield Police at 215-855-0903.

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