Who is Dalton Lee Janiczek, Loyola Marymount University student who struck police officer with his Mercedes

Who is Dalton Lee Janiczek, Loyola Marymount University student who struck police officer with his Mercedes

Dalton Lee Janiczek is a Loyola Marymount University student who was recently arrested for mowing down two police officers, find out more about his parents below

The shocking case has caught national attention, with Dalton’s arrest sparking intense discussion, notably due to his family’s deep ties to the local legal community.

Police say Dalton Lee Janiczek, 21 of Lower Gywnedd rammed a patrol car and then intentionally struck an officer multiple times with a white Mercedes G-Wagon at the DoubleTree Hotel on October 24 who was seriously injured and underwent surgery and another officer was hurt during the pursuit.

Janiczek faces charges including Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer and is being held without bail with preliminary hearing set for November 4, 2025.

Who is Dalton Lee Janiczek, Loyola Marymount University student who struck police officer with his Mercedes G-Wagon

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As investigations continue, netizens are eager to learn more about his family, particularly his father and mother.

Dalton Lee Janiczek arrested

Authorities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, recently arrested a 21-year-old Loyola Marymount University student named Dalton Lee Janiczek. The arrest took place after a violent confrontation just outside Philadelphia, where Janiczek allegedly fled a traffic stop and intentionally rammed into two officers. Dalton reportedly attempted to hit the two officers multiple times using his Mercedes, severely injuring both officers.

Dalton who is the son of attorney Lee now faces several charges, including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment. Janiczek is currently being held without bail and is set to appear in court on November 4, while both the injured officers survived and remain in stable condition after undergoing surgery.

Dalton Lee Janiczek is 21-year-old resident of Lower Gwynedd and a 2022 graduate of La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor (Springfield Township).

According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Plymouth Township Chief of Police John Myrsiades, on Friday a Whitpain Township police sergeant attempted to stop Janiczek’s white Mercedes G-Wagon but he fled at a high rate of speed and crossed over the concrete median along Skippack Pike.

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He is a Loyola Marymount University student and member of the college’s rowing team. During his days in greater Glenside, Janiczek was a decorated athlete and captained the Explorers’ crew team during his senior year but his history of legal troubles includes 11 criminal charges since 2023.

Lee Janiczek biography

Dalton’s father, Lee Janiczek, is a well-known attorney and partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, which is a respected Pennsylvania law firm. He is based in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and has built a strong reputation in litigation and insurance defense. Lee graduated from Pennsylvania State University and Widener University School of Law, and he is likely in his early 50s.

He has worked as a professional for over two decades and reportedly has an estimated net worth of between $2 million and $3 million. Lee Janiczek is married to Anne Janiczek-Nees, and together they have three children named Dalton, Carina, and Claire.

Anne Janiczek-Nees Biography

Anne Janiczek-Nees is the mother of Dalton Janiczek, who has maintained a relatively low public profile despite the growing attention around her family. She is likely in her late 40s to early 50s, and records suggest that she may be involved in private business or community work.

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