COLUMBIA, PA — Three individuals are facing a combined list of felony charges following a violent home invasion reported on March 15, 2026, at an apartment on the 100 block of North Fourth Street in Columbia Borough, according to police criminal complaints and sworn affidavits filed by the Columbia Borough Police Department.
Incident Summary
Police were dispatched at approximately 10:40 p.m. after a report that multiple armed suspects forcibly entered an occupied apartment. Responding officers observed a damaged rear door and blood on the sidewalk and steps leading into the residence. Inside, officers located the victim, suffering from lacerations to his hands, head, and face, injuries which required emergency medical treatment.
According to statements documented in the affidavits, three individuals—identified as Henry Reyes, Aliyah Mara Stoppi, and Camden Matthews Ransing—entered the home along with a younger unidentified male. Witnesses reported that firearms were displayed during the intrusion and that the victim was struck multiple times in the head and face with small chrome‑colored handguns.
Details of the Attack
A witness, who was present in the apartment, told police that the group forced their way into a second‑floor bedroom where she and the victim were located. The victim reportedly armed himself with a katana‑style sword in an attempt to defend himself, leading to a violent struggle. Witness statements included allegations that Reyes directed the attackers using phrases such as “keep f***ing him up, knock him out.”
A blue Ford F‑150 truck connected to the suspects was seen fleeing the area shortly after the assault. Officers later located the vehicle in Mountville, registered to Reyes. Additional evidence, including firearms believed to have been discarded from the truck, was recovered in Wrightsville and Columbia. Video surveillance reviewed by investigators appeared to show the vehicle parking near the area where one weapon was later found.
Defendants and Charges
All three defendants were charged in connection with the same incident. Each case was filed through Magisterial District Judge Miles K. Bixler, under separate docket numbers but stemming from the same investigation.
Henry Reyes
Docket: MJ‑02103‑CR‑0000083‑2026
Reyes faces felony charges including:
- Burglary – Overnight Accommodations; Person Present
- Multiple counts of Aggravated Assault
- Multiple counts of Criminal Trespass
Reyes later contacted police, admitting he was at the residence but claiming he was there to retrieve property belonging to co-defendant Aliyah Stoppi.
Aliyah Mara Stoppi
Docket: MJ‑02103‑CR‑0000082‑2026
Stoppi is charged with:
- Burglary – Overnight Accommodations; Person Present
- Multiple counts of Aggravated Assault
- Multiple counts of Criminal Trespass
Affidavits allege Stoppi was part of the group that entered the residence and remained involved in the assault inside the second‑floor bedroom.
Camden Matthews Ransing
Docket: MJ‑02103‑CR‑0000081‑2026
Ransing faces the most extensive list of charges, including:
- Burglary – Overnight Accommodations; Person Present
- Multiple counts of Aggravated Assault
- Multiple counts of Criminal Trespass
- Firearms Not to Be Carried Without a License
- Possession of Firearm Prohibited
Investigators reported that Ransing was seen assaulting the victim with handguns. Records also indicated he did not possess a legal firearms permit and was wanted on an active felony warrant out of Dauphin County.
Investigation Continues
The police investigation involved multiple agencies, including Columbia Borough Police, West Hempfield Township Police, and Hellam Township Police. Officers recovered two firearms believed to be used during the assault, each consistent with witness descriptions. Video, physical evidence, and witness statements were compiled into the probable cause affidavits submitted with the charges.
All three cases remain inactive pending preliminary hearings, according to court docket information.
