A confrontation on a Rabbit Transit bus followed a dispute at a Walmart in Springettsbury Township, according to police. Kevin Joseph, 59, whom police described as homeless, was arrested in connection with the incident, which began around 8 a.m. on Oct. 28 at the store on East Market Street.
Charging documents cited by WHP Harrisburg say a Walmart employee asked Joseph to leave, and the two argued. The employee told police that after Joseph left the parking lot, he exposed his bare backside to him and boarded a Rabbit Transit bus waiting at a nearby stop.
The employee told police Joseph made remarks about him being a Black man from Baltimore, then called him a racist ***hole and told him to go back where he came from. The station's report also says the employee told police Joseph had caused problems at the store before.
Police Describe Bus Confrontation
Police said Joseph argued and cursed at passengers after boarding the bus. The driver declined to press charges when officers asked, according to the affidavit described in the report.
Rabbit Transit’s Rules for Passengers
Rabbittransit's code of conduct prohibits inappropriate conduct at its facilities, including on buses, according to Rabbittransit (Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority). The policy also authorizes bus operators to request police assistance if necessary; it does not establish whether that authority was used in this incident.
A criminal complaint says Joseph later told police the county and Walmart were racist and that “they should all go back where they came from.” He also acknowledged mooning the employee, referring to him with a vulgar insult, according to the account.
Arrest and Court Appearance
Police arrested Joseph in connection with reports that he mooned the Walmart employee and directed racist remarks at him. He was booked into York County Prison and is expected in court at 8:55 a.m. on Nov. 10.
