HARMONY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Assault charges have been filed against a Pleasantville man who allegedly struck a woman in the face and attempted to stick her head in a toilet during a domestic dispute in Harmony Township on Sunday night.
Court documents indicate the Marienville-based State Police on Monday, January 10, filed criminal charges against 40-year-old Justin John Caldwell, of Pleasantville.
According to a criminal complaint, around 11:08 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, Marienville-based State Police received a call regarding an incident of domestic violence that reportedly occurred at a residence on Butcher Knife Hill Road in Harmony Township, Forest County.
Police proceeded to the scene and made contact with the know female victim as she exited the residence.
A bruise forming on the victim’s left eye was immediately observed by state police, the complaint notes.
According to the complaint, the victim reported that she and Justin Caldwell were in a physical altercation, and Caldwell struck her face, held his hand over her mouth, grabbed her arms, and attempted to shove her head in a toilet.
The complaint indicates police observed the victim also had injuries to the inside of her lip and bruising beginning to form on her right arm.
Police then spoke to Caldwell who reportedly stated that he and the victim had been in a verbal argument but denied any physical contact.
Caldwell was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Todd A. Woodin at 3:00 a.m. on January 10 on the following charges:
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Harassment – Subject other to Physical Contact, Summary
Unable to post $50,000.00 monetary bail, he was lodged in the Warren County Jail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 18, with Judge Woodin presiding.
Court documents indicate the following charges against Justin John Caldwell, from an incident that took place in Harmony Township, Forest County, in December, were waived for court on Tuesday, January 4:
– Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, Felony 2
– Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary (two counts)
The charges have been transferred to the Forest County Court of Common Pleas and the case is continuing to make its way through the court system.
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