A man from Punxsutawney, Joshua L. Hamil, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman during a domestic dispute.
ExploreJeffersonPa.com reports, Police say, Hamil, who is 24, verbally abused the woman and threw a shoe, hitting her in the stomach. The woman, who is 24 weeks pregnant with Hamil’s child, reported fearing for her safety. Hamil was charged with simple assault and harassment and released on $5,000 unsecured bail.
A preliminary hearing is set for September 5.
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