A Punxsutawney woman, 50 year old Diane Louise Phillips, was arrested for allegedly firing a handgun during an argument at a residence in Oliver Township.
According to ExploreJeffersonPa.Com, the incident occurred on June 2 when Phillips reportedly fired a single bullet inside the home shared with two others. State Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call and took Phillips into custody. She admitted to shooting the gun to scare the victims due to ongoing arguments about their alcohol use.
Phillips faces two counts of simple assault and is out on $10,000 unsecured bail.
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