SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A teen is awaiting a preliminary hearing on charges that he allegedly assaulted a VisionQuest employee.
Franklin-based State Police filed the following charges against 18-year-old Braheem Allen Benson of Philadelphia:
- Aggravated Assault, Felony 2
- Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
- Harassment — Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
- Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, Summary
According to a criminal complaint filed by Franklin-based State Police Trooper Cole, the charges stem from an incident on November 8 at the VisionQuest detention center along Hudmont Lane.
Police were dispatched to the facility around 9:38 a.m. for a report of a male staff member being assaulted by a resident.
After the victim told a group of residents to “quiet down,” Benson allegedly punched him with a closed fist on the right side of the face.
Benson was taken into custody on November 8 at 12:35 p.m. and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey.
He was placed in the Venango County Jail after failing to post $25,000.00 cash bail.
A preliminary hearing is slated for November 15 at 8:30 a.m. with Judge Lowrey presiding.
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