CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Corsica man is behind bars after he allegedly shoved a woman into a wall and threw a blunt object at her head.

Cours documents indicate the Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 61-year-old Michael Blaha, of Corsica.

According to a criminal complaint, on October 3, Michael Blaha allegedly shoved a known female victim into a wall causing severe bruising to her side. Then on October 11, he allegedly grabbed the same victim by the ankles and dragged her off a bed. According to the complaint, when the victim attempted to get away, Blaha threw a blunt object and hit the victim in the back of the head, causing a cut and a lump to the back of her head.

Blaha was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Duane L. Quinn at 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, on the following charges:

– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Harassment — Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary

Unable to post $25,000.00 monetary bail, he was lodged in the Clarion County Jail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, with Judge Quinn presiding.