CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local man who allegedly shoved a woman into a wall and threw a blunt object at her head waived his hearing in court on Tuesday.
Court documents indicate the following charges against 61-year-old Michael Blaha, of Corsica, were waived for court on Tuesday, October 22:
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Harassment — Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
The charges have been transferred to the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas.
A formal arraignment is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 4 with Judge James G. Arner presiding.
Blaha remains lodged in the Clarion County Jail on $25,000.00 monetary bail.
Details of the case:
According to a criminal complaint filed by Officer Wilson, of Clarion-based State Police, 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. When the victim attempted to get away, Blaha allegedly 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, the complaint states.
Blaha was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Duane L. Quinn at 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, October 12.
