BEAVER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two Mayport area residents are facing charges following an altercation that occurred in Beaver Township, Jefferson County, earlier this week.

Court documents indicate the Punxsutawney-based State Police filed criminal charges against 41-year-old Brent Richard Minick and 39-year-old Erin Corrine Minick, both of Mayport.

According to a criminal complaint, on Monday, November 11, Brent Richard Minick went to Erin Corrine Minick‘s residence where they engaged in a verbal argument over their children.

The verbal argument allegedly escalated into a physical altercation when Brent Minick grabbed Erin Minick and struck her several times in the face with a closed fist, and Erin Minick slapped and scratched Brent Minick.

The complaint notes troopers observed that Erin Minick suffered a bloody mouth and had several teeth missing and Brent Minick had a scratch under his left eye and a swollen lip.

According to the complaint, during the investigation, drug paraphernalia was observed inside Erin Minick’s residence where she and the children reside.

Erin Minick was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Gregory M. Bazylak at 10:05 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, on the following charges:

– Endangering Welfare of Children — Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense, Misdemeanor 1 (two counts)
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Use/Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
– Harassment — Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary

She is currently free on $15,000.00 unsecured bail.

Brent Minick was arraigned at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, on the following charges:

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

Unable to post $200,000.00 (10%) monetary bail, he was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail.

Preliminary hearings are scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, with Judge Bazylak presiding.