CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — The charges against a New Bethlehem man who was accused of choking his sister and threatening to kill her were withdrawn on Tuesday.
Court documents indicate the following charges against 26-year-old David Roger Varner were withdrawn following a hearing on Tuesday, August 11:
– Strangulation — Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, Felony 2
– Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2
– Harassment — Communicate Lewd, Threatening, Etc. Language, Misdemeanor 3
One summary count of harassment — subject other to physical contact against Varner was moved to non-traffic court.
The charges stem from an alleged assault that reportedly occurred on July 15 involving David Varner.
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