RIMERSBURG, Pa. (EYT) — A New Bethlehem man is accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face outside a local bar.

Court documents indicate the Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Tobias Wade Allen, of New Bethlehem.

According to a criminal complaint, around 7:48 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, a known male victim reported that he was assaulted the previous day.

The victim stated that between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, he pulled into a tavern on State Route 68 in Rimersburg, and when he got out of his vehicle, Tobias Allen struck him in the face multiple times.

According to the complaint, it was reported that Allen struck the victim in the face because he believed the victim had stolen money from his vehicle several days prior.

The complaint notes that the victim suffered two black eyes.

Trooper Kochara, of PSP Clarion, interviewed Allen on Monday, June 10.

According to the complaint, Allen allegedly admitted to striking the victim in the face at the tavern on June 8.

Based on the investigation, the following charge was filed through Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller’s office on Friday, June 21:

– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2

A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Monday, July 8, with Judge Miller presiding.