REYNOLDSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Police say felony assault and related charges have been filed against Knox man who allegedly assaulted a woman and held her against her will in Reynoldsville on Saturday.
Around 9:54 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, DuBois-based State Police responded to a location on Yellow Brick Road, Reynoldsville, in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, for a report of a domestic incident.
Police say upon their arrival, it was discovered that 36-year-old Michael Siple, of Knox, assaulted a known female victim and held the victim against her will.
Court documents indicate Siple was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge David B. Inzana at 2:45 p.m. on August 16, on the following charges:
– Aggravated Assault — Attempts to cause Serious Bodily Injury or causes injury with extreme indifference, Felony 1
– Strangulation — Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, Felony 2
– Unlawful Restraint/Serious Bodily Injury, Misdemeanor 1
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2 (two counts)
– Harassment — Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
Unable to post $30,000.00 monetary bail, he was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail.