CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — Charges against two area men who were reportedly involved in a fight over a hot pan on Easter Sunday have been withdrawn.
Court documents indicate the following charges against 52-year-old Robert L. Cosner, of Lucinda, and 22-year-old Timothy Ardel Guthrie, of Vowinckel, were withdrawn on Tuesday, June 8:
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 3
– Harassment — Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
Details of the case:
According to a criminal complaint, around 3:36 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, Clarion-based State Police were notified of an assault that had taken place at a residence in Lucinda, Knox Township, Clarion County.
It was reported that Robert Cosner began arguing with a known woman about a hot cheesecake pan that had been placed on the lid of a cooler because Cosner was concerned the hot pan would melt the cooler, the complaint states.
Cosner then allegedly began to argue with other individuals at the residence which resulted in a physical altercation between Cosner and Timothy Guthrie.
During the altercation, Cosner allegedly punched Guthrie multiple times in the face resulting in a physical injury to Guthrie’s right eye. In addition, Guthrie allegedly punched Cosner in the face resulting in a physical injury to Cosner’s nose, according to the complaint.
The charges were filed against both Cosner and Guthrie through Magisterial District Judge Timothy P. Schill’s office on April 12.
