BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man was jailed after he reportedly hit a woman on the head multiple times during a domestic dispute and then fled the scene of the alleged crime.
State Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence along Highview Lane, Washington Township, Butler County, on Tuesday, May 10, around 8:44 a.m.
According to court documents, 28-year-old Travis Ray Duttine, of East Brady, was charged after allegedly striking a known female victim several times in the face and on the head. Duttine also destroyed the victim’s phone and damaged her vehicle.
Duttine fled the residence; however, he was taken into custody a short time later.
He was arraigned at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, in front of Magisterial District Judge Lewis E. Stoughton on the following charges:
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Harassment, Subject Other To Physical Contact, Summary
– Possession of Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor
– Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
– Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physical Offense, Summary
– Criminal Mischief — Damage Property, Misdemeanor 3
– Endangering Welfare of Children — Parent, Guardian, Other Commits Offense, Misdemeanor 1
Unable to post $30,000.00 monetary bond, he was lodged in the Butler County Jail.
A preliminary hearing is set for Tuesday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m.
